- Reference
Badges and tabs and where they go
How AR 670-1 groups badges, the difference between a combat badge and a special skill badge, and the rules for wearing tabs.
- Section
Uniforms, Awards & Customs
Wear and appearance standards, rank and insignia, the order of precedence for awards and badges, and the customs a board expects you to know.
- DA PAM 670-1Publication
Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
DA PAM 670-1 is the illustrated guide to wearing the uniform: placement measurements, insignia layouts, and how awards and badges are arranged. AR 670-1 says what is authorized; this pamphlet shows exactly where it goes. It is the reference for uniform inspections and board preparation.
- AR 600-8-22Publication
Military Awards
AR 600-8-22 governs decorations, service medals, badges, and the order of precedence. It sets who may approve what, what the criteria are, and how recommendations move. It is revised often -- the 11 May 2026 expedited revision is the third edition since January 2024.