Wear of the Army Green Service Uniform

DCS G-1
Uniform Policy Branch
SGM Brian Sanders / MSG Quintana Mitchell
April 2021

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 Purpose
 The content provided in these slides are just to provide a general overview for placement of
items worn on the AGSU.

 DA PAM 670-1 will provide the specifics for all items that are displayed and not displayed in
these slides.

 Do not use these slides as a replacement for DA PAM 670-1, this is just a visual aid.

 Ensure you do a thorough review of AR 670-1 and DA PAM 670-1 before contacting G1
Uniform Policy.

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 Female Soldier Uniform Standards

The necktie is tied so it is no

shorter than 2 inches above the
top of the belt buckle and so it
The AGSU does not does not extend past the bottom
authorize the wear of a of the belt buckle.
nameplate

The AGSU Coat Belt will

always face to the right of
the Female Soldier

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 Female Officer
US Insignia: On the AGSU coat, officers
wear the U.S. insignia 5/8 inch above
Grade Insignia: On the AGSU coat, all- the notch on both collars with the
weather coat, and windbreaker, officer centerline of the insignia bisecting the
grade insignia is worn on the shoulder notch and parallel to the inside edge of
loops, 5/8 inch from the outside shoulder the lapel.
seam, and centered front to back. All
officers will wear pin-on grade insignia on
the shoulders of the AGSU coat.
Branch Insignia: On the AGSU coat,
officers wear their branch insignia
centered on both lapels approximately
SSI – MOHC: Authorized personnel may 1 – 1/4 inches below the U.S. insignia.
wear the nonsubdued SSI – MOHC on the The branch insignia is positioned so that
right sleeve of the AGSU coat for all the centerline of the insignia bisects the
personnel. The insignia will be worn centerline of the U.S. insignia and is
centered 1/2 inch below the top of the parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.
right shoulder seam.
RDI: Soldiers wear the RDI centered 1/8
inch above the top of the pocket flap or
1/4 inch above any unit awards or
ID Badges: Worn centered with the
foreign badges that are worn. When the
bottom of the badge parallel to the third
coat lapel obscures the RDI, Soldiers
buttonhole of the coat, centered on the
may wear the RDI aligned to the right
pocket flap button. No more than two ID
edge of the unit awards.
Badges will be worn. Only one ID badge
will be worn per side. Female Soldiers may
adjust placement of badges to conform to Unit Awards: Emblems with or without
individual body shape differences. See DA frames are worn centered with the
PAM 670-1 for order of precedence. bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch
above the right breast pocket flap.

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 Female Officer
Garrison Cap: Worn with the front vertical crease of the
cap centered on the forehead in a straight line with the DUI: Soldiers (except general officers) wear the DUI
nose, with the front lower portion of the cap on the service uniform coat centered on the
approximately 1 inch above the eyebrows shoulder loops an equal distance from the outside
(approximately the width of the first two fingers). The shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button
cap is placed on the head in such a manner that the with the base of the insignia toward the outside
front and rear vertical creases and the top edge of the shoulder seam when grade insignia is not worn on
crown form unbroken lines in silhouette, and the ridge the should loops. If grade insignia is worn on the
of the cap is parallel to the ground while standing at shoulder loops, the equal distance is measured from
attention. the inside edge of the grade insignia to the outside
edge of the button. Soldiers are not authorized to
wear the DUI on the dress variation.

Grade Insignia: Officers will wear nonsubdued grade

insignia on the garrison cap centered on the left curtain
1 inch from the front crease.

SSI: Nonsubdued SSI of an individual’s current

organization will be worn centered on the left sleeve
1/2 inch below the top of the shoulder seam on the
Service Ribbons: On the AGSU coat, Soldiers wear the coats of the AGSU for all personnel.
ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket.
Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket
even if the top ribbon row is offset.

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 Female Enlisted
DUI: Soldiers (except general officers) wear the DUI
on the service uniform coat centered on the US Insignia Enlisted: On the AGSU coat, the bottom of
shoulder loops an equal distance from the outside the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch
shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button above the notch and centered on the wearer’s right
with the base of the insignia toward the outside collar with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the
shoulder seam when grade insignia is not worn on inside edge of the lapel.
the should loops. If grade insignia is worn on the
shoulder loops, the equal distance is measured from Branch Insignia Enlisted: Enlisted personnel will wear
the inside edge of the grade insignia to the outside the branch insignia of their primary military
edge of the button. Soldiers are not authorized to occupational specialty on the AGSU coat, the bottom of
wear the DUI on the dress variation. the insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above
the notch and centered on the wearer’s left collar with
the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge
of the lapel.
German Marksmanship Award (Schützenschnur) :
(Enlisted Personnel Only) Wear the award on the
Service Ribbons: On the AGSU coat, Soldiers wear the
right side of the uniform coat with the upper portion
ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket.
attached under the center of the shoulder loop and
Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket
the bottom portion attached under the lapel to a
even if the top ribbon row is offset.
button mounted specifically for wearing this award.

RDI: Soldiers wear the RDI centered 1/8 inch above the
top of the pocket flap or 1/4 inch above any unit awards
or foreign badges that are worn. When the coat lapel
Unit Awards: Emblems with or without frames are
obscures the RDI, Soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to
worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem
the right edge of the unit awards.
1/8 inch above the right breast pocket flap.

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 Female Enlisted
Garrison Cap DUI: Enlisted personnel will wear their DUI on the
garrison cap on the left curtain 1 inch from the front crease.

