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6 unusual facts about Army Service Uniform


Distinctive unit insignia

:On the epaulette sleeves of the Army Green Uniform and the Army Service Uniform (when not worn in dress configuration)

Overseas Service Bar

They are displayed as an embroidered gold bar worn horizontally on the right sleeve of the Class A uniform and the Army Service Uniform.

Ranger tab

The cloth version of the tab is worn on the Army Combat Uniform and Class-A dress uniform of the U.S. Army; a smaller, metal version is worn on the new Army Service Uniform.

Raymond F. Chandler

As Sergeant Major of the Army, Chandler serves as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army's personal adviser on all enlisted-related matters, particularly in areas affecting soldier training and quality of life, including the adoption of the new Army Service Uniform, which phases out the Green Service Uniform in 2014.

Tabs of the United States Army

These tabs are also considered badges and have metal equivalents that are worn on the soldier's chest if their uniform does not have a place for shoulder patches (e.g. Army Service Uniform).

United States Army branch insignia

The 21st century Army displays branch insignia on the blue Army Service Uniform coats; it is similarly worn on the Army Green uniform coat until that uniform is withdrawn from wear in 2014.



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