DA PAM 670-1: 22-17. Identification badges

22-17. Identification badges

a. Order of precedence. The order of precedence of U.S. military ID badges authorized for wear on the Army

uniform is as follows:

(1) Presidential service ID badge (see fig 22–70).

(2) Vice Presidential service ID badge (see fig 22–71).

(3) Secretary of Defense ID badge (see fig 22–72).

(4) Joint Chiefs of Staff ID badge (see fig 22–73).

(5) Combat service ID badge (see fig 22–74).

(6) The Army staff ID badge (see fig 22–75).

(a) The 3-inch Army staff ID badge (the MacArthur Badge) is authorized for current and former Army Chiefs of

Staff.

(b) The 2-inch Army staff ID badge is worn by all others authorized to wear the badge.

(7) Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ID badge (see fig 22–76).

(8) Military horseman ID badge (see fig 22–77).

(9) Drill sergeant ID badge (see fig 22–78).

(10) U.S. Army recruiter ID badge (Regular Army and U.S. Army Reserve) (see fig 22–79).

(11) Master gunner ID badge (see fig 22–80).

(12) Army career counselor ID badge (see fig 22–81).

(13) Recruiting and retention ID badge (basic, senior, and expert) (ARNG) (see fig 22 –82).

(14) Instructor ID badge (basic, senior, and master) (see fig 22–83).

(15) Retired service ID badge (for retirees only) (see fig 22–84).

b. Temporary badges. The following badges are authorized for temporary wear. Personnel will not wear these

badges for official photographs or for promotion or selection boards. Upon termination of assignment to the command

or Federal agency that directs the wear of these badges, Soldiers will discontinue wearing these badges on the uniform.

(1) Unified combatant command identification badge. The order of precedence for this badge is after the Joint

Chiefs of Staff ID badge.

(2) National Defense University identification badge. The order of precedence for this badge is after the unified

combatant command ID badge.

(3) The military police identification badge. The order of precedence for this badge is after the National Defense

University ID badge (see fig 22–85).

(4) Identification badges of the Office of the Secretary of a Federal Government agency. These badges do not have

an order of precedence in relation to other ID badges in this chapter.

c. Wearing nonsubdued identification badges. Personnel may wear no more than two ID badges on one side or

pocket of the ASU and no more than one ID badge on one side or pocket of the AGSU. When two ID badges are worn

on the same side or pocket, the precedence of the badges is from the wearer’s right (highest) to left (lowest), as listed

in paragraph 22–17a. When more than two badges are awarded that are worn on the same side or pocket, the individual

may determine which two badges are worn on the uniform. ID badges are worn as follows:

(1) Male personnel.

(a) On the ASU coat and the service uniform shirt, ID badges are worn centered on the pocket of the coat or shirt.

The badge is centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket and centered from left to

right. When two badges are worn on the same side, they are spaced equally from left to right on the pocket (see fig

22–86). Personnel may wear miniature ID badges on the Class B version (service uniform) shirts, but may not mix

full-sized ID badges with miniature ID badges, unless badges are not available (manufactured) in miniature size (such

as the combat service identification badge (CSIB)).

(b) On the AGSU, ID badges are worn centered on the pocket of the coat. Only one ID badge will be worn per

side. The badge is centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket and centered from left

to right (see fig 22–87).

(c) On the mess and evening mess uniforms, ID badges are worn centered between the upper two buttons of the

jacket with 1 inch between badges when two are worn on the same side (see fig 22–88). Personnel are authorized to

wear full-sized ID badges with miniature ID badges on the mess and evening mess uniforms when the badges are not

available (manufactured) in miniature size (such as the CSIB).

(2) Female personnel.

(a) On the ASU, service uniform shirt, and the maternity tunic, ID badges are worn parallel to the waistline of the

coat. When two badges are worn on the same side, they are worn with 1 inch between badges (see fig 22–89). If no

other awards, decorations, or insignia (other than the nameplate and rank) are worn on the ASU Class B shirts, female

Soldiers may place the ID badge parallel to the nameplate or approximately 1 inch above the nameplate, depending

upon which side the badge is worn (see fig 22–90). Female Soldiers may adjust placement of badges to conform to

individual body shape differences. Personnel may wear miniature ID badges on the ASU Class B shirts, but may not

mix full-sized ID badges with miniature ID badges, unless badges are not available (manufactured) in miniature size

(such as the CSIB).

