AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army uniforms and insignia Flashcards
What regulation covers Army uniforms?
A: AR 670-1.
What does AR 670-1 cover?
A: Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.
Para 1-1 What does a Soldier’s appearance measure?
A: part of his or her Professionalism.
Para 1-1 What is a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers?
A: Proper wear of the Army uniform.
Para 1-1 Who has an individual responsibility for ensuring their appearance reflects the highest level of professionalism?
A: All Soldiers.
Para 1-1 Who has a responsibility for implementing and applying the standards contained in AR 670-1?
A: Leaders, at all levels.
Para 1-6 Are portions of AR 670-1 punitive?
A: Yes.
Para 1-6 What may happen if Soldiers violate AR 670-1?
A: Violations may result in adverse administrative action and/or charges under the provisions of the UCMJ.
Para 1-6 (E) Can civilians wear the Army uniform?
A: No person except a member of the U.S. Army may wear the uniform.
Para 2-3 Who will approve designs for distinctive unit insignia (DUI), regimental distinctive insignia (RDI), shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI), flags, and badges?
A: Assistant Secretary of the Army.
Para 2-3 Who can approve coats of arms, decorations, flags, streamers, agency seals, badges, and other types of insignia that are approved for use and/or display?
A: Assistant Secretary of the Army.
Para 2-3 Who can approve a new design of a guidon for a new company, battalion or BDE?
A: Assistant Secretary of the Army.
Para 2-5 Who is exempt from policies in AR 670-1?
A: Only Those Units designated for ceremonial duties.
Para 2-5 Can Commanders or 1SG’s require individuals to purchase optional uniform items?
A: No.
Para 2-5 Can Commanders or 1SG’s require individuals to purchase Required uniform items?
A: Yes they can require the purchase of current issued items.
Para 2-6 (H) Why must Commanders conduct periodic inspections of Uniform Items?
- To ensure Soldiers possess the minimum quantities of uniforms.
- To ensure Soldiers wear only authorized insignia and awards.
- To ensure Soldiers wear only uniform and heraldic items produced by certified manufacturers.
Para 2-7 Who must Maintain their clothing bag items and any supplemental clothing items they are issued?
A: All Enlisted Personnel.
Para 2-7 Who must ensure they procure and maintain the uniforms and accessories appropriate to their assigned duties?
A: All Officers.
Para 3-1(A) Who will present a professional image at all times?
A: All Soldiers.
Para 3-1(B) What does pride in appearance include?
A: a Soldiers’ physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards.
Para 3-1(B) What is a vital ingredient of the Army’s strength and military effectiveness?
A: the pride and self discipline that American Soldiers bring to their Service.
Para 3-1(B) Who is to ensure that military personnel under their command present a neat and soldierly appearance?
A: Commanders.
Para 3 What chapter of AR 670-1 sets the Standards for appearance and grooming standards?
A: Chapter 3.
Para 3-2 Are hair and fingernail grooming standards punitive under UCMJ?
A: Yes.
Para 3-2(1) What is the purpose of hair grooming standards?
A: It is necessary to maintain uniformity within a military population.
Para 3-2 A 1 (A) What are the guidelines Leaders must use to judge appropriate hairstyles?
A: By guidance in AR 670-1, the ability to wear all types of army headgear, and any protective equipment properly.
Para 3-2 Para A 1 (A) Who determines if a hairstyle is considered appropriate?
A: Army Leaders.
Para 3-2 Para A 1 (A) What should Leaders use in determining if a hairstyle is neat and conservative?
A: AR 670-1 Para A 1 (A).
Para 3-2 Who will comply with hair, fingernail, and grooming policies while in any military uniform, or in civilian clothes on duty?
A: All Soldiers.
Para 3-2 How can Leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular hairstyle?
A: by the appearance of headgear when worn.
Para 3-2 Concerning headgear and protective mask or other protective equipment, What will make a hairstyle prohibited?
A: Hairstyles that do not allow Soldiers to wear the headgear properly, or that interfere with the proper wear of the protective mask or other protective equipment, are prohibited.
Para 3-2 How should the headgear fit?
A: Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably, without bulging or distortion from the intended shape of the headgear and without excessive gaps between the headgear and the head.
Para 3-2 A 1 (B) Are extreme, eccentric, or faddish haircuts or hairstyles authorized?
A: No they are not Authorized.
Para 3-2 A 1 (B) If Soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches what color must they use?
A: a natural hair color.
Para 3-2 A 1 (B) What hair colors are prohibited?
A: Colors that detract from a professional military appearance.
Para 3-2 A 1 (B) What colors must Soldiers avoid using?
A: colors that result in an extreme appearance.
Para 3-2 A 1 (B) What are some hair colors that are prohibited?
A: purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent or neon colors.
Para 3-2 A 1 (B) Who determines if colors are acceptable based on the Soldiers overall appearance?
A: Army Leaders.
Para 3-2 A 1 (C) Who may cut a part into the hair?
A: Only Soldiers who have a texture of hair that does not part naturally.
Para 3-2 A 1 (C) If a Soldier is authorized to cut a part into their hair, how should the part be cut?
A: The part will be one straight line, not slanted or curved, and will fall in the area where the Soldier would normally part the hair.
Para 3-2 A 2 How must the hair be on the top of the head for males?
A: The hair on top of the head must be neatly groomed.
Para 3-2 A 2 For males, what appearance must the hair present?
A: A Tapered Appearance.
Para 3-2 A 2 What is a tapered appearance?
A: A tapered appearance is one where the outline of the Soldier’s hair conforms to the shape of the head curving inward to the natural termination point at the base of the neck.
Para 3-2 A 2 When the hair is combed what will it not do?
A: it will not fall over the ears or eyebrows, or touch the collar, except for the closely cut hair at the back of the neck.
Para 3-2 A 2 Is the block cut fullness in the back authorized?
A: It is permitted to a moderate degree, as long as the tapered look is maintained.
Para 3-2 A 2 Are haircuts with a single, untapered patch of hair on the top of the head authorized?
A: No they are considered eccentric and are not authorized.
Para 3-2 A 2 What are some examples of unauthorized male haircuts?
A: braids, cornrows, twists, dreadlocks, or locks.
Para 3-2 A 2 Is hair that is completely shaved or trimmed closely to the scalp authorized?
A: Yes.
Para 3-2 A 2 A What are sideburns?
A: Sideburns are hair grown in front of the ear and below the point where the top portion of the ear attaches to the head.
Para 3-2 A 2 A How far down are sideburns authorized?
A: Sideburns will not extend below the bottom of the opening of the ear.
Para 3-2 A 2 A What is the maximum authorized length of Sideburns?
A: the sideburn will not exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.
Para 3-2 A 2 B When are males required to keep their face clean shaven?
A: When in Uniform, or in Civilian clothes On Duty.