ARN3644_AR670-1_Web_FINAL.pdf

Of course. I guarantee the instant we don't read it is the day we make an incorrect on the spot correction and become "the problem". We are only useful if we know what we're doing. Can't uphold a standard if you don't know it.

In case anyone wants an overview of the changes...

AR 670-1 has undergone a significant revision which becomes effective the 25th of May 2017. Below are areas of revision:

o Clarifies the restricted area for tattoos (para 3-3c).
o Authorizes use of headphones in gyms and fitness centers (para 3-6a(3)).
o Clarifies wear policy for shoulder bag to prohibit cross-body style wear (para 3-7f(2)).
o Changes the name of the food service uniform to the garrison culinary uniform (chaps 7, 8, and glossary).
o Adds chef jacket and trousers to culinary uniform composition (paras 7-2 and 8-2).
o Adds beret as a uniform accessory item (para 18-3).
o Adds fleece cap as a uniform accessory item (para 18-12).
o Clarifies wear of branch and senior enlisted leader collar insignias for command sergeants major and sergeants major (paras 19-9i(3) and (4)).
o Removes WARTRACE wear policy for shoulder sleeve insignia (para 19-16d).
o Adds authorization of the shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service for Djibouti in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (para 19-17b(13)).
o Adds authorization of the shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service for Djibouti in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel (para 19-17b(17)).
o Removes leader's identification insignia (chap 19).
o Clarifies authorization for wear of the distinctive unit insignia based on assignment history in personnel record (para 19-23).
o Updates computation of overseas service (para 19-28).
o Adds authorization of the overseas service bar for Djibouti in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (para 19-28a(12)).
o Adds authorization of the overseas service bar for Djibouti in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel (para 19-28a(16)).
o Clarifies maximum number of oak leaf clusters worn on ribbons (para 20-11a).
o Removes hospital duty uniform (throughout).
o Incorporates Army Directives 2016-34 and 2017-03 (throughout)".

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know the reason why capes are for officers only? Not that I've ever seen anyone wear one or even been to an event that would require one. Just a weird piece of clothing.