Current (2021)

DA PAM 670-1: 21-13. Branch insignia—how worn, Army green service uniform

Quick Answer

On the AGSU coat, officers wear branch insignia centered on both lapels approximately 1-1/4 inches below the U.S. insignia, with the centerline bisecting the U.S. insignia and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel. Enlisted personnel wear branch insignia centered on the left collar approximately 1 inch above the notch.

Important

Unit and command policies may be more restrictive than AR 670-1. Always verify with your chain of command for local policies.

Full Details

21-13. Branch insignia-how worn, Army green service uniform

a. General. As used in this paragraph, the word "collar" refers to that part of the coat or shirt around the neck that forms a neckband and turnover piece. The word "lapel" is used when referring to the fold of the front of the coat that is a continuation of the collar (usually separated by a notch in the collar).

b. Nonsubdued branch insignia.

(1) Officers. On the AGSU coat, officers wear their branch insignia centered on both lapels approximately 1-1/4 inches below the U.S. insignia. The branch insignia is positioned so that the centerline of the insignia bisects the centerline of the U.S. insignia and is parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (see fig 21-127).

(2) Enlisted personnel. On the AGSU coat, enlisted personnel wear their branch insignia centered on the left collar with the bottom of the disk approximately 1 inch above the notch, with the centerline of the branch insignia bisecting the notch and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (see fig 21-128).

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Wearing insignia of branch on the Army green service uniform, officer

Figure 21-127: Wearing insignia of branch on the Army green service uniform, officer

DA PAM 670-1, Page 245

Figure 21-127 from DA PAM 670-1

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Wearing insignia of branch on the Army green service uniform, enlisted personnel

Figure 21-128: Wearing insignia of branch on the Army green service uniform, enlisted personnel

DA PAM 670-1, Page 246

Figure 21-128 from DA PAM 670-1

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U.S. Military Academy staff personnel insignia

Figure 21-129: U.S. Military Academy staff personnel insignia

DA PAM 670-1, Page 246

Figure 21-129 from DA PAM 670-1

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