Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

(b) For desert camouflage uniforms, the nametape is a strip of khaki tape with spice-brown lettering, of the same
description as in paragraph b(1)(a), above.
(c) For the extended cold-weather clothing system (ECWCS) (Gortex) parka, the nametape is a strip of olive-green
cloth, 3 1 ⁄2 inches long and 1 ⁄2 inch wide, with 1 ⁄4-inch black block lettering. The nametape can accommodate up to 14
characters. No other size nametape is authorized for wear on the Gortex parka.
(d) See para 28–3g(1) for wear of nametapes on helmet bands.
(2) How worn.
(a) All personnel will wear the nametape above the top right breast pocket on the same uniforms and in the same
manner as described for the “U.S. ARMY” tape in paragraph a(1)(a), above. When the nametape is worn with the U.S.
Army tape, both must be the same size, 4 1 ⁄2 inches in length, or they must extend to the edge of the pocket flaps.
Personnel are not authorized to have the last name embroidered directly onto the uniform. Personnel may wear
embroidered nametapes with woven U.S. Army insignia (see fig 28–143).
(b) All personnel will wear the nametape on the ECWCS (Gortex) parka, on the left-sleeve pocket flap, 1 ⁄4 inch
above the bottom of the flap, and centered left to right on the flap. Personnel are not authorized to wear the nametape
in any other location on the parka than the pocket flap, and they are not authorized to embroider the name directly on
the pocket flap.
(3) How to obtain. Initial and replacement nametapes are provided at no cost to enlisted members and are procured
from appropriated funds. If facilities are not available at installations for inscribing and attaching nametapes, contracting
for such services with local vendors is authorized.
c. Nameplate.
(1) Description.
(a) The nameplate is a black, laminated plastic plate, 1 inch by 3 inches, 1/16 inch thick, with a white border not to
exceed 1/32 inch in width. Lettering is block type, indented white lettering, 3 ⁄8 inch in height, and centered on the plate.
Only last names are used on the nameplates. Gloss or non-gloss finish is authorized on the nameplate.
(b) Modifications to the nameplate to add other insignia or information are prohibited unless authorized by HQDA.
Personnel will not wear nameplates with authorized additions or translations outside of the area for which they are
authorized.
(2) How worn.
(a) Male personnel. On the AG shade 415 shirts, and on the coats of the Army green, white, and blue uniforms, the
nameplate is worn centered left to right on the flap of the right breast pocket, and centered between the top of the
button and the top of the pocket. (See illustrations in individual uniform chapters.) On the black pullover sweater, the
nameplate is worn centered on the black patch of the sweater, except when wearing the DUI or RDI. When wearing a
DUI or RDI, the nameplate is placed 1 ⁄4 inch above the bottom of the black patch, with the top of the DUI or RDI
placed 1 ⁄4 inch below the top edge of the patch, and centered left to right. Personnel may adjust the placement of the
nameplate and DUI or RDI, up or down on the patch, to allow for large size DUI or RDI, or to adjust to body
configuration (see fig 28–139).
(b) Female personnel. On the Army green uniform, and the new style Army blue and white uniforms, the nameplate
is worn 1 to 2 inches above the top button of the coat and centered horizontally on the wearer’s right side (see fig
28–144). On the AG 415 shirts, maternity tunic, hospital duty, and food service uniforms, the nameplate is worn in a
comparable position. On the old-style Army blue and white uniforms the nameplate is worn centered horizontally on
the wearer’s right side, slightly above the top edge of the top button. (See illustrations in individual uniform chapters.)
On the black pullover sweater, the nameplate is worn centered on the black patch of the sweater, except when the DUI
or RDI is worn. When wearing a DUI or RDI, the nameplate is placed 1 ⁄4 inch above the bottom of the black patch,
with the top of the DUI or RDI placed 1 ⁄4 inch below the top edge of the patch, and centered left to right. Personnel
may adjust the placement of the nameplate and DUI or RDI, up or down on the patch, to allow for large size DUI or
RDI, or to adjust to body configuration (see fig 28–139).
248 AR 670–1 3 February 2005