The Army Green Service Uniform - Male

This uniform is a versatile ensemble of parts that can be worn in various combinations to make either a Class A uniform or a Class B uniform. These uniforms may be worn throughout the year for a wide variety of occasions, either on or off duty, during travel, and at private or official informal social gatherings.

The Class A uniform is like a suit. It consists of the Army green coat and trousers, worn with either short-sleeve or long-sleeve green shade 428 shirt and a black necktie. This uniform is used for special occasions like graduations, promotion boards, promotions, and any special event put on by the military. This uniform may also be worn to civilian functions such as weddings, religious services, and the like.

The Class B uniform omits the coat. The tie can also be omitted if the short-sleeve shirt is worn. The Class B uniform is what soldiers wear when they are not working in a field environment. Soldiers in the National Guard who serve part-time do not generally wear these uniforms, but you will need to know some information about them.

The Army green coat is a single-breasted, peaked-lapel coat with four buttons. The fit should provide a slight drape in both the front and the back, but should be fitted slightly at the waist. No pronounced tightness at the waist or flare below the waist is authorized. The enlisted sleeve is plain. The length of the coat will extend below the crotch.

Matching green trousers are straight-legged and without cuffs. Trousers have side and hip pockets, and the left hip pocket has a buttonhole tab and button—which should always be kept buttoned. The enlisted trouser leg is also plain. With these trousers, a belt must always be worn.

Uniform shirts, whether short-sleeve or long-sleeve, must bear the official designation, AG 428. Both are considered dress shirts and have shoulder loops, seven buttons, and two pockets with button-down flaps. If the optional pullover sweater is worn with the short-sleeve shirt, and the tie is not worn, the shirt collar should be worn outside of the sweater. The optional windbreaker can also be worn with the AG 415 sweater.

Both short- or long-sleeve shirts must be tucked into the trousers, whether or not the coat is worn. The edge of the shirt opening should form a straight line with the front fly opening on the trousers and the outside edge of the belt buckle. The black beret is worn with both the Class A and B uniforms.

Other authorized headgear, such as organizational berets and drill sergeant hats may also be worn with Class A and Class B uniforms. See "Wearing Your BDU," for more information on the proper wearing of the beret.