The following are the AR 670-1 Insignia and Accoutrements: AGSU Class B, Ike Jacket, and Tropical Dress Variations. Updates included in the Army Directive 2025-18 Regulation Changes for 2025 & 2026
a. AGSU Tropical Dress Variation.
(1)
The AGSU tropical dress variation (Class B with ribbons) is an equivalent Class A or dress variation for hot weather.
It serves as appropriate wear for parades, ceremonies, reviews (when special honors are being rendered), and official visits of foreign dignitaries.
The uniform is intended for seasonal hot weather wear.
Local commanders will determine the conditions for wear of this uniform.
At the commander’s discretion, Soldiers are not required to wear overgarments that are not conducive to the environment if doing so does not compromise uniformity, discipline, or safety.
(2)
The AGSU Class B/Tropical Dress variation consists of heritage taupe 565 trousers (male)/slacks (female); a heritage tan 566 short- or long-sleeved shirt; a heritage green four-in- hand necktie for both male and female Soldiers (the necktie is optional for the short-sleeved shirt but is mandatory with the long-sleeved shirt); heritage green garrison cap; heritage walnut 567 web belt, with brass oxidized tip/brass buckle; heritage walnut socks; and the heritage walnut 567 oxford leather shoes.
Female Soldiers have the option of wearing the skirt and pumps with the Class B or wearing slacks and pumps.
(3)
Soldiers wearing the AGSU Class B have the option of wearing insignia and accoutrements unless directed otherwise by their commander.
When worn, it will be worn in the same manner as the tropical dress variation.
b. Insignia and Accoutrements.
The following insignia and accoutrements are authorized to be worn on the AGSU tropical dress variation and AGSU Class B.
No more than the following will be worn:
c. Nameplate.
Nameplates will be worn as prescribed paragraph 1a of this enclosure.
d. Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI).
(1)
Male Soldiers will wear the RDI 1/4 inch above the wearer’s right pocket flap.
(2)
Female Soldiers will place the RDI on the wearer’s right side of the shirt, 2 inches below the right collar tip and 2 inches to the right of the necktie.
When the necktie is not worn, the placement will be approximately 3 inches from the second button, centered according to body type, and will be parallel (flush) with the bottom of the ribbons.
e. Ribbons.
(1)
Male Soldiers may wear no more than two rows of ribbons consisting of six ribbons total.
They will be placed 1/4 inch above the wearer’s left pocket flap.
(2)
Female Soldiers may wear no more than two rows of ribbons, consisting of six ribbons total, and will be placed 2 inches below the left collar tip centered on the body.
The bottom of the ribbons will be parallel (flush) to the bottom of the RDI.
Selected ribbons must be worn in order of precedence.
f. Combat and Special Skill Badges and Tabs.
(1)
Soldiers will wear only one combat or special skill badge or metal tab replica.
For all Soldiers, the badge will be worn 1/4 inch centered above the ribbons.
When worn below the ribbons, male Soldiers wear the badge or metal tab replica centered horizontally on the left breast pocket flap with the upper portion of the badge/tab approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket.
When female Soldiers wear the badge or metal tab replica, it is centered horizontally on the wearer’s left, with the upper portion of the badge/tab 1/4 inch below the ribbon bar and equally spaced under the ribbon bar.
(2)
Personnel may wear a combat or special skill badge from groups 1 through 4 above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets.
Only badges from groups 3 and 4 can be worn below the ribbons.
(3)
The driver badge, mechanic badge, and metal tab replicas are not authorized for wear above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets.
g. Identification Badges.
Identification Badges are not authorized for wear on the AGSU Tropical Dress Variation or the AGSU Class B.
h. Chaplain Branch Insignia.
Male chaplains will wear their branch insignia on the AGSU Class B shirt centered immediately above the left pocket.
Female chaplains and chaplain candidates wear their branch insignia in a similar location.
Chaplains will continue to wear their nonsubdued branch insignia on the beret flash.
In addition to the beret, chaplains will also wear their nonsubdued branch insignia on the garrison cap, centered on the left curtain, 1 inch from the front crease.