The following are the AR 670-1 Badges Updates included in the Army Directive 2025-18 Regulation Changes for 2025 & 2026
a. Mariner Badge.
The Army Mariner Identification Badge is a nonsubdued metal badge and a subdued pin-on or sew-on badge worn on the wearer’s left side on certain utility uniforms and the service and dress/mess uniforms.
Badge will be worn centered on the appropriate breast pocket between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket or in a similar location on uniforms without pockets.
Badges will be parallel to the ground and worn centered on the pocket (not including the pocket flap).
The badge is worn first on the prescribed side, then using the order of precedence as prescribed by Army Regulation 600–8–22.
b. Mountaineering Badge.
The Army Mountaineering Badge is a nonsubdued metal badge and a subdued pin-on or sew-on Group 4 badge worn 1/4 inch above the ribbons or above the top of the pocket or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets.