AR 670-1: Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Chapter 1

• Introduction, page 1
  • Purpose • 1–1, page 1
  • References and forms • 1–2, page 1
  • Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1
  • Responsibilities • 1–4, page 1
  • Records management (recordkeeping) requirements • 1–5, page 1
  • Authority • 1–6, page 1
  • Recommending changes to Army uniforms • 1–7, page 1
  • Classification of service and combat/utility/field uniforms • 1–8, page 2

Chapter 2

• Responsibilities, page 2
  • The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) and Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command • 2–1, page 2
  • Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army • 2–2, page 2
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 • 2–3, page 3
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4 • 2–4, page 3
  • Commanders of Army commands, Army service component commands, and direct reporting units • 2–5, page 3
  • Chief of Army Reserve • 2–6, page 3
  • Chief, National Guard Bureau • 2–7, page 3
  • Army commanders at all levels • 2–8, page 4
  • Director and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service • 2–9, page 5
  • Soldiers • 2–10, page 5

Chapter 3

• Appearance and Grooming Policies, page 5
  • Personal appearance policies • 3–1, page 5
  • Hair and fingernail standards and grooming policies • 3–2, page 6
  • Tattoo, branding, and body mutilation policy • 3–3, page 12
  • Jewelry • 3–4, page 14
  • Wear of Army uniform at national, regional, and local events • 3–5, page 15
  • Uniform appearance and fit • 3–6, page 15
  • Required or prohibited wearing of the Army uniform • 3–7, page 16
  • Distinctive uniforms and uniform items • 3–8, page 18
  • Civilian clothing • 3–9, page 18
  • Eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses • 3–10, page 18
  • Identification tags and security identification badges • 3–11, page 19
  • Personal protective or reflective clothing • 3–12, page 19
  • Organizational protective or reflective clothing • 3–13, page 19
  • Heraldic items • 3–14, page 19
  • Religious jewelry, apparel, or articles • 3–15, page 20
  • Religious accommodations • 3–16, page 21

Chapter 4

• Combat Uniform, page 24
  • Authorization for wear • 4–1, page 24
  • Composition • 4–2, page 24
  • Occasions for wear • 4–3, page 25
  • Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform • 4–4, page 25

Chapter 5

• Maternity Work Uniform, page 25
  • Authorization for wear • 5–1, page 25
  • Composition • 5–2, page 26
  • Occasions for wear • 5–3, page 26

Chapter 6

• Aircrew Uniform, page 26
  • Authorization for wear • 6–1, page 26
  • Composition • 6–2, page 26
  • Occasions for wear • 6–3, page 26

Chapter 7

• Garrison Culinary Uniform-Male, page 27
  • Authorization for wear • 7–1, page 27
  • Composition • 7–2, page 27
  • Occasions for wear • 7–3, page 27

Chapter 8

• Garrison Culinary Uniform-Female, page 27
  • Authorization for wear • 8–1, page 27
  • Composition • 8–2, page 27
  • Occasions for wear • 8–3, page 28

Chapter 9

• Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform, page 28
  • Authorization for wear • 9–1, page 28
  • Composition • 9–2, page 28
  • Occasions for wear • 9–3, page 28

Chapter 10

• Physical Fitness Uniform, page 29
  • Authorization for wear • 10–1, page 29
  • Composition • 10–2, page 29
  • Occasions for wear • 10–3, page 29

Chapter 11

• Army Service Uniform-Male, page 29
  • Authorization for wear • 11–1, page 29
  • Composition • 11–2, page 29
  • Occasions for wear • 11–3, page 30

Chapter 12

• Army Service Uniform-Female, page 30
  • Authorization for wear • 12–1, page 30
  • Composition • 12–2, page 30
  • Occasions for wear • 12–3, page 31

Chapter 13

• Army Service Uniform-Maternity, page 31
  • Authorization for wear • 13–1, page 31
  • Composition • 13–2, page 31
  • Occasions for wear • 13–3, page 31

Chapter 14

• Army Green Service Uniform, page 32
  • Authorization for wear • 14–1, page 32
  • Composition • 14–2, page 32
  • Occasions for wear • 14–3, page 32

Chapter 15

• The Army Green Service Uniform-Maternity, page 33
  • Authorization for wear • 15–1, page 33
  • Composition • 15–2, page 33
  • Classification • 15–3, page 33
  • Occasions for wear • 15–4, page 33

Chapter 16

• Blue Mess Uniforms-Male, page 34
  • Authorization for wear • 16–1, page 34
  • Composition • 16–2, page 34
  • Occasions for wear • 16–3, page 34

Chapter 17

• Blue Mess Uniforms-Female, page 34
  • Authorization for wear • 17–1, page 34
  • Composition • 17–2, page 34
  • Occasions for wear • 17–3, page 35

Chapter 18

• White Mess Uniforms-Male, page 35
  • Authorization for wear • 18–1, page 35
  • Composition • 18–2, page 35
  • Occasions for wear • 18–3, page 35

Chapter 19

• White Mess Uniforms-Female, page 36
  • Authorization for wear • 19–1, page 36
  • Composition • 19–2, page 36
  • Occasions for wear • 19–3, page 36

