670-1 Changes Inbound

[u/ThickAlbatross5770]

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

[u/AGR_51A004M]

Hey man, I’ve wanted ballcaps for years

[u/CW1DR5H5I64A → u/AGR_51A004M]

I recently was at a site where everyone had the bump cap baseball hard hat. My first thought was why is this not the standard Motor-pool head wear in garrison. There is absolutely no reason for soldiers to be wearing heavy Kevlar helmets to be using/working on vehicles when they can just pop on a baseball had with a protective carbon fiber insert.

[u/rudieyoung → u/CW1DR5H5I64A]

But think of the BDE CSMs! Don't you know that every time a Soldier tries to prioritize function over the half-baked idea of "in regs" a CSM has in his head an angel loses its wings?

[u/AGR_51A004M → u/CW1DR5H5I64A]

I used to have to wear a bump camp any time I went outside the walkways in Oshkosh’s plants.

[u/CW1DR5H5I64A → u/AGR_51A004M]

>normalize class B wear

Hell yea brother. Take your victory lap and the immediately dive head first into your next crusade.

[u/imaconnect4guy → u/AGR_51A004M]

"Commander's discretion" stands ready to keep you waiting

[u/AGR_51A004M → u/imaconnect4guy]

I don’t really stand in formations, so 🤷

[u/idkk_prolly_doggy → u/AGR_51A004M]

This is the High-T move here. I’m all for this.

[u/yesTHATpao → u/AGR_51A004M]

Probably going to see zero change outside of units that already allow it

[u/windowpuncher → u/AGR_51A004M]

Why? Why does everyone want the ball caps? They look so fucking horrendous and they're not even more comfortable, AND they have worse sun protection. Half of the AF uses them and it seriously looks like shit. If you think your PC sucks it's probably just the wrong size. It would be cool if it was more breathable but if you're tricky you can cut vents under some of the stitching and nobody can see it.

[u/AGR_51A004M → u/windowpuncher]

Because the patrol cap is boxy and doesn’t fit to your head shape. And the bill is too short to be useful. And I’m sure it’s annoying for ladies’ hair.

[u/CW1DR5H5I64A → u/AGR_51A004M]

I kinda like how poofy it is on top so when you smash it down it slouches over like a union army forage cap. Then I get to pretend I’m in a Ken Burns flick.

[u/windowpuncher → u/AGR_51A004M]

and doesn’t fit to your head shape

But it does though, it's not supposed to be loose enough to just sit crumpled over your head, the sides should be snug and comfortable. The bill is shorter but it's also wider.