AR 670-1

Question 1

What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?

Answer 1

AR 670-1

Question 2

Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform?

Answer 2

The flag is worn on the right shoulder to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

Question 3

Why are all Soldiers in the U.S. Army now authorized to wear the Reverse-Side Full-Color U.S. Flag Cloth
Replica upon gaining permission from their commander?

Answer 3

The Nation is at war and will be for the foreseeable future. As an expeditionary Army, our Soldiers’ commitment to
fight and win our Nation’s War, at home and abroad, is best exemplified by permanently wearing the U.S. Flag insignia
on the utility uniforms.

Question 4

What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing?

Answer 4

AR 700-84

Question 5

When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is authorized for wear with uniform?

Answer 5

When operating motorcycles, bicycles or like vehicles but once the travel is complete protective headgear must be
removed and army headgear donned

Question 6

When must Identification Tags be worn?

Answer 6

When directed by the commander, engaged in field training, in an aircraft, or OCONUS

Question 7

What does “ECWCS” stand for?

Answer 7

Extended Cold Weather Clothing System

Question 8

What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in?

Answer 8

Corporal through SGM of the Army and also the Officer Ranks

Question 9

What is a CVC uniform?

Answer 9

Combat Vehicle Crewman’s Uniform (Tanker’s Uniform)

Question 10

Exposed pens in pockets are allowed on which uniforms?

Answer 10

Hospital duty Uniforms
Food Service Uniforms
Flight uniforms
CVC Uniforms

Question 11

How is the beret properly worn?

Answer 11

The beret is worn so that the headband (edge binding) is straight across the forehead, 1inch above the eyebrows. The
flash is positioned over the left eye, and the excess material is draped over to the right ear, extending to at least the top
of the ear, and no lower than the middle of the ear. Personnel will cut off the ends of the adjusting ribbon and secure the ribbon knot inside the edge binding at the back of the beret. When worn properly, the beret is formed to the shape of the head; therefore, soldiers may not wear hairstyles that cause distortion of the beret

Question 12

Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on the Patrol cap?

Answer 12

Chaplains

Question 13

When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited?

Answer 13

In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when engaged in off-duty civilian
employment.
When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except
as authorized by competent authority.
When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by, an extremist organization.
When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army.
When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.

Question 14

Soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform except under which circumstances?

Answer 14

Headgear is not required if it would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles.
The wear of military headgear is not required while in or on a privately owned vehicle (to include a motor cycle,
bicycle, or convertible automobile), a commercial vehicle, or on public conveyance (such as a subway, train,
plane, or bus).
Soldiers will not wear headgear indoors unless under arms in an official capacity, or when directed by the
commander, such as for indoor ceremonial activities.
Male and female soldiers are not required to wear headgear to evening social events (after Retreat) when wearing
the Army blue and white uniforms, the enlisted greendress uniform, the Army green maternity dress uniform
(females only), or the mess and evening mess uniforms.

Question 15

What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate?

Answer 15

1 x 3 x1/16 of an inch

Question 16

What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge?

Answer 16

No more than 3

Question 17

What is the most noticeable difference between the Army Blue Service Uniform trousers worn by Soldiers in the
ranks of PVT through SPC and those worn by NCOs in the ranks of CPL through SMA?

Answer 17

The trousers worn by Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC will not have a gold stripe along the legs which can be
found on the trousers worn by CPL through SMA.

Question 18

As a “rite of passage” when a Soldier progresses in rank and enters the NCO Corps, what is added to the Army
Blue Service Uniform?

Answer 18

The trousers will have a gold stripe added and the wear of the beret will be replaced with a Service Cap.

Question 19

How will service ribbons be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 19

The ribbons centered 1?8 inch above the left breast pocket. Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is offset

Question 20

How will service ribbons be worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 20

The ribbons centered on the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate.
Females may adjust the placement of the ribbons to conform to individual body-shape differences

Question 21

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Army Blue Service Uniform?

Answer 21

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. When the coat lapel obscures the insignia, soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of unit awards
or the nameplate.

Question 22

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the female Army Blue Service Uniform?

Answer 22

The RDI centered 1?2 inch above the nameplate, or 1?4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn.
When the coat lapel obscures the RDI, soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of unit awards or the
nameplate

Question 23

Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 23

Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8above the right breast
pocket flag

Question 24

Where are unit awards worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 24

Emblems with or without frames are worn centered on the right side of the uniform, with the bottom edge 1?2 inch
above the top edge of the nameplate

Question 25

How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 25

Marksmanship badges are worn on the upper portion of the left breast pocket flap, or on the lower portion of the pocket
flap, if special skill badges are worn.

Question 26

How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 26

Marksmanship badges are worn on the left side, 1?4 inch below the bottom ribbon row, or in a similar location if
ribbons are not worn. Personnel may adjust the placement of badges to conform to individual body-shape differences.

