NCO of Quarter Board: AR 670-1
This flashcard set provides essential knowledge on Army uniform regulations, including the wear and appearance of the uniform, the symbolic placement of the U.S. flag, and guidance on the issue and sale of personal clothing. It's ideal for Soldiers preparing for boards or inspections.
What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?
AR 670-1
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What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?
AR 670-1
Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform?
The flag is worn on the right shoulder to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.
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?
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 Wa...
What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing?
AR 700-84
When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is authorized for wear with uniform?
When operating motorcycles, bicycles or like vehicles but once the travel is complete protective headgear must be
removed and army headgear donn...
When must Identification Tags be worn?
When directed by the commander, engaged in field training, in an aircraft, or OCONUS
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Term | Definition |
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What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform? | AR 670-1 |
Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform? | The flag is worn on the right shoulder to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward. |
Why are all Soldiers in the U.S. Army now authorized to wear the Reverse-Side Full-Color U.S. Flag Cloth | The Nation is at war and will be for the foreseeable future. As an expeditionary Army, our Soldiers’ commitment to |
What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing? | AR 700-84 |
When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is authorized for wear with uniform? | When operating motorcycles, bicycles or like vehicles but once the travel is complete protective headgear must be |
When must Identification Tags be worn? | When directed by the commander, engaged in field training, in an aircraft, or OCONUS |
What does “ECWCS” stand for? | Extended Cold Weather Clothing System |
What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in? | Corporal through SGM of the Army and also the Officer Ranks |
What is a CVC uniform? | Combat Vehicle Crewman’s Uniform (Tanker’s Uniform) |
Exposed pens in pockets are allowed on which uniforms? | Hospital duty Uniforms |
How is the beret properly worn? | The beret is worn so that the headband (edge binding) is straight across the forehead, 1inch above the eyebrows. The |
Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on the Patrol cap? | Chaplains |
When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited? | In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when engaged in off-duty civilian |
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. |
What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate? | 1 x 3 x1/16 of an inch |
What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge? | No more than 3 |
What is the most noticeable difference between the Army Blue Service Uniform trousers worn by Soldiers in the | The trousers worn by Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC will not have a gold stripe along the legs which can be |
As a “rite of passage” when a Soldier progresses in rank and enters the NCO Corps, what is added to the Army | The trousers will have a gold stripe added and the wear of the beret will be replaced with a Service Cap. |
How will service ribbons be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? | 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 |
How will service ribbons be worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform? | The ribbons centered on the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate. |
How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Army Blue Service 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 |
How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the female Army Blue Service Uniform? | The RDI centered 1?2 inch above the nameplate, or 1?4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn. |
Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? | Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8above the right breast |
Where are unit awards worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform? | Emblems with or without frames are worn centered on the right side of the uniform, with the bottom edge 1?2 inch |
How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform? | Marksmanship badges are worn on the upper portion of the left breast pocket flap, or on the lower portion of the pocket |
How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform? | Marksmanship badges are worn on the left side, 1?4 inch below the bottom ribbon row, or in a similar location if |
Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Army Blue Service uniform? | The wearers left |
Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female Army Blue Service uniform? | The wearers right |
How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform? | Enlisted males wear their branch insignia centered on the left collar, with the bottom of the disk approximately 1 inch |
How is the branch insignia worn on the female Enlisted Army Blue Service 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. |
How are service stripes placed on the Army Blue Service uniform? | The service stripe is worn centered from seam-to-seam on the outside bottom half of both sleeves. The first stripe is |
One service stripe represents how many years? | 3 |
Which items are considered part of the ACU ensemble and also authorized for wear with the BDU? | Rigger Belt |
What is the estimated lifetime of the new ACU | 6 months. (ACU is made with the same nylon/cotton rip-stop fabric as the current Enhanced Hot Weather BDU |
Explain the new digitized pattern. | The new pattern is designed to work in the three primary combat environments, -- Woodland, Desert and Urban. |
Describe the rank and grade insignia on the ACU. | The rank and grade will be black emroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener, expect major and 2nd lieutenant; which will be bronze embroidery with hook fastener. The olive drab areas of the warrant officer rank will be foliage |
Can embroidered badges be worn on the ACU? | No, embroidered badges will not be worn on the ACU |
Describe the Name tape / U.S. Army tape for the ACU. | The U.S. Army Tape will be black embroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener. The finished length will be 5 inches |
Describe the rank insignia dimensions used on the ACU | Private through Colonel – 2 inches by 2 inches with hook fastener |
Soldiers may wear up to five skill badges on the ACU. All skill badges will be worn above the U.S. Army tape in | 1 Badge – Worn 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape. |
Branch insignia will not be worn with the ACU with one exception. Who is allowed to wear branch insignia and | U.S. Army Chaplaincy religious denomination insignia may be worn 1/8 inch above and centered on the name tape. |
How will the SSI (Unit Patch) and the SSI-FWTS (Combat Patch) be worn on the ACU | The SSI will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the left sleeve of the coat. |
How will the U.S. Flag insignia be worn on the ACU? | The U.S. Flag insignia is worn on the right shoulder pocket flap of the ACU coat. |
How is the ACU patrol cap worn with the ACU? | Personnel wear the patrol cap straight on the head so that the cap band creates a straight line around the head, parallel |
What are the components of the IPFU? |
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Can Commanders authorize the wear of commercial items be worn with the IPFU? | Commanders may authorize the wear of commercial running shoes, calf-length or ankle-length, plain white socks with |