AR 670-1: WEAR AND APPEARANCE OF ARMY UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA

AR 670-1 — index record

Number	AR 670-1
Title	WEAR AND APPEARANCE OF ARMY UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA
Published	January 26, 2021
Latest change	Change 001, March 4, 2025
Office of primary responsibility	G-1
Issued by	Headquarters, Department of the Army
Status on the index	Active
Unit of issue	PDF P
Source index	Army Publishing Directorate
Index last read	October 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

The Army is a profession. A Soldier’s appearance measures part of their professionalism. Proper wear of the Army uniform is a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers. It is indicative of esprit de corps and morale within a unit. Soldiers have an individual responsibility for ensuring their appearance reflects the highest level of professionalism. Leaders, at all levels, have a responsibility for implementing and applying the standards contained in this regulation to ensure the best interests of the Army, including our shared traditions and customs. This regulation prescribes the authorization for wear, composition, and classification of uniforms, and the occasions for wearing all personal (cloth- ing bag issue), optional, and commonly worn organizational clothing, and individual equipment uniforms. It prescribes the uniforms, awards, insignia, and accoutrements authorized for wear. It also provides general information on the authorized material and design of uniforms and the uniform quality control system.

Summary of changes, as printed

AR 670–1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia This administrative revision, date 4 March 2025— o Changes “gender” to “sex” per Executive Order 14168 (throughout). This major revision, dated 26 January 2021— o Clarifies policy for breastfeeding or pumping in uniform and authorizes female Soldiers who are breastfeeding or pumping to wear an optional undershirt (para 3–6c). o Updates guidance on the carrying of bags and backpacks (para 3–7f). o Provides correction for the rolling of sleeves in the Army Combat Uniform Coat (para 4–3b). o Adds Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform as an authorized uniform (para 4–4). o Implements policy for the new Army green service uniform (chaps 14 and 15). o Adds guidance for wear and design of the shoulder sleeve insignia and wear of the distinctive unit insignia (paras 21–17). o Adds guidance on wear of shoulder sleeve insignia – military operations in hostile conditions (para 21–18). o Changes Shoulder Sleeve Insignia – Former Wartime Service to Shoulder Sleeve Insignia – Military Operations in Hostile Conditions (para 21–18). o Adds dates to Somalia for wear of Shoulder Sleeve Insignia – Military Operations in Hostile Conditions (para 21–18c(12)). o Adds guidance to allow wear of the Kosovo Forces (KFOR) brassard by Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Europe in support of operations with KFOR (para 21–30a). o Adds the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade and the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S.

Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
Chapter 2 Responsibilitiesp. 2
Chapter 3 Appearance and Grooming Policiesp. 5
Chapter 4 Combat Uniformp. 24
Chapter 5 Maternity Work Uniformp. 25
Chapter 6 Aircrew Uniformp. 26
Chapter 7 Garrison Culinary Uniform-Malep. 27
Chapter 8 Garrison Culinary Uniform-Femalep. 27
Chapter 9 Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniformp. 28
Chapter 10 Physical Fitness Uniformp. 29
Chapter 11 Army Service Uniform-Malep. 29
Chapter 12 Army Service Uniform-Femalep. 30
Chapter 13 Army Service Uniform-Maternityp. 31
Chapter 14 Army Green Service Uniformp. 32
Chapter 15 The Army Green Service Uniform-Maternityp. 33
Chapter 16 Blue Mess Uniforms-Malep. 34
Chapter 17 Blue Mess Uniforms-Femalep. 34
Chapter 18 White Mess Uniforms-Malep. 35
Chapter 19 White Mess Uniforms-Femalep. 36
Chapter 20 Uniform Accessoriesp. 37
Chapter 21 Wear of Insignia and Accoutrementsp. 39
Chapter 22 Wear of Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit Awards, and Appurtenancesp. 50
Chapter 23 Wear of the Army Uniform by Reserve, Retired, Separated, and Civilian Personnelp. 55

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AR 670-1

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