Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
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15–2. Composition<br />
a. The class A green service uniform comprises the <strong>Army</strong> green coat <strong>and</strong> trousers, an <strong>Army</strong> green (AG) shade 415<br />
short- or long-sleeved shirt, <strong>and</strong> a black four-in-h<strong>and</strong> necktie. (For accessories <strong>and</strong> other items authorized for wear on<br />
the class A green service uniform, see para 15–10.)<br />
b. The class B green uniform comprises the <strong>Army</strong> green trousers <strong>and</strong> AG shade 415 short- or long-sleeved shirt.<br />
Soldiers will wear a four-in-h<strong>and</strong> necktie with the long-sleeved AG shade 415 shirt when it is worn without the class A<br />
coat, as an outer garment. (See para 15–10 for accessories <strong>and</strong> other items authorized for wear with the class B<br />
uniform.)<br />
c. The <strong>Army</strong> green dress uniform (authorized for enlisted personnel only) comprises the <strong>Army</strong> green coat <strong>and</strong><br />
trousers, a commercial long-sleeved white shirt, <strong>and</strong> a black four-in-h<strong>and</strong> tie (before retreat) or a black bow tie (after<br />
retreat). The black beret is authorized for wear with this uniform. When the enlisted <strong>Army</strong> green dress uniform is worn<br />
for evening social occasions (after retreat), headgear is not required. Combat boots <strong>and</strong> organizational items, such as<br />
brassards <strong>and</strong> military police (MP) accessories, are not authorized for wear with the <strong>Army</strong> green dress uniform. All<br />
other accessories <strong>and</strong> insignia that are authorized for wear with the class A service uniform are authorized for wear on<br />
the <strong>Army</strong> green dress uniform (see para 15–10).<br />
15–3. Classification<br />
The <strong>Army</strong> green service uniform is a clothing bag issue item. The <strong>Army</strong> green dress uniform is an optional dress<br />
uniform for enlisted personnel when worn with a white shirt <strong>and</strong> black four-in-h<strong>and</strong> tie (before retreat) or black bow tie<br />
(after retreat). The beret is an organizational issue item. DA Pam 710–2–1 governs turn-in <strong>and</strong> reissue <strong>of</strong> the beret.<br />
15–4. Occasions for wear<br />
a. The <strong>Army</strong> green service uniform (class A) <strong>and</strong> authorized variations (class B) are authorized for wear by all male<br />
personnel when on duty, <strong>of</strong>f duty, or during travel. These uniforms also are acceptable for informal social functions<br />
after retreat, unless the host prescribes other uniforms.<br />
b. The following are appropriate occasions for enlisted personnel to wear the <strong>Army</strong> green dress uniform.<br />
(1) At social functions <strong>of</strong> a private or <strong>of</strong>ficial nature, either before or after retreat, <strong>and</strong> while in transit to <strong>and</strong> from<br />
such functions. Otherwise, it is not authorized for travel.<br />
(2) When designated by the host.<br />
15–5. Materials<br />
a. Coat <strong>and</strong> trousers. The coat <strong>and</strong> trousers will be made <strong>of</strong> the same material <strong>and</strong> shade.<br />
(1) Polyester/wool serge, 11.8 ounce (st<strong>and</strong>ard issue fabric), AG shade 489.<br />
(2) Polyester/wool gabardine, 10.6 ounce (optional purchase fabric), AG shade 489.<br />
(3) Texturized woven polyester, 10.1 ounce (optional purchase fabric), AG shade 491.<br />
(4) Polyester/wool elastique, 16.0 ounce (optional purchase fabric), AG shade 489.<br />
b. Headgear.<br />
(1) Beret (para 3–2b(1)).<br />
(2) Garrison cap, male personnel. The material may be any <strong>of</strong> the materials listed for the coat <strong>and</strong> trousers in 15–5a,<br />
above.<br />
15–6. Coat, <strong>Army</strong> green<br />
a. Design. The coat will be made from an approved specification or pattern.<br />
b. General description. The coat is a single-breasted, peak-lapel, four-button coat extending below the crotch, fitting<br />
easily over the chest <strong>and</strong> shoulders, with a slight draped effect in the front <strong>and</strong> back. The coat is fitted slightly at the<br />
waist, conforming to body shape without tightness <strong>and</strong> with no prominent flare.<br />
c. Coat sleeve ornamentation.<br />
(1) General <strong>of</strong>ficers. The sleeve has a b<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> black mohair, polyester, or mercerized cotton braid 1 1 ⁄2 inches wide,<br />
sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel to, <strong>and</strong> 3 inches above the bottom edge <strong>of</strong> each sleeve.<br />
(2) Other <strong>of</strong>ficers. The sleeve has a b<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> black mohair, polyester, or mercerized cotton braid 3 ⁄4 inch wide, sewn<br />
on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel to, <strong>and</strong> 3 inches above the bottom edge <strong>of</strong> each sleeve.<br />
(3) Enlisted personnel. The sleeve is plain.<br />
15–7. Trousers, <strong>Army</strong> green<br />
a. Design. The trousers will be made from an approved specification or pattern.<br />
68 AR 670–1 3 February 2005
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