New/Revised Army Retired Service Identification Badge

2015-02-20T02:53:32-05:00

The Army has come out with a new/revised Retired Service Identification (ID) badge. The new ID badge includes the latest "Soldier for Life" initiative and changes the colors from Red, White and Blue to Gold and Black.

The Retired Service Identification (ID) badge will only be worn by Retired Soldiers when they wear the Army service or dress uniforms. DA Pamphlet 670-1, "Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia", explains how and where on the uniform to wear ID badges. No more than two ID badges may be worn on one pocket or side of the coat. The higher badge is worn on the wearer’s right. DA Pam 670-1 lists the order of precedence of all 12 Army ID badges in par. 22-17a (shown below).

On males, ID badges are centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket and from left to right. When two badges are worn on the same side, they are spaced equally from left to right on the pocket. On females, ID badges are worn parallel to the waistline with one inch between badges when two are worn on the same side.

Order of precedence.
(1) Presidential service ID badge
(2) Vice-Presidential service ID badge
(3) Secretary of Defense ID badge
(4) Joint Chiefs of Staff ID badge
(5) Combat service ID badge
(6) The Army staff ID badge
(7) Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ID badge
(8) Drill sergeant ID badge
(9) U.S. Army recruiter ID badge (AA/USAR)
(10) Army career counselor ID badge
(11) Recruiting and retention ID badge (basic, senior, and expert (ARNG))
(12) Instructor ID badge (basic, senior, and master)
(13) Retired service ID badge (for retirees only)

Response by SSG Adam Reed made Feb 20 at 2015 7:18 AM

2015-02-20T07:18:29-05:00

I would like to see this in a commander coin style. Maybe with rank and year of retirement on other side. Just saying.

Response by SFC Boots Attaway made Feb 20 at 2015 9:05 AM

2015-02-20T09:05:17-05:00

CSM Private RallyPoint Member, I think I like the old one better as it stands out better on the Blues.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2015 11:37 AM

2015-02-20T11:37:35-05:00

I dig it. Thank You for the information on how to wear it as well.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2015 12:17 PM

2015-02-20T12:17:23-05:00

CSM, I think the original looks better. I don't believe the "Soldier for Life" is never going to last. Thanks for the update on the change!

Response by SSgt Daniel Lamb made Oct 31 at 2015 2:17 PM

2015-10-31T14:17:28-04:00

Always with the badges

Response by 1SG James L Vetter made Jun 2 at 2016 5:36 PM

2016-06-02T17:36:11-04:00

Thanks for the informative article. Just what I was looking for

Response by SSG Michael Martin made Feb 14 at 2019 5:58 AM

2019-02-14T05:58:09-05:00

Are you required to wear this badge? I’m retired army and already have two authorized badges (of topic, with Teo badges do you wear one on each pocket, two on one pocket or if three badges, like the retired badge, two badges in one pocket and the third badge on the opposite pocket?). My nephew will be graduating from OSUT AIT and going to Airborne school soon and I want to wear my dress blues to his graduation. It’s my understanding that I don’t *have to shave my beard, but I will and I’ll get my high and tight so I will look the way an active duty Soldier is supposed to in uniform but my only question is about this badge. Do I have to wear it if I’m retired and wearing my dress blues or is it optional?

Response by SFC Jason Clemens made Apr 6 at 2019 1:45 PM

2019-04-06T13:45:43-04:00

I wish they would have made this to be worn as a DUI instead of a badge.

Response by SGT Chester Beedle made Jan 7 at 2021 12:02 AM

2021-01-07T00:02:28-05:00

Six year old post; However, it's sort of timely with the change to the service uniform. The modern pinks and tans will agai have shoulder patches. Hopefully the old one is brought back as the SSI again.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 9 at 2021 8:40 PM

2021-06-09T20:40:30-04:00

Weird coincidence. Just came in today!

Response by SFC Randy Hellenbrand made Jun 10 at 2021 10:29 AM

2021-06-10T10:29:46-04:00

I like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2021 11:51 AM

2021-06-10T11:51:11-04:00

Next time my uniform goes on will be for my funeral and it'll be up to the mortician to get it right.

Response by MSG Anthony Johnson made Jun 13 at 2021 9:47 PM

2021-06-13T21:47:47-04:00

do you have a picture of this how the retirement ID badge is worn please