DA PAM 670-1: 21-10. Branch insignia, other

21-10. Branch insignia, other

a. Regimental collar insignia. See AR 670–1 for authorization to wear regimental and other branch insignia. The

regimental number for the combat arms branches is positioned as shown in figure 21–63. For Armor, Aviation, Cav-

alry, Field Artillery, Infantry, and Special Forces officer branches, personnel may wear the regimental number as a

separate item, positioned in the same location as illustrated for the one-piece insignia.

b. Other. Numerals are 1/4 inch for officers and 3/16 inch for enlisted Soldiers for the branch insignia with the

numerical designation of the battalion or regiment affixed as authorized by AR 670–1. The regimental number for the

combat arms branches is positioned as shown in figure 21–63. For Armor, Aviation, Cavalry, Field Artillery, Infantry,

and Special Forces officer branches, personnel may wear the regimental number as a separate item positioned in the

same location as illustrated for the one-piece insignia.

c. Authorized wearers. Branch insignia authorized for wear are listed in the following paragraphs.

(1) Acquisition Corps. The collar insignia (enlisted personnel only) is a tripartite gold scroll inscribed with “Inno-

vation, Excellence, and Dedication” with alpha and omega interlaced and an eagle’s head superimposed. Two gold-

colored laurel branches cross at the base of the 1-inch gold-colored insignia (see fig 21–64).

(2) Adjutant General’s Corps. The officer branch insignia is a silver-colored shield, 1 inch in height, on a blue

chief upon which there are 1 large and 12 small silver stars and 13 vertical stripes (7 silver and 6 red). Enlisted

personnel have the same design centered on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–65).

(3) Air Defense Artillery. The officer branch insignia is a missile surmounting two crossed field guns in gold-

colored metal, 1 –1/8 inches in height. Enlisted personnel have the same design centered on a 1-inch disk in gold-

colored metal (see fig 21–66).

(4) Armor. The officer branch insignia is the front view of an M –26 tank gun, slightly raised and superimposed

on two crossed cavalry sabers in scabbards with the cutting edge up, 13/16 inch in height, in gold-colored metal.

Enlisted personnel have the same design centered on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–67).

(5) Army Medical Specialist Corps (officers only). The branch insignia is a gold-colored metal caduceus, 1 inch

in height, with a 3/8-inch monogram of the letter “S” in black enamel superimposed upon the caduceus (see fig 21–68).

(6) Army Nurse Corps (officers only). The branch insignia is a gold-colored metal caduceus, 1 inch in height, with

a 3/8-inch monogram of the letter “N” in black enamel superimposed upon the caduceus (see fig 21–69).

(7) Aviation. The officer branch insignia is a vertical silver propeller between two horizontal gold wings, 1 –1/8

inches wide. Enlisted personnel have the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–70).

(8) Band (enlisted personnel only). The band collar insignia is a music lyre on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal

(see fig 21–71).

(9) Cavalry. Officers and enlisted personnel assigned to cavalry regiments, cavalry squadrons, or separate cavalry

troops are authorized to wear cavalry collar insignia in lieu of the branch insignia when approved by the ACOM

commander. The officer collar insignia is two crossed sabers in scabbards with the cutting edge up, 11/16 inch in

height, in gold-colored metal. The enlisted collar insignia is the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal

(see fig 21–72).

(10) Chaplains. Chaplains will wear chaplain branch insignia on the service uniform shirt, as described in para-

graph 21–12b, and on the combat uniform coat. On the combat uniform coat, subdued branch insignia is worn centered

1/8 inch above the nametape. Chaplains may sew branch insignia on the combat uniform coat if nametape, U.S. Army

tape, and grade insignia are also sewn on. If nametape, U.S. Army tape, and grade insignia are not sewn on, chaplains

will wear either pin-on branch insignia or are authorized to incorporate a 2-inch by 2-inch hook-and-loop fastener to

the combat uniform coat above the nametape. Pin-on insignia may not be mixed with sew-on badges. Pin-on insignia

is not authorized for wear in a field or deployed environment. Chaplains will continue to wear their rank insignia on

the ECWCS jackets. The following are chaplain branch insignia (see fig 21–73):

(a) Christian faith (officers only). The insignia is a silver-colored Latin cross, 1 inch in height.

(b) Jewish faith (officers only). The insignia is a silver-colored double tablet bearing Hebrew numerals from I to

X, surmounted by two interlaced, equilateral triangles, 1 inch in height.

(c) Buddhist faith (officers only). The insignia is a silver-colored dharma chakra (8-spoked wheel), 1 inch in height.

(d) Muslim faith (officers only). The insignia is a silver-colored crescent moon.

(e) Hindu faith (officers only). The insignia is a silver-colored Sanskrit syllable for the Hindu sound, “om,” 1 inch

in height.

(11) Chaplain assistant (enlisted only). Enlisted personnel insignia consists of stylized hands enclosing a chapel,

door open, on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–74).

