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Wear of the Army Green Service Uniform DCS G-1

Uniform Policy Branch

SGM Brian Sanders / MSG Quintana Mitchell

April 2021

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Purpose

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The content provided in these slides are just to provide a general overview for placement of items worn on the AGSU.

DA PAM 670-1 will provide the specifics for all items that are displayed and not displayed in these slides.

Do not use these slides as a replacement for DA PAM 670-1, this is just a visual aid.

Ensure you do a thorough review of AR 670-1 and DA PAM 670-1 before contacting G1 Uniform Policy.

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Female Soldier Uniform Standards

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The AGSU Coat Belt will always face to the right of

the Female Soldier

The necktie is tied so it is no shorter than 2 inches above the top of the belt buckle and so it

does not extend past the bottom of the belt buckle.

The AGSU does not authorize the wear of a

nameplate

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Female Officer

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US Insignia: On the AGSU coat, officers wear the U.S. insignia 5/8 inch above the notch on both collars with the centerline of the insignia bisecting the notch and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

Grade Insignia: On the AGSU coat, all-weather coat, and windbreaker, officer grade insignia is worn on the shoulder loops, 5/8 inch from the outside shoulder seam, and centered front to back. All officers will wear pin-on grade insignia on the shoulders of the AGSU coat.

ID Badges: Worn centered with the bottom of the badge parallel to the third buttonhole of the coat, centered on the pocket flap button. No more than two ID Badges will be worn. Only one ID badge will be worn per side. Female Soldiers may adjust placement of badges to conform to individual body shape differences. See DA PAM 670-1 for order of precedence.

Unit Awards: Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch above the right breast pocket flap.

RDI: Soldiers wear 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 RDI, Soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of the unit awards.

SSI – MOHC: Authorized personnel may wear the nonsubdued SSI – MOHC on the right sleeve of the AGSU coat for all personnel. The insignia will be worn centered 1/2 inch below the top of the right shoulder seam.

Branch Insignia: On the AGSU coat, officers wear their branch insignia centered on both lapels approximately 1 – 1/4 inches below the U.S. insignia. The branch insignia is positioned so that the centerline of the insignia bisects the centerline of the U.S. insignia and is parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

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Female Officer

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Service Ribbons: On the AGSU coat, Soldiers wear 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.

DUI: Soldiers (except general officers) wear the DUI on the service uniform coat centered on the shoulder loops an equal distance from the outside shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam when grade insignia is not worn on the should loops. If grade insignia is worn on the shoulder loops, the equal distance is measured from the inside edge of the grade insignia to the outside edge of the button. Soldiers are not authorized to wear the DUI on the dress variation.

SSI: Nonsubdued SSI of an individual’s current organization will be worn centered on the left sleeve 1/2 inch below the top of the shoulder seam on the coats of the AGSU for all personnel.

Garrison Cap: Worn with the front vertical crease of the cap centered on the forehead in a straight line with the nose, with the front lower portion of the cap approximately 1 inch above the eyebrows (approximately the width of the first two fingers). The cap is placed on the head in such a manner that the front and rear vertical creases and the top edge of the crown form unbroken lines in silhouette, and the ridge of the cap is parallel to the ground while standing at attention.

Grade Insignia: Officers will wear nonsubdued grade insignia on the garrison cap centered on the left curtain 1 inch from the front crease.

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Female Enlisted

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German Marksmanship Award (Schützenschnur) : (Enlisted Personnel Only) Wear the award on the right side of the uniform coat with the upper portion attached under the center of the shoulder loop and the bottom portion attached under the lapel to a button mounted specifically for wearing this award.

US Insignia Enlisted: On the AGSU coat, the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch and centered on the wearer’s right collar with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

DUI: Soldiers (except general officers) wear the DUI on the service uniform coat centered on the shoulder loops an equal distance from the outside shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam when grade insignia is not worn on the should loops. If grade insignia is worn on the shoulder loops, the equal distance is measured from the inside edge of the grade insignia to the outside edge of the button. Soldiers are not authorized to wear the DUI on the dress variation.

