DA PAM 670-1: 9-6. General guidelines

9-6. General guidelines

a. When issued, all CVC wear the CVC uniform whenever they are operating combat vehicles. Alterations to the uniform are not authorized. Soldiers will not tuck the uniform into the boots. The only outer garments authorized for wear with the CVC uniform are the cold weather jacket or FREE items.

b. Insignia will be worn on the CVC using the following guidance:

(1) The U.S. Army tape is worn horizontal to the ground approximately 1/2 inch up from the outside zipper seam on the left breast. The nametape is worn on the right side, in line with the U.S. Army tape. The subdued sew-on grade insignia is worn centered 1/4 inch above the nametape.

(2) On the cold weather jacket, the nametape and U.S. Army tape are worn horizontal to the ground approximately 1/2 inch above the top of the pocket flaps.

(3) Commanders will provide and have attached the subdued sew-on grade insignia, nametape, U.S. Army tape, and SSI without cost to enlisted personnel.

c. Commanders may authorize use of a camouflage, black, or solid color (in a similar color to match the shade of uniform) personal hydration system only in a field environment, in high-heat areas, or on work details. Soldiers will not wear hydration systems in a garrison environment unless the commander has authorized it for one of the situations described above. Soldiers will not let the drinking tube hang from their mouths when the device is not in use.

d. CVC uniforms in olive green 106 and tan 380 colors are not authorized for wear.

e. Soldiers are authorized to wear the tan 499 undershirt and coyote combat boots with the OCP.