(12) Chaplain candidate. The chaplain candidate insignia consists of two laurel branches crossed at the stems over

the lower corners of an open book with a shepherd’s crook overall, all gold (see fig 21–75). The insignia is 1 inch in

height and 1 –1/4 inches wide. Chaplain candidates are authorized to wear chaplain candidate branch insignia on the

combat uniform coat, service uniform coat, and service uniform shirt. Chaplain candidates are not authorized to wear

staff specialist insignia. Chaplain candidates will wear chaplain candidate branch insignia on the service uniform shirt,

as described in paragraph 21–12b, and on the combat uniform coat. On the combat uniform coat, subdued chaplain

candidate branch insignia is worn centered 1/8 inch above the nametape. Chaplain candidates may sew on branch

insignia on the combat uniform coat if nametape, U.S. Army tape, and grade insignia are also sewn on. If nametape,

U.S. Army tape, and grade insignia are not sewn on, chaplain candidates will wear either pin-on branch insignia or

are authorized to incorporate a 2-inch by 2-inch hook-and-loop fastener to the combat uniform coat centered above

the nametape. Pin-on insignia may not be mixed with sew-on badges. Pin-on insignia is not authorized for wear in a

field or deployed environment.

(a) Chaplain candidates are authorized to wear black piping for branch color. Chaplain candidates are not author-

ized to wear green piping for branch color.

(b) Chaplain candidates are prohibited from wearing A0C 56A Religious/Denomination-based insignia on the

ACU or ASU coat. Chaplain candidates will continue to wear their rank insignia on all headgear and ECWCS jackets.

(13) Chemical Corps. The officer insignia is a benzene ring of cobalt blue enamel superimposed in the center of

crossed gold-colored retorts, 1/2 inch long and 1 –13/16 inch wide. Enlisted personnel have the same design on a 1-

inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–76).

(14) Civil Affairs. The officer branch insignia is a gold-colored globe, 5/8 inch in diameter, upon which a torch of

liberty is superimposed, 1 inch in height, surmounted by a scroll and sword crossed in saltire. Enlisted personnel have

the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–77).

(15) Corps of Engineers. The officer branch insignia is a gold-colored, triple-turreted castle, 11/16 inch in height.

Enlisted personnel have the same design centered on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–78).

(16) Cyber. The officer branch insignia is two crossed lightning bolts surmounted by a vertical dagger pointed up,

all gold, 13/16 inches in height and 1 –7/6 inch wide. Enlisted personnel have the same design on a 1-inch disk in all

gold-colored material (see fig 21–79).

(17) Dental Corps (officers only). The insignia is a gold-colored metal caduceus, 1 inch in height, with a 3/8-inch

monogram of the letter “D” in black enamel superimposed upon the caduceus (see fig 21–80).

(18) Electronic Warfare. The officer branch insignia is a gold- and black-colored metal and enamel shield, 1 inch

in height. The center of the shield consists of a key and a lightning bolt crossed at the center. The key has three knobs

on the bow of the key and an “E, W” shaped ward. The lightning bolt has three sharp bends. Enlisted personnel have

the same design centered on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–81).

(19) Field Artillery. The officer branch insignia is two crossed field guns in gold-colored metal, 13/16 inch in

height. Enlisted personnel have the same design centered on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–82).

(20) Finance Corps. The officer branch insignia is a gold-colored metal diamond, 1 inch by 3/4 inch, with the

short axis vertical. Enlisted personnel have the same design centered on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig

21–83).

(21) General staff (commissioned and warrant officers only). The insignia is the coat of arms of the United States,

5/8 inch in height, in gold-colored metal superimposed on a five-pointed, silver-colored star, 1 inch in diameter. The

shield consists of white and red enamel stripes on a blue chief and a blue glory (see fig 21–84). The insignia is worn

by officers and warrant officers as prescribed in AR 670 –1.

(22) Infantry. The officer branch insignia is two gold-colored crossed muskets, 3/4 inch in height. Enlisted per-

sonnel have the same design centered on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–85).

(23) The Inspector General. The officer branch insignia is a sword and fasces, 3/4 inch in height, crossed and

wreathed in gold-colored metal with the inscription “Droit et Avant” (right and forward) in blue enamel on the upper

part of wreath. Enlisted personnel have the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–86).

(24) Judge Advocate General’s Corps. The officer branch insignia is a gold-colored sword and pen crossed and

wreathed, 11/16 inch in height. Enlisted personnel have the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see

fig 21–87).

(25) Logistics. The officer branch insignia is diagonally crossed cannon, muzzle up, and key, ward down and

pointing in, surmounted by a ship’s steering wheel, all in gold-colored metal; bearing on the hub, a stylized star and

inscribed on the ship’s wheel in Latin above “Sustinendum” and below “Victoriam,” all in Soldier red. Overall di-

mension is 1 inch in height (see fig 21–88).

(a) All Ordnance, Quartermaster, and Transportation basic branch officers in the rank of captain or above in all

components who have graduated from the Combined Logistics Captains Career Course or equivalent Reserve Com-

ponent Captains Career Course are designated as Logistics Branch.

