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*Army Regulation 670–1HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC31 March 2014Effective 30 April 2014Uniform and InsigniaWear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insigniauniform regulations do not include sufficient guidance or instruction. It does notapply to the Chief of Staff of the Army,or former Chiefs of Staff of the Army,each of whom may prescribe his or herown uniform. Portions of this regulationare punitive. Violation of the specific prohibitions and requirements of specific portions by Soldiers may result in adverseadministrative and/or charges under theUniform Code of Military Justice.History. This publication is a majorrevision.Summary. This regulation prescribesDepartment of the Army policy for properwear and appearance of Army uniformsand insignia, as worn by officers and enlisted personnel of the Active Army andthe United States (U.S.) Army Reserve, aswell as by former Soldiers.Applicability. This regulation applies tothe Active Army, the Army NationalGuard/Army National Guard of the UnitedStates, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unlessotherwise stated. In addition, it applies tothe Reserve Officers’ Training Corps andthe Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy, only when their respectiveContentsProponent and exception authority.The proponent of this regulation is theDeputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that areconsistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate thisapproval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency orits direct reporting unit or field operatingagency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request awaiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis ofthe expected benefits and must includeformal review by the activity’s seniorlegal officer. All waiver requests will beendorsed by the commander or seniorleader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquartersto the policy proponent. Refer to AR 2530 for specific guidance.Army internal control process. Thisregulation contains internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11-2 andidentifies key internal controls that mustbe evaluated (see appendix B).Supplementation. Supplementation ofthis regulation and establishment of command and local forms are prohibited without prior approval from the Deputy Chiefof Staff, G–1 (DAPE–HRI), 300 ArmyPentagon, Washington, DC 22310-0300.Suggested improvements. Users areinvited to send comments and suggestedimprovements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications andBlank Forms) directly to Deputy Chief ofStaff, G–1 (DAPE–HRI), 300 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 22310-0300.Distribution. This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for command levels A, B, C, D,and E for the Active Army, the ArmyNational Guard/Army National Guard ofthe United States, and the U.S. ArmyReserve.(Listed by paragraph and page number)Chapter 1Introduction, page 1Purpose 1–1, page 1References 1–2, page 1Explanation of abbreviations and terms 1–3, page 1Responsibilities 1–4, page 1Statutory Authority 1–5, page 1Recommending changes to Army uniforms 1–6, page 1Classification of service and combat/utility/field uniforms 1–7, page 1*This regulation supersedes AR 670–1, dated 3 February 2005.AR 670–1 31 March 2014UNCLASSIFIEDi

Contents—ContinuedChapter 2Responsibilities, page 1Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 2–1, page 1Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4 2–2, page 2The Institute of Heraldry 2–3, page 2Program Executive Officer, Program Executive Office Soldier and U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Developmentand Engineering Center 2–4, page 2Director and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service 2–5, page 3Commanders 2–6, page 3Soldiers 2–7, page 3Chapter 3Appearance and Grooming Policies, page 4Personal appearance policies 3–1, page 4Hair and fingernail standards and grooming policies 3–2, page 4Tattoo, Branding, and Body Mutilation Policy 3–3, page 10Jewelry 3–4, page 12Wear of Army uniform at national, regional, and local events 3–5, page 12Uniform appearance and fit 3–6, page 13Required or prohibited wearing of the Army uniform 3–7, page 13Distinctive uniforms and uniform items 3–8, page 15Civilian clothing 3–9, page 15Eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses 3–10, page 15Identification tags and security identification badges 3–11, page 16Personal protective or reflective clothing 3–12, page 16Organizational protective or reflective clothing 3–13, page 16Heraldic items 3–14, page 16Chapter 4Combat Uniform, page 17Authorization for wear 4–1, page 17Composition 4–2, page 17Occasions for wear 4–3, page 17Chapter 5Maternity Work Uniform, page 18Authorization for wear 5–1, page 18Composition 5–2, page 18Occasions for wear 5–3, page 18Chapter 6Aircrew Uniform, page 18Authorization for wear 6–1, page 18Composition 6–2, page 18Occasions for wear 6–3, page 19Chapter 7Hospital Uniform-Male, page 19Authorization for wear 7–1, page 19Composition 7–2, page 19Occasions for wear 7–3, page 19Chapter 8Hospital and Maternity Uniforms-Female, page 19Authorization for wear 8–1, page 19Composition 8–2, page 20iiAR 670–1 31 March 2014

