a.
This regulation, DA Pam 670–1, CTA 50–900, and special authorizations by HQDA specify the only items of insignia that personnel may wear on any of the U.S. Army uniforms.
Referenced Publication: DA Pam 670–1
DA Pam 670–1 provides guidance on the wear and appearance of Army uniforms, insignia, and accoutrements.
Referenced Publication: CTA 50–900
CTA 50–900 outlines clothing and individual equipment authorizations.
b.
The insignia worn by military personnel designates grade, branch, organization, duty assignments, skill qualifi-cations, and prior Army service.
c.
When authorized by the commander, members of honor guards, color guards, and similar details will wear the prescribed uniform with authorized accoutrements and those accessories authorized in CTA 50–900 (see para 2–7c).
Referenced Paragraph: para 2–7c
(1) Members of honor guards, color guards, and similar details will wear the prescribed Army service, dress, or utility uniforms with authorized accoutrements. These members may wear accessories authorized in CTA 50–900 (such as individual equipment, belts, white gloves, and slings) when authorized by the commander. Commanders will prescribe uniform wear policies for these items.
(2) Only those units authorized to wear a distinctive uniform in accordance with CTA 50–900 for ceremonial du-ties, such as the Old Guard and the U.S. Army Band, are exempt from the policy to wear the Army service, dress, or utility uniforms in the performance of ceremonial duties. Commanders of special units will prescribe the wear policy for all distinctive uniform items and accoutrements.
d.
Personnel will submit all requests for insignia designs to Director, The Institute of Heraldry, Department of the Army, 9325 Gunston Road, Room S–113, Fort Belvoir VA 22060–5579.