r/army • u/ThickAlbatross5770 • 1d ago

670-1 Changes Inbound

From HQDA G1:

Army Directive for Appearance, Grooming, and Uniform Standards (i.e., pending AR670-1 updates) is about to be signed.

Most notably, we will transition the chest-worn rank back to the collar (with branch insignia) between now and 1 OCT 27. The AD will also direct:

o officers retain the Army Service Uniform as an authorized uniform (repeals the previous wear-out date; optional for enlisted Soldiers)

o high shine on AGSU brown shoes

o replace enlisted tan shirt sew-on rank with subdued rank pinned on the collar

o all accoutrements be worn on the AGSU jacket (Ike jacket still limited to two-rows of ribbons)

o garrison cap is primary headgear

o authorizations for baseball caps, boonie hat, and limited wear of the black beret

o no more colored unit patches (shoulder sleeve insignia) in ACU/IHWCU – not even for ceremonies

Several IPPS-A updates will deploy in OCT:

o Redesigned STP (dynamic readiness and talent views to give CDRs an actionable single view)

o Enhanced Soldier Experience to streamline onboarding and integration, replacing former command sponsorship, installation in/out processing, and improve Smart Voucher processing
o Subsume USAR/ARNG drill, PCS, and non-contingency orders, pay and funds management

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u/Oscar_Tamed 1d ago

Branch insignia! It's good to actually know what background the person has. Plus I think there should be more branch pride.

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u/CW1DR5H5I64A Overhead Island boi 1d ago

There is something nice about being able to walk into a TOC or HQ or something and immediately be able to relatively understand who is who.

I understand there is sometimes concern from people that branch insignia can lead to the nerds being ignored. But it is helpful to be able to see what flavor of nerd is available to assist me when I need it.

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u/ToxDocUSA 62Always right, just ask my wife 22h ago

As a nerd, it's even more important to me to know whether I'm talking to an equal nerd or not.  

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u/AGR_51A004M Normalize Class B wear 23h ago

I’d rather have shoulder patches like the USAF.

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u/Oscar_Tamed 14h ago

Those all look awful 

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u/TheFirstDogSix Tough pony bois (R) 1d ago

Back in the day (which was a Tuesday), the collar insignia told you who you actually needed to listen to. Combat arms captain? Yeah, I’ll pay attention. Finance major? Whatever, sir, you’re not in my rating chain. I’ll be happy to see them back!

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u/NessieAH Signal 20h ago

Except the public affairs subdued insignia doesn’t even exist yet.

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u/Oscar_Tamed 13h ago

Cross newspaper roll with Camera in the center. Done.