Wear and Appearance of Uniform (AR 670-1)

Question 1

What regulation covers wear and appearance of uniform?

Answer 1

AR 670-1

Question 2

What does AR 670-1 cover?

Answer 2

Wear and Appearance of Uniforms

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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 4

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 4

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 5

What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing?

Answer 5

AR 700-84

Question 6

What is a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers?

Answer 6

Proper wear of the Army uniform.

Question 7

When must Identification Tags be worn?

Answer 7

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

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

How is the beret properly worn?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Chaplains

Question 11

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

Answer 11

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 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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 14

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

Answer 14

The wearers left

Question 15

How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Class A Uniform?

Answer 15

No more than 3

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

How are service ribbons worn on the male Class A uniform?

Answer 17

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 18

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

Answer 18

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 19

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

Answer 19

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 20

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

Answer 20

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 21

One service stripe represents how many years?

Answer 21

3 years

Question 22

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 22

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 23

Can the Black all-weather coat be worn as a raincoat while wearing BDUs?

Answer 23

Yes, but only in a Garrison environment when organizational rain gear has not been issued

Question 24

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

Answer 24

1. Marksmanship.
2. Combat and Special Skill badges.
3. Identification badges.
4. Foreign badges.

Question 25

Which shoulder flag will be worn while deployed or in a field environment?

Answer 25

Soldiers will wear the subdued tactical flag insignia while deployed or in a field environment.

Question 26

What chapter of AR 670-1 covers the wear of the combat uniform?

Answer 26

Chapter 4

Question 27

Where are Soldiers prohibited from getting tattoos?

Answer 27

The head, face, neck, wrists, hands, and or fingers.

Question 28

When are males required to keep their face clean-shaven?

Answer 28

When in Uniform, or in Civilian clothes On Duty.

Question 29

How far down are sideburns authorized?

Answer 29

Sideburns will not extend below the bottom of the opening of the ear.

Question 30

What is a tapered appearance?

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

When the hair is combed what will it not do?

Answer 31

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.

Question 32

How must the hair be on the top of the head for males?

Answer 32

The hair on top of the head must be neatly groomed

Question 33

How should the headgear fit?

Answer 33

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.

Question 34

What is the purpose of hair grooming standards?

Answer 34

It is necessary to maintain uniformity within a military population.

Question 35

What may happen if Soldiers violate AR 670-1?

Answer 35

Violations may result in adverse administrative action and/or charges under the provisions of the UCMJ.