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a. General. All soldiers throughout the Force, regardless of deployment status, will wear the full-color U.S. flag cloth replica on utility and organizational uniforms. b. Description. The colors of the U.S. flag cloth replica are red, white, and blue. The size is approximately 2 inches by 3 inches. c. How worn. (1) When approved for wear, the full-color U.S. flag cloth replica is sewn 1⁄2 inch below the right shoulder seam of the temperate, hot-weather,…

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a. Description. The non-subdued warrant officer candidate insignia consists of the block letters “W.O.C.” in gold- colored metal, 7/16 inch in height, with each letter followed by a period. The subdued insignia is the same design as above, except it is black (see fig 28–133). [1] b. How worn. (1) Non-subdued insignia. Warrant officer candidates wear their insignia as follows. (a) On service and dress uniform coats, candidates wear their insignia on both collars, in…

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a. Description. The non-subdued OCS insignia consists of the block letters “O.C.S.” in gold-colored metal, 7/16 inch in height, with each letter followed by a period. The subdued insignia is the same design as above, except it is black (see fig 28–127). [1] b. How worn. (1) Non-subdued insignia. Officer candidates wear their insignia as follows. (a) On service and dress uniform coats, male candidates wear the insignia on both collars, 1 inch above the…

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a. Authorization. Shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) of a design approved by The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, are authorized and prescribed for wear on the service and utility uniforms of the following echelons: (1) MACOMs (as defined by AR 10–5). (2) Armies. (3) Corps. (4) U.S. Army Reserve Command. (a) Regional readiness commands. (b) U.S. Army Reserve commands (5) Divisions. (6) Corps Support Command. (7) Separate TOE brigades (not organic to divisions). (8) Separate regiments…

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The USMA non-subdued branch insignia is the USMA coat of arms, 1 inch in height. The coat of arms consists of the shield of the United States bearing a Greek sword surmounted by the helmet of Pallas. The shield supports an eagle displayed with scroll and USMA motto, in gold-colored metal. Permanent professors, registrars, and civilian instructors of the USMA wear this insignia in the same manner as prescribed in paragraph 28–12 for all other…

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As used in this paragraph, the word “collar” refers to that part of the coat or shirt (around the neck) that forms a neckband and turnover piece. Bold borders on figs 28.21 through 28.27 depict the collar area. The word “lapel” is used when referring to the fold of the front of the coat that is a continuation of the collar, and which usually is separated by a notch in the collar. a. Non-subdued branch…

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a. Shoulder marks. (1) Officers. Shoulder marks for officers are black with a 1/8-inch yellow stripe below the embroidered grade insignia (see fig 28.64). (2) Enlisted personnel. Shoulder marks for enlisted personnel are black with grade insignia embroidered 5/8 inch from the lower end of the shoulder mark (see fig 28/65). (3) Sizes. Shoulder marks come in two sizes to accommodate differences in the manufacturing of shoulder loops on shirts and sweaters. All personnel may…

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a. Regimental collar insignia. (1) Regimental collar insignia is the soldier’s branch insignia on which the numerical designation of the regiment is affixed. Regimental collar insignia is worn in lieu of the branch insignia by officer and enlisted soldiers affiliated with infantry, armor, field artillery, air defense artillery, cavalry, special forces, or aviation regiments. Soldiers affiliated with these regiments also will wear the regimental collar insignia when not assigned to the regiment, except as provided…

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a. Non-subdued insignia for aides. (1) Aides to the President of the United States. The insignia is a blue shield bearing a circle of 13 white stars, supporting a gold eagle displayed with wings inverted and displayed above the shield, 11⁄4 inches in height overall (see fig 28–104). [1] (2) Aides to the Vice President of the United States. The insignia is a white shield bearing a circle of 13 blue stars, supporting a gold-colored…

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a. General officers. (1) The Chief of Staff, former Chiefs of Staff, and generals of the Army (five star) may prescribe their branch insignia. (2) All other general officers may wear branch insignia at their option. If they choose this option, general officers will wear the branch insignia for the position to which they are appointed, or for their duty assignment. b. Other. All other commissioned and warrant officers serving on active duty will wear…

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