DA PAM 670-1: 20-14. Garrison cap, Army green
Quick Answer
The garrison cap is a clothing bag issue item worn with Class A or B AGSU. It is centered on the forehead with the front approximately 1 inch above the eyebrows. The front and rear vertical creases and top edge form unbroken lines in silhouette, with the ridge parallel to the ground. Personnel will not crush or shape the cap to form peaks.
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View DA PAM 670-1, Section 20-14 (Pages 146-147)Full Details
20-14. Garrison cap, Army green
a. Type. The garrison cap is a clothing bag issue item.
b. Description. The cap will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
c. How worn. The garrison cap may be worn by all personnel with Class A or B AGSU. The garrison cap is worn with the front vertical crease of the cap centered on the forehead in a straight line with the nose, with the front lower portion of the cap approximately 1 inch above the eyebrows (approximately the width of the first two fingers). The cap is placed on the head in such a manner that the front and rear vertical creases and the top edge of the crown form unbroken lines in silhouette, and the ridge of the cap is parallel to the ground while standing at attention. Personnel will not crush or shape the crown of the cap to form peaks at the top front or top rear of the cap (see fig 20–9) (see para 21–3e for wear of insignia on the garrison cap).
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