21–1. General
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.
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
Commanders of ceremonial units or with ceremonial details are as follows:
(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.
21–2. General description
Insignia will meet the approved military specifications and conform to proper color designation (gold, silver, or sub-dued).
See DA Pam 670–1 for additional guidance on authorized material and attachment procedures.
21–3. Headgear insignia
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–4. U.S. Insignia
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–5. Grade insignia for general officers
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–6. Grade insignia for other officers
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–7. Grade insignia for enlisted personnel
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–8. Other grade insignia
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–9. Branch insignia
21–10. Branch insignia-other
21–11. Insignia for aides
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–12. Branch insignia-how worn, Army service uniform
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–13. Branch insignia-how worn, Army green service uniform
See DA Pam 670–1
21–14. Insignia for United States Military Academy staff
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–15. Branch insignia-officer candidates
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–16. Insignia for warrant officer candidates
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–17. Shoulder sleeve insignia—current organization
21–18. Shoulder sleeve insignia–military operations in hostile conditions
21–19. Wear of U.S. flag embroidered insignia
21–20. Branch colors
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–21. Branch scarves
21–22. Distinctive unit insignia
21–23. Regimental distinctive insignia
21–24. Insignia representing regimental affiliation
21–25. Insignia, distinguishing, U.S. Army nametape and nameplate
See DA Pam 670–1.
21–26. Aiguillette, service
See DA Pam 670–1.