Posted on Jun 25, 2020
I have been informed that the coyote brown backpack is not authorized in uniform, is this true?
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3-7 AR 670-1
f(2) “if Soldiers choose to wear a shoulder bag while in uniform, the bag must be black or match the camouflage pattern uniform being worn.” However our military issued dufflebags are dark green and are considered to match the uniform green.
f(2) “if Soldiers choose to wear a shoulder bag while in uniform, the bag must be black or match the camouflage pattern uniform being worn.” However our military issued dufflebags are dark green and are considered to match the uniform green.
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Army G-1 released an ETP specifically authorizing coyote brown backpacks.
This memo from the Army G-1 grants an exception to policy to AR 670-1, paragraph 3-7. This exception is applicable to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve. Effective immediately if Soldiers choose to wear a shoulder bag while in uniform, the bag must be black, or match one of the colors of the authorized camouflage patterns when wearing the Army Combat Uniform. See the memo for more information.
Update, 23 Mar 18: Based on questions being received, Army G-1 Uniform policy has asked that we provide the below clarification to the ETP memo.
"While wearing the OCP ACU, backpacks may be of the following colors/patterns:
1. Operational Camouflage Pattern
2. Universal Camouflage Pattern
3. Solid Black
4. Solid Cream 524
5 Solid Tan 535
6. Solid Pale Green 526
7. Solid Olive 527
8. Solid Dark Green 528
9. Solid Brown 529
10. Solid Dark Brown 530
11. Coyote Brown
While wearing the UCP ACU, backpacks may be of the following colors/patterns:
1. Operational Camouflage Pattern
2. Universal Camouflage Pattern
3. Solid Black
4. Solid Desert Sand 500
5. Solid Urban Gray 501
6. Solid Foliage Green 502
While wearing the Class B uniform, backpacks may be of the following colors/patterns:
1. Operational Camouflage Pattern
2. Universal Camouflage Pattern
3. Solid Black
If a bag, backpack does not meet one of the colors/patterns listed above it must be hand carried and cannot be carried over a shoulder or carried over both shoulders."
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-455223
This memo from the Army G-1 grants an exception to policy to AR 670-1, paragraph 3-7. This exception is applicable to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve. Effective immediately if Soldiers choose to wear a shoulder bag while in uniform, the bag must be black, or match one of the colors of the authorized camouflage patterns when wearing the Army Combat Uniform. See the memo for more information.
Update, 23 Mar 18: Based on questions being received, Army G-1 Uniform policy has asked that we provide the below clarification to the ETP memo.
"While wearing the OCP ACU, backpacks may be of the following colors/patterns:
1. Operational Camouflage Pattern
2. Universal Camouflage Pattern
3. Solid Black
4. Solid Cream 524
5 Solid Tan 535
6. Solid Pale Green 526
7. Solid Olive 527
8. Solid Dark Green 528
9. Solid Brown 529
10. Solid Dark Brown 530
11. Coyote Brown
While wearing the UCP ACU, backpacks may be of the following colors/patterns:
1. Operational Camouflage Pattern
2. Universal Camouflage Pattern
3. Solid Black
4. Solid Desert Sand 500
5. Solid Urban Gray 501
6. Solid Foliage Green 502
While wearing the Class B uniform, backpacks may be of the following colors/patterns:
1. Operational Camouflage Pattern
2. Universal Camouflage Pattern
3. Solid Black
If a bag, backpack does not meet one of the colors/patterns listed above it must be hand carried and cannot be carried over a shoulder or carried over both shoulders."
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-455223
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SFC Michael Hasbun
SGT (Join to see) - it also says it's being incorporated into AR 670-1 permanently. HRC just moves at the speed of smell ;o)
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the way I understand it is it's up to local policy. In my BDE as long as the backpack is Black or one of the colors in the current camo pattern it is authorized for wear. However, if you want to get tricky and pit nits, by the letter of the reg, this only applies to backpacks that are "worn". technically you can "carry" any color backpack you want as long as it is conservative and professional in appearance.
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Depending on whom is doing the informing in your scenario, the effort and headache probably isn't worth the fight on this one. It's probably beneficial to just use a different bag. However, if your commander has ok'ed the wear of the brown fleece cap, I wouldn't see why a coyote brown backpack would be unauthorized.
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SSG (Join to see)
As an NCO, aren't we supposed to uphold the ARMY standards, and not the standards of someone being stubborn?
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CPT (Join to see)
SSG (Join to see) - The commander has wide latitude to add to standards as he/she sees fit. So, while it's possible to disagree with an addition and take it to a higher level to have them overruled, is it really worth it? In such a scenario, I would ask myself if doing so would truly benefit my subordinate soldiers, or if I'm just making waves because I disagree and want to be stubborn myself.
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SSG (Join to see)
While I understand what you are saying, the memorandum above gives pretty clear cut guidance. A Commander can add to but not take away (still haven't seen that in a regulation), doing so in this instance would undermine the clear direction given.
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CPT (Join to see)
SSG (Join to see) - I agree with you, and in the above situation, that order would probably be rescinded. But ultimately, how much time would you waste trying to fight so you could wear a brown backpack when you have a black one at home? There isn't enough time in the day for me to argue against everything I disagree with in the Army.
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