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o Provides correction for the rolling of sleeves in the Army Combat Uniform Coat (para 4–3b). o Adds Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform as an authorized uniform (para 4 – 4). o Implements policy...
The Army combat patch, officially known as the "shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service" (SSI-FWTS), recognizes soldiers' participation in combat operations. The Army has specific guidelines on when and how to wear the patch, which it has revised to reflect the fact that soldiers now are deployed at smaller echelon levels.
The Army Combat Patch is worn on the right sleeve and underneath the US flag on the combat uniform. Below is an extract from the AR 670-01 regulation on Army Combat Patch (3) Soldiers of all Army components (Regular, ARNG, and USAR) who deploy during periods of service designated for wear of the SSI–MOHC are authorized to wear a SSI–MOHC.
o Updates tattoo, branding, and body mutilation policy in accordance with AR 670-1 (para 3-3 a ). o Adds wear guidance for gloves, light duty utility (para 20-11 a ).
Those soldiers who are combat veterans are authorized permanent wear of the SSI of the unit they fought with on their right shoulder. This shoulder sleeve insignia recognizes "former wartime service" and is frequently called a "combat patch". Per Army Regulation 670-1, a soldier is authorized to wear the SSI of their higher headquarters.
o Updates policy on wear of combat uniform on commercial flights (para 3-7c). o Updates policy on hand carried and shoulder bags (3-7f). o Updates policy on eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact...
The U.S. Army on Tuesday rolled out a long-awaited update to its uniform wear guidelines, including the World War II-style Army Green Service Uniform and a new name for the combat patch.
Per Army Regulation 670-1, Soldiers are authorized to wear the combat patch of their higher headquarters.
Here are the basic requirements to get a combat patch: Authorization to wear a shoulder sleeve insignia indicating former wartime service applies only to soldiers who are assigned to U.S. Army units that meet all the following criteria.
Department of the Army policy for proper wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignia, as worn by officers and en-listed personnel of the active and reserve components of the Army, as well as by former soldiers. Applicability. This regulation applies to active and retired Army, Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS)