Uniform (AR 670-1)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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 2

What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing?

Answer 2

AR 700-84

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

When must Identification Tags be worn?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What does “ECWCS” stand for?

Answer 5

Extended Cold Weather Clothing System

Question 6

What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in?

Answer 6

Corporal through SMA, and officers.

Question 7

How is the beret properly worn?

Answer 7

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 8

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

Answer 8

Chaplains

Question 9

When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited?

Answer 9

• For political or commercial interests or off-duty civilian jobs
• At public speeches, interviews, or demonstrations without authorization
• At events sponsored by extremist organizations
• If wearing the uniform discredits the Army
• When prohibited by Army regulations

Question 9

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

Answer 9

• No headgear needed if it impairs vehicle operation
• When in personal or commercial vehicles, or public transport
• Indoors, unless carrying arms or directed otherwise for ceremonies
• Not required at evening social events in specified uniforms

Question 10

How will service ribbons be worn on the male and female Class A uniform?

Answer 10

• Male: 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 11

Where are unit awards worn on the male and female Class A uniform?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male and female Class A uniform?

Answer 12

• Male: The wearers left

Question 13

How are marksmanship badges worn on the male and female Class A uniform?

Answer 13

• Male: 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 14

How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Class A Uniform? What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge?

Answer 14

• No more than 3

Question 15

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male and female Class A Uniform?

Answer 15

• Male: 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 16

How is the branch insignia worn on the male and female Enlisted Class A uniform?

Answer 16

• Male: 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 17

How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male and female Class A uniform?

Answer 17

• Male: The bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

Question 18

How are service stripes placed on the Class A uniform?

Answer 18

• The service stripes are worn centered on the outside bottom half of the left sleeve on the Army green uniform coat. The service stripe is placed at an angle of 45 degrees with the lower end toward the inside seam of the sleeve, and it is placed 4 inches from the bottom of the sleeve. For each additional period of 3years honorable service, another service stripe is added above and parallel to the first stripe, with a 1/16-inch space between stripes

Question 19

One service stripe represents how many years?

Answer 19

3

Question 20

What is the estimated lifetime of the new ACU?

Answer 20

• 6 months.

Question 21

How is the ACU patrol cap worn with the ACU?

Answer 21

• 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.

Question 22

What type of rank is authorized to be worn on the ACU patrol cap?

Answer 22

Sewn or Pin on rank.

Question 23

How is the name tape worn on the ACU Patrol Cap?

Answer 23

The name tape will be worn centered on the hook and loop pad on the back of the ACU Patrol Cap.

Question 24

When the ACU trouser leg is bloused, what is the maximum distance that it may extend down the boot?

Answer 24

The bloused trouser legs should not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot.

Question 25

What are the components of the IPFU?

Answer 25

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 26

When authorized by the Commander, may the IPFU be worn on and off post and on and off duty?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU according to AR 670-1?

Answer 27

The Physical Fitness Badge

Question 28

Are Soldiers authorized to wear commercially purchased gray or black spandex shorts under the IPFU trunks?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

Who are the only Soldiers authorized to wear the IPFU shirt outside of the trunks?

Answer 29

Pregnant Soldiers