AR 670-1: 3-12. Personal protective or reflective clothing
Quick Answer
Soldiers may wear commercially designed protective headgear (helmets) while operating motorcycles, bicycles, or similar vehicles in uniform, and must do so when installation regulations require it. Protective headgear must be removed upon dismounting, and authorized Army headgear worn instead. Protective and reflective outer garments may be worn when required by AR 385-10 or authorized by the commander.
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3-12. Personal protective or reflective clothing
a. Protective headgear. Soldiers are authorized to wear commercially designed protective headgear while in uni-
form when operating motorcycles, bicycles, or other similar vehicles and are required to do so when installation reg- ulations mandate such wear. Personnel will remove protective headgear and wear authorized Army headgear upon dismounting from the vehicle.
b. Protective and/or reflective clothing. Soldiers may wear protective and/or reflective outer garments with uni-
forms when required per AR 385–10, when safety considerations make it appropriate, or when authorized by the commander.
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