AR 670-1: 21-1. General
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This regulation, DA Pam 670-1, CTA 50-900, and special authorizations by HQDA specify the only items of insignia that personnel may wear on any U.S. Army uniform.
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21-1. General
a. This regulation, DA Pam 670–1, CTA 50–900, and special authorizations 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, skill qualifi-
cations, 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 accoutrements and those accessories authorized in CTA 50–900 (see para 2–7c).
d. Personnel will submit all requests for insignia designs to Director, The Institute of Heraldry, Department of the
Army, 9325 Gunston Road, Room S–113, Fort Belvoir VA 22060–5579.
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