Chapter 20

• Uniform Accessories, page 37
  • General • 20–1, page 37
  • Bags, handbags, purses, and backpacks • 20–2, page 37
  • Belts and buckles • 20–3, page 37
  • Beret • 20–4, page 37
  • Boots • 20–5, page 37
  • Buttons • 20–6, page 37
  • Capes (officers only) • 20–7, page 37
  • Chaplain’s apparel • 20–8, page 37
  • Coat, all-weather (male and female) • 20–9, page 37
  • Cover, cap, rain • 20–10, page 37
  • Cuff links and studs • 20–11, page 37
  • Cummerbunds (male and female) • 20–12, page 37
  • Fleece cap • 20–13, page 37
  • Garrison cap • 20–14, page 37
  • Gloves • 20–15, page 37
  • Hat, drill sergeant • 20–16, page 38
  • Jackets and windbreakers • 20–17, page 38
  • Judge’s apparel • 20–18, page 38
  • Military police accessories • 20–19, page 38
  • Neckgaiter • 20–20, page 38
  • Neck tabs, female • 20–21, page 38
  • Neckties • 20–22, page 38
  • Overcoat, ceremonial, blue • 20–23, page 38
  • Overshoes, black • 20–24, page 38
  • Scarves • 20–25, page 38
  • Shirts, white • 20–26, page 38
  • Shoes • 20–27, page 38
  • Socks • 20–28, page 38
  • Suspenders • 20–29, page 38
  • Sweaters • 20–30, page 38
  • Umbrella • 20–31, page 38
  • Undergarments • 20–32, page 38
  • Vest, male • 20–33, page 38

Chapter 21

• Wear of Insignia and Accoutrements, page 39
  • General • 21–1, page 39
  • General description • 21–2, page 39
  • Headgear insignia • 21–3, page 39
  • U.S. Insignia • 21–4, page 39
  • Grade insignia for general officers • 21–5, page 39
  • Grade insignia for other officers • 21–6, page 39
  • Grade insignia for enlisted personnel • 21–7, page 39
  • Other grade insignia • 21–8, page 39
  • Branch insignia • 21–9, page 39
  • Branch insignia-other • 21–10, page 40
  • Insignia for aides • 21–11, page 41
  • Branch insignia-how worn, Army service uniform • 21–12, page 41
  • Branch insignia-how worn, Army green service uniform • 21–13, page 41
  • Insignia for United States Military Academy staff • 21–14, page 41
  • Branch insignia-officer candidates • 21–15, page 41
  • Insignia for warrant officer candidates • 21–16, page 41
  • Shoulder sleeve insignia—current organization • 21–17, page 41
  • Shoulder sleeve insignia–military operations in hostile conditions • 21–18, page 42
  • Wear of U.S. flag embroidered insignia • 21–19, page 45
  • Branch colors • 21–20, page 45
  • Branch scarves • 21–21, page 45
  • Distinctive unit insignia • 21–22, page 45
  • Regimental distinctive insignia • 21–23, page 46
  • Insignia representing regimental affiliation • 21–24, page 47
  • Insignia, distinguishing, U.S. Army nametape and nameplate • 21–25, page 47
  • Aiguillette, service • 21–26, page 47
  • Aiguillette, dress • 21–27, page 47
  • Service stripes • 21–28, page 47
  • Overseas service bars • 21–29, page 47
  • Brassards • 21–30, page 48
  • Distinctive items authorized for infantry personnel • 21–31, page 48
  • Distinctive items authorized for other than infantry personnel • 21–32, page 49

Chapter 22

• Wear of Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit Awards, and Appurtenances, page 50
  • General • 22–1, page 50
  • Authorization • 22–2, page 50
  • When wearing awards is prohibited • 22–3, page 50
  • Order of precedence by category of medal • 22–4, page 50
  • Order of precedence within categories of medals • 22–5, page 50
  • Wear of service ribbons and lapel buttons • 22–6, page 50
  • Full-sized U.S. and foreign decorations and service medals • 22–7, page 51
  • Miniature decorations and service medals • 22–8, page 51
  • Multiple neck ribbons, broad sashes, and stars • 22–9, page 51
  • U.S. and foreign unit awards • 22–10, page 51
  • Appurtenances • 22–11, page 52
  • Badges authorized for wear on Army uniforms • 22–12, page 53
  • Badges not authorized for wear on Army uniforms • 22–13, page 54
  • Categories of badges authorized for wear on Army uniforms • 22–14, page 54
  • Marksmanship badges and tabs • 22–15, page 54
  • Combat and special skill badges • 22–16, page 54
  • Identification badges • 22–17, page 54
  • Foreign badges • 22–18, page 55

Chapter 23

• Wear of the Army Uniform by Reserve, Retired, Separated, and Civilian Personnel, page 55
  • Occasions of ceremony • 23–1, page 55
  • U.S. Army Reserve • 23–2, page 55
  • Retired personnel • 23–3, page 56
  • Former members of the Army • 23–4, page 56
  • Medal of Honor recipients • 23–5, page 56
  • Medals on civilian clothes • 23–6, page 57
  • Prohibition on uniform wear • 23–7, page 57
  • Uniform similar to the Army uniform • 23–8, page 57
  • Distinctive unit insignia on civilian clothing • 23–9, page 57
  • Uniforms worn by United States civilians • 23–10, page 57

Appendixes

• A. References, page 58
• B. Internal Control Evaluation, page 61

Figure List

• Figure 3–1: Male grooming standards, page 9
• Figure 3–2: Prohibited male haircuts, page 10
• Figure 3–3: Female hairstyle standards, page 11
• Figure 3–4: Measurement figure, page 12
• Figure 3–5: Hijab, page 22
• Figure 3–6: Beard figure, page 23
• Figure 3–7: Turban figure, page 24

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