Wear & Appearance of the Army Uniform

Question 1

What army regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?

Answer 1

AR 670-1

Question 2

Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the uniform?

Answer 2

To symbolize the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

Question 3

What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing?

Answer 3

AR 700-84

Question 4

What does ECWCS stand for?

Answer 4

Extended Cold Weather Clothing System

Question 5

What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in?

Answer 5

Corporal through SGM of the Army and the officer ranks

Question 6

How is the beret properly worn?

Answer 6

So that the headband is straight across the forehad, 1 inch above the eyebrows.
Flash is positioned over the left eye, and the excess material is draped over to the right ear.
Adjusting ribbon ends should be cut and the knot secured inside the edge binding.
Beret should form to the shape of the head.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Chaplains

Question 8

When is wear of the army uniforms prohibited?

Answer 8

• In connection with political or commercial interests.
• When engaged in off-duty civilian employment.
• When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations.
• When attending any meeting or event that is a funcion of, or is sponsored by, an extremist organization.
• When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the army.
• When specifically prohibited by army regulations.

Question 9

Soldiers will wear headgear except under which circumstances?

Answer 9

1. If it interferes with the operation of vehicles
2. While in or on a privately owned vehicle, commercial vehicle, or public conveyance
3. Indoors
4. At evening social events when wearing the dress uniforms

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Centered 1/8th inch above the left breast pocket.
Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is offset.

Question 11

How are service ribbons worn on the female class A uniform?

Answer 11

Centered above the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate.
Ribbons may be adjusted according to individual body-shape differences.

Question 12

How are unit awards worn on the male class A uniform?

Answer 12

Emblems are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8th inch above the right breast pocket flag.

Question 13

How are unit awards worn on the female class A uniform?

Answer 13

Centered on the right side of the uniform, with the bottom edge 1/2 inch above the top edge of the nameplate.

Question 14

What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate?

Answer 14

1 x 3 x 1/16th of an inch

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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 16

How are marksmanship badges worn on the female class A uniform?

Answer 16

On the left side, 1/4th inch below the bottom ribbon row, or in a similar location if ribbons are not worn.
Badges may be adjusted according to individual body-shape differences.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

The wearers left.

Question 18

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female class A uniform?

Answer 18

The wearers right.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

No more than 3.

Question 20

What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attacked to each marksmanship badge?

Answer 20

No more than 3.

Question 21

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male class A uniform?

Answer 21

Centered 1/8th inch above the top of the pocket flap, or 1/4th 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 22

How is the RDI worn on the female class A uniform?

Answer 22

Centered 1/2 inch above the nameplate, or 1/4th 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 23

How is the branch insignia worn on the male class A uniform?

Answer 23

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 24

How is the branch insignia worn on the female class A uniform?

Answer 24

Centered on the left collar, so the bottom of the disk is centered between the outside point and inside edge of the collar, approximately 5/8th inch up from the notch, with the center line of the branch insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

How are service stripes placed on the Class A uniform?

Question 28

One service stripe represents how many years?

Question 29

As a “rite of passage” when a Soldier progresses in rank and enters the NCO Corps, what is added to the Army Blue Service Uniform?As a “rite of passage” when a Soldier progresses in rank and enters the NCO Corps, what is added to the Army Blue Service Uniform?