(b) On the AGSU, ID badges are worn centered with the bottom of the badge parallel to the third buttonhole of the

coat, centered on the pocket flap button (see fig 22–91). Only one ID badge will be worn per side. Female Soldiers

may adjust placement of badges to conform to individual body shape differences.

(c) On the mess and evening mess uniforms, ID badges are worn centered between the lower two buttons of the

jacket with 1 inch between badges when two are worn on the same side (see fig 22–92). Personnel are authorized to

wear full-sized ID badges with miniature ID badges on the mess and evening mess uniforms when the badges are not

available (manufactured) in miniature size (such as the CSIB).

d. Wearing subdued identification badges. Subdued badges are worn on the utility uniforms and the combat uni-

form, when authorized, with the badge centered on the appropriate breast pocket between the bottom of the pocket

flap and the bottom of the pocket or in a similar location on uniforms without pockets. Badges will be parallel to the

ground and worn centered on the pocket (not including the pocket flap). Background material of sew-on badges is not

included as part of the measurement for placement of badges. Soldiers are authorized to move ID badges to the oppo-

site side of the ACU coat to wear two badges normally prescribed for the same side of the ACU. Soldiers may move

the lower precedence badge to the left side of the ACU coat. Soldiers remain limited to a total of two ID badges on

the ACUs, one per side. This authorization affects the following ID badges: the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier;

military horseman; drill sergeant; U.S. Army recruiter; master gunner; Army career counselor; recruiting and retention

(ARNG); and the instructor ID badges. Soldiers are authorized to wear only one recruiting badge on their uniform at

a time.

e. Position and wear of identification badges. Badges are worn as described below and in paragraphs 22–17c and

22–17d. Badges are worn first on the prescribed side, then using the following order of precedence:

(1) The Presidential service ID badge is worn on the wearer’s right side. This badge is only authorized as a non-

subdued metal badge. This badge is not authorized for wear on combat or utility uniforms.

(2) Vice Presidential service ID badge is worn on the wearer’s right side. This badge is only authorized as a non-

subdued metal badge. This badge is not authorized for wear on combat or utility uniforms.

(3) The Secretary of Defense ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. This badge is only authorized as a non-

subdued metal badge. This badge is not authorized for wear on combat or utility uniforms.

(4) The Joint Chiefs of Staff ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. This badge is only authorized as a nonsub-

dued metal badge. This badge is not authorized for wear on combat or utility uniforms.

(5) The combat service ID badge is worn on the wearer’s right side. The combat service ID badge is a pin-on badge

authorized to be worn on the Army service/dress uniform and the mess and evening mess uniforms in place of the

SSI–MOHC. Personnel may wear only one combat service ID badge at a time. This badge is only authorized as a

nonsubdued metal badge. This badge is not authorized for wear on combat or utility uniforms.

(6) The Army staff ID badge is worn on the wearer’s right side (see para 22–17e(20) for wear on the left side).

This badge is only authorized as a nonsubdued metal badge. This badge is not authorized for wear on combat or utility

uniforms.

(7) The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ID badge is worn on the wearer’s right side (see para 22–17e(20)

for wear on the left side). This badge is authorized as a nonsubdued metal badge and as a subdued pin-on and sew-on

badge.

(8) The military horseman ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. This badge is authorized as a nonsubdued

metal badge and as a subdued pin-on and sew-on badge. Officers who were awarded the military horseman badge as

a permanent award while in an enlisted status are authorized to wear the badge.

(9) The drill sergeant ID badge is worn on the wearer’s right side (see para 22–17e(20) for wear on the left side).

This badge is authorized as a nonsubdued metal badge and as a subdued pin-on and sew-on badge. Officers who were

awarded the drill sergeant badge as a permanent award while in an enlisted status are authorized to wear the badge.

(10) The U.S. Army recruiter ID badge (Regular Army and U.S. Army Reserve) is worn on the wearer’s left side.

This badge is authorized as a nonsubdued metal badge and as a subdued pin-on or sew-on badge.

(a) This badge is authorized for wear by military personnel assigned or attached to the U.S. Army Recruiting

Command as designated by the Commanding General, U.S. Army Recruiting Command (see AR 600–8–22 for eligi-

bility criteria).

(b) Soldiers currently on recruiting duty will wear the recruiter badge of their component. Personnel may wear

only one recruiter badge at a time.

