Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

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or skirt) is also classified as a class A service uniform when the tunic is worn. When the tunic is worn, females will wear the neck tab with both the short- and long-sleeved maternity shirts. d. The female class B service uniform is the same as the class A, except that neither the service coat nor the maternity tunic are worn. The black neck tab is required only when wearing the long-sleeved AG shade 415 shirt or the long-sleeved maternity shirt without the class A coat or tunic; the neck tab is optional with the short-sleeved version of both shirts. e. Class C uniforms are the utility, field, hospital duty, food service, and other organizational uniforms. f. See the table of prescribed dress in appendix B. 1–7. Personal appearance policies a. General. The Army is a uniformed service where discipline is judged, in part, by the manner in which a soldier wears a prescribed uniform, as well as by the individual’s personal appearance. Therefore, a neat and well-groomed appearance by all soldiers is fundamental to the Army and contributes to building the pride and esprit essential to an effective military force. A vital ingredient of the Army’s strength and military effectiveness is the pride and selfdiscipline that American soldiers bring to their Service through a conservative military image. It is the responsibility of commanders to ensure that military personnel under their command present a neat and soldierly appearance. Therefore, in the absence of specific procedures or guidelines, commanders must determine a soldier’s compliance with standards in this regulation. Soldiers must take pride in their appearance at all times, in or out of uniform, on and off duty. Pride in appearance includes soldiers’ physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards, in accordance with AR 600–9. b. Exceptions to appearance standards based on religious practices. (1) As provided by AR 600–20, paragraph 5–6, and subject to temporary revocation because of health, safety, or mission requirements, the following applies to the wear of religious apparel, articles, or jewelry. The term “religious apparel” is defined as articles of clothing worn as part of the observance of the religious faith practiced by the soldier. Religious articles include, but are not limited to, medallions, small booklets, pictures, or copies of religious symbols or writing carried by the individual in wallets or pockets. Except as noted below, personnel may not wear religious items if they do not meet the standards of this regulation, and requests for accommodation will not be entertained (see AR 600–20, para 5–6g(2)(d)). (a) Soldiers may wear religious apparel, articles, or jewelry with the uniform, to include the physical fitness uniform, if they are neat, conservative, and discreet. “Neat conservative, and discreet” is defined as meeting the uniform criteria of this regulation. In other words, when religious jewelry is worn, the uniform must meet the same standards of wear as if the religious jewelry were not worn. For example, a religious item worn on a chain may not be visible when worn with the utility, service, dress, or mess uniforms. When worn with the physical fitness uniform, the item should be no more visible than identification (ID) tags would be in the same uniform. The width of chains worn with religious items should be approximately the same size as the width of the ID tag chain. (b) Soldiers may not wear these items when doing so would interfere with the performance of their duties or present a safety concern. Soldiers may not be prohibited, however, from wearing religious apparel, articles, or jewelry meeting the criteria of this regulation simply because they are religious in nature, if wear is permitted of similar items of a nonreligious nature. A specific example would be wearing a ring with a religious symbol. If the ring meets the uniform standards for jewelry and is not worn in a work area where rings are prohibited because of safety concerns, then wear is allowed and may not be prohibited simply because the ring bears a religious symbol. (c) During a worship service, rite, or ritual, soldiers may wear visible or apparent religious articles, symbols, jewelry, and apparel that do not meet normal uniform standards. Commanders, however, may place reasonable limits on the wear of non-subdued items of religious apparel during worship services, rites, or rituals conducted in the field for operational or safety reasons. When soldiers in uniform wear visible religious articles on such occasions, they must ensure that these articles are not permanently affixed or appended to any prescribed article of the uniform. (d) Chaplains may wear religious attire as described in this regulation, CTA 50–909, and AR 165–1 in the performance of religious services and other official duties, as required. Commanders may not prohibit chaplains from wearing religious symbols that are part of the chaplain’s duty uniform. (See AR 600–20, para 5–6g(7).) (2) Soldiers may wear religious headgear while in uniform if the headgear meets the following criteria. (a) It must be subdued in color (black, brown, green, dark or navy blue, or a combination of these colors). (b) It must be of a style and size that can be completely covered by standard military headgear, and it cannot interfere with the proper wear or functioning of protective clothing or equipment. (c) The headgear cannot bear any writing, symbols, or pictures. (d) Personnel will not wear religious headgear in place of military headgear when military headgear is required (outdoors, or indoors when required for duties or ceremonies). (3) Personal grooming. Hair and grooming practices are governed by paragraph 1–8 of this regulation, and exceptions or accommodations based on religious practices will not be granted. As an exception, policy exceptions based on 2 AR 670–1 3 February 2005
eligious practice given to soldiers in accordance with AR 600–20 on or prior to 1 January 1986 remain in effect as long as the soldier remains otherwise qualified for retention. 1–8. Hair and fingernail standards and grooming policies a. Hair. (1) General. The requirement for hair grooming standards is necessary to maintain uniformity within a military population. Many hairstyles are acceptable, as long as they are neat and conservative. It is not possible to address every acceptable hairstyle, or what constitutes eccentric or conservative grooming. Therefore, it is the responsibility of leaders at all levels to exercise good judgment in the enforcement of Army policy. All soldiers will comply with the hair, fingernail, and grooming policies while in any military uniform or while in civilian clothes on duty. (a) Leaders will judge the appropriateness of a particular hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn. Soldiers will wear headgear as described in the applicable chapters of this regulation. Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably, without distortion or excessive gaps. Hairstyles that do not allow soldiers to wear the headgear properly, or that interfere with the proper wear of the protective mask or other protective equipment, are prohibited. (b) Extreme, eccentric, or trendy haircuts or hairstyles are not authorized. If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches, they must choose those that result in natural hair colors. Colors that detract from a professional military appearance are prohibited. Therefore, soldiers should avoid using colors that result in an extreme appearance. Applied hair colors that are prohibited include, but are not limited to, purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent or neon colors. It is the responsibility of leaders to use good judgment in determining if applied colors are acceptable, based upon the overall effect on soldiers’ appearance. (c) Soldiers who have a texture of hair that does not part naturally may cut a part into the hair. The part will be one straight line, not slanted or curved, and will fall in the area where the soldier would normally part the hair. Soldiers will not cut designs into their hair or scalp. (2) Male haircuts will conform to the following standards. (a) The hair on top of the head must be neatly groomed. The length and bulk of the hair may not be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance. The hair must present a tapered appearance. A tapered appearance is one where the outline of the soldier’s hair conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the natural termination point at the base of the neck. When the hair is combed, it will not fall over the ears or eyebrows, or touch the collar, except for the closely cut hair at the back of the neck. The block-cut fullness in the back is permitted to a moderate degree, as long as the tapered look is maintained. In all cases, the bulk or length of hair may not interfere with the normal wear of headgear (see para 1–8a(1)(a), above) or protective masks or equipment. Males are not authorized to wear braids, cornrows, or dreadlocks (unkempt, twisted, matted, individual parts of hair) while in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty. Hair that is clipped closely or shaved to the scalp is authorized. (b) Males will keep sideburns neatly trimmed. Sideburns may not be flared; the base of the sideburn will be a cleanshaven, horizontal line. Sideburns will not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. (c) Males will keep their face clean-shaven when in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty. Mustaches are permitted; if worn, males will keep mustaches neatly trimmed, tapered, and tidy. Mustaches will not present a chopped off or bushy appearance, and no portion of the mustache will cover the upper lip line or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corners of the mouth (see figure 1–1). Handlebar mustaches, goatees, and beards are not authorized. If appropriate medical authority prescribes beard growth, the length required for medical treatment must be specified. For example, “The length of the beard will not exceed 1 ⁄4 inch” (see TB MED 287). Soldiers will keep the growth trimmed to the level specified by appropriate medical authority, but they are not authorized to shape the growth into goatees, or “Fu Manchu” or handlebar mustaches. AR 670–1 3 February 2005 3
Page 1 and 2: Army Regulation 670-1 Uniforms and
Page 3 and 4: Headquarters Department of the Army
Page 5 and 6: Contents—Continued Chapter 6 Airc
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Page 36 and 37: 3-2. Composition and classification
Page 38 and 39: h. Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia
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Page 44 and 45: Figure 5-1. Desert battle dress uni
Page 46 and 47: Figure 5-3. Desert BDU cap 26 AR 67
Page 50 and 51: Figure 6-1. Aircrew battle dress un
Page 52 and 53: alcohol. If the establishment sells
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Page 56 and 57: Figure 7-3. Wool serge shirt, femal
Page 58 and 59: (b) Soldiers will wear insignia of
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Page 62 and 63: with these uniforms. Wear of the wh
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service personnel to wear these uni
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12-2. Composition and classificatio
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Figure 13-1. Combat vehicle crewman
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d. Classification. The CVC uniform
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Figure 14-1. Improved physical fitn
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14-2. Composition and classificatio
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Figure 15-2. Beret, officer Figure
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Figure 15-7. Class B Army green uni
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15-2. Composition a. The class A gr
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Figure 15-9. Class B Army green uni
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(17) Sweater, unisex cardigan, blac
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Figure 16-1. Army green uniform wit
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Figure 16-5. Army green uniform wit
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Figure 16-7. Class B variations of
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16-2. Composition a. The class A gr
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of the cap is opened to cover the c
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Figure 17-1. Army green maternity s
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17-2. Composition a. The class A Ar
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(13) Unit awards (para 29-11). (14)
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Figure 18-2. Service cap, white, ge
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Figure 18-6. Service cap, white, en
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(4) Branch insignia (para 28-10 and
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. There are two versions of the Arm
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Chapter 20 Army Blue Uniform—Male
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Figure 20-2. Service cap, blue, gen
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20-3. Occasions for wear The follow
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wearing the Army blue uniform after
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Figure 21-1. Army blue uniform, fem
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aid is authorized for enlisted pers
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Chapter 22 Army White Mess and Even
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Figure 22-2. Army white mess unifor
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22-2. Composition a. The Army white
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(d) Brigadier general insignia is o
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22-8. Headgear a. The Army white se
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Figure 23-1. Army white mess unifor
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Figure 23-2. Army all-white mess un
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Figure 23-7. Sleeve ornamentation,
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23-8. Neck tab, black, dress The ma
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Figure 24-1. Army blue mess uniform
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(1) General description. The should
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(b) Cap, cold weather, AG 489 (para
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Figure 25-3. Army blue evening mess
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(1) General officers wear a cuff of
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25-13. General guidelines Personnel
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. The Army black evening mess unifo
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(1) Type. The black tip belt is a c
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a sneaker-type construction, unless
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Figure 27-6. Black cape, female off
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Figure 27-8. Blue cape, male office
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(3) The Army blue and white dress u
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. Males. (1) Type. The hat is an or
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Figure 27-12. MP accessories, male
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27-17. Neckgaiter a. Type. The neck
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(3) How worn. The shirt is worn wit
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Figure 27-14. Black unisex cardigan
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Figure 27-16. Black unisex pullover
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27-30. Windbreaker, black a. Type.
