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AR 670-1 Senior Enlisted Grade Insignia

The grade insignia described below applies to both male and female enlisted personnel.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The SEAC grade insignia has three chevr¬ons above three arcs with a gold eagle device centered between four five-pointed stars centered horizontally between the chevrons and arcs (see fig 21–42).

Figure 21–42. Insignia of grade, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Figure 21–42. Insignia of grade, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Sergeant Major of the Army

The SMA grade insignia has three chevrons above three arcs with the eagle from the Great Seal of the United States centered between two five-pointed stars centered horizontally between the chevrons and arcs (see fig 21–43).

Figure 21–43. Insignia of grade, Sergeant Major of the Army
Figure 21–43. Insignia of grade, Sergeant Major of the Army

Command Sergeant Major

The CSM grade insignia has three chevrons above three arcs with a five-pointed star within a wreath between the chevrons and arcs (see fig 21–44).

Figure 21–44. Insignia of grade, Command Sergeant Major
Figure 21–44. Insignia of grade, Command Sergeant Major

Sergeant major

The sergeant major grade insignia has three chevrons above three arcs with a five-pointed star between the chevrons and arcs (see fig 21–45).

Figure 21–45. Insignia of grade, sergeant major
Figure 21–45. Insignia of grade, sergeant major

Nonsubdued Sew-On Grade Insignia

Embroidered, sew-on grade insignia is a golden-light color with a back-ground in Army blue or white cloth for the ASU.

Embroidered, sew-on grade insignia is heritage tan 566 with a background in heritage green 564 for the AGSU.

How Worn

Enlisted nonsubdued cloth grade insignia is sewn on each sleeve of the ASU coat and on each sleeve of the mess jacket.

The insignia is worn centered between the shoulder seam and elbow.

Enlisted nonsubdued cloth grade insignia is sewn on each sleeve of the AGSU coat and short- and long-sleeved shirts.

The insignia is worn centered between the shoulder seam and elbow.