AR 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Uniform

Question 1

What regulation covers the wear and appearance of Army Uniforms?

Answer 1

AR 670-1

Question 2

What does AR 670-1 cover?

Answer 2

Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms

Question 3

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

Answer 3

When operating motorcycles and bicycles

Question 4

When must ID Tags be worn?

Answer 4

All times both CONUS and OCONUS except with a safety concern.

Question 5

Shoulder boards come in what ranks?

Answer 5

Corporal through General

Question 6

What does ECWCS stand for?

Answer 6

Extended Cold Weather Clothing System

Question 7

How is the beret properly worn?

Answer 7

Headband straight across forehead 1 inch above eyebrows, flash over left eye, draped to the top of the right ear, no lower than the middle of the ear.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

chaplains

Question 9

What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate?

Answer 9

1x3x1/16 inches

Question 10

How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the ASU?

Answer 10

No more than 3.

Question 11

How is the US insignia disk worn on the male ASU?

Answer 11

Bottom of disk is 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar

Question 12

What is the maximum distance an ACU trouser leg can be bloused?

Answer 12

Third eyelet from the top of the boot

Question 13

What are some activities Soldiers should not do while walking?

Answer 13

Eating, using the phone, smoking.

Question 14

When is wearing Army uniforms prohibited?

Answer 14

Political or commercial affiliations, off-duty employment, extremisT organizations, public demonstrations, or other discrediting event.

Question 15

Why is the flag patch on the shoulder facing stars-front?

Answer 15

To give the appearance that the flag is on the move forwards.

Question 16

What does each overseas service bar represent on the uniform?

Answer 16

6 months of service in a Combat Zone. (Any part of the 6th month counts)

Question 17

What does each service stripe represent on the uniform?

Answer 17

3 years of honorable service

Question 18

What does the V device represent on an award?

Answer 18

Acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Marksmanship, Combat and special skills, identification badges, foreign badges.

Question 20

What are some of the recent changes in the newest edition of AR 670-1?

Answer 20

Newly approved Female hair styles, earrings, and lipstick. Nail polish approved. Updates guidance on carrying bags and backpacks. Implements policy for the new AGSU. Clarifies policy for breastfeeding in uniform.

Question 21

What does RDI stand for?

Answer 21

Regimental distinctive insignia

Question 22

Where is the RDI found on the male and female ASU?

Answer 22

Female, centered 1/2 inch above the nameplate, or 1/4 inch above any unit awards/foreign badges. Male, 1/8 inch above the pocket, or 1/4 inch above unit awards.

Question 23

What does DUI stand for? Where is it located on the ASU?

Answer 23

Distinctive unit insignia. Centered on the shoulder boards with the base of the insignia facing the outside shoulder seam.

Question 24

When are ID tags not required?

Answer 24

Special forces; civilian attire

Question 25

On which sleeve are the service stripes worn and what do they represent?

Answer 25

Left sleeve, 3 years of service

Question 26

Can males wear wigs in uniform?

Answer 26

Yes, to cover natural baldness or disfiguration

Question 27

What is the only insignia authorized for wear with the IPFU?

Answer 27

Physical Fitness Badge

Question 28

Where should the ASU necktie end?

Answer 28

The necktie is tied so it is no shorter than 2 inches above the top of the belt buckle, and so it does not extend past the bottom of the belt buckle.

Question 29

What is an appurtenance?

Answer 29

Appurtenances are devices affixed to ribbons to denote an additional award, participation in a specific event, or some other distinguishing characteristic of an award.