SFC Private RallyPoint Member 54245 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lately I started seeing more and more soldiers in uniform that have their name tapes, us army but don&#39;t have their rank sewed on. It is plain and simple if you are sewing on make sure everything is sewed on. I have to correct some of them. 2014-02-09T09:49:59-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 54245

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lately I started seeing more and more soldiers in uniform that have their name tapes, us army but don&#39;t have their rank sewed on. It is plain and simple if you are sewing on make sure everything is sewed on. I have to correct some of them.

2014-02-09T09:49:59-05:00 2014-02-09T09:49:59-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 54265

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>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. </p><p> </p><p>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. </p><p> </p><p>Links:</p><p>Army.mil Article: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.army.mil/article/59802/ACU_changes_make_Velcro_optional____Fort_Rucker_phasing_in/">http://www.army.mil/article/59802/ACU_changes_make_Velcro_optional____Fort_Rucker_phasing_in/</a></p><p> </p><p>ALARACT:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/uniform/docs/ALARACT_362-2011.pdf">http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/uniform/docs/ALARACT_362-2011.pdf</a> </p><div class="pta-link-card"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-content"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/uniform/docs/ALARACT_362-2011.pdf" target="_blank"></a></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-description">{E|¶è²edø+ļb5mgÀÙî‚SMŠGŸ*æ㻸ùTØÔºDéóýÝýã­LÃËÓs±1ùHí4<br />hž[äPî©+ÎqǾ8¨!Y4H˜~²d–ðÚdáú©¿½‘·¢¨–‚3.,²%Ñ5ôÁ¯I®Å®WßlC‰ÝK–C·‰’J“6LlëûŽh s¾§;țÏ:ÍrEUcŽ­AN-хÈë觐þ ¼t‡"ÊM._M«Ób1z'ÑQ:ÃÔYò™ððóàP%/„²àçilàW¯‘...</div><br /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><br /><div class="pta-box-hide"></div><br /></div><div class="pta-link-card"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/e2//c/images/2011/06/16/201039/size3.jpg"></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-content"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="http://www.army.mil/article/59802/ACU_changes_make_Velcro_optional____Fort_Rucker_phasing_in/" target="_blank">ACU changes make Velcro optional -- Fort Rucker phasing in</a></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-description">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.</div><br /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><br /><div class="pta-box-hide"></div><br /></div>

2014-02-09T10:13:26-05:00 2014-02-09T10:13:26-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 54290

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have never heard that one must sew all or nothing, however, I do not understand why you wrote, "I have to correct some of them"... should you not correct all the deficiencies?

2014-02-09T11:11:39-05:00 2014-02-09T11:11:39-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 54294

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While it would look funny, I haven't seen anything in writing stating its all or nothing?

2014-02-09T11:15:21-05:00 2014-02-09T11:15:21-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 71834

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SSG - sewn on rank sure would make promotion ceremonies interesting

2014-03-08T01:59:42-05:00 2014-03-08T01:59:42-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 72401

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The only reference to all or nothing is in relation to badges. If you sew your badges on all must be sewn on. You can not mix pin on badges and sewn on badges. There is no guidance for name tapes and rank velcro/sew on mix.<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br /><div><br></div><br /><div>ALARACT 362/2011<br><br /></div><br /><div><br></div><br /><div>...</div><br /><div>5.  SOLDIERS MAY SEW ON ALL AUTHORIZED SKILL AND IDENTIFICATION BADGES AT </div><br /><div>THEIR OWN EXPENSE AS SUPPLIES BECOME AVAILABLE.  INITIAL STOCKS ARE </div><br /><div>ANTICIPATED IN 8 TO 10 WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF THE DIRECTIVE.  SKILL AND </div><br /><div>IDENTIFICATION BADGES MUST BE SEWN ON OR PINNED ON; SOLDIERS ARE NOT </div><br /><div>AUTHORIZED TO MIX SEW‐ON WITH PIN‐ON BADGES ONCE THEY ARE AVAILABLE. </div><br /></div><div>...</div>

2014-03-09T12:55:30-04:00 2014-03-09T12:55:30-04:00 PFC Zanie Young 188960

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think tape would be better in this case because there thing that can and will change on uniforms like ranks, patches and qualifications.

2014-07-29T11:35:58-04:00 2014-07-29T11:35:58-04:00 Stephen Poole 2878841

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Several commenters have responded that they can&#39;t find an &quot;all or nothing&quot; edict in writing regarding the mixing of Velcro-backed names/grade insignia and their sewn-on counterparts. In DA 670-1 (I&#39;m looking at the 2017 edtion), Section 19=2, we see that personnel have the option of subdued metal insignia versus subdued embroidered cloth insignia, and that they are not allowed to mix these two types of accouterments. Also, we read: &quot;When personnel sew on badges, the following must also be sewn on the utility uniform coat: nametape, U.S. Army tape, and grade insignia. This requirement does not apply to the patrol cap. If a Soldier sews on a U.S. Army tape, nametape, or grade insignia, then all three items must be sewn on.... Subdued embroidered insignia is on a cloth backing <br />and will not be embroidered directly on the uniform.&quot; So if you choose to sew on grade insignia, it means the other two (Army tape and nametape) must also be sewn on rather than using a Velcro-backed version.

2017-08-30T09:25:11-04:00 2017-08-30T09:25:11-04:00 2LT Private RallyPoint Member 3264122

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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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