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Information on this page is provided to enhance your comprehension of uniform policies established within the updated AR 670-1 and the new accompanying DA Pam.

AR 670-1 and DA Pam 670-1 are located on the Army Publishing Directorate's web page at the link below.

####Who should contact G-1 with uniform policy questions?

Soldiers should address questions regarding AR 670-1 to their immediate chain of command. Senior leaders or Army Command G-1s needing clarification should contact G-1 Uniform Policy (from their official e-mail address) using the email address link below.

Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1

DAPE-ZA-U (Uniform Policy)

300 Army Pentagon

Washington, DC 20310-0300

E-mail Address: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-dcs-g-1.mbx.uniform@mail.mil

####How do Soldiers recommend changes to uniform policy?

*Soldiers should submit a DA Form 2028 with full justification. The form must be endorsed through the chain of command (ACOM/ASSC/DRU level) to the Army G-1 for significant changes.

*Decisions on uniform policies are completed through a board process after full legal review.

*The Army's process of changing any item of an Army uniform (to include how items are worn) allows a thorough review before implementing any permanent changes.

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