While it seems everyone has a different answer, the standard has changed in the past couple of years. My question is whether or not those patches are interchangeable. Mar 22, 2009 few items on the uniform garner as much attention as the awarding of a combat patch. Although the air forces still exist, i cant picture showing up at fort benning. Alaract 1862007 uniform wear policy changes for soldiers assigned to the warrior transition units, dated 23 august 2007. In 2007, the alaract 0552007 message gave additional information including, implementing instructions for changes to the wear policy outlined in. The subdued ssifwts patch continues to serve as the principal insignia for wear on the army combat uniform scu. Ar 6701, wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia.
Start studying ar 6701 wear and appearance of army uniforms. It was airmobile when i was in the army and the horses head was always straight up. Ar 6701 wear and appearance of the army uniforms and insignia. I dont think ive ever read so many buzzwords in a single document before. If you have a memo for both, then you can choose which one you want to wear, according to the reg. Uniform and insignia wear and appearance of army uniforms. Soldiers who are authorized to wear more than one ssifwts have the option of choosing which ssifwts they will wear. T h e p o r t i o n s a f f e c t e d b y t h i s expedite revision are listed in the summary of change. Alaract update to ar 6701 lightfighter tactical forum. Units are not authorized to modify to their ssi or shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssifwts without prior approval from the dcs, g1.
Uniform and insignia wear and appearance of army uniforms and. What were the requirements for ssifwts in 20032004. The service stripe is worn centered from seamtoseam on the outside bottom half of both sleeves. Start studying ar 670 1 wear and appearance of army uniforms. Today at work, i saw an us army troop wearing on his acus the 2nd marine division ssi on his right shoulder. This policy change is effective immediately and is not retroactive. At the option of the wearer, individuals who were members of an army unit during one of. Since 1945 the intent behind the wear of the combat. I know theres been a decent amount of these threads going around but riddle me this. The most current edition of ar 6701 lays it all out pretty clear, but the army played with the combat patch rules so fast and loose over the past decade that most people dont even know there are regulations about it. Im an 11c so the cib is a coveted thing to me so it is uneasy to hear about non combat cibs awarded. It does not have to be the unit he is currently with. Combat patch culture in an era of persistent competition. Jul 19, 2006 this patch was a camo patch but the head of the horse was turned to the side.
Do not process, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information pii, unclassifiedfouo or classified information on. The unit i was deployed with was attached to many different units, and we were then authorized the wear of 4 different combat patches. Authorization to wear a ssi indicating fwts applies only to soldiers who arewere assigned to u. Retired personnel on active duty will wear their uniform and insignia in the same manner as prescribed for personnel. This shoulder sleeve insignia recognizes former wartime service and is frequently called a combat patch.
This guidance applies to soldiers of all components active. Soldiers should first reference ar 6701, appendix f 3 feb. Combat patches authorized at lower echelons article. Army units that meet all the following criteria outlined in ar 6701. The security accreditation level of this site is unclassified and below. Ssifwts former wartime org insignia page 2 army and. Alaract 2262007 ar 6701 wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia, dated 16 october 2007.
The army has specific guidelines on when and how to wear the patch, which it has revised to reflect the fact that soldiers now are. The first stripe is sewn on an angle of 30 degrees, with the lower end inserted in the front inside seam, 1. Custom of wearing ssifwts originated in world war ii. Armed forces in that all soldiers are required to wear the patch of their headquarters as part of their military uniforms. The general guidelines for wear of the combat patch are. Army authorizes combat patch for service in somalia centcom. Ar 670 1 paragraph 1917, a, 1, a and with revisions in italics. Authorization to wear a shoulder sleeve insignia indicating former wartime service applies only to soldiers who are assigned to u. This regulation supersedes ar 6701, dated 10 april 2015, and army dir 201620. That is why the soldiers killed in niger in 17 and their compatriots dont rate a ssifwts while a cook in baghdad does. The army has patches it uses to signify which command or unit a soldier is serving.
Although the air forces still exist, i cant picture showing up at fort benning wearing an. Soldiers who are authorized the ssifwts for this timeframe in somalia are also authorized the corresponding combat service identification badge csib for wear on the army service uniform asu. Many soldiers from the unit, including myself, decided to put a different combat patch. Shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service b a deployed unit will not wear its assigned ssi as its ssifwts when the ssi belongs to a major command, such as an acomasccdru or state area command, or a nondeployable unit. Change of station tcs, or temporary duty tdy orders as source documentation to wear the ssifwts in accordance with ar 6701. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In 2007, the alaract 0552007 message gave additional information including, implementing instructions for changes to the wear policy outlined in ar 6701. Army regulation 6701, wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia, updated most recently september 5, 2003, addresses explicitly the proper and lawful placement of the u.
Nov 24, 2019 the army combat patch, officially known as the shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssi fwts, recognizes soldiers participation in combat operations. Summary of change ar 6701 wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia this major revision, dated 31 march 2014o notifies soldiers of which portions of the regulation are punitive and. The next revision of ar 6701, paragraph 19174b will be updated to reflect this. This change will reflect in the next update to ar 6701. Alaract 2862007 ar 6701 wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia, dated 14 december 2007. Soldiers who are deployed in the area of operations on training exercises or in support of operations other than operation enduring freedom andor operation iraqi freedom are not authorized the ssifwts, unless those exercises or operations became combat or support missions to operation enduring freedom. This message changes the wear policy outlined in ar 6701, appendix f.