Question 27

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 27

The wearers left

Question 28

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 28

The wearers right

Question 29

How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 29

Enlisted males wear their branch insignia centered on the left collar, with the bottom of the disk approximately 1 inch
above the notch, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

Question 30

How is the branch insignia worn on the female Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 30

Enlisted females wear their branch insignia on the left collar. The insignia is worn so the bottom of the disk is centered between the outside point and inside edge of the collar, approximately 5?8 inch up from the notch, with the center line of the branch insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

Question 31

How are service stripes placed on the Army Blue Service uniform?

Answer 31

The service stripe is worn centered from seam-to-seam on the outside bottom half of both sleeves. The first stripe is
sewn on an angle of 30 degrees, with the lower end inserted in the front inside seam, 1?4 inch above the cuff braid. The upper end of the stripe is inserted in the back seam of the sleeve. Each additional stripe is spaced 1?8 inch apart from the last, and above the first stripe

Question 32

One service stripe represents how many years?

Answer 32

3

Question 33

Which items are considered part of the ACU ensemble and also authorized for wear with the BDU?

Answer 33

Rigger Belt
Moisture Wicking T-Shirt (tan)
Green socks
Army Combat Boots – Hot weather and Temperate weather (tan)

Question 34

What is the estimated lifetime of the new ACU

Answer 34

6 months. (ACU is made with the same nylon/cotton rip-stop fabric as the current Enhanced Hot Weather BDU
(EHWBDU). The current EHWBDU has an estimated wear life of six months.)

Question 35

Explain the new digitized pattern.

Answer 35

The new pattern is designed to work in the three primary combat environments, – Woodland, Desert and Urban.
Though not optimized for any particular environment, it is effective in all three.

Question 36

Describe the rank and grade insignia on the ACU.

Answer 36

The rank and grade will be black emroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener, expect major and 2nd lieutenant; which will be bronze embroidery with hook fastener. The olive drab areas of the warrant officer rank will be foliage
green.

Question 37

Can embroidered badges be worn on the ACU?

Answer 37

No, embroidered badges will not be worn on the ACU

Question 38

Describe the Name tape / U.S. Army tape for the ACU.

Answer 38

The U.S. Army Tape will be black embroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener. The finished length will be 5 inches

Question 39

Describe the rank insignia dimensions used on the ACU

Answer 39

Private through Colonel – 2 inches by 2 inches with hook fastener
Brigadier General and Major General – 2 inches by 2 inches overall with hook fastener
Lieutenant General – 2 inches by 3 ¼ inches with both hook and loop fasteners attached.
General Officer – ¾ inch stars point to vertex 1/8 inch apar

Question 40

Soldiers may wear up to five skill badges on the ACU. All skill badges will be worn above the U.S. Army tape in
order of precedence from the wearers left. How would you wear 1,2,3,4, or and 5 skill badges?

Answer 40

1 Badge – Worn 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape.
2 Badges – Worn vertically 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape with ¼ inch between badges.
3 Badges - Worn vertically 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape with ¼ inch between badges.
4 Badges – Worn vertically and side by side in stacks of two, 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape, with
1.4 inch between badges vertically and ½ inch between badges horizontally.
5 Badges - Worn vertically and side by side in stacks of two, 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape, with
1.4 inch between badges vertically and ½ inch between badges horizontally. The 5th badge is placed ¼ inch above andcentered on the top two badges.

Question 41

Branch insignia will not be worn with the ACU with one exception. Who is allowed to wear branch insignia and
how is it worn?

Answer 41

U.S. Army Chaplaincy religious denomination insignia may be worn 1/8 inch above and centered on the name tape.
The insignia will be pin on only.

Question 42

How will the SSI (Unit Patch) and the SSI-FWTS (Combat Patch) be worn on the ACU

Answer 42

The SSI will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the left sleeve of the coat.
The SSI-FWTS will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the right sleeve of the coat.

Question 43

How will the U.S. Flag insignia be worn on the ACU?

Answer 43

The U.S. Flag insignia is worn on the right shoulder pocket flap of the ACU coat.

Question 44

How is the ACU patrol cap worn with the ACU?

Answer 44

Personnel wear the patrol cap straight on the head so that the cap band creates a straight line around the head, parallel
to the ground. The patrol cap will fitsnugly and comfortably around the largest part of the head without distortion or
excessive gaps. The cap is worn so that no hair is visible on the forehead beneath the cap. At their discretion,
individuals may wear the ear flaps down during cold weather, except in formation when the commander may prescribe
wear policy

Question 45

What are the components of the IPFU?

Answer 45

1. Jacket, running, gray and black.
2. Pants, running, black.
3. Trunks, running, black, moisture-wicking.
4. T-shirt, gray, short sleeve, moisture-wicking.
5. T-shirt, gray, long sleeve, moisture-wicking.
6. Cap, knit, black or Cap, Synthetic, Microfleece, Green

Question 46

Can Commanders authorize the wear of commercial items be worn with the IPFU?

Answer 46

Commanders may authorize the wear of commercial running shoes, calf-length or ankle-length, plain white socks with
no logos, gloves, reflective belts or vests, long underwear, and other items appropriate to the weather conditions and
type of activity. If soldiers wear long underwear or other similar items,they must conceal them from view when wearing the running jacket and pants of the IPFU