RDI: Soldiers wear 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 RDI, Soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of the unit awards.

Unit Awards: Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch above the right breast pocket flap.

Service Ribbons: On the AGSU coat, Soldiers wear 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.

Branch Insignia Enlisted: Enlisted personnel will wear the branch insignia of their primary military occupational specialty on the AGSU coat, the bottom of the insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch and centered on the wearer’s left collar with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

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Female Enlisted

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Grade Insignia: The insignia is worn centered between the shoulder seam and elbow. When the SSI will not allow the grade insignia to be worn as stated above, the grade insignia will be placed 1/2 inch below the SSI.

Service Stripes: The service stripes are worn centered from seam to seam on the outside bottom half of both sleeves. The first stripe is sewn on at an angle of 30 degrees with the lower end inserted in the front inside seam. The upper end of the stripe is inserted in the back seam of the sleeve. Each additional stripe is spaced 1/8 inch above and parallel to the first stripe.

1 Badge: Soldiers wear one badge centered horizontally on the left breast pocket flap with the upper portion of the badge approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket

2 Badge: Soldiers wear two badges equally spaced on the left breast pocket flap from left to right with the upper portion of the badges approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket with at least 1 inch between badges.

3 Badges: equally spaced on the left breast pocket flap approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket. Soldiers will wear marksmanship badges that have attaching devices at the top of the badge, such as the excellence in competition rifleman badge, in this manner.

Combat and Special Skills Badges: Personnel may only wear one combat or special skill badges from either group 1 or group 2 above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets. Soldiers may wear up to three badges from groups 3, 4, and 5 above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets. One badge from either group 1 or group 2 may be worn with badges from groups 3, 4, and 5, provided that the total number of badges worn above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets does not exceed three. The driver and mechanic badge is not authorized for wear above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets. No more than four badges on the uniform.

SSI: Nonsubdued SSI of an individual’s current organization will be worn centered on the left sleeve 1/2 inch below the top of the shoulder seam on the coats of the AGSU for all personnel.

Garrison Cap DUI: Enlisted personnel will wear their DUI on the garrison cap on the left curtain 1 inch from the front crease.

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Male Soldier Uniform Standards

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The AGSU Coat Belt will always face to the left of

the Male Soldier

The necktie is tied so it is no shorter than 2 inches above the top of the belt buckle and so it

does not extend past the bottom of the belt buckle.

Please ensure your ribbons are in order of

precedence IAW DA PAM 670-1.

The AGSU does not authorize the wear of a

nameplate

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Male Officer

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Grade Insignia: On the AGSU coat, all-weather coat, and windbreaker, officer grade insignia is worn on the shoulder loops, 5/8 inch from the outside shoulder seam, and centered front to back. All officers will wear pin-on grade insignia on the shoulders of the AGSU coat.

ID Badges: Worn centered on the pocket of the coat. The badge is centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket and centered from left to right. Only one ID badge will be worn per side. See DA PAM 670-1 for order of precedence.

Unit Awards: Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch above the right breast pocket flap.

RDI: Soldiers wear 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 RDI, Soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of the unit awards.

Overseas Service Bars: Worn centered on the outside bottom half of the right sleeve. The first bar is sewn parallel to the bottom of the sleeve with the lower edge of the overseas service bar 1/4 inch above the sleeve braid of the coat for officer personnel and 4 inches above the bottom of the sleeve for enlisted personnel. Each additional bar is spaced 1/16 inch above and parallel to the first bar.

SSI – MOHC: Authorized personnel may wear the nonsubdued SSI – MOHC on the right sleeve of the AGSU coat for all personnel. The insignia will be worn centered 1/2 inch below the top of the right shoulder seam.

