Posted on Feb 20, 2015
New/Revised Army Retired Service Identification Badge
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The Army has come out with a new/revised Retired Service Identification (ID) badge. The new ID badge includes the latest "Soldier for Life" initiative and changes the colors from Red, White and Blue to Gold and Black.
The Retired Service Identification (ID) badge will only be worn by Retired Soldiers when they wear the Army service or dress uniforms. DA Pamphlet 670-1, "Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia", explains how and where on the uniform to wear ID badges. No more than two ID badges may be worn on one pocket or side of the coat. The higher badge is worn on the wearer’s right. DA Pam 670-1 lists the order of precedence of all 12 Army ID badges in par. 22-17a (shown below).
On males, ID badges are centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket and from left to right. When two badges are worn on the same side, they are spaced equally from left to right on the pocket. On females, ID badges are worn parallel to the waistline with one inch between badges when two are worn on the same side.
Order of precedence.
(1) Presidential service ID badge
(2) Vice-Presidential service ID badge
(3) Secretary of Defense ID badge
(4) Joint Chiefs of Staff ID badge
(5) Combat service ID badge
(6) The Army staff ID badge
(7) Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ID badge
(8) Drill sergeant ID badge
(9) U.S. Army recruiter ID badge (AA/USAR)
(10) Army career counselor ID badge
(11) Recruiting and retention ID badge (basic, senior, and expert (ARNG))
(12) Instructor ID badge (basic, senior, and master)
(13) Retired service ID badge (for retirees only)
The Retired Service Identification (ID) badge will only be worn by Retired Soldiers when they wear the Army service or dress uniforms. DA Pamphlet 670-1, "Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia", explains how and where on the uniform to wear ID badges. No more than two ID badges may be worn on one pocket or side of the coat. The higher badge is worn on the wearer’s right. DA Pam 670-1 lists the order of precedence of all 12 Army ID badges in par. 22-17a (shown below).
On males, ID badges are centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket and from left to right. When two badges are worn on the same side, they are spaced equally from left to right on the pocket. On females, ID badges are worn parallel to the waistline with one inch between badges when two are worn on the same side.
Order of precedence.
(1) Presidential service ID badge
(2) Vice-Presidential service ID badge
(3) Secretary of Defense ID badge
(4) Joint Chiefs of Staff ID badge
(5) Combat service ID badge
(6) The Army staff ID badge
(7) Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ID badge
(8) Drill sergeant ID badge
(9) U.S. Army recruiter ID badge (AA/USAR)
(10) Army career counselor ID badge
(11) Recruiting and retention ID badge (basic, senior, and expert (ARNG))
(12) Instructor ID badge (basic, senior, and master)
(13) Retired service ID badge (for retirees only)
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I'm not sure about changing it to include the latest, greatest branding the Army has - 'Soldier for Life'. What happens when the Army branding changes again and we get a new slogan - do we have another change in the badge? I don't like all the changes in the Army uniforms.
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SSG James Gass
I wonder which high ranking army member will get a nice kickback from the manufacturer for the next 10 years?
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CSM, I think the original looks better. I don't believe the "Soldier for Life" is never going to last. Thanks for the update on the change!
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MAJ Keira Brennan
I retired before the Soldier for Life (mixed feelings) so I am searching high and low for the old one!
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SFC Anthony Wiley
Us Army Retired Patch. On a white disc with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border 3 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter overall an inner white disc with a red border bearing a blue and white adaptation of the coat of arms of the United States between the inscription "UNITED STATES ARMY" at top and "RETIRED" in at bottom. The coat of arms, with red, white and blue, symbolize the nation. The circle represents accomplishment and the completed career of...
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