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Thank you for your inquiry about the proper placement of the american flag on the uniform of the u. It is section 1 of title 4 of the united states code 4 u. Review us uu flag patch 3d embroidery tactical clothing. Army regulation 6701 outlines the proper placement of american flag patches on authorized uniforms. And above that patch is a fullcolor american flag patch a departure from the flags that soldiers and airmen typically wear on their right shoulders in ocp uniform. Army regulation 6701 wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia requires service members to wear their american flag patch with the stars facing forward. Get the best deals on us army uniform when you shop the largest online selection at. Us military concept with branch tapes and dog tags on camouflage uniform close up studio shot of a handgun over usa solders uniform with shoulder patch on it us army concept.
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Here at army surplus world, we have over 300 different marine patches in stock as well as several books to order from. Think of it, not as a patch, but rather as a loose flag attached to a soldiers arm, as if it was a flag pole. The army combat uniform acu is the current combat uniform worn by the united states army, u. Shop flag patches at army surplus world army surplus world. The regulation states that when authorized for application to the proper uniform the american flag patch is to be worn, right or left shoulder, so that the star field faces forward, or to the flag s own right. Army regulation 6701 wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia requires service members to wear their american flag patch with. Ar 6701, paragraph 1918 states, all soldiers will wear the fullcolor u. They are not backwards, the flag is running towards the battle. Army, authorized under regulation 6701 the wearing of a reversed american flag patch on. However, with the updated army battle dress uniform that was recently unveiled, the flag patch will become a camouflage, muted color. I am quoting the below from a reddit article and have.
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Civilians often wonder why the us army flag patch is reversed. The backwards flag is actually part of the us flag code, which applies to spacecraft, aircraft, and even service members uniform insignia. When that soldier moves forward, the stripes will flow to the back and the blue field will face forward. Best us uu flag patch 3d embroidery tactical clothing badge sewing clothes armband backpack personality stickers us military uniform. Guardarmy national guard of the united states, and the u. Each of the five us military services is represented. The regulation states that the stars are to face forward. Heres a picture of the most famous usflagged aircraft out there. Just like with displaying the flag, there are rules of etiquette for the proper use of american flag patches. Shop marine corps patches at army surplus world army. Well, several years later, ive decided to search for the.
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