a. Non-subdued, sew-on grade insignia for ranks other than specialist. (1) Large insignia. The large, embroidered, sew-on grade insignia is goldenlite color. The width of each chevron and arc is 5/16 inch, with a 3/16-inch space between each chevron and each arc. The insignia has a background in Army green, blue, or white cloth, 3 inches wide, which provides a 1â8-inch edging around the entire insignia. The lowest chevron joins the topmost arc at each…
a. Description. The insignia described below applies to both male and female officers. (1) Colonel. The non-subdued grade insignia is a silver-colored spread eagle, in a shiny finish, 3â4 inch high, with 11â2 inches between the tips of the wings. The head of the eagle faces to the wearerâs right, or to the front. The subdued grade insignia is the same as above, except the color is black (see fig 28â35). (2) Lieutenant colonel. The…
a. Description. The grade insignia described below applies to male and female general officers. (1) General. The non-subdued grade insignia has four silver-colored, five-pointed stars, each 1 inch in diameter. Medium silver-colored stars, 3â4 inch in diameter, and miniature silver-colored stars, 5â8 inch in diameter, also are authorized. The subdued grade insignia is the same as above, except the color is black (see fig 28â28). [1] (2) Lieutenant general. The non-subdued grade insignia has three…
a. All officers. (1) Description. The U.S. insignia consists of the block letters, U.S. in gold-colored metal, 7/16 inch in height, with each letter followed by a period (see fig 28.20). (2) How worn. (a) Male officers. On the Army green, white, and blue uniform coats, officers wear the U.S. insignia 5/8 inch above the notch on both collars, with the centerline of the insignia bisecting the notch, and parallel to the inside edge of…
a. Garrison cap, Army green, male and female. (1) Officers wear non-subdued grade insignia on the garrison cap, centered vertically on the left curtain, 1 inch from the front crease (see fig 28â1). [1] 2) Enlisted personnel wear their DUI on the garrison cap, centered vertically on the left curtain, 1 inch from the front crease (see fig 28â2). [2] b. Service cap, Army blue and white; and drill sergeant hat, male personnel. Male personnel…
a. This regulation, CTA 50â900, and special authorization by HQDA specify the only items of insignia that personnel may wear on any of the U.S. Army uniforms. b. The insignia worn by military personnel designates grade, branch, organization, duty assignments, and prior Army service. c. When authorized by the commander, members of honor guards, color guards, and similar details will wear the prescribed uniform with authorized accouterments and those accessories authorized in CTA 50â900 (see…
a. Material. Insignia will meet the approved military specifications and conform to proper color designation (gold, silver, or subdued). Officers may wear embroidered insignia in lieu of non-subdued metal insignia on mess and evening mess uniforms. All personnel may wear either subdued embroidered cloth insignia or subdued metal insignia on utility uniforms; they may not mix the two. Subdued embroidered insignia is on a cloth backing and will not be embroidered directly on the uniform.…
a. Type. The windbreaker is an optional purchase item. b. Description. The black windbreaker is made of polyester and wool (65/35), in Army shade 458, and has a Velcro- in liner. The officer windbreaker has a knit collar, cuffs, and waist. The enlisted windbreaker has a standard collar, knit cuffs and waist. Female windbreakers have bust darts. Females are authorized to wear the female or male windbreakers (see fig 27.17). c. How worn. All personnel…
a. Type. The vest is an optional purchase item. b. Description. The materials are cotton twill, white; polyester and wool-blended fabrics in tropical, white; polyester and wool-blended fabrics in twill weave, white; or polyester-textured woven serge, white. The white vest is single- breasted, cut low with a rolling collar and pointed bottom, and fastened with three detachable, small white buttons. c. How worn. Male personnel will wear the white vest when wearing the Army white…
a. Brassieres and underpants. (1) Type. Brassieres and underpants are a one-time cash allowance purchase as part of the initial clothing bag allowance. (2) Description. Brassieres and underpants may be of a commercial design, in white, black, or other neutral colors that are not readily apparent when worn under the uniform. The category of brassieres also includes sports bras. (3) How worn. Females will wear brassieres and underpants with all uniforms. b. Camisole. (1) Type.…