Are Skill Badges Authorized on the New OCP?

CH (COL) Geoff Bailey — Sat, 09 May 2015 14:39:36 -0400

Are skill badges such as Airborne, Air Assault, Parachute Rigger, EIB/EFMB/CIB/CAB, etc. authorized for wear on the new OCP uniform and is there specific guidance on pin-on versus sew-on?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2015 2:43 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 May 2015 14:43:25 -0400

I would be willing to bet they will be available within a month and follow the same guidelines as the ACU.

Response by SFC Jacob Hinkkanen made May 9 at 2015 2:58 PM

SFC Jacob Hinkkanen — Sat, 09 May 2015 14:58:14 -0400

There are several places you can purchase the OCP skill badges online currently. Unlike the ACU which was originally designed to make everyone look uniform, they will more than likely be authorized. However, we all saw how long the "unauthorization" of badges and sewing lasted on our current uniform.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2015 9:41 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 May 2015 21:41:36 -0400

Our unit was given a powerpoint that talks about the new uniform and it in the Soldier is wearing skill badges. I couldn't tell if they are pin or sewn on from the photo.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made May 9 at 2015 9:49 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Sat, 09 May 2015 21:49:21 -0400

I don't think the regs have changed just because the pattern did. AFAIK, the rules are still the same: If you sew them on, EVERYTHING must be sewed on. If you use Velcro tabs, then you use pin on badges.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 4 at 2018 7:11 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:11:50 -0400

The regulation covers the wear of both pin on and sew on badges on the ACU's. The uniform hasnt changed. You will still wear ACU's. The pattern is just different. The ACU-UCP is being phased out for the ACU-OCP. But its still just ACU's worn in the same manner, governed by the same regulation.