a. Eisenhower (Ike) jacket
(1) Type
The Eisenhower (Ike) jacket is an optional purchase item.
(2) Description
The Eisenhower (Ike) jacket will be made from an approved specification and pattern in heritage green 564 (see fig 20–12).
Figure 20–12: Eisenhower (Ike) jacket
(3) How worn
All personnel may wear the Eisenhower (Ike) jacket with the Class B AGSU.
Personnel will not wear the Ike jacket in formations unless authorized by the commander.
Personnel will wear the Ike fastened to at least the second button down from the top of the jacket.
(a)
All Soldiers will wear sewn-on SSI and SSI–MOHC (see paras 21–17 and 21–18) and overseas service bars (see para 21–29) as appropriate.
Medals and badges will be worn in accordance with AGSU guidance in chapter 22 of this pamphlet.
Unless directed by a commander in accordance with AR 670–1, authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer, when not prohibited, during normal duty hours.
Referenced Paragraphs and Chapters
21–17. Shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization.
21–18. Shoulder sleeve insignia—military operations in hostile conditions.
21–29. Overseas service bars.
Chapter 22. Wear of Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit Awards, and Appurtenances.
(b)
Commissioned and warrant officers will wear pin-on rank on the shoulder loops (see paras 21–5 and 21–6).
Referenced Paragraphs
21–5. Grade insignia for general officers.
21–6. Grade insignia for other officers.
(c)
Enlisted Soldiers will wear sewn-on rank and service stripes (see paras 21–7 and 21–28), as appropriate.
Referenced Paragraphs
21–7. Grade insignia for enlisted personnel.
21–28. Service stripes.
b. Leather service jacket (bomber)
(1) Type
The leather service jacket (bomber) is an optional purchase item.
(2) Description
The bomber is goatskin leather with a rayon, polyester, and cotton lining.
It has two front horizontal patch pockets aligned with flaps that close with unexposed, reinforced snap fasteners.
The patch pockets include a side entry.
The bomber has a snap down flat collar, two shoulder loops, a fly front slide fastener closure with a leather thong pull, and knitted cuffs and waist.
The bomber has right and left inside welt chest pockets, an inside two-section pencil pocket on the left side, and a leather hanger loop in the back neck seam of the inside collar (see fig 20–13).
Figure 20–13: Leather service jacket (bomber).
(3) How worn
All personnel may wear the bomber with the Class B AGSU.
Personnel will not wear the bomber in formations unless authorized by the commander.
Personnel will wear the bomber zipped to at least the second button down from the top of the shirt.
All personnel wear shoulder marks with hook and loop on the shoulder loops.
Personnel may wear the bomber without insignia when wearing civilian clothing.
Related Section
- AR 670–1 Windbreakers — https://www.armyprt.com/grooming_standards/ar-670-1-windbreakers/