Posted on Feb 20, 2015
New/Revised Army Retired Service Identification Badge
84.9K
82
26
21
21
0
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)
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)
Posted in these groups: 
Dress Uniform
Badges
Dress Uniform Badges
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 13
21
21
0
10
10
0
CSM (Join to see)
I'm not sure about changing it to include the latest, greatest branding the Army has - 'Soldier for Life'. What happens when the Army branding changes again and we get a new slogan - do we have another change in the badge? I don't like all the changes in the Army uniforms.
(3)
(0)
SSG James Gass
I wonder which high ranking army member will get a nice kickback from the manufacturer for the next 10 years?
(2)
(0)
6
6
0
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!
(6)
(0)
MAJ Keira Brennan
I retired before the Soldier for Life (mixed feelings) so I am searching high and low for the old one!
(1)
(0)
SFC Anthony Wiley
Us Army Retired Patch. On a white disc with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border 3 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter overall an inner white disc with a red border bearing a blue and white adaptation of the coat of arms of the United States between the inscription "UNITED STATES ARMY" at top and "RETIRED" in at bottom. The coat of arms, with red, white and blue, symbolize the nation. The circle represents accomplishment and the completed career of...
(1)
(0)
3
3
0
3
3
0
1
1
0
Next time my uniform goes on will be for my funeral and it'll be up to the mortician to get it right.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
1
1
0
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.
(1)
(0)
0
0
0
do you have a picture of this how the retirement ID badge is worn please
(0)
(0)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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?
(0)
(0)
CSM (Join to see)
BLUF: You are not required to wear it, but you can wear it with the two you already have, if you want to.
AR 670-1, 22-17. d. (12) "The retired service ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. Personnel may wear the badge only in service and dress uniforms after officially retired from the U.S. Army." The key word I believe is "MAY" and not "WILL". My opinion.
The second part being how to wear it if you want to. AR 670-1, 22–17. a. Order of precedence. "The following is the order of precedence of U.S. military ID badges authorized for wear on the Army uniform: (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) Retired service ID badge (for retirees only)"
AR 670-1 c. "Wearing identification badges. Personnel may wear no more than two ID badges on one pocket or side of the coat of the uniforms prescribed below. When two ID badges are worn on the same side or pocket, the precedence of the badges is from the wearer’s right (highest) to left (lowest), as listed in paragraph a, above. When more than two badges are awarded that are worn on the same side, the individual may determine which two badges are worn on the uniform" AR 670-1 shows several examples of three badges being worn on a dress uniform.
Hope that helps.
AR 670-1, 22-17. d. (12) "The retired service ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. Personnel may wear the badge only in service and dress uniforms after officially retired from the U.S. Army." The key word I believe is "MAY" and not "WILL". My opinion.
The second part being how to wear it if you want to. AR 670-1, 22–17. a. Order of precedence. "The following is the order of precedence of U.S. military ID badges authorized for wear on the Army uniform: (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) Retired service ID badge (for retirees only)"
AR 670-1 c. "Wearing identification badges. Personnel may wear no more than two ID badges on one pocket or side of the coat of the uniforms prescribed below. When two ID badges are worn on the same side or pocket, the precedence of the badges is from the wearer’s right (highest) to left (lowest), as listed in paragraph a, above. When more than two badges are awarded that are worn on the same side, the individual may determine which two badges are worn on the uniform" AR 670-1 shows several examples of three badges being worn on a dress uniform.
Hope that helps.
(1)
(0)
0
0
0
Read This Next
-
Ask questionGet expert advice and
tips for your questions. -
Post updatePost pictures, personal updates, plans, or anything you like!
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google 
