Posted on Feb 9, 2014
Should Soldiers be able to sew on name tapes but not rank?
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I can't find anything in ALARACT 362/2011 that indicates that mixing of the velcro backed rank insignia and the sewed on nametapes isn't authorized. The ALARACT I refer to indicates that sewing on these items is optional at the Soldier's expense.
The statements made by the SMA at the time of the implementation also indicated that Soldiers would be allowed to sew directly over the nametapes and velcro, which would make it difficult to tell what is truly removable velcro and what is sewed over.
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Army.mil Article: http://www.army.mil/article/59802/ACU_changes_make_Velcro_optional____Fort_Rucker_phasing_in/
ALARACT:
http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/uniform/docs/ALARACT_362-2011.pdf
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The voice of the Soldier has been heard: the Army announced the patrol cap will replace the black wool beret as the default headgear for the Army combat uniform.
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SSG(P) (Join to see)
If you do not remove the velcro when you have your name and branch tapes sewn on, they will look "puffy" and unprofessional (though still authorized). Spend the extra few minutes with a knife or razor blade to remove the velcro. Most sewing shops will charge you (too much) for them to remove the velcro.
Remember, your uniform appearance reflects your level of professionalism and self-respect.
Remember, your uniform appearance reflects your level of professionalism and self-respect.
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DA-PAM 670-1, Paragraph 4-8e. This states that if any badges, U.S. Army, Nametapes, or rank are sewn on, all others are to be sewn on as well.
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I'm hoping you were aware that the responses in this thread were mostly from 4 years ago
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The last ceremony I was at CSM whipped out a knife and cut of badges(Airborne) and rank. Kinda made the ceremony even that more special in a barbaric wartime way!
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