DA PAM 670-1 — Wear & Appearance Guide (2026)
DA Pam 670-1 (Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1) is the Army's guide to the wear and appearance of uniforms and insignia. It is the how-to companion to AR 670-1: where AR 670-1 says what's authorized, DA PAM 670-1 shows the exact placement, measurements, and diagrams — updated here for the latest 2025/26 Army Directives.
AR 670-1 vs. DA PAM 670-1: AR 670-1 is the regulation (the rules). DA PAM 670-1 is the pamphlet that implements it with step-by-step wear and placement guidance. Use them together.
DA PAM 670-1 — Common Questions
What is DA PAM 670-1?
DA Pam 670-1 (Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1, "Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia") is the procedural companion to AR 670-1. AR 670-1 sets the policy — what is authorized — while DA PAM 670-1 shows the how: the exact placement, measurements, and illustrations for uniforms, insignia, badges, and awards.
What is the difference between AR 670-1 and DA PAM 670-1?
AR 670-1 is the regulation (the rules and what is authorized). DA PAM 670-1 is the pamphlet that implements it with step-by-step wear and placement guidance and diagrams. To know whether something is allowed, use AR 670-1; to know exactly where and how to place it, use DA PAM 670-1. The two are used together.
Is this the current DA PAM 670-1?
This guide reflects DA PAM 670-1 as currently published and as amended by the latest Army Directives (including 2025-13 and 2025-18). Always confirm the most recent version with your chain of command.
Browse DA PAM 670-1 by Chapter
Chapter 1
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
- 6-1. Classification
- 6-10. Composition (FREE)
- 6-11. Accessories (FREE)
- 6-12. Materials (FREE)
- 6-13. General guidelines (FREE)
- 6-2. Composition
- 6-3. Accessories
- 6-4. Materials
- 6-5. Insignia and accouterments
- 6-6. Badges worn on the aircrew uniform
- 6-7. General guidelines
- 6-8. Aircrew combat uniform coat
- 6-9. Aircrew combat uniform trousers
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
- 11-1. Classification
- 11-10. Service cap, Army blue, male (optional)
- 11-2. Composition
- 11-3. Accessories
- 11-4. Materials
- 11-5. Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards, and appurtenances
- 11-6. General guidelines
- 11-7. Coat, Army blue, male
- 11-8. Trousers, blue
- 11-9. Shirt, short- and long-sleeved, white, male
Chapter 12
- 12-1. Classification
- 12-10. Shirt, short- and long-sleeved, white, female
- 12-11. Service hat, Army blue, female (optional)
- 12-2. Composition
- 12-3. Accessories
- 12-4. Materials
- 12-5. Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards, and appurtenances
- 12-6. General guidelines
- 12-7. Coat, Army blue, female
- 12-8. Slacks, blue
- 12-9. Skirt, blue (optional)
Chapter 13
- 13-1. Classification
- 13-10. Shirt, short- and long-sleeved, white, maternity
- 13-2. Composition
- 13-3. Accessories
- 13-4. Materials
- 13-5. Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards, and appurtenances
- 13-6. General guidelines
- 13-7. Tunic, Army blue, maternity
- 13-8. Slacks, blue, maternity
- 13-9. Skirt, blue, maternity
Chapter 14
- 14-1. Classification
- 14-10. Shirt, heritage tan 566, short- and long-sleeved
- 14-11. Headgear
- 14-12. Service cap, heritage green (optional)
- 14-2. Composition
- 14-3. Accessories
- 14-4. Materials
- 14-5. Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards, and appurtenances
- 14-6. General guidelines
- 14-7. Coat, heritage green 564
- 14-8. Trousers and slacks, heritage taupe 565
- 14-9. Skirt, heritage taupe 565 (optional; female Soldiers only)
Chapter 15
- 15-1. Classification
- 15-10. Shirt, short- and long-sleeved, maternity
