AR 670-1: Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the wear and appearance of Army uniforms, accessories, insignia, jewelry, eyewear, and headgear under AR 670-1.

Right Shoulder Flag Placement

The positioning of the flag on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform designed to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

Commercially Designed Protective Headgear

Protective headgear authorized for wear with the uniform only while operating motorcycles, bicycles, or similar vehicles; it must be removed and replaced with Army headgear once travel is complete.

Insignia of Branch on the Patrol Cap

An insignia authorization on the patrol cap reserved exclusively for Chaplains.

Identification Tags (Occasions for Wear)

Tags that must be worn at all times while on duty in uniform (unless otherwise directed by the commander), when engaged in field training, while in an aircraft, or when OCONUS.

Identification Tags (Method of Wear and Exceptions)

Personnel must wear identification tags around the neck, except when safety considerations apply (such as during physical training).

Authorized Rings

A total of two rings (with a wedding set counted as one ring) authorized for wear with Army uniforms, unless prohibited by the commander for safety or health reasons.

Authorized Bracelets

Wrist wear limited to medical alert bracelets, missing in action (MIA), prisoner of war (POW), killed in action (KIA) bracelets (black or silver color only), and religious bracelets similar in size and appearance to identification bracelets.

Wrist Wear Limitations

A standard permitting only one item (a watch or identification bracelet) on each wrist while in uniform or civilian clothes on duty, alongside one activity tracker, pedometer, or heart rate monitor.

Earring Policy

Regulation specifying that females only are authorized to wear earrings, and solely with service, dress, mess, and evening mess uniforms.

Key Chains and Electronic Devices on Uniforms

Items prohibited from wear on the uniform when determined inappropriate by the commander, including during formations, parades, or ceremonies.

Headphones during Physical Training

Wireless or non-wireless devices and earpieces authorized for wear in uniform during individual physical training in indoor gyms or fitness centers (unless prohibited by a unit or installation commander), but strictly prohibited while taking the Army Fitness Test.

Gym Bags and Assault Bags Standards

Shoulder bags carried in uniform that must be solid black or match the camouflage pattern of the uniform, have no commercial logos, conceal contents (no see-through plastic or mesh), and be carried by hand or on one or both shoulders without diagonal cross-body strap wear.

Eyewear and Sunglass Standards

Eyewear that cannot be trendy, feature conspicuous initials or adornments, or have lenses and frames that detract from uniform appearance; lens colors are restricted strictly to traditional gray, brown, or dark green shades.

Contact Lens Restrictions

Policy prohibiting tinted or colored contact lenses (except medically prescribed opaque lenses for eye injuries) and prohibiting clear lenses with designs that alter the contour of the iris.

Prohibitions on Wearing Army Uniforms

Specific restrictions barring uniform wear: in furtherance of political/commercial interests; during off-duty civilian employment; during public speeches, interviews, pickets, marches, or rallies (unless authorized); at extremist events; when bringing discredit upon the Army; or when prohibited by regulations.

Vehicle and Public Conveyance Headgear Exceptions

Rules stating headgear is not required if it interferes with the safe operation of military vehicles, or while in or on a privately owned vehicle (including motorcycles, bicycles, or convertibles), commercial vehicle, or public conveyance (such as subways, trains, planes, or buses).

Indoor and Evening Social Headgear Exceptions

Rules stating headgear is prohibited indoors (unless under arms in an official capacity or directed for ceremonies) and is not required for male or female Soldiers at evening social events after Retreat when wearing Army blue and white uniforms, ASUs, or mess and evening mess uniforms.