DA PAM 670-1: 20-11. Cufflinks and studs
Quick Answer
Cufflinks and studs are optional purchase items for male Soldiers. Evening mess uniforms use plain white studs (e.g., mother-of-pearl) with platinum or white gold rims. Blue and white mess uniforms use gold or gold-colored metal studs (1/4 to 3/8 inch) and cufflinks (1/2 to 3/4 inch). The ASU dress variation allows plain gold cufflinks.
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Official Source
View DA PAM 670-1, Section 20-11 (Page 146)Full Details
20-11. Cufflinks and studs
a. Type. Cufflinks and studs are optional purchase items.
b. Description. Male Soldiers may wear the cufflinks and studs with the following uniforms:
(1) Blue and white evening mess uniform. Personnel may wear plain white studs or cufflinks, such as white mother-of-pearl, with or without rims of platinum or white gold.
(2) Blue and white mess uniforms. Personnel may wear gold or gold-colored metal studs or cufflinks with a round, plain face. The cufflinks may be post or link type, 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter. Studs may be 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter.
(3) Army service uniform dress variation. If worn, the cufflinks will be plain gold or gold-colored metal as described in paragraph 20–11b(2).
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