Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

adge on the first line, full name (first, middle initial, and last name) on the second line, and abbreviated rank and the
words “U.S. Army” on the third line. The nameplate is provided at no expense to the soldier.
(2) The SSI is worn 1 ⁄2 inch below the shoulder seam. Officer personnel will wear subdued embroidered insignia of
grade on the shoulder of the organizational flight suit and flight jacket. The insignia is centered 5 ⁄8 inch in from the
shoulder seam. Chest insignia patches are not authorized.
(3) Local commanders may authorize all aviation personnel who are not authorized flight clothing to remove pin-on
metal insignia from the work uniforms while engaged in maintenance activities near the aircraft.
(4) Local commanders may authorize the wear of solid baseball caps (when authorized in accordance with CTA
50–900) by aircraft and ground crewmembers as a safety and identification measure, while on the flight line or in the
base operations area. Personnel will wear standard headgear outside this area. Soldiers will wear grade insignia on
organizational baseball caps, in accordance with para 28–3f. Commanders will provide the caps to soldiers at no
expense.
c. Commanders may authorize the use of a camouflage personal hydration system only in the following situations:
in a field environment, in high-heat areas, or on work details. Soldiers will not carry hydration systems in a garrison
environment, unless the commander has authorized it for one of the situations described above. Soldiers will not let the
drinking tube hang from their mouths when the device is not in use.
Chapter 13
Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform
13–1. Authorization for wear
The combat vehicle crewman (CVC) uniform is authorized for year-round wear by combat vehicle crewmen, when
issued in accordance with CTA 50–900 and prescribed by the commander. (See fig 13–1.)
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