DA PAM 670-1: 22-2. Authorization

22-2. Authorization

a. See AR 670–1 for authorization and occasion of wear.

b. Soldiers may sew on all authorized skill and ID badges at their own expense on utility uniforms. Skill and ID

badges may be sewn on or pinned on. Soldiers are not authorized to mix sew-on with pin-on badges. When personnel

sew on badges, the following must also be sewn on the utility uniform coat: nametape, U.S. Army tape, and grade

insignia. Soldiers may wear subdued pin-on badges with sewn-on nametape, U.S. Army tape, and grade insignia. This

requirement does not apply to the patrol cap. Soldiers will not sew on the following:

(1) SSI, current organization.

(2) SSI–MOHC.

(3) Tabs.

(4) Full-color U.S. flag or tactical flag.

c. Personnel will attach items directly on the uniform so that it rests firmly without turning. Soldiers will ensure

that embroidered cloth insignia is sewn on the uniform so the stitching blends inconspicuously with the background

material. Visible objects, such as clear badge holders worn on the outside of the uniform, are not authorized to aid in

affixing insignia to the uniform.