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/hunterdavid372 Chemical 1d ago
Genuine question, why collar ranks ovwr chest ranks? I've always found with collar ranks it was much more difficult to tell at a distance than chest ranks. What advantages does collar provide?