Uniform Accessories

Coats, black, all weather (male and female)

a. Type. The black all-weather coat is a clothing bag issue item. b. Description. The black all-weather coat is made of polyester/cotton (65/35) in Army shade 385. The coat is a six- button, double-breasted model with a belt, convertible collar that buttons at the neck, gun flap, shoulder loops, adjustable sleeve straps, welt pockets with two inside hanging pockets, and zip-out liner. The back of the coat has a yoke and center vent. The coat…

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Capes

a. Cape, black, female (officers only). (1) Type. The cape is an optional purchase item. (2) Description. The black cape will be made from an approved specification or pattern. The material is wool gabardine, black, in Army shade 149. The cape is fully lined with white rayon satin. The cape has fitted shoulders with front and back darts, a high, rounded soft collar, and Army slits, and it is devoid of visible stitching. The black…

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Cap, cold weather, AG shade 489

a. Type. The cold-weather cap is an optional purchase item. b. Description. The cap is made of AG shade 489 fabric with a black synthetic fur visor and side flaps. Snap fasteners are attached to hold the visor and flaps in the up position. An eyelet in the center of the front visor is provided to center and attach headgear insignia. Because of the thickness of the fur pile, headgear insignia worn on the cap…

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Boots, combat, leather, black

Interested in AR-670-1 compliant boots? Click HERE to read the top 10 list of the best AR670-1 compliant military boots! a. Type. The combat boots are clothing bag issue items. b. Description. The issue boot is made of black leather with a deep lug tread sole made of vulcanized rubber, a removable cushioned insert, a closed-loop speed lace system, and a leather padded collar. Soldiers are required to possess two pairs of issue (specification) boots.…

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Buttons

a. Regular Army (1) Type. The buttons are clothing bag issue items. (2) Description. Regular Army buttons are yellow-gold plated with the coat of arms of the United States superim- posed. Buttons are available in sizes 20-ligne, 25-ligne, 30-ligne, and 36-ligne; there are 40-ligne to an inch. The previously optional white gold anodized aluminum buttons are no longer authorized for wear (see fig 27–3). [1] (3) How worn. Regular Army buttons are worn on the…

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Belts, web waist and buckles

Interested in AR-670-1 compliant military belts? Click HERE to read the top 10 list of the best AR670-1 compliant military belts! a. Belt, web waist, black tip. (1) Type. The black tip belt is a clothing bag issue item. (2) Description. The belt is black cotton web or black woven elastic, with a black tip, and is 11/4 inches wide. (3) How worn. (a) The black tip belt is worn with the black, open-faced buckle.…

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Wear of Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit Awards, and Appurtenances

General

This chapter covers the decorations, medals, badges, unit awards and appurtenances, both U.S. and foreign, authorized for wear on Army uniforms. The term “awards” is an all-inclusive term covering any decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or unit. The term “awards” is used throughout this chapter. The term “ribbon” is an all-inclusive term covering that portion of the suspension ribbon of a service medal or decoration that is worn instead of…

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