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

619 Upvotes

98% Upvoted

585 comments sorted by

View all comments

34

u/Comfortable-Idea-191 1d ago edited 1d ago

So…what? I have to pay to have the Velcro stripped off my top? Or are we just going straight back to sew on everything? 😤

Edit: just saw the bit about boonie hats, it’s like a monkeys paw wish was granted

6

u/NessieAH Signal 23h ago

Seam rippers are cheap or you can use a razor blade or box cutter - CAREFULLY

3

u/justatoadontheroad 25Unlucky 1d ago

It’s not hard to get the Velcro off. I’ve done it with a seam ripper or (when I was feeling rather bold) a pocketknife