Current (2021)

DA PAM 670-1: 6-8. Aircrew combat uniform coat

Quick Answer

The A2CU coat is worn OUTSIDE trousers for all duties including flight. Sleeves always down (not rolled/cuffed). Coat length: not below cargo pocket top, not above side pocket bottom. Undershirt tucked in at all times.

Important

Unit and command policies may be more restrictive than AR 670-1. Always verify with your chain of command for local policies.

Full Details

6-8. Aircrew combat uniform coat

a. The A2CU coat is worn outside the trousers for all duties, to include flight. The sleeves will be worn down at

all times (not rolled or cuffed). The coat will not extend below the top of the cargo pocket on the pants, and it will not extend higher than the bottom of the side pocket on the pants. The sleeve cuffs on the A2CU coat are not authorized to be rolled inside the coat.

b. The foliage green or tan 499 undershirt (100-percent cotton or flame-resistant material) is worn underneath the

coat and is tucked inside the trousers at all times.

c. Soldiers are required to wear rank, nametape, U.S. Army tape, and the current organizational SSI. However, they

have the option of wearing the SSI–MOHC and authorized badges in the same manner as for the combat uniform. All optional insignia must be removed from the A2CU prior to returning the garment to organizational stock. Badges or insignia not approved by The Institute of Heraldry are prohibited.

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