DA PAM 670-1: 23-10. United States civilians

23-10. United States civilians

a. Insignia identifying designation.

(1) The utility uniform subdued insignia is a black equilateral triangle, 1-1/4 inches long per side, with the letters "U.S." embroidered, 1/4 inch wide and 1/2 inch high. The triangle is printed on a camouflage pattern colored cloth background, 3 inches long and 2-1/2 inches wide. If applicable, the insignia also indicates the designated assignment in black letters, 1/4 inch high.

(2) The authorized designations are as follows:

(a) Scientific consultant.

(b) Operations analyst.

(c) War correspondent.

(d) Technical observer.

(e) Ordnance technician.

(f) Chauffeur.

(g) Messenger.

(h) Logistics specialist.

(i) Safety.

(j) Ammunition surveillance.

(k) Expeditionary workforce.

(3) Insignia for civilians performing duties not listed in paragraph 23-10a(2) or when specific designations are not required will conform to previously described insignia, except the insignia will not denote duty assignment (see fig 23-2).

(4) Personnel will wear the insignia as follows:

(a) On the ACU and ECWCS jackets, the insignia is worn in the same manner as rank for U.S. Army personnel.

(b) On other uniforms, the insignia is worn centered directly above the left pocket or on the left sleeve on the utility uniform and in a similar location on outer garments.

(c) Personnel will center the insignia on the front of the patrol cap or headgear.

b. Nametape or nameplate. Personnel will wear a standard-size nametape or nameplate in the same manner as for U.S. Army personnel (see paras 21-25b and 21-25c).

c. Expeditionary Civilian Workforce. To distinguish our volunteer expeditionary workforce civilians, the civilian SSI has been modified with the words "Expeditionary Workforce" embedded with the symbol (see fig 23-3). The SSI will be worn on the wearer's right sleeve of the ACU.