- 15-11. Headgear
- 15-2. Composition
- 15-3. Accessories
- 15-4. Materials
- 15-5. Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards, and appurtenances
- 15-6. General guidelines
- 15-7. Tunic, heritage green 564, maternity
- 15-8. Skirt, heritage taupe 565, maternity (optional)
- 15-9. Slacks, heritage taupe 565, maternity
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
- 20-1. General
- 20-10. Cover, cap, rain
- 20-11. Cufflinks and studs
- 20-12. Cummerbunds
- 20-13. Fleece cap
- 20-14. Garrison cap, Army green
- 20-15. Gloves
- 20-16. Hat, drill sergeant
- 20-17. Jackets and windbreakers
- 20-18. Judge's apparel
- 20-19. Military police accessories
- 20-2. Bags, backpacks, handbags, and purses
- 20-20. Neck gaiter
- 20-21. Neck tabs
- 20-22. Neckties
- 20-23. Overcoat, ceremonial, blue
- 20-24. Overshoes, black
- 20-25. Scarves
- 20-26. Shirts, white
- 20-27. Shoes
- 20-28. Socks
- 20-29. Suspenders
- 20-3. Belts and buckles
- 20-30. Sweaters
- 20-31. Umbrella
- 20-32. Undergarments
- 20-33. Vest
- 20-4. Berets
- 20-5. Boots
- 20-6. Buttons
- 20-7. Capes
- 20-8. Chaplain's apparel
- 20-9. Coat, all-weather
Chapter 21
- 21-1. General
- 21-10. Branch insignia, other
- 21-11. Insignia for aides
- 21-12. Branch insignia—how worn, Army service uniform
- 21-13. Branch insignia—how worn, Army green service uniform
- 21-14. Insignia for U.S. Military Academy staff
- 21-15. Insignia for officer candidates
- 21-16. Insignia for warrant officer candidates
- 21-17. Shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization
- 21-18. Shoulder sleeve insignia—military operations in hostile conditions
- 21-19. Wear of U.S. flag embroidered insignia
- 21-2. General description
- 21-20. Branch colors
- 21-21. Branch scarves
- 21-22. Distinctive unit insignia
- 21-23. Regimental distinctive insignia
- 21-24. Insignia representing regimental affiliation
- 21-25. Insignia, distinguishing, U.S. Army tape, nametape, and nameplate
- 21-26. Aiguillette, service
- 21-27. Aiguillette, dress
- 21-28. Service stripes
- 21-29. Overseas service bars
- 21-3. Headgear insignia
- 21-30. Brassards
- 21-31. Distinctive items authorized for infantry personnel
- 21-32. Distinctive items authorized for other than infantry personnel
- 21-4. U.S. insignia
- 21-5. Grade insignia for general officers
- 21-6. Grade insignia for other officers
- 21-7. Grade insignia for enlisted personnel
- 21-8. Other grade insignia
- 21-9. Branch insignia
Chapter 22
- 22-1. General
- 22-10. U.S. and foreign unit awards
- 22-11. Appurtenances
- 22-12. Badges authorized for wear on Army uniforms
- 22-13. Badges not authorized for wear on Army uniforms
- 22-14. Categories of badges authorized for wear on Army uniforms
- 22-15. Marksmanship badges and tab
- 22-16. Combat and special skill badges and tabs
- 22-17. Identification badges
- 22-18. Foreign badges
- 22-2. Authorization
- 22-3. When wearing awards is prohibited
- 22-4. Order of precedence by category of medal
- 22-5. Order of precedence within categories of medals
- 22-6. Wear of service ribbons and lapel buttons
- 22-7. Full-sized U.S. and foreign decorations and service medals
- 22-8. Miniature decorations and service medals
- 22-9. Multiple neck ribbons, broad sashes, and stars
Chapter 23
- 23-1. Occasions of ceremony
- 23-10. United States civilians
- 23-2. Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve
- 23-3. Retired personnel
- 23-4. Former members of the Army
- 23-5. Medal of Honor recipients
- 23-6. Medals on civilian clothes
- 23-7. Prohibition on uniform wear
- 23-8. Uniform similar to the Army uniform
- 23-9. Distinctive unit insignia on civilian clothing
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