(c) Soldiers currently on recruiting duty wear the recruiting badge in lieu of the DUI or RDI on the pullover sweater

(see para 21–22c(3)).

(d) Officers who were awarded the U.S. Army recruiter badge as a permanent award while in an enlisted status are

authorized to wear the badge.

(11) The master gunner ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. This badge is authorized as a nonsubdued metal

badge and as a subdued pin-on and sew-on badge. Officers who were awarded the military horseman badge as a

permanent award while in an enlisted status are authorized to wear the badge.

(a) This badge is authorized for award to U.S. and foreign military personnel that qualify.

(b) This badge is retroactive to 1 October 1975.

(12) The career counselor ID badge is worn on the wearer’s right side (see para 22–17e(20) for wear on the left

side). This badge is authorized as a nonsubdued metal badge and as a subdued pin-on or sew-on badge.

(a) Only enlisted personnel in CMF 79 are authorized wear of this badge (see AR 600–8–22 for eligibility criteria).

(b) Officers who were awarded the career counselor ID badge as a permanent award while in an enlisted status are

authorized to wear the badge.

(c) Personnel wear the nonsubdued career counselor badge on the pullover sweater instead of the DUI or RDI.

(13) The recruiting and retention ID badges (ARNG) are worn on the wearer’s left side. The badge is authorized

as a nonsubdued metal badge in a small and large version and as a subdued pin-on or sew-on badge. Soldiers currently

on recruiting duty will wear the recruiter badge of their component. Soldiers currently on recruiting duty wear the

recruiting badge in lieu of the DUI or RDI on the pullover sweater (see para 21–22c(3)). Personnel may wear only

one recruiter badge at a time.

(14) The instructor ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. This badge is authorized as a nonsubdued metal

badge and as a subdued pin-on or sew-on badge. Personnel are authorized to wear only one instructor badge at a time.

(15) The retired service ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. Personnel may wear the badge only on the ASU

or AGSU after officially retiring from the U.S. Army. Either the old version or new version is authorized for wear.

(16) The unified combatant commander ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. The design of the badge is

unique to the respective command. The badge is authorized for wear by personnel assigned to the combatant com-

mander’s staff and by personnel assigned to subordinate unified commands and DRUs to the unified command, at the

direction of the unified combatant commander. The badge is worn on the ASU, AGSU, and on the mess and evening

mess uniforms.

(17) The National Defense University ID badge is worn on the wearer’s right side (see para 22–17e(20) for wear

on the left side). Personnel assigned to the faculty or staff of National Defense University, the National War College,

Industrial College of the Armed Forces, or the Armed Forces Staff College are authorized to wear the badge during

their assignment.

(18) The MP badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. The MP badge is authorized for wear on the Class A or B

uniform, to include outer garments authorized for wear with the Class A or B uniform such as the all-weather coat or

windbreaker. The MP badge is the symbol of law enforcement authority vested in MP and is worn by MP Soldiers

during official military law enforcement or corrections duties while in garrison and participating as part of a shift or

event detail. The badge will be removed immediately upon completion of the shift or event detail. When worn on

outer garments, the badge will be worn in a similar location as worn on the Class A and B uniforms. The badge is

attached by using a pin clasp or a leather fob. Brassards are worn when MP wear utility uniforms (see para 21–30 for

brassard wear guidance).

(19) DoD and joint agency ID badges are worn by personnel during their assignment to specific DoD and joint

agencies. Badges may be worn on either pocket or side of the uniform, provided that they do not interfere with the

positioning of other badges listed in this chapter. Manner of wear is determined by the agency. This does not apply to

the wear of the Secretary of Defense ID badge or the Joint Chiefs of Staff ID badge.

(20) Personnel may move the Army staff badge or any badge with lower precedence (normally worn on the

wearer’s right side) to the wearer’s left side when wearing the combat service ID badge on the service uniform and

Army blue mess and evening mess uniforms. This allows the combat service ID badge to stand alone on the right side

or be worn with other right-side badges. Personnel authorized to wear more than four ID badges have the option of

choosing the badges worn, provided that they comply with the wear guidance of paragraph 22–17. Personnel must

wear the badges on the side authorized for wear and in the order of precedence. If badges are moved from the right

side, they are worn in the order of precedence noted in paragraph 22–17e.

Note. The placement of ID badges also applies to the Class B ASU.