Army Promotion Board 2021: Wear and Appearance Part 2
This flashcard set summarizes key points from AR 670-1, which governs the wear and appearance of Army uniforms. It outlines responsibilities of Soldiers and leaders, emphasizes professionalism and pride, addresses uniform requirements, and highlights the importance of periodic inspections to maintain Army standards.
When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited?
When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army.
When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.
Key Terms
When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited?
When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army.
When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.
Soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform except under which circumstances?
Headgear is not required if it would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles.
The wear of military headgear is not required while...
Male Class A uniform ribbons:
ribbons will be centered 1/8 of an inch above the left breast pocket.
female Class A uniform ribbons:
ribbons should be centered on the left side with the bottom row parallel to the name plate.
AGSU - Male Class A uniform ribbons:
Soldiers wear the ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left
| breast pocket.
AGSU - female Class A uniform ribbons:
Soldiers wear the ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left
| breast pocket.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited? | When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army. |
Soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform except under which circumstances? | Headgear is not required if it would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles. |
Male Class A uniform ribbons: | ribbons will be centered 1/8 of an inch above the left breast pocket. |
female Class A uniform ribbons: | ribbons should be centered on the left side with the bottom row parallel to the name plate. |
AGSU - Male Class A uniform ribbons: | Soldiers wear the ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left | breast pocket. |
AGSU - female Class A uniform ribbons: | Soldiers wear the ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left | breast pocket. |
Where are unit awards worn on the male Class A uniform? | Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8above the right breast pocket flag |
Where are unit awards worn on the Female Class A uniform? | Emblems with or without frames are worn centered on the right side of the uniform, with the bottomedge 1⁄2 inch above the top edge of the nameplate |
AGSU - Where are unit awards worn on the male Class A uniform? | m. Emblems with or without frames are worn centered on the right side of the uniform with the bottom edge 1/8 inch above the breast pocket flap |
AGSU - Where are unit awards worn on the female Class A uniform? | m. Emblems with or without frames are worn centered on the right side of the uniform with the bottom edge 1/8 inch above the breast pocket flap |
What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate? | 1 x 3 x1/16 of an inch |
How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Class A uniform? | Marksmanship badges are worn on the upper portion of the left breast pocket flap. |
How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Class A uniform? | Marksmanship badges are worn on the left side, 1⁄4 inch below the bottom ribbon row. |
AGSU - How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Class A uniform? | Soldiers wear one badge centered horizontally on the left breast pocket flap with |
AGSU - How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Class A uniform? | Soldiers wear one badge centered horizontally on the left breast pocket flap with |
Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Class A uniform? | The wearers left |
Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female Class A uniform? | The wearers right |
How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Class A Uniform? clasp? | no more than 3 |
How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Class A Uniform? | 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. |
How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the female Class A Uniform? | The RDI centered 1⁄2 inch above the nameplate, or 1⁄4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn. |
AGSU - RDI | On the AGSU coat, Soldiers wear the RDI centered 1/8 inch above the top of the |
How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Class A uniform? | 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 |
How is the branch insignia worn on the female Enlisted Class A uniform? | Enlisted females wear their branch insignia on the left collar. The insignia is worn so the bottom of the disk is centered between the outside point and inside edge of the collar, approximately 5⁄8 inch up from the notch, with the center line of the branch insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel. |
AGSU - branch insignia | On the AGSU coat, the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately |
How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Class A uniform? | 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 |
How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the female Class A uniform? | the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is centered on the right collar, approximately 5⁄8 inch up from the collar and lapel seam,with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel |
AGSU - U.S. insignia | On the AGSU coat, the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately |
How are service stripes placed on the Class A uniform? | The service stripe is placed at an angle of 45 degrees with the lower end toward the inside seam of the sleeve, and it is placed 4 inches from the bottom of the sleeve |
AGSU service stripes | the service stripes are worn centered from seam to seam at a 30 degree angle… 4 inches from the bottom of the sleeve |
one service stripe: | 3 years |
how is patrol cap worn? | Personnel wear the patrol cap straight on the head so that the cap band creates a straight line around the head, parallel to the ground |