What are the new changes to 670-1?

With the latest 670-1 update, the Army explicitly allows breastfeeding women to do the following: Wear an optional T-shirt designed for that purpose (also applies if pumping) Unzip or remove ACU coat or other dress/service uniform jackets when actively breastfeeding.

What is SSI FWTS?

Army Patch for Combat Operations The Army combat patch, officially known as the “shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service” (SSI-FWTS), recognizes soldiers’ participation in combat operations.

Can you wear beret with AGSU?

Beret / Boots As an option, Soldiers may wear brown combat leather boot with AGSU. Only Soldiers authorized to wear the tan, green, or maroon berets.

What is the SSI MOHC?

Per Army Regulation 670-1, the SSI-MOHC (combat patch) is presented to Soldiers in units that have actively participated in or supported ground combat operations against hostile forces in which they were exposed to the threat of enemy action or fire, either directly or indirectly.

What is a tapered appearance?

A tapered appearance is one where the outline of the hair conforms to the shape of the head (see scalp line in “facial hair requirements” below), curving inward to the natural termination point at the base of the neck.

Are earrings authorized in PT uniform?

FEMALES MAY WEAR EARRINGS ONLY AS A MATCHED PAIR, WITH ONLY ONE EARRING PER STANDARD EAR LOBE. EARRINGS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE WORN IN THE CARTILAGE, INDUSTRIAL, TRANSVERSE LOBE, TRAGUS, OR CONCH PART OF THE EAR.

Is Kuwait considered a combat deployment?

Combat Zone Tax Exclusion A combat zone that is designated by executive order. Places like Afghanistan and Iraq fall into this category, but so does Kuwait, which has been designated by executive order since the 1991 Gulf War.

Does Kuwait count as a deployment?

Yes, as long as you are there for more than 6 months, and your orders say your are / were supporting OEF, OIF, OFS, or OIR.

Do officers wear DUI on AGSU?

“Soldiers (except general officers) wear the Distinctive unit insignia (DUI) on the AGSU 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 insignia of grade is not worn on the …

Are Asus being phased out?

The ASU wear-out date, for all three Army components, is 30 September 2027, Effective 1 October 2027 the ASU will be known as the Army Blue Uniform (ABU).

When can you wear the maroon beret?

Primarily authorized for all Army personnel who are assigned to Airborne units with a primary mission of Airborne operations, other Soldiers in units, formations, or organizations associated with Airborne operations, training, and recruiting are permitted to wear it.