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- 21-1: General
- 21-2: General description
- 21-3: Headgear insignia
- 21-4: U.S. insignia
- 21-5: Grade insignia for general officers
- 21-6: Grade insignia for other officers
- 21-7: Grade insignia for enlisted personnel
- 21-8: Other grade insignia
- 21-9: Branch insignia
- 21-10: Branch insignia-other
- 21-11: Insignia for aides
- 21-12: Branch insignia-how worn
- 21-13: Insignia for U.S. Military Academy (USMA) staff
- 21-14: Branch insignia for officer candidates
- 21-15: Insignia for warrant officer candidates
- 21-16: Shoulder sleeve insignia-current organization
- 21-17: Shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service
- 21-18: Wear of U.S. flag embroidered insignia
- 21-19: Branch colors
- 21-20: Branch scarves
- 21-21: Leaders identification insignia
- 21-22: Distinctive unit insignia
- 21-23: Regimental distinctive insignia
- 21-24: Insignia representing regimental affiliation
- 21-25: Insignia, distinguishing, U.S. Army tape, nametape, and nameplate
- 21-26: Aiguillette, service
- 21-27: Aiguillette, dress
- 21-28: Service stripes
- 21-29: Overseas service bars
- 21-30: Brassards
- 21-31: Distinctive items authorized for infantry personnel
- 21-32: Distinctive items authorized for other than infantry personnel
21-1: General
See AR 670–1 for general policy regarding wear of insignia and accouterments.
21-2: General description
a. Material. Officers may wear embroidered insignia in lieu of nonsubdued metal insignia on mess and evening mess uniforms. All personnel may wear either subdued embroidered cloth insignia or subdued metal insignia on utility uniforms; they may not mix the two. When personnel sew on badges, the following must also be sewn on the utility uniform coat: nametape, U.S. Army tape, and grade insignia. This requirement does not apply to the patrol cap. If a Soldier sews on a U.S. Army tape, nametape, or grade insignia, then all three items must be sewn on. Subdued embroidered insignia is on a cloth backing and will not be embroidered directly on the uniform. Personnel may not wear embroidered, sew-on subdued insignia on organizational items, unless otherwise specified in this pamphlet.
b. Attachment. Personnel will attach insignia directly on the uniform so that it rests firmly without turning. Soldiers will ensure that embroidered cloth insignia is sewn on the uniform so the stitching blends inconspicuously with the background material. Visible objects, such as clear badge holders worn on the outside of the uniform, are not authorized to aid in affixing insignia to the uniform.