Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

(17) Airborne background trimming (para 28–31b).
(18) Overseas service bars (not authorized on the class B uniform) (para 28–28).
(19) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only; not authorized on the class B uniform) (para 28–27).
(20) Decorations and service medal ribbons (soldiers may not wear miniature medals on the enlisted Army green
dress uniform; they may wear full-size or miniature medals on the class B uniform) (paras 29–7, 29–8, and 29–9).
(21) Unit awards (para 29–11).
(22) U.S. badges (identification, marksmanship, combat, and special skill) (cloth special skill and marksmanship
badges and tabs are not authorized on the class B uniform; full, miniature, and dress miniature badges are authorized
on the class B uniform) (paras 29–13, 29–16, 29–17, and 29–18).
(23) Foreign badges (para 29–19).
c. Insignia authorized for wear with the class B uniform.
(1) Same as paragraph 16–11b, except that the DUI, branch and U.S. insignia, sew-on insignia, and combat leaders
identification are not authorized for wear.
(2) The DUI is authorized for wear on the black pullover sweater. If no DUI is authorized, then the RDI is worn
(para 28–23b(2)). Recruiters will wear the recruiting badge in lieu of the DUI or RDI.
16–12. General guidelines
a. The Army green service uniforms are intended for wear during most duty, non-field, or utility occasions, and for
travel and off-duty purposes. While both the class A and B uniforms are authorized for year-round wear, the
appropriate uniform is worn based on weather conditions, duties, and the formality of the occasion. When a specific
service uniform is not prescribed for formations or other occasions when uniformity in appearance is not required,
soldiers may wear the class A or any of the variations of the class B uniform, with the accessories authorized for these
uniforms.
b. Soldiers will not wear those awards and decorations on the AG shade 415 shirt that they cannot wear properly
because of size or configuration. Commanders will not require the wear of optional items, such as windbreakers or
sweaters, unless such items are provided to the soldier without cost.
c. Soldiers may purchase and wear the Army green service uniform in any of the authorized fabrics listed in
paragraph 16–5. However, individuals who purchase uniforms or uniform items from commercial sources are responsible
for ensuring that the items conform to military specifications, or are manufactured in accordance with the
procedures prescribed by the uniform quality control program (see chapter 2 for details). Only those alterations
authorized by AR 700–84 and TM 10–227 are authorized. General fitting instructions for these uniforms are provided
in chapter 1 of this regulation.
d. When soldiers wear these uniforms with the tuck-in version of the shirt, they will tuck the shirt into the slacks or
skirt. When tucked into the slacks, the shirt edge is aligned with the front fly opening, so the outside edge of the belt
buckle forms a straight “gig line.” The overblouse version of the shirt is worn outside the slacks or skirt. Only soldiers
authorized to wear the tan, green, or maroon berets, those assigned to Air Assault coded positions, and MPs performing
MP duties may wear bloused slacks with black leather combat boots.
Chapter 17
Green Maternity Service Uniform
17–1. Authorization for wear
The Army green maternity uniform is authorized for year-round wear by pregnant soldiers as a service or dress
uniform, when prescribed for wear by CTA 50–900, AR 700–84, and the commander. (See fig 17–1 for the Army
green maternity service uniform, class A; see fig 17–2 for the Army green maternity service uniform, class B.)
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