Military uniforms have been a part of the United States Army since 1779, when General George Washington commanded the Continental Army. Since then, the Department of the Army Headquarters has identified four distinct types of uniforms: combat uniforms, service uniforms, dress uniforms and fitness uniforms. The Army is the only service without a uniform for everyday business environments, so the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) was created to set a standard of professionalism more appropriate for an office environment. The AGSU consists of a shirt, belt and boots that do not need to match in color.
The guide for using the United States flag is the same for all camouflage patterns in the army's combat uniform. According to Paragraph 19-18 of AR 670-1, all soldiers must wear a badge embroidered with the flag of the United States in full color on service and organizational uniforms, unless they are deployed or in a field environment. In such cases, soldiers must wear a soft tactical flag badge. The dress uniform is the most formal type of military uniform and is typically worn for ceremonial occasions.
It consists of a dress coat, trousers, shirt, tie, belt and shoes. The coat is usually black or dark blue and is usually adorned with medals and decorations. The trousers are usually black or dark blue and are worn with a white shirt and black tie. The belt is usually black or dark blue and is worn with a buckle that matches the color of the coat.
The shoes are usually black or dark blue and are worn with black socks. The service uniform is less formal than the dress uniform but still requires a certain level of professionalism. It consists of a shirt, trousers, belt and shoes. The shirt is usually olive green or khaki and is worn with trousers that match in color. The belt is usually olive green or khaki and is worn with a buckle that matches the color of the shirt.
The shoes are usually black or dark brown and are worn with socks that match in color. The combat uniform is designed for use in combat situations and consists of a jacket, trousers, boots and headgear. The jacket is usually camouflage patterned and is worn with trousers that match in color. The boots are usually black or tan and are worn with socks that match in color. The headgear is usually camouflage patterned and can be either a helmet or a hat. Finally, the fitness uniform is designed for physical training activities such as running or weightlifting.
It consists of shorts, t-shirt, socks and shoes. The shorts are usually black or gray and are worn with a t-shirt that matches in color. The socks are usually white or gray and are worn with shoes that match in color. Military dress uniforms have been around since 1779 when General George Washington commanded the Continental Army. Since then, four distinct types of uniforms have been identified: combat uniforms, service uniforms, dress uniforms and fitness uniforms.
Each type has its own unique requirements for proper wear and must be adhered to at all times.
