Army Uniform Tool

From the creators of the Wear It Right! guidebooks, comes the greatest thing to happen to your next inspection. Everyone wants to look good in their dress uniforms. Unfortunately, even the shiniest insignias won't impress your commander if they're in the wrong spot. That's why we created this wallet-sized tool to help you position your insignias, medals, and ribbons as accurately and neatly as possible.

This handy tool is made from a durable translucent plastic, so you can see the actual measurements imposed on top of your uniform. Not to mention all markings are gold-leafed to stand out boldly against dark fabrics. The tool itself is as small as a credit card so you can carry it with you wherever you go. It contains all the most important measurements for U.S. and branch insignia for males, females, enlisted Soldiers, and officers. Combine that with the 3 3/8 inch ruler across that bottom edge and you have yourself the Swiss Army Knife for Wear and Appearance.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Pick the appropriate letter (A, B or C) according to the insignia you are positioning. Place the corresponding dot on the notch of the collar. If you have trouble determining which dot to use, refer to the to the measurement indicated next to the dot. After you have placed the proper dot on the notch of the collar, simply place the proper insignia so it touches the edge of the card. This will give you the correct placement for the insignia.

EXAMPLE: If you are installing an enlisted U.S. insignia for a female Soldier. Place the A mark on the notch of the collar and place the U.S. insignia disk so that it touches the bottom of the card. This will ensure your insignia is 5/8" above the notch. Follow this process for other devices as appropriate.

INSIGNIA PLACEMENT:

Officer U.S. Insignia

• A. MALE: U.S. insignia 5/8" above the notch on both collars, with the centerline of the insignia bisecting the notch, and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.
• A. FEMALE: U.S. Insignia centered on both collars 5/8" up from the collar/lapel seam, with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of lapel.

Enlisted U.S. Insignia/Branch Insignia

• B. MALE: U.S. disk placed 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.
• A. FEMALE: U.S. disk centered on the right collar, 5/8" up from collar/lapel seam, with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

Officer Branch Insignia

• C. Centered on both lapels, 1 ¼" below the U.S. Insignia bisecting the centerline of the U.S. insignia and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.