1. Decorations
2. Good Conduct Medal
3. Service Medals
4. Service Ribbons
5. Badges and Tabs
6. Certificates and Letters

What is the order of precedence for the wearing of individual awards?

1. U.S. Military Decorations
2. U.S. Non-Military Decorations
3. Prisoner of War Medal
4. Good Conduct Medal
5. U.S. Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
6. U.S. Service Medals and Service Ribbons
7. U.S. Merchant Marine Decorations
8. Foreign Decorations (Does not include Service Medals and Ribbons)
9. Non-U.S. Service Medals and Ribbons

The “V” Device is authorized for wear on what decorations?

• Distinguished Flying Cross
• Bronze Star Medal
• Air Medal
• ARCOM
• Joint Service Commendation Medal

• AAM = Lieutenant Colonel and above
• ARCOM = Colonel and above
• MSM = Major General and above
• LM = Lieutenant General and above
• DSM = U.S. Army Chief of Staff

1. Presidential Unit Citation (Army, Air Force).
2. Presidential Unit Citation (Navy).
3. Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
4. Valorous Unit Award.
5. Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army).
6. Navy Unit Commendation.
7. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
8. Coast Guard Unit Commendation.
9. Army Superior Unit Award.
10. Meritorious Unit Commendation (Navy).
11. Navy “E” Ribbon.
12. Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.
13. Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation.

The battalion commander

Certificate of Training

Name the four Special Skills Tabs.

1. Ranger
2. Special Forces
3. Presidents Hundred
4. Sapper

What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?

1. Oak leaf clusters
2. “V” Devices
3. Numerals
4. Clasps
5. Service Stars
6. Arrowhead
7. Berlin Airlift Device
8. Ten-Year Device
9. “M” Device

What are the three U.S. Army Combat Badges?

1. Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)
2. Combat Action Badge (CAB)
3. Combat Medical Badge (CMB)

What are the four specific eligibility requirements for the Combat Action Badge (CAB)?

1. May be awarded to any soldier.
2. Soldier must be performing assigned duties in an area where hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay is authorized.
3. Soldier must be personally present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy, and performing satisfactorily in accordance with the prescribed rules of engagement.
4. Soldier must not be assigned/attached to a unit that would qualify the soldier for the CIB/CMB.

• Hospital duty Uniforms
• Food Service Uniforms
• Flight uniforms
• CVC Uniforms
• acus

• In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when engaged in off-duty civilian employment.
• When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except as authorized by competent authority.
• When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by, an extremist organization.
• When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army.
• When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.

• Headgear is not required if it would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles.
• The wear of military headgear is not required while in or on a privately owned vehicle (to include a motorcycle, bicycle, or convertible automobile), a commercial vehicle, or on public conveyance (such as a subway, train, plane, or bus).
• Soldiers will not wear headgear indoors unless under arms in an official capacity, or when directed by the commander, such as for indoor ceremonial activities.
• Male and female soldiers are not required to wear headgear to evening social events (after Retreat) when wearing the Army blue and white uniforms, the enlisted green dress uniform, the Army green maternity dress uniform (females only), or the mess and evening mess uniforms.

How will service ribbons be worn on the male Class A uniform?

How will service ribbons be worn on the female Class A 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

Where are unit awards worn on the male Class A uniform?

Where are unit awards worn on the female Class A 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

How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Class A uniform?

How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Class A 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.

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Class A uniform?

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female Class A uniform?

The wearers left

The wearers right

How are service ribbons worn on the male Class A uniform?

How are service ribbons worn on the female Class A 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

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Class A Uniform?

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the female Class A 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.

How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Class A uniform?

How is the branch insignia worn on the female Enlisted Class A 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 centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

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 centerline of the branch insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Class A uniform?

How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the female Class A uniform?

The bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar, with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

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 centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

Describe the rank insignia dimensions used on the ACU.

Private through Colonel – 2 inches by 2 inches with hook fastener
Brigadier General and Major General – 2 inches by 2 inches overall with hook fastener
Lieutenant General – 2 inches by 3 ¼ inches with both hook and loop fasteners attached.
General Officer – ¾ inch stars point to vertex 1/8 inch apart

Soldiers may wear up to five skill badges on the ACU. All skill badges will be worn above the U.S. Army tape in order of precedence from the wearers left. How would you wear 1,2,3,4, or and 5 skill badges?

1 Badge – Worn 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape.
2 Badges – Worn vertically 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape with ¼ inch between badges.
3 Badges - Worn vertically 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape with ¼ inch between badges.
4 Badges – Worn vertically and side by side in stacks of two, 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape, with 1.4 inch between badges vertically and ½ inch between badges horizontally.
5 Badges - Worn vertically and side by side in stacks of two, 1/8 inch above and centered on the U.S. Army tape, with 1.4 inch between badges vertically and ½ inch between badges horizontally. The 5th badge is placed ¼ inch above and centered on the top two badges.

Describe the proper process for washing the ACU.

1. Wash in cold water and mild detergent containing NO optical brighteners or bleach.
2. Tumble dry at low heat (not to exceed 130 degrees farenheit)
3. Remove immediately from dryer and fold flat or place on a rustproof hanger to ensure heat from the dryer does not set wrinkles.
4. To drip dry, remove from the washer/water and place on a rustproof hanger. Do not wring or twist.

What are the components of the IPFU?

1. Jacket, running, gray and black.
2. Pants, running, black.
3. Trunks, running, black, moisture-wicking.
4. T-shirt, gray, short sleeve, moisture-wicking.
5. T-shirt, gray, long sleeve, moisture-wicking.
6. Cap, knit, black or Cap, Synthetic, Microfleece, Green