Distinguishing Insignia Placement

The “US ARMY” insignia is worn immediately above and parallel to the top edge of the left breast pocket. This insignia consists of black, 3/4?inch high block letters on a 1?inch wide by 4 1/2?inch long (or to the edges of the pocket flap) strip of olive green cloth.

The name tape is worn immediately above and parallel to the top edge of the right breast pocket of all field and work uniform coats and shirts. It consists of black letters on a 1?inch wide by 4 1/2?inch long (or to the edges of the pocket flap) strip of olive green cloth.

Names ten letters or less will be printed in 3/4?inch high Franklin Gothic Condensed. Names eleven letters or more will be printed in 1/2?inch high Franklin Gothic Extra Condensed. The name and US Army tapes will be the same length.

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