Author : United States Government Us Army
Release : 2014-04
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 665/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Army Regulation AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia 31 March 2014 by : United States Government Us Army
Download or read book Army Regulation AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia 31 March 2014 written by United States Government Us Army. This book was released on 2014-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 31 March 2014 version of Army Regulation AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, prescribes Department of the Army policy for proper wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignia, as worn by officers and enlisted personnel of the Active Army and the United States Army Reserve, as well as by former Soldiers. This regulation applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. In addition, it applies to the Reserve Officers' Training Corps and the Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy, only when their respective uniform regulations do not include sufficient guidance or instruction. It does not apply to the Chief of Staff of the Army, or former Chiefs of Staff of the Army, each of whom may prescribe his or her own uniform. Portions of this regulation are punitive. Violation of the specific prohibitions and requirements of specific portions by Soldiers may result in adverse administrative and/or charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The Army is a profession. A Soldier's appearance measures part of his or her 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 (clothing bag issue), optional, and commonly worn organizational clothing and individual equipment uniforms. It prescribes the uniforms, awards, insignia, and accouterments authorized for wear. It also provides general information on the authorized material and design of uniforms and the uniform quality control system.
