What combat patch or patches am I authorized? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There was a lot of argument when my unit returned, over what patches we were authorized. We deployed as a CAV troop attached to the 101st. We wore the 101 patch afterward&#39;s, but some argued that the regs state that&#39;s since we were a company sized element, we are allowed to wear our home unit patch. Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:56:06 -0400 What combat patch or patches am I authorized? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There was a lot of argument when my unit returned, over what patches we were authorized. We deployed as a CAV troop attached to the 101st. We wore the 101 patch afterward&#39;s, but some argued that the regs state that&#39;s since we were a company sized element, we are allowed to wear our home unit patch. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:56:06 -0400 2018-07-23T11:56:06-04:00 Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 6:55 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized?n=3819085&urlhash=3819085 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>AR 670-1 Section 21-17, Paragraph 7a states: A deployed unit (company or higher) will wear its unit SSI as the SSI-FWTS, regardless of the headquarters element deploying and the unit alignment or OPCON during the period of deployment. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 23 Jul 2018 18:55:50 -0400 2018-07-23T18:55:50-04:00 Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jul 24 at 2018 1:05 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized?n=3821154&urlhash=3821154 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My unit was attached to 101st when we deployed in 05-06 and we wore the 101st patch on our left the entire deployment. On return, we were authorized to wear either that or our unit patch as a &quot;combat&quot; patch. <br /><br />We did get orders that authorized us to wear it as the SSI-FTWS or &quot;combat&quot; patch. I have them in my &#39;me&#39; book. But I wear the unit I was in patch on my right. SFC Kelly Fuerhoff Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:05:36 -0400 2018-07-24T13:05:36-04:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2019 12:22 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized?n=4561646&urlhash=4561646 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No one in your unit should be wearing the 101 patch. You should only be wearing your organic unit patch as your combat patch. The regulation clearly states at a company or above you only wear your unit patch and not your higher headquarters. I would make sure your chain command knows about this. I&#39;m really glad that Army did this. I can&#39;t stand saying soldiers wear unit patches to units they were never in. I have seen soldiers have come at patches like trading cards. They were never meant to be collected like that. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 20 Apr 2019 00:22:55 -0400 2019-04-20T00:22:55-04:00 Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 20 at 2019 2:33 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized?n=4563093&urlhash=4563093 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So I am confused. I was AD working with a NG unit. I got deployed as an augmentee to the 18th AB staff. What patch should I wear? MAJ Ken Landgren Sat, 20 Apr 2019 14:33:25 -0400 2019-04-20T14:33:25-04:00 Response by SFC George Smith made Apr 20 at 2019 8:01 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized?n=4563945&urlhash=4563945 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Most interesting … Good Info … Thanks for the share SFC George Smith Sat, 20 Apr 2019 20:01:29 -0400 2019-04-20T20:01:29-04:00 Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2019 11:03 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized?n=4712834&urlhash=4712834 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1967-68: USARV, First Log Cmd, Fourth Trans Cmd<br />1972: First Aviation Cmd CW3 Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:03:39 -0400 2019-06-10T23:03:39-04:00 Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Feb 9 at 2020 2:26 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized?n=5539439&urlhash=5539439 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>During my 27 years in the Army, I earned 4 combat patches. Of those, I chose to wear only 2. It&#39;s basically up to you whether you wear the patch. During my time in Afghanistan, I refused to wear the patch of my higher headquarters. I deployed from 35th ID, but there were no subdued patches available in theater. Instead, I acquired and wore the patch of the 45th Brigade, OKARNG, for most of the tour. Why? Because I&#39;m an Okie. Now, my &quot;me wall&quot; is adorned with a shadowbox with my 45th patch proudly displayed among the other trophies of my time in the &#39;stan. Thanks to the young SPC who provided it. MAJ Ron Peery Sun, 09 Feb 2020 14:26:06 -0500 2020-02-09T14:26:06-05:00 Response by SSG Kenneth Ponder made Sep 2 at 2020 9:22 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized?n=6272910&urlhash=6272910 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wear your unit patch, with some pride. SSG Kenneth Ponder Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:22:14 -0400 2020-09-02T21:22:14-04:00 Response by SPC Robert Montoya made Dec 7 at 2022 2:35 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-combat-patch-or-patches-am-i-authorized?n=8016928&urlhash=8016928 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I will request further guidance, but according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.army.mil/article/2672/combat_patches_authorized_at_lower_echelons">https://www.army.mil/article/2672/combat_patches_authorized_at_lower_echelons</a> The new guidance states that when echelons below company level deploy, Soldiers in those units may now wear the combat patch of the lowest-echelon command they deploy with, as long as it&#39;s at company level or higher. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.army.mil/article/2672/combat_patches_authorized_at_lower_echelons">Combat Patches Authorized at Lower Echelons</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">The Army has changed its policy on the wear of combat patches as a result of the way Soldiers and their units now deploy.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> SPC Robert Montoya Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:35:33 -0500 2022-12-07T14:35:33-05:00 2018-07-23T11:56:06-04:00