Branch Insignia: On the AGSU coat, officers wear their branch insignia centered on both lapels approximately 1 –1/4 inches below the U.S. insignia. The branch insignia is positioned so that the centerline of the insignia bisects the centerline of the U.S. insignia and is parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

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Male Officer

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Special Skills Tabs: No more than two tabs of the Soldier’s choosing may be sewn on the AGSU coat. The special skill tab will be centered both vertically and horizontally 1/4 inch above the SSI on the left sleeve of the AGSU coat. Soldiers are authorized two tabs in addition to a tab that is part of the organization SSI.

DUI: Soldiers (except general officers) wear the DUI on the service uniform coat centered on the shoulder loops an equal distance from the outside shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam when grade insignia is not worn on the should loops. If grade insignia is worn on the shoulder loops, the equal distance is measured from the inside edge of the grade insignia to the outside edge of the button. Soldiers are not authorized to wear the DUI on the dress variation.

SSI: Nonsubdued SSI of an individual’s current organization will be worn centered on the left sleeve 1/2 inch below the top of the shoulder seam on the coats of the AGSU for all personnel.

Service Ribbons: On the AGSU coat, Soldiers wear 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.

Combat and Special Skills Badges: Personnel may only wear one combat or special skill badges from either group 1 or group 2 above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets. Soldiers may wear up to three badges from groups 3, 4, and 5 above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets. One badge from either group 1 or group 2 may be worn with badges from groups 3, 4, and 5, provided that the total number of badges worn above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets does not exceed three. The driver and mechanic badge is not authorized for wear above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets. No more than four badges can be worn on the uniform.

US Insignia: On the AGSU coat, officers wear the U.S. insignia 5/8 inch above the notch on both collars with the centerline of the insignia bisecting the notch and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

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Male Enlisted

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Service Cap: All Soldiers may wear the service cap as an optional headgear with the AGSU. The service cap is worn straight on the head so that the braid hatband on the service cap creates a straight line around the head, parallel to the ground. Such positioning automatically positions the visor correctly so that it does not interfere with vision or ride up on the forehead.

Grade Insignia: The insignia is worn centered between the shoulder seam and elbow (see fig 21 – 57). When the SSI will not allow the grade insignia to be worn as stated above, the grade insignia will be placed 1/2 inch below the SSI.

1 Badge: Soldiers wear one badge centered horizontally on the left breast pocket flap with the upper portion of the badge approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket.

2 Badges: Soldiers wear two badges equally spaced on the left breast pocket flap from left to right with the upper portion of the badges approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket with at least 1 inch between badges.

3 Badges: equally spaced on the left breast pocket flap approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket. Soldiers will wear marksmanship badges that have attaching devices at the top of the badge, such as the excellence in competition rifleman badge, in this manner.

SSI: Nonsubdued SSI of an individual’s current organization will be worn centered on the left sleeve 1/2 inch below the top of the shoulder seam on the coats of the AGSU for all personnel.

Service Stripes: The service stripes are worn centered from seam to seam on the outside bottom half of both sleeves. The first stripe is sewn on at an angle of 30 degrees with the lower end inserted in the front inside seam. The upper end of the stripe is inserted in the back seam of the sleeve. Each additional stripe is spaced 1/8 inch above and parallel to the first stripe.

DUI: Soldiers (except general officers) wear the DUI on the service uniform coat centered on the shoulder loops an equal distance from the outside shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam when grade insignia is not worn on the should loops. If grade insignia is worn on the shoulder loops, the equal distance is measured from the inside edge of the grade insignia to the outside edge of the button. Soldiers are not authorized to wear the DUI on the dress variation.

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Male Enlisted

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Overseas Service Bars: Worn centered on the outside bottom half of the right sleeve. The first bar is sewn parallel to the bottom of the sleeve with the lower edge of the overseas service bar 1/4 inch above the sleeve braid of the coat for officer personnel and 4 inches above the bottom of the sleeve for enlisted personnel. Each additional bar is spaced 1/16 inch above and parallel to the first bar.

Grade Insignia: The insignia is worn centered between the shoulder seam and elbow. When the SSI will not allow the grade insignia to be worn as stated above, the grade insignia will be placed 1/2 inch below the SSI.

