Uniform and Insignia Wear and Appearance of Army …

1 army Regulation 670 1 Uniform and InsigniaWear andAppearance ofArmy Uniformsand InsigniaHeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC10 April 2015 UNCLASSIFIEDSUMMARY of CHANGEAR 670 1 Wear and Appearance of army Uniforms and InsigniaThis rapid action revision, dated 10 April 2015--o Updates tattoo, branding, and body mutilation policy (para 3-3).o Updates initial entry determination authority on tattoos and brands forActive army and army Reserve Soldiers (para 3-3g(1)).o Authorizes wear of the army combat Uniform for commercial travel (para 3-7c).o Clarifies wear of army uniforms at off-post establishments that primarilysell alcohol (para 4-3c(1), 5-3c(1), 6-3c(1), 11-3c(1), 12-3c(2), 13-3c(1),14-3c(1), 15-3c(1), 16-3c(2), 17-3c(2), 18-3c(2), and 19-3c(2)).

2 O Updates the authorization of shoulder sleeve Insignia for currentorganizations (para 21-16a(12)).o Clarifies approval of shoulder sleeve Insignia for current organization (para21-16b).o Updates wear guidance of shoulder sleeve Insignia -former wartime service forOperation Enduring Freedom (para 21-17b(13)).o Adds wear guidance of shoulder sleeve Insignia -former wartime service forOperation Inherent Resolve (para 21-17b(16)).o Adds wear guidance of shoulder sleeve Insignia -former wartime service forOperation Freedom s Sentinel (para 21-17b(17)).o Clarifies approval of distinctive unit Insignia (para 21-22b).o Updates wear guidance of overseas service bars for Operation Enduring Freedom(para 21-29a(12)).

3 O Adds wear guidance of overseas service bars for Operation Inherent Resolve(para 21-29a(15)).o Adds wear guidance of overseas service bars for Operation Freedom s Sentinel(para 21-29a(16)).HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC10 April 2015 Uniform and InsigniaWear and Appearance of army Uniforms and Insignia * army Regulation 670 1 Effective 10 April 2015 History. This publication is a rapid actionr e v i s i o n . T h e p o r t i o n s a f f e c t e d b y t h i sr e v i s i o n a r e l i s t e d i n t h e s u m m a r y o u m m a r y . T h i s r e g u l a t i o n p r e s c r i b e sDepartment of the army policy for properwear and Appearance of army uniformsand Insignia , as worn by officers and en-listed personnel of the Active army andthe army Reserve, as well as byformer This regulation applies tot h e A c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a lGuard/ army National Guard of the UnitedStates, and the army Reserve, unlessotherwise stated.

4 In addition, it applies tothe Reserve Officers Training Corps andthe Corps of Cadets, United States Mili-tary Academy, only when their respectiveuniform regulations do not include suffi-cient guidance or instruction. It does notapply to the Chief of Staff of the army ,or former Chiefs of Staff of the army ,each of whom may prescribe his or herown Uniform . Portions of this regulationare punitive. Violation of the specific pro-hibitions and requirements of specific por-tions by Soldiers may result in adversea d m i n i s t r a t i v e a n d / o r c h a r g e s u n d e r t h eUniform Code of Military and exception proponent of this regulation is theDeputy Chief of Staff, G 1.

5 The propo-nent has the authority to approve excep-tions or waivers to this regulation that areconsistent with controlling law and regu-lations. The proponent may delegate thisapproval authority, in writing, to a divi-sion chief within the proponent agency orits direct reporting unit or field operatingagency in the grade of colonel or the ci-vilian equivalent. Activities may request awaiver to this regulation by providing jus-tification that includes a full analysis oft h e e x p e c t e d b e n e f i t s a n d m u s t i n c l u d ef o r m a l r e v i e w b y t h e a c t i v i t y s s e n i o rlegal officer.

6 All waiver requests will bee n d o r s e d b y t h e c o m m a n d e r o r s e n i o rleader of the requesting activity and for-warded through their higher headquartersto the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25-30 for specific internal control process. Thisregulation contains internal control provi-sions in accordance with AR 11 2 andidentifies key internal controls that mustbe evaluated (see appendix B).S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n . S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n o fthis regulation and establishment of com-mand and local forms are prohibited with-out prior approval from the Deputy Chiefof Staff, G 1 (DAPE ZA) ( Uniform Poli-cy), 300 army Pentagon, Washington, improvements.

