The Army Green Service Uniform, known as the AGSU, is the Army’s new daily service uniform, built around a heritage green four-pocket coat, heritage tan trousers, and a khaki shirt. It replaces the blue Army Service Uniform as the standard for office and garrison wear, and every soldier must own one by October 1, 2027. Until then, either uniform may be appropriate depending on what your commander directs.
The 2027 Deadline and What It Means Right Now
The mandatory possession date for the AGSU is October 1, 2027. The current ASU has a corresponding wear-out date of September 30, 2027, after which it becomes an optional formal and ceremonial uniform rather than the standard service uniform.1The United States Army. Army Uniforms and Grooming Guide
You are inside the transition window today. Many units have already moved over, and most new accessions are being issued the AGSU. If you haven’t bought yours and you are within a year of the deadline, plan ahead. Military Clothing Sales stocks tend to thin out as the cutover approaches.
What’s in the Uniform
The AGSU takes its look from the World War II “pinks and greens” palette. The core set includes:
- Heritage green four-pocket coat
- Heritage tan trousers
- Khaki long- or short-sleeved shirt
- Heritage green four-in-hand necktie
- Brown leather oxford shoes, with brown leather boots optional
Soldiers buy these items through Military Clothing Sales or authorized commercial vendors, and are responsible for confirming that commercially sourced items meet military specifications.2U.S. Army. Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1 Fabrics are typically wool-blend or synthetic, chosen to hold their shape through repeated wear. Every piece has to match the exact shade and pattern the regulation prescribes; even small color differences between components from different vendors will show at formation.
Pregnant soldiers wear the maternity version, designated the AGSU-M, as a year-round service or dress uniform. Enlisted soldiers receive it as a supplemental issue.3Department of the Army. Army Regulation 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia It includes a tunic, slacks, an optional skirt, shirt, necktie, and standard headgear and footwear.
Class A, Class B, and Dress
The AGSU comes in three configurations:
- Class A: all components worn, including the coat. Approved for evening and formal wear.
- Class B: coat removed. Wearing insignia and accoutrements on the shirt is optional, and the necktie is optional when the short-sleeved shirt is worn.1The United States Army. Army Uniforms and Grooming Guide
- Dress: all components worn with the four-in-hand necktie required after retreat. Headgear is not required for evening social occasions, and combat boots are not authorized.
Class B is what most soldiers wear day-to-day in office and garrison settings. Class A comes out for formations, briefings with senior leadership, and situations where a commander specifically directs it. The Dress variation covers evening events.
Where the Insignia Goes
Insignia placement is where soldiers get corrected most often. Rules differ between the coat and the Class B shirt, and between male and female configurations.
Ribbons
On the Class B shirt, male soldiers place ribbons one-quarter inch above the left pocket flap. Female soldiers position ribbons two inches below the left collar tip, centered on the body, with the bottom row parallel to the bottom of the regimental distinctive insignia.4Army.mil. AGSU Class B Update Male soldiers may wear up to two rows on the Class B. Female soldiers are limited to six ribbons total in no more than two rows on the Class B shirt. The full ribbon rack goes on the Class A coat.
Regimental Distinctive Insignia and Nameplate
The regimental distinctive insignia sits one-quarter inch above the right pocket flap for male soldiers. Unit awards and other right-side items follow similar spacing above the pocket. The nameplate goes on the right side of the coat: centered on the pocket flap for the male uniform, and between one and two inches above the top button, centered horizontally, on the female uniform. Measure it; eyeballing gets you corrected.
Skill Badges and Tabs
On the Class B, soldiers wear only one combat or special skill badge or metal tab replica. It goes one-quarter inch centered above the ribbons. If worn below the ribbons on the male uniform, the top of the badge sits approximately one-eighth inch below the top of the pocket.4Army.mil. AGSU Class B Update Female soldiers wearing the badge below ribbons center it horizontally with the top one-quarter inch below the ribbon bar.
Rank
Enlisted rank is centered on the sleeve, evenly spaced between the top of the shoulder and the elbow, on both the coat and the Class B shirt.5The United States Army. Army Green Service Uniform Wear Guide Officer sleeve insignia follows the braid and bar configurations detailed in DA Pam 670-1, and the wear guide directs you there for exact measurements.
Headgear
The garrison cap is the primary headgear for the AGSU. You default to the garrison cap unless your commander specifically directs beret wear.6U.S. Army. Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1 This is a change from the ASU era, when the beret had a more prominent daily role.
Some units are authorized organizational berets that override the garrison cap:
- Tan beret: soldiers assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, Ranger Training Brigade, and Ranger-qualified soldiers in specific headquarters and special operations positions.6U.S. Army. Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1
- Green beret: all Special Forces-qualified personnel carrying 18-series military occupational specialties, including those in student status at professional military education courses.
