| Xavier University Army ROTC
Study Guide
Wear & Appearance of the Military Uniform
1. What regulation prescribes the wearing of
the uniform by soldiers of the US Army?
Army Regulation 670-1.
2. When must ID tags be worn?
During field training.
While traveling in an aircraft.
When in uniform outside the United States.
3. What is the correct placement of the name
plate on the Army green service uniform for males?
It will be worn on the flap of the right breast
pocket, centered between the top of the button and the top
of the pocket.
4. May the Army green uniform ever be worn with
a white shirt? If so when?
Yes, a white shirt with a black bow tie may
be worn at a formal social occasion.
5. In what military situation would wearing
the windbreaker not be authorized?
In formation, unless authorized by the commander.
6. Where are the Torch of Knowledge and "ROTC"
insignia placed on the lapel of the Army green service uniform?
For males, "ROTC" is worn on the collar,
5/8" above the crease and centered from the bottom of
the collar. Basic Course cadets wear the torch of knowledge.
For females, "ROTC" is worn 1"
above and parallel with the bottom portion of the collar of
the coat.
7. Where is the "ROTC" brass placed
on the Army garrison cap?
It is worn 1" from the middle to the left
side and centered.
8. Where is the rank insignia placed on the
BDU cap?
Centered, left to right and top to bottom.
9. Is blocking or rolling of the BDU cap authorized?
No.
10. Is wearing of black gloves without the field
jacket or cold weather parka authorized?
Yes, provided that the sleeves of the BDU coat
are rolled down.
11. Where is the ROTC patch worn?
One-half inch down from the top of the shoulder
seam and centered on the left sleeve.
12. Where is your rank worn on the Army green
uniform?
It is worn 5/8" from the edge of the shoulder
seam and parallel to the seam on the arm portion of the jacket.
13. What jewelry is authorized for wear with
Army uniforms?
Unless prohibited for safety or health reasons
and as long as the style is conservative and in good taste:
- A wristwatch
- A wrist identification bracelet, including
a POW/MIA style identification bracelet (one item per wrist)
- Not more than two rings (wedding set is considered
one ring)
14. Where is the Xavier patch worn?
One-half inch down from the top of the shoulder
seam and centered on the right sleeve.
15. What is the correct length of the female
dress skirt?
Not more than 1 inch above or 2 inches below
the crease in the back of the knee.
16. What is the acceptable standard in reference
to hair of female soldiers?
Hair will not fall over the eyebrows or extend
below the bottom edge of the collar. Hair styles will not
interfere with proper wearing of military headgear or protective
masks.
17. With what uniforms may a female soldier
wear earrings and what size may she wear?
Earrings may be worn with the service, dress
and mess uniforms. They will not exceed 6mm or ¼ inch
in diameter and must be of gold, silver or white pearl; unadorned
and spherical.
18. What is the correct placement of the nameplate
on the female Army green uniform?
Between 1 to 2 inches above the top of the button
centered horizontally on the wearer’s right side.
19. What is the correct placement of the Distinctive
Unit Insignia (DUI) or the Regimental DUI on the black pullover
sweater?
Centered above the nameplate.
20. How long should the sleeve of the Army Green
Service Uniform coat be?
The sleeve should fall one (1) inch below the
bottom of the wrist bone, covering the shirtsleeve.
21. What is the correct placement of the service
ribbons on the Class A uniform?
- Male - Centered 1/8 inch above the left breast
pocket in as many rows as necessary
- Female - Centered on the left side with the
bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the
nameplate
22. When the belt with the brass tip is worn
with the brass buckle the tipped end will extend how far?
Not beyond the end of the buckle so the fabric
portion of the belt will not be seen.
23. What uniform may be worn by male soldiers
without an undershirt?
The Physical Fitness Uniform (PFU) only.
24. What may be worn on the camouflage cold
weather parka (Gortex jacket)?
Subdued, pin-on insignia of rank and combat
leader’s identification insignia, worn on the center
tab.
25. What is the only insignia authorized for
wear on the Physical Fitness Uniform (PFU)?
The physical fitness badge.
26. How high may you roll the sleeves of the
Battle Dress Uniform?
No more than three inches above the elbow. |
