Insignia, Nametapes
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AR 670-1 b. Insignia, nametape.
(1) Description.
the nametape is a strip of olive-green cloth, 1 inch wide, with the individual's
last name in black block letters, ¾ inch in height. Last names consisting of 11 letters
or more are constructed using Franklin gothic extra-condensed
print (48 point), ½ inch high. The nametape insignia is
4½ inches in length, or extends to the edge of the pocket flap when sewn on the uniform.
of khaki tape with spice-brown lettering, of the same description as in paragraph b (1)(a) , above.
parka, the nametape is a strip of olive-green cloth, 3½ inches long and ½ inch wide,
with ¼-inch black block lettering. The nametape can accommodate
up to 14 characters. No other size nametape is authorized for wear on the Gortex parka.
(d) See para 28-3 g (1) for wear of nametapes on helmet bands.
(2) How worn.
uniforms and in the same manner as described for the "U.S. ARMY"
tape in paragraph a (1)(a) , above. When the nametape is worn with the
U.S. Army tape, both must be the same size, 4½ inches in length, or
they must extend to the edge of the pocket flaps. Personnel are not
authorized to have the last name embroidered directly onto the uniform.
Personnel may wear embroidered nametapes with woven U.S. Army insignia (see fig 28-143 ).
parka, on the left-sleeve pocket flap, ¼ inch above the bottom of the flap, and
centered left to right on the flap. Personnel are not authorized to wear the
nametape in any other location on the parka than the pocket flap,
and they are not authorized to embroider the name directly on the pocket flap.
(3) How to obtain. Initial and replacement nametapes are provided at no cost to
enlisted members and are procured from appropriated funds.
If facilities are not available at installations for inscribing and attaching nametapes,
contracting for such services with local vendors is authorized.
Information Courtesy of
United States Army!!