Contents—ContinuedOccasions for wear 8–3, page 20Chapter 9Food Service Uniform-Male, page 20Authorization for wear 9–1, page 20Composition 9–2, page 20Occasions for wear 9–3, page 20Chapter 10Food Service and Maternity Uniforms-Female, page 21Authorization for wear 10–1, page 21Composition 10–2, page 21Occasions for wear 10–3, page 21Chapter 11Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform, page 21Authorization for wear 11–1, page 21Composition 11–2, page 21Occasions for wear 11–3, page 21Chapter 12Physical Fitness Uniform, page 22Authorization for wear 12–1, page 22Composition 12–2, page 22Occasions for wear 12–3, page 22Chapter 13Service/Dress Uniform-Male, page 23Authorization for wear 13–1, page 23Composition 13–2, page 23Occasions for wear 13–3, page 23Chapter 14Service/Dress Uniform-Female, page 23Authorization for wear 14–1, page 23Composition 14–2, page 23Occasions for wear 14–3, page 24Chapter 15Maternity Service Uniform, page 24Authorization for wear 15–1, page 24Composition. 15–2, page 24Occasions for wear 15–3, page 24Chapter 16Blue Mess Uniforms-Male, page 25Authorization for wear 16–1, page 25Composition. 16–2, page 25Occasions for wear 16–3, page 25Chapter 17Blue Mess Uniforms-Female, page 26Authorization for wear 17–1, page 26Composition 17–2, page 26Occasions for wear 17–3, page 26AR 670–1 31 March 2014iii

Contents—ContinuedChapter 18White Mess Uniforms-Male, page 26Authorization for wear 18–1, page 26Composition 18–2, page 26Occasions for wear 18–3, page 27Chapter 19White Mess Uniforms-Female, page 27Authorization for wear 19–1, page 27Composition 19–2, page 27Occasions for wear 19–3, page 27Chapter 20Uniform Accessories, page 28General 20–1, page 28Belts and buckles 20–2, page 28Boots 20–3, page 28Buttons 20–4, page 28Capes (officers only) 20–5, page 28Chaplain’s apparel 20–6, page 28Coats, all-weather (male and female) 20–7, page 28Cover, cap, rain 20–8, page 28Cuff links and studs 20–9, page 28Cummerbunds (male and female) 20–10, page 28Gloves 20–11, page 28Handbags 20–12, page 28Hat, drill sergeant 20–13, page 28Judge’s apparel 20–14, page 28Military police accessories 20–15, page 29Neckgaiter 20–16, page 29Neck tabs, female 20–17, page 29Neckties, male 20–18, page 29Overcoat, ceremonial, blue. 20–19, page 29Overshoes, black 20–20, page 29Scarves 20–21, page 29Shirts, white 20–22, page 29Shoes 20–23, page 29Socks 20–24, page 29Suspenders 20–25, page 29Sweaters 20–26, page 29Umbrella 20–27, page 29Undergarments 20–28, page 29Vest, male 20–29, page 29Windbreaker 20–30, page 30Chapter 21Wear of Insignia and Accouterments, page 30General 21–1, page 30General description 21–2, page 30Headgear insignia 21–3, page 30U.S. Insignia 21–4, page 30Grade insignia for general officers 21–5, page 30Grade insignia for other officers 21–6, page 30Grade insignia for enlisted personnel 21–7, page 30Other grade insignia 21–8, page 30ivAR 670–1 31 March 2014

Contents—ContinuedBranch insignia 21–9, page 30Branch insignia-other 21–10, page 31Insignia for aides 21–11, page 31Branch insignia-how worn 21–12, page 31Insignia for U.S. Military Academy staff 21–13, page 32Branch insignia-officer candidates 21–14, page 32Insignia for warrant officer candidates 21–15, page 32Shoulder sleeve insignia-current organization 21–16, page 32Shoulder sleeve insignia–former wartime service 21–17, page 33Wear of U.S. flag embroidered insignia 21–18, page 35Branch colors 21–19, page 35Branch scarves 21–20, page 35Leaders identification insignia 21–21, page 35Distinctive unit insignia 21–22, page 36Regimental Distinctive Insignia 21–23, page 37Insignia Representing Regimental Affiliation 21–24, page 37Insignia, distinguishing, U.S. Army nametape and nameplate. 21–25, page 37Aiguillette, service 21–26, page 37Aiguillette, dress 21–27, page 37Service stripes 21–28, page 37Overseas service bars 21–29, page 37Brassards 21–30, page 39Distinctive items authorized for infantry personnel 21–31, page 39Distinctive items authorized for other than infantry personnel 21–32, page 39Chapter 22Wear of Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit Awards, and Appurtenances, page 40General 22–1, page 40Authorization 22–2, page 40When wearing awards is prohibited 22–3, page 40Order of precedence by category of medal 22–4, page 40Order of precedence within categories of medals 22–5, page 41Wear of service ribbons and lapel buttons 22–6, page 41Full-sized U.S. and foreign decorations and service medals 22–7, page 41Miniature decorations and service medals 22–8, page 41Multiple neck ribbons, broad sashes, and stars 22–9, page 41U.S. and foreign unit awards 22–10, page 41Appurtenances 22–11, page 42Badges authorized for wear on Army uniforms 22–12, page 42Badges not authorized for wear on Army uniforms 22–13, page 44Categories of badges authorized for wear on Army uniforms 22–14, page 44Marksmanship badges and tab 22–15, page 44Combat and special skill badges 22–16, page 44Identification badges 22–17, page 44Foreign badges 22–18, page 44Chapter 23Wear of the Army Uniform by Reserve, Retired, Separated, and Civilian Personnel, page 44Occasions of ceremony 23–1, page 44Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve 23–2, page 45Retired personnel 23–3, page 45Former members of the Army 23–4, page 46Medal of Honor recipients 23–5, page 46Medals on civilian clothes 23–6, page 46Prohibition on uniform wear 23–7, page 46AR 670–1 31 March 2014v

