AR 670-1: 3-8. Distinctive uniforms and uniform items
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Distinctive uniform items that may not be sold to or worn by unauthorized personnel include: all Army headgear with insignia, badges and tabs, U.S. Army uniform buttons, decorations and service medals with appurtenances, and insignia of any Army-adopted design or color. All distinctive items must be removed before disposing of unserviceable uniform items.
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3-8. Distinctive uniforms and uniform items
a. For purposes of applying the provisions of 10 USC 771, the following uniform items are distinctive and will not
be sold to, or worn by, unauthorized personnel:
(1) All Army headgear, when worn with insignia.
(2) Badges and tabs (identification, marksmanship, combat, and special skill).
(3) Uniform buttons (U.S. Army or Corps of Engineers).
(4) Decorations, service medals, service and training ribbons, and other awards and their appurtenances.
(5) Insignia of any design or color that the Army has adopted.
b. Individuals will remove all distinctive items before disposing of unserviceable uniform items.
c. Specific instructions regarding uniforms and uniform items are contained in DA Pam 670–1.
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