(b) When officers wear the logistic branch insignia, they are authorized to wear the RDI (when worn) of their

assigned functional area of expertise (secondary specialty) within the Logistics Branch (88 Series-Transportation; 91

Series-Ordnance; and 92 Series-Quartermaster).

(26) Medical Corps. The officer branch insignia is a gold-colored caduceus, 1 inch in height. Enlisted personnel

have the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–89).

(27) Medical Service Corps (officers only). The branch of insignia is a silver-colored caduceus, 1 inch in height,

with a 3/8-inch monogram of the letters “M” and “S” in black enamel superimposed upon the caduceus (see fig 21–90).

(28) Military Intelligence. The officer branch insignia is a gold-colored metal dagger, point up, 1–1/4 inches in

height, upon which there is a gold-colored metal heraldic sun composed of four straight and four wavy alternating

rays surmounted by a gold heraldic rose with dark blue enamel petals. Enlisted personnel have the same design on a

1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–91).

(29) Military Police Corps. The officer branch insignia is two crossed gold-colored metal pistols, 3/4 inch in height

inch in height. Enlisted personnel have the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–92).

(30) National Guard Bureau (officers only). The branch insignia is two crossed gold-colored fasces superimposed

on an eagle displayed with wings reversed, 3/4 inch in height (see fig 21–93).

(31) Nominative senior enlisted leader collar insignia (enlisted personnel only). The branch insignia is the coat of

arms of the United States on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–94).

(32) Ordnance Corps. The officer branch insignia is a gold-colored shell and flame, 1 inch in height. Enlisted

personnel have the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–95).

(33) Psychological Operations. The officer branch insignia is gold-colored crossed daggers with blades forming

lightning bolt upon which a knight chess piece is superimposed, 1 inch in height. Enlisted personnel have the same

design centered on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–96).

(34) Public affairs collar insignia (enlisted personnel only). The insignia is a quill crossed with an electronic flash

with a broadsword on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–97).

(35) Quartermaster Corps. The officer branch insignia is a gold-colored sword and key crossed on a wheel sur-

mounted by a flying eagle with the felloe of the wheel set with 13 stars, 3/4 inch in height. The felloe of the wheel is

blue enamel and the hub center is red, edged with white. Enlisted personnel have the same design on a 1-inch disk in

gold-colored metal (see fig 21–98).

(36) Signal Corps. The officer branch insignia is two signal flags crossed (the dexter flag is white with a red center;

the sinister flag is red with a white center) with staffs of gold and a flaming torch in gold-colored metal upright at the

center of the crossed flags, 7/8 inch in height. Enlisted personnel have the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored

metal (see fig 21–99).

(37) Staff specialist, Army National Guard (officers only). The branch insignia is a sword, 1–3/8 inches long, laid

horizontally across the upper part of an open book. Two laurel branches crossed at the stems are below the sword and

across the lower corners of the book. The insignia is 13/16 inch in height in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–100).

(38) Special Forces. The officer branch insignia is two crossed, gold-colored arrows, 3/4 inch in height. Enlisted

personnel have the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–101).

(39) Sergeant Major of the Army collar insignia. The insignia is a gold-colored shield, 3/4 inch in height, with the

base divided diagonally from the upper left to the lower right. The upper part of the insignia is red. The lower part is

white. The insignia consists of a silver five-pointed star surmounted by the coat of arms of the United States in color

between two white five-pointed stars at the top and two red five-pointed stars at the base. The shield is on a 1-inch

disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–102).

(40) Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff collar insignia. The insignia is a gold-

colored disc, 1 inch in diameter, upon which a gold shield is mounted, 3/4 inch wide. The shield is divided diagonally

from upper left to lower right. The upper portion is enameled blue. The lower portion white. There are two five-

pointed white stars outlined in gold at the top and two five-pointed blue stars outlined gold at the bottom of the shield.

A gold eagle device, 1/2 inch wide, surmounted by the coat of arms of the United States is centered on the shield (see

fig 21–103).

(41) Transportation Corps. The officer branch insignia is a ship’s steering wheel, upon which is superimposed a

shield charged with a winged car wheel on a rail, all in gold-colored metal, 1 inch in height. Enlisted personnel have

the same design on a 1-inch disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–104).

(42) Veterinary Corps (officers only). The branch insignia is a gold-colored metal caduceus, 1 inch in height, with

a 3/8-inch monogram of the letter “V” in black enamel superimposed upon the caduceus (see fig 21–105).

d. Branch insignia signified on the lapel of mess and evening mess uniforms. The lapels of the male and female

Army blue mess and evening mess jackets are made from rayon, acetate, or other synthetic fabric with a satin face in

the following colors:

(1) General officers (except chaplains) and enlisted personnel. Dark blue.

(2) All chaplains. Black.

(3) All other officers. The first-named color of their basic branch.

e. Ornamentation and branch insignia for detailed officers. Detailed officers will wear shoulder straps, shoulder

boards, and other colors of ornamentation (lapel facing, sleeve braid, cape lining; and blue service cap hatband for

other than general officers) on the service/dress and mess uniforms in the colors of their basic branch. Detailed officers

will wear the branch insignia for the branch to which they are detailed.