The revised regulation could appear as followsbased on the current ar 6701 paragraph 19 17, a, 1, a and with revisions in italics. In combat situations, the army combat uniform is used. Army logo patch is authorized for wear as shown in da pam 6701. At the option of the wearer, individuals who were members of an army unit during one of the operations listed in ar 670 1 may wear the nonsubdued u.
This regulation supersedes army regulation 6701, dated 5. At the option of the wearer, individuals who were members of an army unit during one of the operations listed in ar 6701 may wear the nonsubdued u. Army excellence in competition rifleman badge, page 257. A shoulder sleeve insignia often abbreviated ssi, is an embroidered patch worn on some uniforms of the united states army. Updated 19 june, 2017 the army has just released an update to ar 6701. Army has authorized the wearing of the combat patch officially. Combat patch culture in an era of persistent competition modern. Army organizational ssi of a wartime unit that was approved by hqda on the right sleeve of the army green uniform coat. Appearance of army uniforms and insignia, ar 6701, paragraph 2960, dated 28 june 2005. We propose two alterations to army regulation 6701, wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia, whereby ssifwts would be. Guide to the wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia. T h e p o r t i o n s a f f e c t e d b y t h i s r e v i s i o n a r e l i s t e d i n t h e s u m m a r y o f change. The insignia is worn centered, 1 2 inch below the top of the shoulder seam. This pamphlet supersedes da pam 6701, dated 1 july 2015.
This regulation supersedes ar 6701, dated 10 april 2015, and army dir. The army combat patch, officially known as the shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssifwts, recognizes soldiers participation in combat operations. Army regulation ar, 6701, wear and appearance of army uniforms and. It can be worn at most public and official functions, and as an analog for business dress.
This regulation prescribes department of the army policy for proper wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia, as worn by officers and enlisted personnel of the active army and the u. Shoulder sleeve insignia united states army wikipedia. Ar 6701 and da pam 6701 are located on the army publishing directorates web page at the following links. Uniform and insignia wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia army regulation 6701 effective 10 april 2015 history. This publication is a rapid action r e v i s i o n. Frequently updated ar 6701 reference for army soldiers, by marlow white. Most army soldiers who have served in combat operations can wear a combat patch to signify their service. The army service uniform asu is a military uniform worn by united states army personnel in situations where formal dress is called for.
Information on this page is provided to enhance your comprehension of uniform policies established within the updated ar 6701 and the new accompanying da pam. 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 the following situations. Such bags must comply with standards set forth in ar 6701, paragraph 37f, and paragraph 2012 of this publication. Ar 6701 army publishing directorate army publishing. Wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia us army. We will be posting updates on this page shortly regarding any new information. Classification of service and combatutilityfield uniforms 18, page 1. Service participating in operation enduring freedom, the centcom area of operations, or under the control of the combatant commander, centcom, from 19 september 2001 to a date to be determined. Uniform and insignia wear and appearance of army uniforms. The army has specific guidelines on when and how to wear the patch, which it has revised to reflect the fact that soldiers now are deployed at smaller echelon levels.