Proper Wear of the Military Uniform SOLDIER TRAINING

Proper Wear of the Military Uniform SOLDIER TRAINING READINESS

S T R M Understanding “Why” Properly wearing your uniform not only shows pride in yourself but also pride of your organization. This lesson will help you correctly identify the components of the prescribed uniform(s) and properly prepare the uniform(s) in accordance with published procedures. 2

S T R M Terminal Learning Objective Action: Identify the proper wear of accessories on the Army Uniform Conditions: Given information on the proper wear of accessories, decorations, and insignias for the uniforms issued at Basic Combat Training (BCT) Standards: Correctly identify the components of the prescribed uniform(s); properly prepare the uniform(s) in accordance with published procedures 3

S T R M History of the Military Uniform 4

S T R M Army Physical Fitness Uniform Tips on Wearing APFU: • Jacket - Zipped up; sleeves down • T-Shirt - Tucked in • Socks - Wear straight up; don’t roll or fold • Watch cap - Pull down snug; fold up bottom, don’t roll 5

S T R M Army Combat Uniform (OCP) 6

S T R M Insignia (OCP) U. S. Flag U. S. Army Last Name Rank Organization patch 7

S T R M Patrol Cap 8

S T R M It’s time for 5 Overhead Handclaps "In Cadence" “Exercise!” 9

S T R M Beret • Edge binding 1 inch above eyebrows and straight across forehead. Center the flash and the stiffener above the left eye. • Hair should not extend below the front bottom edge of the beret. 10

S T R M Class A Army Service Uniform (ASU) 11

S T R M Class B Army Service Uniform (ASU) 12

S T R M “The Soldier’s Creed” I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier. 13

S T R M Terminal Learning Objective Action: Identify the proper wear of accessories on the Army Uniform Conditions: Given information on the proper wear of accessories, decorations, and insignias for the uniforms issued at Basic Combat Training (BCT) Standards: Correctly identify the components of the prescribed uniform(s); properly prepare the uniform(s) in accordance with published procedures 14