DA PAM 670-1: 20-8. Chaplain's apparel

20-8. Chaplain’s apparel

a. Scarves. Chaplain’s scarves are organizational issue items based on faith.

(1) Christian faith. A scarf of standard Army ecclesiastical pattern of suitable black material, 9 feet long. On each

end, in gold-colored machine embroidery, the scarf is embroidered with the coat of arms of the United States, 3 inches

high, with the Christian chaplain’s insignia, 4 inches high, spaced 1/2 inch below the coat of arms. The bottom edge

of the Christian insignia is 6–1/2 inches from the end of the scarf.

(2) Jewish faith. A scarf of standard Army ecclesiastical pattern of suitable white or black material, 9 feet long.

On each end in gold-colored machine embroidery, the scarf is embroidered with the coat of arms of the United States,

3 inches high, with the Jewish chaplain’s insignia, 4 inches high, spaced 1/2 inch below the coat of arms. The bottom

edge of the Jewish insignia is 6–1/2 inches from the end of the scarf.

(3) Muslim faith. A scarf of standard Army ecclesiastical pattern of suitable white or black material, 9 feet long.

On each end in gold-colored machine embroidery, the scarf is embroidered with the coat of arms of the United States,

3 inches high, with the Muslim chaplain’s insignia, 4 inches high, spaced 1/2 inch below the coat of arms. The bottom

edge of the Muslim insignia is 6–1/2 inches from the end of the scarf.

b. Vestments. Chaplains are authorized to wear the military uniform, vestments, or other appropriate attire pre-

scribed by ecclesiastical law or denominational practice when conducting religious services.

c. Chaplain and chaplain candidate insignia. See paragraphs 21–10c(10) and 21–10c(12) for the description and

wear guidance of chaplain and chaplain candidate branch insignia.

d. How worn. Chaplains may wear the chaplain’s scarf or stole with the uniform, vestments, or other appropriate

attire when conducting religious services.