7 Users areinvited to send comments and suggestedimprovements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-m e n d e d C h a n g e s t o P u b l i c a t i o n s a n dBlank Forms) directly to Deputy Chief ofStaff, G 1 (DAPE ZA) ( Uniform Policy),3 0 0 A r m y P e n t a g o n , W a s h i n g t o n , D This publication is availa-ble in electronic media only and is in-tended for command levels A, B, C, D,and E for the Active army , the ArmyNational Guard/ army National Guard oft h e U n i t e d S t a t e s , a n d t h e U . S . A r m (Listed by paragraph and page number)

8 Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1 Purpose 1 1, page 1 References 1 2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms 1 3, page 1 Responsibilities 1 4, page 1 Statutory Authority 1 5, page 1 Recommending changes to army uniforms 1 6, page 1*This regulation supersedes AR 670 1, dated 15 September 670 1 10 April 2015iUNCLASSIFIEDC ontents ContinuedClassification of service and combat/utility/field uniforms 1 7, page 1 Chapter 2 Responsibilities, page 1 Deputy Chief of Staff, G 1 2 1, page 1 Deputy Chief of Staff, G 4 2 2, page 2 The Institute of Heraldry 2 3, page 2 Program Executive Officer, Program Executive Office Soldier and army Natick Soldier Research, Developmentand Engineering Center 2 4, page 2 Director and Chief Executive Officer, army and Air Force Exchange Service 2 5, page 3 Commanders 2 6, page 3 Soldiers 2 7, page 3 Chapter 3 Appearance and Grooming Policies, page 4 Personal Appearance policies 3 1, page 4 Hair and fingernail standards and grooming policies 3 2, page 4 Tattoo, branding, and body mutilation policy 3 3.

9 Page 10 Jewelry 3 4, page 11 Wear of army Uniform at national, regional, and local events 3 5, page 12 Uniform Appearance and fit 3 6, page 12 Required or prohibited wearing of the army Uniform 3 7, page 13 Distinctive uniforms and Uniform items 3 8, page 14 Civilian clothing 3 9, page 15 Eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses 3 10, page 15 Identification tags and security identification badges 3 11, page 15 Personal protective or reflective clothing 3 12, page 16 Organizational protective or reflective clothing 3 13, page 16 Heraldic items 3 14, page 16 Chapter 4 Combat Uniform , page 17 Authorization for wear 4 1, page 17 Composition 4 2, page 17 Occasions for wear 4 3, page 17 Chapter 5 Maternity Work Uniform , page 17 Authorization for wear 5 1, page 17 Composition 5 2, page 17 Occasions for wear 5 3, page 18 Chapter 6 Aircrew Uniform , page 18 Authorization for wear 6 1, page 18 Composition 6 2, page 18 Occasions for wear 6 3, page 18 Chapter 7 Hospital Uniform -Male, page 19 Authorization for wear 7 1, page 19 Composition 7 2.

10 Page 19 Occasions for wear 7 3, page 19iiAR 670 1 10 April 2015 Contents ContinuedChapter 8 Hospital and Maternity Uniforms-Female, page 19 Authorization for wear 8 1, page 19 Composition 8 2, page 19 Occasions for wear 8 3, page 19 Chapter 9 Food Service Uniform -Male, page 20 Authorization for wear 9 1, page 20 Composition 9 2, page 20 Occasions for wear 9 3, page 20 Chapter 10 Food Service and Maternity Uniforms-Female, page 20 Authorization for wear 10 1, page 20 Composition 10 2, page 20 Occasions for wear 10 3, page 21 Chapter 11 Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform , page 21 Authorization for wear 11 1, page 21 Composition 11 2, page 21 Occasions for wear 11 3, page 21 Chapter 12 Physical Fitness Uniform , page 22 Authorization for wear 12 1, page 22 Composition 12 2, page 22 Occasions for wear 12 3, page 22 Chapter 13 Service/Dress Uniform -Male, page 22 Authorization for wear 13 1, page 22 Composition 13 2, page 22 Occasions for wear 13 3, page 23 Chapter 14 Service/Dress Uniform -Female, page 23 Authorization for wear 14 1.