Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms (AR 670-1) (Situational)

1. You notice a Soldier’s OCP uniform is extremely tight and appears unserviceable. What would you do or say?

I would inform the Soldier that uniforms must be properly fitted and serviceable. AR 670-1 requires Soldiers to present a neat and professional appearance. I’d recommend they replace the uniform and guide them to clothing sales or supply.

2. A Soldier reports to duty wearing boots with holes and significant wear. How would you correct the Soldier?

I would remind the Soldier that per AR 670-1, footwear must be serviceable and clean. Worn-out boots do not reflect a professional appearance, and I would advise them to replace them immediately.

3. During PT, a Soldier is wearing socks with a visible logo. What would you do?

I would remind the Soldier that socks worn with the Army Physical Fitness Uniform must be plain white or black with no visible logos, per AR 670-1. I’d recommend they get regulation-compliant socks.

4. A female Soldier is wearing earrings at the range. How would you correct the Soldier?

I would inform her that per AR 670-1, earrings are not authorized in field or tactical environments, including the range. I’d instruct her to remove them and ensure compliance with uniform policy.

5. A male Soldier in your unit shows up to formation with a full beard and no profile. What would you do?

I would respectfully remind him that facial hair must be clean-shaven unless a medical or religious accommodation is approved. I’d instruct him to shave and report the issue to the chain of command.

6. A male Soldier has sideburns extending below the bottom of the ear opening and flared.

I would let the Soldier know that AR 670-1 requires sideburns to be neatly trimmed, not flared, and not extend below the ear opening. I would instruct him to correct it before the next formation

7. A female Soldier reports to work with a ponytail that extends past the shoulder blades. As an NCO would you correct the Soldier?

Yes. According to AR 670-1, ponytails in OCPs must not extend 6 inches past the collar. I would ask her to adjust her hair to meet the standard.

8. A female Soldier asks if she can wear multiple braids or cornrows in her hair. How would you respond?

I would tell her that multiple braids or cornrows are authorized as long as they are neat, professional, and do not interfere with proper wear of headgear, per AR 670-1.

9. A male Soldier shaves designs into his hair for a unit event. Is this authorized and how would you correct him?

I would remind him that eccentric or faddish hairstyles, including designs shaved into the hair, are not authorized under AR 670-1. Hair must be neat, conservative, and in good taste.

10. A female Soldier has bright red nail polish on while in OCPs during the duty day. The soldier says they are painted red because she starts leave tomorrow. Is this authorized?

No. AR 670-1 states ‘

clear polish only