What flag should be worn with the new (OCP) uniform? The new subdued or full color?

2015-07-08T14:37:53-04:00

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jul 8 at 2015 2:40 PM

2015-07-08T14:40:21-04:00

I say stay with the full color unless deployed.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Jul 8 at 2015 4:16 PM

2015-07-08T16:16:05-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member - I say "full color", unless in a field environment. As long as it is not the Confederate or Gay Pride flag, I guess. [It's a joke ... no hate mail, please].. :-)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2015 5:11 PM

2015-07-08T17:11:00-04:00

This reg is still in effect, even with the new uniform. It is no different then previous uniform pattern changes.
21–18. Wear of U.S. flag embroidered insignia
a.
All Soldiers will wear the full-color U.S. flag embroidered insignia on utility and organizational uniforms, unless
deployed or in a field environment. Soldiers will wear the subdued tactical flag insignia while deployed or in a field
environment.
b. How worn.
See DA Pam 670–1

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 11:01 AM

2015-07-13T11:01:10-04:00

I wish they would do away with the subdued flag, those are not the colors of our Flag

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 4:28 PM

2015-07-28T16:28:11-04:00

full color flag.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2015 12:38 PM

2015-08-03T12:38:46-04:00

the flag should NEVER be subdued

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 5:57 PM

2015-09-18T17:57:53-04:00

Can someone explain the difference between the subdued flag (the black and white one) and the one they are selling with the uniform (actually called the OCP Flag). I have seen examples of the unifrm being worn with both flags.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 12:16 PM

2015-09-23T12:16:54-04:00

ALARACT 85/2015 Paragraph 5. INSIGNIA AND ACCOUTERMENTS WORN ON THE ACU MUST BE OF THE CORRESPONDING CAMOUFLAGES PATTERN COLOR. THE BACKGROUND MATERIAL OF NAME TAPES, SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA, TABS, GRADE INSIGNIA, FORMER WARTIME SERVICE, AND SEW-ON BADGES WILL MATCH THE CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN OF THE UNIFORM.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 8:44 PM

2015-09-25T20:44:51-04:00

Regardless of regs, I feel it should be full color in garrison, subdued in the field/deployment.

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 25 at 2015 8:55 PM

2015-09-25T20:55:07-04:00

Full color", unless in a field environment.

Response by CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2015 7:46 PM

2015-10-10T19:46:07-04:00

I've seen both. I was literally looking this up yesterday. Dead end. The ALARACT said something very vague about the shoulder sleeve insignia, but doesn't address the flag specifically.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2015 8:24 PM

2015-10-10T20:24:08-04:00

With respect, a representation f a flag that is not in color, is not a flag, per the definition of the flag in Chapter 4 of the United States Code. So if we are to wear a "flag" it should be in color. Subdued color representations of the flag should only be worn when tactically appropriate, or more specifically, when wearing bright colors is tactically inappropriate.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2015 4:26 PM

2015-10-14T16:26:57-04:00

Reg hasn't been changed, so I would say wear your stars and bars in red, white, and blue, unless, as previously stated, in a field/tactical environment. I have seen the "ocp" flag on several shoulders, but I'd say full color unless told otherwise.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Jun 20 at 2017 12:45 PM

2017-06-20T12:45:26-04:00

I've been out a while.. and instead of making an issue of whether to wear camo
Or full color(depending if conus or O'seas), just wear.camo all the time, it would surely save on confusion wondering when to wear and did you pack your camo patch in your mo-bag ..

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2018 7:31 AM

2018-12-17T07:31:10-05:00

full color

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2018 6:36 PM

2018-12-31T18:36:02-05:00

Subdued worn in field environment

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2018 6:39 PM

2018-12-31T18:39:19-05:00

Although I have been told it is Commander’s Discretion

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2019 9:04 PM

2019-06-03T21:04:53-04:00

Full color unless deployed or prescribed by the commander.

Response by SSG Jim Schimon made Jan 29 at 2021 8:43 AM

2021-01-29T08:43:13-05:00

Never full or bright colors should be on a camouflage uniform. Please stop the stupid. Ok after 23 year I should know better .Sorry I just got eat up with the dumb ass for a little bit.