Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

d. Classification. The CVC uniform is an organizational issue uniform. The beret is an organizational issue item. DA
Pam 710–2–1 governs turn-in and reissue of the beret.
13–3. Occasions for wear
The CVC uniform is worn on duty when directed by the commander. It is not authorized for travel or for wear off
military installations, except in transit between an individual’s quarters and duty station. (See para 2–6c for exceptions
to this policy.) These uniforms are not intended for wear as all-purpose uniforms when other uniforms are more
appropriate.
13–4. Insignia and accouterments
The following insignia and accouterments are authorized for wear on these uniforms.
a. Grade insignia (paras 28–5, 28–6, and 28–7); attachment (para 13–5b).
b. Headgear insignia (para 28–3).
c. Nametape (para 28–24b); attachment (para 13–5b).
d. U.S. Army tape (para 28–24a); attachment (para 13–5b).
e. Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization (para 28–16e(2)).
f. Organizational flash (para 28–31a).
13–5. General guidelines
a. Basic uniform. When issued, all combat vehicle crewmen wear the CVC uniform whenever they are operating
their vehicles. Alterations to the uniform are not authorized. The black leather combat boot is the authorized footwear
for wear with the CVC uniform. Soldiers will not tuck the uniform into the boots. The only outer garment authorized
for wear with the CVC uniform is the cold-weather jacket. The black beret became the basic headgear for this uniform
on 14 June 2001. The beret will be worn when the CVC helmet is not worn, unless the commander has prescribed wear
of the patrol cap, as described in chapter 3 of this regulation. (See para 3–5 for wear policy of the beret and the patrol
cap.)
b. Wear of insignia.
(1) The U.S. Army tape is worn horizontal to the ground, approximately 1 ⁄2 inch up from the outside zipper seam on
the left breast. The nametape is worn on the right side, in line with the U.S. Army tape. The subdued sew-on grade
insignia is worn centered 1 ⁄4 inch above the nametape.
(2) On the cold-weather jacket, the nametape and U.S. Army tape are worn horizontal to the ground, approximately
1 1 ⁄2 inches above the top of the pocket flaps.
(3) Commanders will provide, and have attached, the subdued sew-on grade insignia, nametape, U.S. Army tape,
and shoulder sleeve insignia, without cost to enlisted personnel.
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.
d. Figures 13–1 and 13–2 show the basic uniform and the cold-weather jacket.
Chapter 14
Physical Fitness Uniform
14–1. Authorization for wear
The physical fitness uniform (PFU) is authorized for year-round wear by all personnel, when prescribed by the
commander. The improved PFU (IPFU) replaces the PFU. Soldiers may wear the PFU until 30 Sep 2003; mandatory
possession for the IPFU is 1 Oct 2003. (See fig 14–1 for authorized variations of the IPFU and figure 14–2 for the
PFU.)
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