Army Publishing Directorate
Summary: AR 670-1 provides the official standards for the wear and appearance of U.S. Army uniforms, grooming, and insignia, including recent updates for the Army Green Service Uniform and administrative changes.
Army Regulation 670-1 establishes the Department of the Army's policy for the proper wear and appearance of uniforms and insignia by Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard personnel. This document covers grooming standards, personal appearance, and the authorized composition of various uniforms, including combat, service, and mess uniforms. The 2025 administrative revision updates terminology regarding sex and gender, while the 2021 major revision introduced policies for the Army Green Service Uniform, Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform, and updated guidance on breastfeeding, bag carriage, and heraldic items. The regulation is punitive in nature, and violations may result in administrative action or UCMJ charges.
Document outline
1. Chapter 1: Introduction 2. Chapter 2: Responsibilities 3. Chapter 3: Appearance and Grooming Policies 4. Chapter 4: Combat Uniform 5. Chapter 5: Maternity Work Uniform 6. Chapter 6: Aircrew Uniform 7. Chapter 7: Garrison Culinary Uniform-Male 8. Chapter 8: Garrison Culinary Uniform-Female 9. Chapter 9: Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform 10. Chapter 10: Physical Fitness Uniform 11. Chapter 11: Army Service Uniform-Male 12. Chapter 12: Army Service Uniform-Female 13. Chapter 13: Army Service Uniform-Maternity 14. Chapter 14: Army Green Service Uniform 15. Chapter 15: The Army Green Service Uniform-Maternity 16. Chapter 16: Blue Mess Uniforms-Male 17. Chapter 17: Blue Mess Uniforms-Female 18. Chapter 18: White Mess Uniforms-Male 19. Chapter 19: White Mess Uniforms-Female 20. Chapter 20: Uniform Accessories 21. Chapter 21: Wear of Insignia and Accoutrements 22. Chapter 22: Wear of Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit Awards, and Appurtenances 23. Chapter 23: Wear of the Army Uniform by Reserve, Retired, Separated, and Civilian Personnel