- Maroon beret: personnel assigned to Airborne-designated units whose primary mission is airborne operations, plus advisors to reserve Airborne units on jump status and personnel assigned to Airborne departments at the Infantry and Quartermaster Schools.
Soldiers wearing an organizational beret display the approved flash of the unit to which they are currently assigned. Special Forces soldiers filling a drill sergeant position swap to the drill sergeant hat while actively training soldiers.
What Happens to the Blue ASU
The ASU does not disappear after 2027. It stays in the closet as an optional dress and ceremonial uniform for events like military balls, weddings, funerals, memorial services, and patriotic ceremonies.3Department of the Army. Army Regulation 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia The AGSU Dress variation will handle some of the same occasions, but the ASU in its dress configuration remains available for the most formal settings. When in doubt, follow whatever your chain of command directs.
Cost and Buying the Uniform
A complete AGSU set runs roughly $500 to $600 depending on shirt sleeve length and whether you need additional items like gloves or headgear. The coat alone typically costs around $200, trousers near $90, and shoes around $115. Prices come from authorized commercial vendors and can vary at Military Clothing Sales stores on post.
Enlisted soldiers receive a clothing replacement allowance. For 2026, Army standard cash clothing replacement allowances are approximately $613 for male soldiers and $610 for female soldiers, with basic rates around $429 and $427 respectively.7DFAS. Clothing Replacement Allowance Officers buy their own uniforms without a dedicated allowance. Initial-entry soldiers receive an initial clothing bag that typically includes the AGSU.
If you buy from a commercial vendor, the responsibility for making sure items meet military specifications is on you, not the vendor.2U.S. Army. Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1 Military Clothing Sales removes that risk, but selection and availability can be uneven, especially close to mandatory wear deadlines.
Grooming Standards While in Uniform
AR 670-1 and its supporting directives set grooming standards that apply whenever you are in uniform. Army Directive 2025-18 updated several hair and appearance policies.
Male soldiers keep hair tapered or faded, starting at skin level or one-quarter inch at the sideburns. Hair blends evenly around the sides and back, cannot fall over the ears, and cannot exceed two inches of bulk at the top of the scalp or one inch on the sides. Only shaved or closely cut hair on the back of the neck may touch the collar. Male soldiers are not authorized to wear locs, braids, or twists. Edged or outlined cuts that follow the natural hairline are permitted, and a part may be cut no wider than one-eighth inch.8Department of the Army. Army Directive 2025-18 Appearance Grooming and Army Body
Female soldiers have more style options. Buns sit centered on the back of the head, extending no more than three inches from the scalp and no wider than the head. Ponytails are authorized in the ACU and PT uniform: a single braid or unbraided ponytail, no longer than six inches from the collar, no wider than the head.8Department of the Army. Army Directive 2025-18 Appearance Grooming and Army Body For both men and women, hair color must appear natural with no abrupt or extreme contrasts in shading.
Army Directive 2022-09 loosened the tattoo policy. Soldiers are now authorized one visible tattoo per hand (including the palm) no larger than one inch in any direction, unlimited tattoos between the fingers as long as they are hidden when the fingers are closed, and one ring tattoo per hand. Neck tattoos are allowed on the back of the neck, no larger than two inches. One tattoo behind each ear is permitted, no larger than one inch and not extending forward of the ear lobe.9Department of the Army. Army Directive 2022-09 Soldier Tattoos Tattoos on the head, face, inside the eyelids, mouth, and ears remain prohibited, with an exception for permanent makeup. Extremist, racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive tattoos are not authorized regardless of location.
Who’s Allowed to Wear the Uniform
Active duty soldiers, Army Reserve members, and National Guard personnel are the primary groups authorized to wear service uniforms. Federal law restricts uniform wear to members of the armed forces, and anyone outside those groups who wears a military uniform or a distinctive part of one faces a fine, up to six months of imprisonment, or both.10Office of the Law Revision Counsel. 18 USC 70211Office of the Law Revision Counsel. 10 USC 771
A few exceptions apply. Retired officers may wear the uniform of their retired grade. A person discharged honorably may wear the uniform while traveling home from the place of discharge, within three months of separation. Veterans who served honorably in time of war may wear the uniform of their highest wartime grade when authorized by presidential regulation.12Office of the Law Revision Counsel. 10 USC 772 Retired enlisted soldiers and veterans attending ceremonial occasions such as national holidays, parades, and memorial events are also generally permitted to wear the uniform, provided they do not bring discredit upon the service. Whoever wears it must still meet grooming and appearance standards.