a. Authorized U.S. civilian personnel attached to, or authorized to accompany forces of the United States, including DA civilians, are authorized to wear utility uniforms only when required in the performance of their duties, and when authorized by the MACOM commander. The procedures for purchasing uniforms, footwear, and insignia are contained in AR 700â84, chapter 3. Only the insignia described below is authorized for wear on these uniforms.
b. Insignia for civilians.
(1) Description. The woodland subdued insignia is a black equilateral triangle, 11â4 inches long per side, with the letters âU.S.â in olive-drab color, 1â4 inch wide and 1â2 inch high. The triangle is printed on an olive-green colored cloth background, 3 inches long and 2â1â2 inches wide. If applicable, the insignia also indicates the designated assignment in black letters, 1â4 inch high. The desert subdued insignia is the same size, with khaki or tan letters on a black cloth triangle. The triangle is printed on a khaki or tan cloth background.
(2) The authorized designations are as follows. (a) Scientific consultant.
(b) Operations analyst.
(c) War correspondent.
(d) Technical observer. (e) Ordnance technician. (f) Chauffeur.
(g) Messenger.
(h) Logistics specialist.
(i) Safety.
(j) Ammunition surveillance.
(3) Insignia for civilians performing duties not listed above, or when specific designations are not required, will
conform to previously described insignia, except the insignia will not denote duty assignment (see fig 30â2).
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(4) How worn. Personnel will wear the insignia centered directly above the left pocket, or on the left sleeve on the utility uniform, and in a similar location on outer garments. Personnel will center the insignia on the front of the BDU cap.
(5) Nametape or nameplate. Personnel will wear a standard size nametape or nameplate in the same manner as for U.S. Army personnel (see figs 28â139 through 28â144).