US Insignia Enlisted: On the AGSU coat, the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch and centered on the right collar with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

SSI – MOHC: Authorized personnel may wear the nonsubdued SSI – MOHC on the right sleeve of the AGSU coat for all personnel. The insignia will be worn centered 1/2 inch below the top of the right shoulder seam.

RDI: Soldiers wear 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 RDI, Soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of the unit awards.

Unit Awards: Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch above the right breast pocket flap.

ID Badges: Worn centered on the pocket of the coat. The badge is centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket and centered from left to right. Only one ID badge will be worn per side. See DA PAM 670-1 for order of precedence.

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Beret / Boots

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As an option, Soldiers may wear brown combat leather boot with AGSU.

Only Soldiers authorized to wear the tan, green, or maroon berets.

When worn, the trousers or slacks are bloused (tucked-in or by the use of blousing rubbers or bands). When trousers or slacks are bloused, personnel will not wrap them around the leg so tightly so as to present a pegged appearance.

All personnel assigned to Security Force Assistance Command and Security Force Assistance Brigades will wear brown berets.

The garrison cap is the primaryheadgear worn with the service uniform by all Soldiers unless the commander directs wear of the beret.

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AGSU Class B Composition

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The AGSU Class B/Tropical Dress variation is comprised of:

Heritage taupe 565 trousers(male)/slacks(female)

Heritage tan 566 short of long sleeve shirt

Heritage green four-in-hand necktie for both male and female Soldiers

(the necktie is optional for the short sleeve shirt – mandatory with the

long sleeve shirt)

Heritage green garrison cap (Service Cap is optional)

Heritage walnut 567 web belt, with brass oxidized tip/brass buckle

Heritage walnut socks

Heritage walnut 567 oxford leather shoes. Female Soldiers have the

option of wearing the skirt and pumps with the Class B, as well as wear

pumps with slacks.

No Nameplate is authorized to be worn ****The Beret may also be worn with this AGSU Class B.

Authorized personnel may also wear the maroon, tan, or green beret with brown leather jump boots in this uniform variation.

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AGSU Tropical Dress Variation

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The AGSU Tropical Dress variation (Class B with ribbons) is an equivalent Class A or Dress variation for hot weather.

It serves as appropriate wear for parades, ceremonies, reviews (when special honors are being paid), and official visits of foreign dignitaries.

The uniform is intended for seasonal hot weather wear; local commanders will determine the conditions for wear of this uniform.

****ALARACT 029/2021provides the update to wear of insignia and accoutrements on the AGSU Class B.

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AGSU Class B Variation

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Soldiers wearing the AGSU Class B

have the option of wearing

insignia and accoutrements.

When worn it will be worn in the

same manner as the tropical dress

variation.

*Without insignia and accoutrements *With insignia and accoutrements

**Both variations are authorized**

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Male Insignia and Accoutrements Measurements

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Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI). Male Soldiers will wear the RDI a ¼ inch above the wearers right pocket flap.

Ribbons. Male Soldiers may wear no more than two rows of ribbons consisting of six ribbons total. They will be placed ¼ inch above the wearer’s left pocket flap. Selected ribbons must be worn in order of precedence.

Combat and special skill badges and tabs. Soldiers will only wear 1 combat or special skill badge or metal tab replica.

For all Soldiers, the badge will be worn ¼ inch centered above the ribbons. When worn below the ribbons, male Soldiers wear the badge or metal tab replica centered horizontally on the left breast pocket flap with the upper portion of the badge/tab approximately ⅛ inch below the top of the pocket.

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Female Insignia and Accoutrements Measurements

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Combat and special skill badges and tabs. Soldiers will only wear 1 combat or special skill badge or metal tab replica. For all Soldiers, the badge will be worn ¼ inch centered above the ribbons.

Female Soldiers wear the badge or metal tab replica centered horizontally on the wearer’s left with the upper portion of the badge/tab ¼ inch below the ribbon bar equally spaced under the ribbon bar.

Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI). Female Soldiers will place the RDI on the wearer’s right side of the shirt two inches below the right collar tip and two inches to the right of the necktie.

When necktie is not worn the placement will be approximately three inches from the second button centered according to body type and will be parallel (flush) with the bottom of the ribbons.

Ribbons. Female Soldiers may wear no more than two rows of ribbons consisting of six ribbons total and will be placed two inches below left collar tip centered on the body. The bottom of the ribbons will be parallel (flush) to the bottom of the RDI. Selected ribbons must be worn in order of precedence.

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AGSU Mandatory / Optional Items

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Heritage Green All-Weather Coat / Heritage Walnut Gloves - All ranks wear nonsubdued pin-on grade insignia on the shoulder loops of this coat. The scarf and gloves are authorized for wear with the all-weather coat. Personnel may wear the coat with the AGSU, AGSU dress variation.

Brown Leather Jacket - All personnel may wear the bomber with the Class B AGSU. Personnel will not wear the bomber in formations unless authorized by the commander. Personnel will wear the bomber zipped to at least the second button down from the top of the shirt. All personnel wear shoulder marks with hook and loop on the shoulder loops.

Heritage Green Pullover sweater - The heritage green 564 pullover is authorized for wear by all personnel with the Class B AGSU. When the heritage green 564 pullover is worn with the short- or long-sleeved AGSU shirts, personnel have the option of wearing a necktie. Personnel will wear the collar of the shirts outside the heritage green 564 pullover if they do not wear a necktie. Officers and enlisted personnel will wear shoulder marks for rank on the shoulder loops of the heritage green 564 pullover 5/8 inch from the outside shoulder seam and centered front to back.

Heritage Green Windbreaker - All personnel may wear the windbreaker with the Class B AGSU. Personnel will not wear the windbreaker in formations unless authorized by the commander. Personnel will wear the windbreaker zipped to at least the second button down from the top of the shirt. Personnel wear nonsubdued pin-on grade insignia on the shoulder loops of this coat.

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Sweater (Pullover) and All Weather Coat

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The heritage green 564 pullover is authorized for wear by all personnel with the Class B AGSU.

When the heritage green pullover is worn with the short- or long-sleeved AGSU shirts, personnel have the option of wearing a necktie. Personnel will wear the collar of the shirts outside the heritage green 564 pullover if theydo not wear a necktie.

Personnel may cuff the sleeves of the heritage green 564 pullover, but they may not roll or push up the sleeves.

All Soldiers will wear shoulder marks for grade insignia on the shoulder loops of the AGSU pullover 5/8 inch from the outside shoulder seam and centered front to back.

All Soldiers wear nonsubduedpin-on grade insignia on the shoulder loops approximately 5/8 inches from the outside shoulder seam, and centered front to back of the AGSU all-weather coat.

Personnel may wear the coat with the AGSU Class A and AGSU dress variation.

The all-weather coat is authorized for wear with utility uniforms only in a garrison environment when personnel have not been issued organizational rain gear.

When the grade insignia is removed from the coat, personnel may wear the coat with civilian clothing.

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Windbreaker and Leather Service Jacket

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On the AGSU windbreaker, pin-on grade insignia is worn on the shoulder loops, 5/8 inch from the outside shoulder seam, and centered front to back.

All personnel may wear the windbreaker with the Class B AGSU. Personnel will wear the windbreaker zipped to at least the second button down from the top of the shirt.

Personnel may wear the windbreaker without insignia when wearing civilian clothing.

All personnel may wear the Leather service jacket (bomber) with the Class B AGSU.

Personnel will wear the bomber zipped to at least the second button down from the top of the shirt.

All personnel wear grade insignia shoulder marks with hook and loop on the shoulder loops. Personnel may wear the bomber without insignia when wearing civilian clothing.

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Army Green Service Uniform

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Any questions of concerns please contact SGM Brian Sanders or MSG Quintana MitchellBrian.c.sanders.mil@mail.mil / Quintana.d.Mitchell.mil@mail.mil

Please review AR and DA PAM 670-1 (26 JAN 2021)