Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

(17) Sweater, unisex cardigan, black (para 27–26a).
(18) Sweater, pullover, black (para 27–26c).
(19) Undershirt, white (para 27–28f).
(20) Windbreaker, black (only with class B uniform) (para 27–30).
b. Insignia, awards, badges, and accouterments worn on the Army green uniform (class A and B) and the enlisted
Army green dress uniform. Note the following exceptions:
(1) Aiguillette, service (officers only) (not authorized on the class B uniform) (para 28–25).
(2) Brassards (not authorized on the enlisted Army green dress uniform) (para 28–29).
(3) Branch of service scarves (not authorized on the enlisted Army green dress uniform) (para 28–20).
(4) Fourragere/lanyards (not authorized on the class B uniform) (para 29–11).
(5) Distinctive items for infantry personnel (para 28–30).
(6) Branch insignia (not authorized on the class B uniform) (paras 28–10 and 28–12a).
(7) U.S. insignia (not authorized on the class B uniform) (para 28–4).
(8) Insignia of grade (paras 28–5, 28–6, and 28–7).
(9) Headgear insignia (para 28–3).
(10) Distinctive unit insignia (DUI) (not authorized on the enlisted Army green dress uniform and the class B
uniform) (para 28–22).
(11) Regimental distinctive insignia (RDI) (para 28–23).
(12) Combat leaders identification (not authorized on the class B uniform or enlisted Army green dress uniform)
(para 28–21).
(13) OCS/WOC insignia (paras 28–14 and 28–15).
(14) Shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization, full color (not authorized on the class B uniform) (para 28–16).
(15) Shoulder sleeve insignia, former wartime service, full color (not authorized on the class B uniform) (para
28–17).
(16) Nameplate (para 28–24c).
(17) Organizational flash (para 28–31a).
(18) Airborne background trimming (para 28–31b).
(19) Overseas service bars (not authorized on the class B uniform) (para 28–28).
(20) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only; not authorized on the class B uniform) (para 28–27).
(21) Decorations and service medal ribbons (soldiers may not wear miniature medals on the enlisted Army green
dress uniform; they may wear full-size or miniature medals on the class B uniform) (paras 29–7, 29–8, and 29–9).
(22) Unit awards (para 29–11).
(23) U.S. badges (identification, marksmanship, combat, and special skill) (cloth special skill and marksmanship
badges and tabs are not authorized on the class B uniform; full, miniature, and dress miniature badges are authorized
on the class B uniform) (paras 29–13, 29–16, and 29–18).
(24) Foreign badges (para 29–19).
c. Insignia authorized for wear with the class B uniform.
(1) Same as paragraph 15–10b, except that the distinctive unit insignia (DUI), branch and U.S. insignia, sew-on
insignia, and combat leaders identification are not authorized for wear.
(2) The DUI is authorized for wear on the black pullover sweater. If no DUI is authorized, then the RDI is worn
(para 28–23b(1)). Recruiters will wear the recruiting badge in lieu of the DUI or RDI.
15–11. General guidelines
a. The Army green service uniforms are intended for wear during most duty, non-field, or utility occasions, and for
travel and off-duty purposes. While both the class A and B uniforms are authorized for year-round wear, the
appropriate uniform is worn based on weather conditions, duties, and the formality of the occasion. When a specific
service uniform is not prescribed for formations or other occasions when uniformity in appearance is not required,
soldiers may wear the class A or any of the variations of the class B uniform, with the accessories authorized for these
uniforms.
b. Soldiers will not wear those awards and decorations on the AG shade 415 shirt that they cannot wear properly
because of size or configuration. Commanders will not require the wear of optional items, such as windbreakers or
sweaters, unless such items are provided to the soldier without cost.
c. Soldiers may purchase and wear the Army green service uniform in any of the authorized fabrics listed in
paragraph 15–5. However, individuals who purchase uniforms or uniform items from commercial sources are responsible
for ensuring that the items conform to military specifications, or are manufactured in accordance with the
procedures prescribed by the uniform quality control program (see chap 2 for details). Only those alterations authorized
by AR 700–84 and TM 10–227 are authorized. General fitting instructions for these uniforms are provided in chapter 1
of this regulation. Soldiers will wear these uniforms with the shirt tucked into the trousers so that the shirt edge is
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