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Uniforms AR 670-1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the estimated lifetime of the new ACU? | 6 months |
| Explain the new digitized pattern. | The new pattern is designed to work in the three primary combat environments, -- Woodland, Desert and Urban. |
| Branch insignia will not be worn with the ACU with one exception. Who is allowed to wear branch insignia and how is it worn? | U.S. Army Chaplaincy religious denomination insignia may be worn 1/8 inch above and centered on the name tape. |
| How will the SSI (Unit Patch) and the SSI-FWTS (Combat Patch) be worn on the ACU | The SSI and SSI-FWTS will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the sleeve of the coat. |
| How many skill tabs can be worn on the ACU? | No more than 3 |
| When the ACU trouser leg is bloused, what is the maximum distance that it may extend down the boot? | The bloused trouser legs should not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot. |
| How will service ribbons be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? | The ribbons centered 1⁄8 inch above the left breast pocket. |
| How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Army Blue Service Uniform? | The RDI centered 1⁄8 inch above the top of the pocket flap, or 1⁄4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn. |
| Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? | Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8above the right breast pocket flag |
| How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? | Males wear these badges equally spaced on the pocket flap, from left to right, with the upper portion of the badges approximately 1⁄8 inch below the top of the pocket, and with at least 1 inch between badges |
| Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Army Blue Service uniform? | The wearers left |
| How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Army Blue Service Uniform? | No more than 3 |
| What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge? | No more than 3 |
| How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform? | Enlisted males wear their branch insignia centered on the left collar, with the bottom of the disk approximately 1 inch above the notch |
| How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? | The bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar |
| How are service stripes placed on the Army Blue Service uniform? | The service stripe is worn centered from seam-to-seam on the outside of the sleeve, at an angle of 30 degrees, 1⁄4 inch above the cuff braid. |
| One service stripe represents how many years? | 3 |
| What are the components of the IPFU? | Jacket Pants Trunks Short Sleeve Tshirt Long Sleeve Tshirt Black or Green Cap |
| What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU according to AR 670-1? | The Physical Fitness Badge |
| How is the Physical Fitness Badge properly placed on the IPFU? | On the upper left front side of the IPFU T-shirt. On the IPFU running jacket, the insignia is sewn centered 1⁄2 inch above the word “Army.” |
| What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing? | AR 700-84 |
| When must Identification Tags be worn? | When directed by the commander, engaged in field training, in an aircraft, or OCONUS |
| What does "ECWCS" stand for? | Extended Cold Weather Clothing System |
| How is the beret properly worn? | The beret is worn so that the headband (edge binding) is straight across the forehead, 1inch above the eyebrows. Flash over the left eye. |
| Soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform except under which circumstances? | In a POV, indoors, evening social events, interference with the safe operations of military vehicles. |
| What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate? | 1 x 3 x1/16 of an inch |