Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

(9) Military Police brassard.
(a) Non-subdued. The brassard consists of the letters “MP” in white block letters, 2 1 ⁄2 inches high, on a dark-blue or
black background, 20 inches long and 4 1 ⁄8 inches wide, with an extension 5–11/16 inches high, centered above the
letters for display of shoulder sleeve insignia. The blue or black brassard is worn with the Army green uniform coat, or
when the AG 415 shirt, black pullover or unisex cardigan sweaters, and the black windbreaker or black all-weather
coat are worn as outer garments. Military Police personnel wear these brassards when authorized by the local
commander.
(b) Subdued. The subdued MP brassard is worn with utility uniforms when performing tactical duties in the field.
The subdued version has black lettering on an olive-green background or spicebrown embroidery on khaki background
for the desert camouflage uniform, and it has a Velcro closure. The local commander may authorize wear of the nonsubdued
MP brassard when personnel are performing garrison law enforcement duties. Personnel will not wear the MP
brassard and badge at the same time. Military Police personnel wear these brassards when authorized by the local
commander (see fig 28–162).
Figure 28–162. Brassard, Military Police
(10) Movement control brassard. The brassard consists of the words “MOVEMENT CONTROL” in golden yellow
block letters on a brick-red background. Military movement control personnel wear the brassard. Other designated
personnel may wear the brassard in the field, when prescribed (see fig 28–163).
Figure 28–163. Brassard, movement control
(11) Officer of the day brassard. The brassard consists of the letters “OD” in yellow block letters on a dark blue
background. The officer of the day wears the brassard, as designated by the appropriate commander (see fig 28–164).
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