Appearance of the Army Uniform (AR 670-1)

Question 1

What regulation covers the Wear and Appearance of the Army Uniforms and Insignis?

Answer 1

AR 670-1

Question 2

What does a Soldier’s appearance measure?

Answer 2

Part of their professionalism

Question 3

Who has a responsibility for implementing and applying the
standards contained in AR 670-1 and to ensure the best interests of the Army, including out shared traditions and customs?

Answer 3

Leaders, at all levels

Question 4

What chapters of AR 670-1 sets the standards for appearance and grooming standards?

Answer 4

Chapter 3

Question 5

What are the guidelines Leaders must use to judge appropriate
hairstyles?

Answer 5

Hair fits under gear properly

Question 6

If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches what color must they use?

Answer 6

They must choose a natural hair color

Question 7

What are some hair colors that are prohibited?

Answer 7

purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent
or neon colors

Question 8

Who may cut a part into the hair?

Answer 8

Only soldiers who have a texture of hair that does not part naturally.

Question 9

For males, what appearance must the hair present?

Answer 9

A tapered appearance

Question 10

Females are authorized to wear cosmetics with what uniform(s)?

Answer 10

All

Question 11

How far down are sideburns authorized?

Answer 11

Sideburns will not extend below the bottom of the opening of the ear.

Question 12

What is the maximum allowed length of fingernails for females?

Answer 12

No longer than 1⁄4 of an inch as measured from tip of the finger.

Question 13

What are the types of tattoos or brands that are prejudicial to good order and discipline and therefore prohibited anywhere on a Soldiers body?

Answer 13

Extremist
 Indecent
 Sexist
 Racist

Question 14

Can Soldiers cover tattoos or brands with bandages or make up in order to comply with the tattoo policy?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Who will also conduct a simultaneous check for extremist, indecent,
sexist, and racist tattoos?

Answer 15

Commanders

Question 16

What uniform(s) can females not wear earrings in?

Answer 16

Any Class C uniforms

Question 17

What type of earrings are authorized for females?

Answer 17

Screw-on, clip-on, or post-type earrings in gold, silver, white pearl, or
diamond. The earrings will not exceed six mm or 1⁄4 in diameter.

Question 18

Can keys or key chains will not be attached to the uniform on the belt, belt loops, or waistband?

Answer 18

Yes but cannot be visible (to include making a bulky appearance under
the uniform).

Question 19

What are some activities Soldiers will not do while engaged in walking?

Answer 19

Walking while eating, using electronic devices, or smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes

Question 20

What color must a shoulder bag be if carried in uniform?

Answer 20

The bag must be black or match the camouflage pattern uniform being worn, and may not have any commercial logos

Question 21

What type of eyeglasses and sunglasses are authorized for wear with the uniform?

Answer 21

They must be conservative

Question 22

What lens colors are authorized?

Answer 22

Lens colors must be traditional gray, brown, or dark green shades.

Question 23

Are you allowed to place glasses on top of your head?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What are the different types of badges for wear on the uniform?

Answer 24

 Marksmanship badge
 Combat and Special Skill badges
 Identification badges
 Foreign badges

Question 25

How many inches is the nameplate above the top button on a
female’s ASU top?How many inches is the nameplate above the top button on a
female’s ASU top?

Answer 25

1-2 inches

Question 26

What direction does the male belt face in ASUs?

Answer 26

Left

Question 27

What direction does the female belt face in ASUs?

Answer 27

Right

Question 28

What is the maximum amount of skill badges you can wear in
ACUs?

Answer 28

Three