<P> Shoulder sleeve insignia receive their name from the fact that they are most commonly worn on the upper left shoulders of the Army Combat Uniform ( ACU ) ; before October 2015 they were worn all U.S. Army uniforms . However , they can be placed on other locations , notably on the side of a helmet . Shoulder sleeve insignia worn on the upper right shoulders on Army uniforms denote former wartime service . These `` combat patches '' are worn on the ACU but are not worn on the Army Service Uniform . Instead a 2 inch metal replica is worn on the right breast pocket and is officially known as the Combat Service Identification Badge ( CSIB ) . </P>
<P> Shoulder sleeve insignia receive their name from the fact that they are most commonly worn on the upper left shoulders of the Army Combat Uniform ( ACU ) ; before October 2015 they were worn all U.S. Army uniforms . However , they can be placed on other locations , notably on the side of a helmet . Shoulder sleeve insignia worn on the upper right shoulders on Army uniforms denote former wartime service . These `` combat patches '' are worn on the ACU but are not worn on the Army Service Uniform . Instead a 2 inch metal replica is worn on the right breast pocket and is officially known as the Combat Service Identification Badge ( CSIB ) . </P>
where do the patches go on army uniform
where do the patches go on army uniform
most commonly worn on the upper left shoulders of the Army Combat Uniform ( ACU )
most commonly worn on the upper left shoulders of the Army Combat Uniform ( ACU )