AR 670-1: 3-11. Identification tags and security identification badges
Quick Answer
Soldiers will wear identification tags at all times while on duty in uniform unless directed otherwise. Security identification badges are worn only in restricted areas as prescribed by the commander and will not be worn outside the area for which they are required.
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3-11. Identification tags and security identification badges
a. Identification tags. Wearing identification tags is governed by AR 600–8–14 and DA Pam 600–8–14.
(1) Soldiers will wear identification tags at all times while on duty in uniform unless otherwise directed by the
commander.
(2) Personnel will wear identification tags around the neck, except when safety considerations apply (such as dur-
ing physical training).
b. Security identification badges. In restricted areas, commanders may prescribe wearing security identification
badges, in accordance with AR 600–8–14 and other applicable regulations. Personnel will not wear security identifi- cation badges outside the area for which they are required. Personnel will not hang other items from the security identification badge(s). The manner of wear will be determined by the organization that requires wearing the badges.
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