Army Blue Service Uniform
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What is the most noticeable difference between the Army Blue Service Uniform trousers worn by Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC and those worn by NCOs in the ranks of CPL through SMA?
The
trousers worn by Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC will not have a gold
stripe along the legs which can be found on the trousers worn by CPL through
SMA.
2
As a "rite of passage" when a Soldier progresses in rank and enters the NCO Corps, what is added to the Army Blue Service Uniform?
The trousers will have a gold stripe added and the wear of the beret will be replaced with a Service Cap.
3
How will service ribbons be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
The ribbons centered 1⁄8 inch above the left breast pocket. Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is offset
4
How will service ribbons be worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
The ribbons centered on the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate. Females may adjust the placement of the ribbons to conform to individual body-shape differences
5
How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Army Blue Service Uniform?
The RDI centered 1⁄8 inch above the top of the pocket flap, or 1⁄4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn. When the coat lapel obscures the insignia, soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of unit awards or the nameplate.
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How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the female Army Blue Service Uniform?
The RDI centered 1⁄2 inch above the nameplate, or 1⁄4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn. When the coat lapel obscures the RDI, soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of unit awards or the nameplate.
7
Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8above the right breast pocket flag
8
Where are unit awards worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
Emblems with or without frames are worn centered on the right side of the uniform, with the bottom edge 1⁄2 inch above the top edge of the nameplate
9
How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
Marksmanship badges are worn on the upper portion of the left breast pocket flap, or on the lower portion of the pocket flap, if special skill badges are worn.
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How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
Marksmanship badges are worn on the left side, 1⁄4 inch below the bottom ribbon row, or in a similar location if ribbons are not worn. Personnel may adjust the placement of badges to conform to individual body-shape differences.
11
Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
The wearers left
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Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
The wearers right
13
How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Army Blue Service Uniform?
No more than 3
14
What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge?
No more than 3
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How are service ribbons worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
The ribbons centered 1⁄8 inch above the left breast pocket. Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is offset
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How are service ribbons worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform
The ribbons centered on the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate. Females may adjust the placement of the ribbons to conform to individual body-shape differences
17
How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform?
Enlisted males wear their branch insignia centered on the left collar, with the bottom of the disk approximately 1 inch above the notch, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel
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How is the branch insignia worn on the female Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform?
Enlisted females wear their branch insignia on the left collar. The insignia is worn so the bottom of the disk is centered between the outside point and inside edge of the collar, approximately 5⁄8 inch up from the notch, with the center line of the branch insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.
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How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
The bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel
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How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is centered on the right collar, approximately 5⁄8 inch up from the collar and lapel seam,with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel
21
How are service stripes placed on the Army Blue Service uniform?
The service stripe is worn centered from seam-to-seam on the outside bottom half of both sleeves. The first stripe is sewn on an angle of 30 degrees, with the lower end inserted in the front inside seam, 1⁄4 inch above the cuff braid. The upper end of the stripe is inserted in the back seam of the sleeve. Each additional stripe is spaced 1⁄8 inch apart from the last, and above the first stripe.
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One service stripe represents how many years?
3
