Wear and Appearance of Army Uniform

Question 1

Which publication covers the Wear and Appearance of the Army Uniform?

Answer 1

AR 670-1

Question 2

Why is the flag on the right shoulder?

Answer 2

To simulate the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

Question 3

Are portions of AR 670-1 punative?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Which chapter covers appearance and grooming standars?

Answer 4

Chapter 3

Question 5

What are the guiding principles for haircuts?

Answer 5

Neat and conservative.

Question 6

What are examples of unauthorized hairstyles?

Answer 6

Eccentric, Faddish, or Extreme
Interferes with headgear
Unnatural colors

Question 7

What are the requirements for male haircuts?

Answer 7

Tapered appearance
Neatly groomed top (No excessive length)
Cannot shave into non-tapered shapes (mohawk)

Question 8

What is the max length for male sideburns?

Answer 8

No lower than the bottom of the ear opening.

Question 9

What is the male facial hair standard?

Answer 9

Clean shaven except mustaches. Mustaches must be between the corners of the lips, above the top lip line, and below the bottom of the nose.

Question 10

What are the female soldier hair requirements?

Answer 10

Bangs must not fall below eyebrows and must not be visible when headgear is worn.

Hair longer than the bottom of the collar must be pinned up above the bottom of the collar.

Hair holding devices are not for decoration.

Can wear braids, cornrows, twists, locks, wigs, and extensions provided they are neat, uniform, conservative, and match natural colors.

Question 11

What are the regulations for Cosmetics?

Answer 11

Males-None
Females-Conservative, and neat
-Natural lipstick colors
-No eyelash extensions

Question 12

What are the regulations for Fingernails?

Answer 12

Males-Not to exceed fingertip
Females-1/4 in past finger tip
-Clear nail polish only
-Natural acrylic nails only

Question 13

Where are tattoos prohibited?

Answer 13

Head, Face, Neck, Below wrists, Hands (except a wedding tattoo)

Question 14

Is body mutilation allowed?

Answer 14

No (no gauges over 1/16” or tongue splitting)

Question 15

What is the regulation for Jewelry?

Answer 15

Watches, religious bands, and a total of two rings are allowed.
Females are allowed earrings provided they don’t exceed 1/4” dia, are unadorned, and fit snugly against ear.

Question 16

Who enforces the standards?

Answer 16

Leaders at all levels

Question 17

What are the ribbons in order of precedence currently on your uniform?

Answer 17

National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon

Question 18

How high above the pocket do you wear your ribbons?

Answer 18

1/8”

Question 19

How high above your ribbons do you wear your aviation wings?

Answer 19

1/4”

Question 20

How far below your pocket do you were your rifle qual badge?

Answer 20

1/8”
(1/4” below ribbons)

Question 21

How do you wear your U.S./Branch Insignias?

Answer 21

1” above the notch, centered on the collar with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

Question 22

How do Females wear the lapel insigias?

Answer 22

Same as male but 5/8” above the collar/lapel seam.

Question 23

How do Females wear their nametape?

Answer 23

1-2 inches above the top of the top button.

Question 24

How do you wear your unit awards?

Answer 24

1/8” above the top of the pocket.

Question 25

How do females wear the unit awards?

Answer 25

1/2” above the nametape

Question 26

How do females wear the ribbon stack?

Answer 26

In line with the nametape.

Question 27

What is an overseas service bar?

Answer 27

Overseas Service Bar is awarded for each six cumulative months of overseas service in specifically designated areas. It is sewn onto the right sleeve.

Question 28

What are service stripes?

Answer 28

One stripe is worn for every 3 years of honorable active Federal service in the Army. Sewn onto the left sleeve.

Question 29

When are unit awards mandatory to wear?

Answer 29

Parades, reviews, inspections, funerals, and Ceremonial/social occasions.

Wear is optional otherwise.

Question 30

How is the ASU belt worn?

Answer 30

The brass tip belt is worn only with the brass buckle. The belt is worn so that the tipped end passes through the buckle to the wearer’s left for male Soldiers and to the wearer’s right for female Soldiers. The tipped end will extend beyond the end of the buckle so that only the brass tip is visible, and no fabric portion of the belt can be seen beyond the buckle. The plain end (no tip) of the belt may extend beyond the keeper portion of the inside of the buckle, provided that it is not visible when worn.