Contents—ContinuedUniform similar to the Army uniform 23–8, page 47Distinctive unit insignia on civilian clothing 23–9, page 47Uniforms worn by United States civilians 23–10, page 47AppendixesA.References, page 48B.Internal Control Evaluation, page 51Figure ListFigure 3–1: Male Grooming Standards, page 7Figure 3–2: Prohibited Male Haircuts, page 8Figure 3–3: Female Hairstyle Standards, page 9GlossaryviAR 670–1 31 March 2014

Chapter 1Introduction1–1. PurposeThe Army is a profession. A Soldier’s appearance measures part of his or her professionalism. Proper wear of theArmy uniform is a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers. It is indicative of esprit de corps and morale within a unit.Soldiers have an individual responsibility for ensuring their appearance reflects the highest level of professionalism.Leaders, at all levels, have a responsibility for implementing and applying the standards contained in this regulation toensure the best interests of the Army, including our shared traditions and customs. This regulation prescribes theauthorization for wear, composition, and classification of uniforms, and the occasions for wearing all personal (clothingbag issue), optional, and commonly worn organizational clothing and individual equipment uniforms. It prescribes theuniforms, awards, insignia, and accouterments authorized for wear. It also provides general information on theauthorized material and design of uniforms and the uniform quality control system.1–2. ReferencesSee appendix A.1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and termsSee the glossary. The descriptive definitions for the following terms are in the glossary and provide aid in theunderstanding of this regulation: eccentric, fad(dish), exaggerated, conservative, inconspicuous, unsightly, extreme,braids/plaits (hair).1–4. ResponsibilitiesSee chapter 2 for responsibilities.1–5. Statutory Authoritya. Portions of this regulation are punitive. Violation of the specific prohibitions and requirements of specificportions by Soldiers may result in adverse administrative action and/or charges under the provisions of the UCMJ.b. Only uniforms, accessories, and insignia prescribed in this regulation, or in the common table of allowance(CTA), or as approved by Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), will be worn by personnel in the U.S.Army. Unless specified in this regulation, the commander issuing the clothing and individual equipment will establishwear policies for organizational clothing and individual equipment. No item governed by this regulation will be alteredin any way that changes the basic design, or the intended concept of fit, as described in Technical Manual (TM)10–227 and Army Regulation (AR) 700–84, including plating, smoothing, or removing detailed features of metal items,or otherwise altering the color or appearance.c. AR 70–1 prescribes Department of the Army (DA) policies, responsibilities, and administrative procedures bywhich all clothing and individual equipment used by Army personnel are initiated, designed, developed, tested,approved for acquisition, fielded, and modified.d. AR 385–10 prescribes DA policies, responsibilities, and administrative procedures and funding for protectiveclothing and equipment.e. In accordance with Section 771, Chapter 45, Title 10, United States Code, no person except a member of the U.S.Army may wear the uniform, a distinctive part of the uniform, or any part of which is similar to a distinctive part ofthe U.S. Army uniform, unless otherwise authorized by law. Soldiers are not authorized to wear distinctive uniforms oruniform items of the U.S. Army or of other U.S. Services with or on civilian clothes, except as authorized by thisregulation.1–6. Recommending changes to Army uniformsSee DA Pam 670–1 for recommending changes to Army uniforms.1–7. Classification of service and combat/utility/field uniformsSee DA Pam 670–1 for classification of uniforms.Chapter 2Responsibilities2–1. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1The DCS, G–1 will—a. Develop and publish the following Army policies:b. Function as a member of the Army Uniform Board, which is established in accordance with AR 70–1.AR 670–1 31 March 20141