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. Service cap, Army blue and white;
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d. Cold-weather cap, AG 489. Becaus
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Figure 28-14. Helmet insignia, MP (
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28-4. U.S. insignia a. All officers
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(2) How worn. (a) All male enlisted
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(2) Lieutenant general. The non-sub
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28-6. Grade insignia for other offi
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Figure 28-39. Insignia of grade, fi
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(11) Warrant officer 1 (WO1). The n
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Figure 28-49. Insignia of grade, co
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(h) Sergeant: three chevrons (see f
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d. Subdued pin-on grade insignia fo
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Figure 28-64. Shoulder marks, offic
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Figure 28-65. Shoulder marks, enlis
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Figure 28-66. Shoulder straps (3) I
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Figure 28-67. Shoulder boards 208 A
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infantry, armor, field artillery, a
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Figure 28-70. Insignia of branch, A
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(9) Chaplains (see fig 28-76). Figu
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(13) Dental Corps (officers only).
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(19) Judge Advocate General’s Cor
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(25) Ordnance Corps. The officer br
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Figure 28-97. Insignia of branch, S
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(35) Warrant officer collar insigni
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Figure 28-106. Insignia for aides t
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(9) Aides to the Vice Chief of Staf
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alternating stripes consists of oli
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Figure 28-122. Wear of insignia of
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Figure 28-126. U.S. Military Academ
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Figure 28-131. Wear of officer cand
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(4) Personnel assigned to corps art
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(7) Korea: 23 November 1984, for so
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n. Field Artillery: scarlet (cable
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(19) Field operating agencies: one
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Figure 28-140. Wear of regimental d
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(b) For desert camouflage uniforms,
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c. By whom worn. Army attachés, as
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(2) Service stripes covered in para
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Service in Somalia, from 5 December
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Figure 28-153. Brassard, captain (b
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(6) Gas brassard. The brassard cons
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Figure 28-164. Brassard, officer of
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Figure 28-170. Brassard, Veterinary
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(d) Infantry OSUT and IOBC graduate
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are transferred from these units ar
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(8) Surgeon General’s Exemplary S
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29-7. Wear of service ribbons and l
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(2) Females wear full-size medals c
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Figure 29-8. Wear of miniature meda
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unit awards on a temporary or perma
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(9) Individuals may not wear more t
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c. Marksmanship badges pertaining t
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Figure 29-18. U.S. Army Excellence
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wear policy for special skill badge
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Figure 29-26. Wear of one marksmans
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(d) Two special skill and one marks
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Figure 29-35. Combat medical badges
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Figure 29-40. Aviation badges Figur
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Figure 29-44. Parachutist badges wi
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Figure 29-63. Special Forces tab (5
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Figure 29-52. Wear of five badges,
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Figure 29-57. Wear of special skill
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Figure 29-61. Wear of metal tab rep
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Figure 29-65. Vice-presidential Ser
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(8) U.S. Army Recruiter identificat
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c. U.S. non-military identification
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Figure 29-80. Wear of identificatio
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Figure 29-82. Wear of Military Poli
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or full-time National Guard, or AGR
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States Code (10 USC 772), former me
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Appendix A References Section I Req
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TB Med 287 Pseudofolliculitis of th
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Appendix C Officer Uniform Requirem
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Table D-2 Wear-out dates of clothin
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Table E-1 Clothing bag list—Conti
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Glossary Section I Abbreviations AA
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SSI-FWTS shoulder sleeve insignia-f
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Utility uniforms Uniforms normally
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Index Accessories Belt, web waist a
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Desert battle dress, 5-1 Flight, 12
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