DA PAM 670-1: 21-18. Shoulder sleeve insignia—military operations in hostile conditions

21-18. Shoulder sleeve insignia-military operations in hostile conditions

a. Authorization. Authorization to wear a SSI indicating military operations in hostile conditions applies only to Soldiers who are or were assigned to U.S. Army units that meet all of the criteria outlined in AR 670-1.

b. How worn. Soldiers who are authorized to wear more than one SSI-MOHC have the option of choosing which SSI-MOHC they will wear. Soldiers will not sew the SSI-MOHC on the combat uniform. Soldiers may also elect not to wear a SSI-MOHC.

(1) Subdued. Authorized personnel may wear the subdued SSI-MOHC centered on the hook-and-loop pad provided on the right sleeve of the utility uniform. The SSI-MOHC is worn centered both horizontally and vertically from the bottom of the full-color U.S. flag or tactical flag insignia to the bottom of the pocket. The SSI-MOHC is not authorized for wear on organizational uniforms, except as described in this paragraph (see fig 21-136).

(2) Nonsubdued. Authorized personnel may wear the nonsubdued SSI-MOHC on the right sleeve of the AGSU coat for all personnel. The insignia will be worn centered 1/2 inch below the top of the right shoulder seam (see fig 21-137).