c. Coordinate with Army and Air Force Exchange Service and the DCS, G–4, as required, to incorporate uniformchanges or additions to this regulation and/or DA Pam 670–1.2–2. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4The DCS, G–4 will—a. Be responsible for the life cycle management of clothing and individual equipment, in accordance with AR 70–1.b. Coordinate the Army Uniform Board meetings in accordance with AR 70–1.2–3. The Institute of HeraldryTIOH will—a. Monitor the Heraldic Quality Control Program in accordance with AR 672–8, to ensure heraldic items aremanufactured according to Government specifications or purchase descriptions.b. Provide manufacturers with Government-loaned tools and specifications for heraldic items.c. Authorize the manufacture of heraldic items and issue certificates of authority to manufacture items in accordancewith the provisions of AR 672–8.d. Approve designs for distinctive unit insignia (DUI), regimental distinctive insignia (RDI), shoulder sleeve insignia(SSI), flags, and badges, as authorized by this regulation.e. Prepare and maintain specifications, manufacturing drawings and purchase descriptions for insignia worn on theArmy uniforms.2–4. Program Executive Officer, Program Executive Office Soldier and U.S. Army Natick SoldierResearch, Development and Engineering CenterPEO Soldier and Project Manager, Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, in conjunction with the NSRDEC, areresponsible for the Uniform Quality Control Program (UQCP). PEO Soldier and NSRDEC will—a. Prepare and maintain military specifications, purchase descriptions, and master patterns for optional uniformitems, as recommended by the Army Uniform Board and approved by the Chief of Staff, Army in accordance with AR70–1.b. Publish and disseminate periodic bulletins to industry that provide guidance and information regarding changes inmilitary specifications, testing and certification requirements, uniform regulations, or adoption of new optional uniformitems.c. Furnish specifications, purchase descriptions, master patterns, shade standards, and other information aboutoptional uniforms to industry, when required.d. Receive and examine laboratory test reports, manufacturer certifications, and samples from commercial manufacturers, custom tailors, military tailors, and other suppliers of optional uniform items, as required. Require manufacturersto provide requested laboratory test reports, manufacturer certifications, and samples of optional uniform items at nocost to the Army.e. Issue certificates of authority to manufacturers whose samples meet or exceed standards established by specifications of purchase descriptions. Certificates will be supplemented by documents showing the specific optional uniformitems that the manufacturer is authorized to produce. Provide a list of certified manufacturers and products that will befurnished to the U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service and posted on appropriate Army Web sites. Revoke orsuspend certificates when the certificate holder has violated any of the expressed conditions under which the certification was granted, as determined by PEO Soldier.f. Conduct inspections and otherwise monitor manufacturers for compliance with certificate terms and conditions.Review optional uniform items to verify compliance with, or appropriate exemption/waiver from, applicable domesticsource requirements as set forth in Section 2533a, Chapter 148, Title 10, United States Code (10 USC Chapter 148,Section 2533a).g. Coordinate with designated service points of contact to ensure that outside continental United States producedoptional uniform items are evaluated and approved prior to being sold within theater to Soldiers. Outside continentalUnited States Army service component commands will establish service points of contact to direct local textile anduniform producers desiring to sell optional uniform items to Soldiers to NSRDEC for coordination.h. Ensure manufacturers and suppliers of optional uniform items do the following:(1) Obtain certification required under the UQCP from NSRDEC or Project Manager (Soldier Protection andIndividual Equipment) before manufacturing any optional uniform items for sale.(2) Affix a label with the following information certifying the optional uniform items were manufactured inaccordance with the UQCP prior to offering the items for sale: This item is warranted to meet or exceed the standardsof specification number and was produced under certificate number from basic material warranted by the manufactureras having been produced in accordance with the sample under current certification. This item is not authorized for turnin to central issue facilities.(3) Familiarize themselves with Army specifications, purchase descriptions, testing/certification requirements, shade2AR 670–1 31 March 2014

standards, and other pertinent information for optional uniform items, and submit required samples and information toNSRDEC or Project Manager (Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment) for approval.(4) Comply with all terms of the certification. Certificates may be revoked or suspended if the certificate holder hasviolated any of the expressed conditions of the certification.2–5. Director and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange ServiceDirector and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service will—a. Operate, manage, and supervise the Military Clothing Stores (MCS) Program worldwide, in accordance with theterms of a memorandum of understanding between DA and U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Dallas, Texas.b. Be responsible for the control, storage, and distribution of “issue” MCS inventories and optional-wear militaryclothing items from certified manufacturers, according to DA specifications and as developed by PEO Soldier, 5901Putnam Road, Building 328, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–5852, in conjunction with the textile technology team at theNatick Soldier Center, Natick, MA 01760. (Optional-wear items are those not considered “issue” items.) Responsibilitydoes not include war reserve stock management.2–6. Commandersa. Commanders of Army commands (ACOM)/Army service component commanders (ASCC)/direct reporting unit

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