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| What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform? |
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| What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform? |
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| Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform? |
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| The flag is worn on the right shoulder to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward. |
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| What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing? |
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| When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is authorized for wear with uniform? |
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When operating motorcycles, bicycles or like vehicles but once the travel is complete protective headgear must be
removed and army headgear donned |
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| When must Identification Tags be worn? |
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Definition
| When directed by the commander, engaged in field training, in an aircraft, or OCONUS |
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| What does "ECWCS" stand for? |
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| Extended Cold Weather Clothing System |
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| What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in? |
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| Corporal through SGM of the Army and also the Officer Ranks. |
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| Combat Vehicle Crewman's Uniform (Tanker's Uniform) |
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| Exposed pens in pockets are allowed on which uniforms? |
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Hospital duty Uniforms
Food Service Uniforms
Flight uniforms
CVC Uniforms |
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| Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on the Patrol cap? |
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| How will service ribbons be worn on the male Class A uniform? |
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| The ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket. Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is offset |
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| How will service ribbons be worn on the female Class A uniform? |
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The ribbons centered on the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate.
Females may adjust the placement of the ribbons to conform to individual body-shape differences |
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| Where are unit awards worn on the male Class A uniform? |
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Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch above the right breast
pocket flag |
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| Where are unit awards worn on the female Class A uniform? |
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Emblems with or without frames are worn centered on the right side of the uniform, with the bottomedge 1?2 inch
above the top edge of the nameplate |
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| What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate? |
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Term
| How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Class A uniform? |
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| Marksmanship badges are worn on the upper portion of the left breast pocket flap, or on the lower portion of the pocket flap, if special skill badges are worn. |
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| How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Class A uniform? |
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Marksmanship badges are worn on the left side, 1/4 inch below the bottom ribbon row, or in a similar location if
ribbons are not worn. Personnel may adjust the placement of badges to conform to individual body-shape differences. |
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Term
| Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Class A uniform? |
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| Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female Class A uniform? |
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| How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Class A Uniform? |
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| What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge? |
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| How are service ribbons worn on the male Class A uniform? |
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Definition
| The ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket. Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is offset |
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| How are service ribbons worn on the female Class A uniform? |
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Definition
The ribbons centered on the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate.
Females may adjust the placement of the ribbons to conform to individual body-shape differences |
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Term
| How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Class A Uniform? |
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Definition
| The RDI centered 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket flap, or 1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn. |
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| How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the female Class A Uniform? |
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| The RDI centered 1/2 inch above the nameplate, or 1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn. |
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Term
| How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Class A uniform? |
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| Enlisted males wear their branch insignia centered on the left collar, with the bottom of the disk approximately 1 inch above the notch, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel |
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| How is the branch insignia worn on the female Enlisted Class A uniform? |
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| Enlisted females wear their branch insignia on the left collar. The insignia is worn so the bottom of the disk is centered between the outside point and inside edge of the collar, approximately 5/8 inch up from the notch, with the center line of the branch insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel. |
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| How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Class A uniform? |
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Definition
| The bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel |
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| How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the female Class A uniform? |
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Definition
| the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is centered on the right collar, approximately 5/8 inch up from the collar and lapel seam,with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel |
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| How are service stripes placed on the Class A uniform? |
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The service stripes are worn centered on the outside bottom half of the left sleeve/ at an angle of 45 degrees with the lower end toward the inside seam of the sleeve, 4 inches from the bottom of the sleeve. For each additional period of 3years honorable service, another service
stripe is added above and parallel to the first stripe, with a 1/16-inch space between stripes |
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| One service stripe represents how many years? |
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Term
What is the most noticeable difference between the Army Blue Service Uniform trousers worn by Soldiers in the
ranks of PVT through SPC and those worn by NCOs in the ranks of CPL through SMA? |
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Definition
PVT through SPC will not have a gold stripe along the legs which can be
found on the trousers worn by CPL through SMA. |
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| How will service ribbons be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? |
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Definition
| The ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket. Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is offset |
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| How will service ribbons be worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform? |
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Definition
The ribbons centered on the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate.
Females may adjust the placement of the ribbons to conform to individual body-shape differences |
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| Which items are considered part of the ACU ensemble and also authorized for wear with the BDU? |
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Rigger Belt
Moisture Wicking T-Shirt (tan)
Green socks
Army Combat Boots – Hot weather and Temperate weather (tan) |
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| Can the Black all-weather coat be worn as a raincoat while wearing BDUs? |
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| Yes, but only in a Garrison environment when organizational rain gear has not been issued |
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| What is the estimated lifetime of the new ACU? |
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| Describe the rank and grade insignia on the ACU. |
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| The rank and grade will be black emroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener, expect major and 2nd lieutenant; which will be bronze embroidery with hook fastener. |
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| Can embroidered badges be worn on the ACU? |
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| No, embroidered badges will not be worn on the ACU. |
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Term
| Describe the Name tape / U.S. Army tape for the ACU. |
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Definition
| The U.S. Army Tape will be black embroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener. The finished length will be 5 inches. |
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| How is the Name tape / U.S. Army tape worn on the ACU? |
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| Immediately above and parallel with the slanted chest pocket flaps |
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| Describe the rank insignia dimensions used on the ACU. |
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Private through Colonel – 2 inches by 2 inches with hook fastener
Brigadier General and Major General – 2 inches by 2 inches overall with hook fastener
Lieutenant General – 2 inches by 3 ¼ inches with both hook and loop fasteners attached.
General Officer – ¾ inch stars point to vertex 1/8 inch apart |
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| How many badges can be worn on the ACU? |
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| How will the SSI (Unit Patch) be worn on the ACU |
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Definition
| The SSI will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the left sleeve of the coat. |
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| How will the SSI-FWTS (Combat Patch) be worn on the ACU? |
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Definition
| The SSI-FWTS will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the right sleeve of the coat. |
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| How will the U.S. Flag insignia be worn on the ACU? |
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Definition
| The U.S. Flag insignia is worn on the right shoulder pocket flap of the ACU coat. |
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| How many skill tabs can be worn on the ACU? |
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| How are skill tabs worn on the ACU? |
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| Centered on the shoulder pocket flap of the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the left shoulder of the ACU |
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| What are the components of the IPFU? |
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1. Jacket, running, gray and black.
2. Pants, running, black.
3. Trunks, running, black, moisture-wicking.
4. T-shirt, gray, short sleeve, moisture-wicking.
5. T-shirt, gray, long sleeve, moisture-wicking.
6. Cap, knit, black or Cap, Synthetic, Microfleece, Green |
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| When authorized by the Commander, may the IPFU be worn on and off post and on and off duty? |
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Yes,Soldiers may wear all or part of the IPFU with civilian attire off the installation, when authorized by the
commander. |
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| What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU according to AR 670-1? |
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Definition
| The Physical Fitness Badge |
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| Who are the only Soldiers authorized to wear the IPFU shirt outside of the trunks? |
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