Unlike previous patches, the acu ssi are velcrobacked, designed to attach to the velcro pockets on the shoulder of the uniform. A soldier receives his ssifwts combat patch during a ceremony at. May 22, 2007 page 2 of 2 ssi fwts former wartime org insignia posted in army and usaaf. Ar 6701 wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia this rapid action revision of 3 february 2005o updates figures throughout the regulation throughout. The army logo may be worn when authorized by the chief of staff, army provided the shape, colors, and stylistic design of any such patch conforms with the design of the logo as prescribed by the assistant secretary of the army manpower and reserve affairs. You do know that he can choose which ssifwts he wants to wear and can change them at anytime which means he can play this game of his. Unfortunately i have heard of some cibs awarded to 11 series for just being in country. A shoulder sleeve insignia often abbreviated ssi, is an embroidered patch worn on some. Proper wear of shoulder sleeve insignia former wartime. I dont think the cpts modifications to ar 6701 change much, as each conflict and theater is individual managed. Enlisted soldiers receive the green service uniform as part of their basic clothing bag issue when they enter the army during initial entry. Combat patch culture in an era of persistent competition modern. Jan 22, 2017 wear of combat patch alaract 163\2003.
I authorize the wear of the ssifwts for soldiers deployed, toy, or permanently. Ar 6701 paragraph 1917, a, 1, a and with revisions in italics. Uniform and insignia wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia army regulation 6701 effective 10 april 2015 history. Soldiers are only authorized to be awarded one ssifwts per deployment. A shoulder sleeve insignia often abbreviated ssi, is an embroidered patch worn on some uniforms of the united states army. Shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssifwts a. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. Wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia army regulation 6701 effective 3 march 2005 history. Army logo patch is authorized for wear as shown in da pam 6701. Soldiers should first reference ar 670 1, appendix f 3 feb.
The ssifwts is not authorized for wear on organizational uniforms, except as prescribed in this paragraph. In paragraph 28, subsection 17, the guidelines for the combat patch are specifically detailed and outlined. T h e p o r t i o n s a f f e c t e d b y t h i s r e v i s i o n a r e l i s t e d i n t h e s u m m a r y o f change. You cant wear a state area command patch as an ssi fwts, so you would wear the next higher echolons patch. The army regulation ar covering the wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia is 6701.
Shoulder sleeve insignia united states army wikipedia. The army regularly updates authorization for combat patch wear. This message changes the wear policy outlined in ar 6701, appendix f, for shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssifwts. The logo patch may be worn when authorized by the chief of staff, army. Page 1 of 2 ssifwts former wartime org insignia posted in army and usaaf. The subdued ssi fwts patch continues to serve as the principal insignia for wear on the army combat uniform scu. Ar 6701, paragraph 1918 states, all soldiers will wear the fullcolor u. Those soldiers who are combat veterans are authorized permanent wear of the ssi of the unit they fought with on their right shoulder. Ar 670 1, paragraph 1918 states, all soldiers will wear the fullcolor u. The army has patches it uses to signify which command or unit a soldier is serving with, both overseas in. A fellow officer mentioned i was authorized to wear our units patch as a ssi fwts. The army has specific guidelines on when and how to wear the patch, which it has revised to reflect the fact that soldiers now are deployed at smaller echelon levels. Ssifwts, recognizes soldiers participation in combat operations.
The original intent behind the shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssifwts, more commonly referred to as a combat patch, was to show appreciation for an individual soldiers support in combat operations. Army has authorized the wearing of the combat patch. A fellow officer mentioned i was authorized to wear our units patch as a ssifwts. Soldiers who were prior members of other services that participated in operations that would otherwise meet the criteria below are not authorized to wear the ssi fwts. In addition, the policy change and guidance is applicable to soldiers of all components that deploy during periods of service designated for wear of the ssifwts, in accordance with ar 6701, paragraph 2817. Apr 08, 2009 check ar 6701 chapter 28 paragraph 17. If the soldier does not have a ssifwts, the insignia is placed 12 inch below the right shoulder seam. Army g1 uniform policy forgot the memos existance and both neglected to incorporate it into the newest update to ar 6701 or recind the authorization. This publication is a rapid action r e v i s i o n. Africom cjtfhoa ssi fwts authorization memo from army g1.
Jun 19, 2018 combat patch regulation ssifwts, fact vs fiction im an ima soldier and while joining my active component unit for my 30 days of annual training, i was sent to a country considered to be in the ao for one of the ongoing operations. Mar 22, 2009 soldiers should first reference ar 6701, appendix f 3 feb. Per army regulation 6701, a soldier is authorized to wear the ssi of their higher headquarters. Personnel who will be advanced to a higher grade upon retirement have the option of wearing the insignia of that grade thereafter. Uniform and insignia guide to the wear and appearance of. The revision to ar 6701 which is expected to be released august 2020 will reflect this update.
Combat patch authorization archive the sportster and. If the soldier has a shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssifwts also commonly called a combat patch, the insignia is placed 18 inch below the ssifwts. In this video, i go in depth about combat patches, also known as shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssifwts enjoy. Actually, in the latest update of army regulation 6701, it adds that for korea on 23 november 1984, for soldiers who directly participated in the firefight with north korean guards at the joint security area jsa, panmunjom, korea may wear a combat patch shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssi fwts. Looks like you are reading from an older copy of ar 6701. What, if any, documentation is required to wear a combat. Aug 20, 2008 to honor the heritage and traditions of combat service, the csib is authorized for wear on the asu and replicates wear of the shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service ssi fwts patch. T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a n e x p e d i t e r e v i s i o n. The new blue army service uniform asu, ar 6701, new army. Authorization for shoulder sleeve insignia is found in ar 6701. Uniform and insignia guide to the wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia department of the army pamphlet 6701 h i s t o r y.