1 Badge: Soldiers wear one badge centered horizontally on

the left breast pocket flap with the upper portion of the Combat and Special Skills Badges: Personnel may only wear one
badge approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket combat or special skill badges from either group 1 or group 2 above
the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for
2 Badge: Soldiers wear two badges equally spaced on the left uniforms without pockets. Soldiers may wear up to three badges
breast pocket flap from left to right with the upper portion of from groups 3, 4, and 5 above the ribbons, above the top of the
the badges approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets. One
pocket with at least 1 inch between badges. badge from either group 1 or group 2 may be worn with badges
from groups 3, 4, and 5, provided that the total number of badges
3 Badges: equally spaced on the left breast pocket flap worn above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar
approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket. Soldiers location for uniforms without pockets does not exceed three. The
will wear marksmanship badges that have attaching devices driver and mechanic badge is not authorized for wear above the
at the top of the badge, such as the excellence in competition ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for
rifleman badge, in this manner. uniforms without pockets. No more than four badges on the
uniform.

SSI: Nonsubdued SSI of an individual’s current organization will be

worn centered on the left sleeve 1/2 inch below the top of the
shoulder seam on the coats of the AGSU for all personnel.
Service Stripes: The service stripes are worn centered from
seam to seam on the outside bottom half of both sleeves.
The first stripe is sewn on at an angle of 30 degrees with the
lower end inserted in the front inside seam. The upper end of Grade Insignia: The insignia is worn centered between the shoulder
the stripe is inserted in the back seam of the sleeve. Each seam and elbow. When the SSI will not allow the grade insignia to be
additional stripe is spaced 1/8 inch above and parallel to the worn as stated above, the grade insignia will be placed 1/2 inch
first stripe. below the SSI.

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 Male Soldier Uniform Standards

The necktie is tied so it is no

shorter than 2 inches above the
top of the belt buckle and so it
The AGSU does not does not extend past the bottom
authorize the wear of a of the belt buckle.
nameplate
Please ensure your
ribbons are in order of
precedence IAW DA PAM
670-1.

The AGSU Coat Belt will

always face to the left of
the Male Soldier

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 Male Officer
Grade Insignia: On the AGSU coat, all-weather coat, and
windbreaker, officer grade insignia is worn on the
shoulder loops, 5/8 inch from the outside shoulder seam,
and centered front to back. All officers will wear pin-on
grade insignia on the shoulders of the AGSU coat.
Branch Insignia: On the AGSU coat, officers wear their
branch insignia centered on both lapels approximately 1 –
1/4 inches below the U.S. insignia. The branch insignia is
SSI – MOHC: Authorized personnel may wear the positioned so that the centerline of the insignia bisects the
nonsubdued SSI – MOHC on the right sleeve of the AGSU centerline of the U.S. insignia and is parallel to the inside
coat for all personnel. The insignia will be worn centered edge of the lapel.
1/2 inch below the top of the right shoulder seam.

RDI: Soldiers wear the RDI centered 1/8 inch above the top
ID Badges: Worn centered on the pocket of the coat. The of the pocket flap or 1/4 inch above any unit awards or
badge is centered between the bottom of the pocket flap foreign badges that are worn. When the coat lapel obscures
and the bottom of the pocket and centered from left to the RDI, Soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge
right. Only one ID badge will be worn per side. See DA of the unit awards.
PAM 670-1 for order of precedence.

Overseas Service Bars: Worn centered on the outside

bottom half of the right sleeve. The first bar is sewn Unit Awards: Emblems with or without frames are worn
parallel to the bottom of the sleeve with the lower edge centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch
of the overseas service bar 1/4 inch above the sleeve above the right breast pocket flap.
braid of the coat for officer personnel and 4 inches above
the bottom of the sleeve for enlisted personnel. Each
additional bar is spaced 1/16 inch above and parallel to
the first bar.

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 Male Officer
DUI: Soldiers (except general officers) wear the DUI on the service
uniform coat centered on the shoulder loops an equal distance from
US Insignia: On the AGSU coat, officers wear the U.S. insignia 5/8 the outside shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button with
inch above the notch on both collars with the centerline of the the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam when
insignia bisecting the notch and parallel to the inside edge of the grade insignia is not worn on the should loops. If grade insignia is
lapel. worn on the shoulder loops, the equal distance is measured from
the inside edge of the grade insignia to the outside edge of the
button. Soldiers are not authorized to wear the DUI on the dress
Service Ribbons: On the AGSU coat, Soldiers wear the ribbons variation.
centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket. Ribbon mounts will
remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is
offset.
Special Skills Tabs: No more than two tabs of the Soldier’s choosing
may be sewn on the AGSU coat. The special skill tab will be centered
Combat and Special Skills Badges: Personnel may only wear one both vertically and horizontally 1/4 inch above the SSI on the left
combat or special skill badges from either group 1 or group 2 above sleeve of the AGSU coat. Soldiers are authorized two tabs in addition
the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for to a tab that is part of the organization SSI.
uniforms without pockets. Soldiers may wear up to three badges
from groups 3, 4, and 5 above the ribbons, above the top of the
pocket, or in a similar location for uniforms without pockets. One
badge from either group 1 or group 2 may be worn with badges
from groups 3, 4, and 5, provided that the total number of badges SSI: Nonsubdued SSI of an individual’s current organization will be
worn above the ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar worn centered on the left sleeve 1/2 inch below the top of the
location for uniforms without pockets does not exceed three. The shoulder seam on the coats of the AGSU for all personnel.
driver and mechanic badge is not authorized for wear above the
ribbons, above the top of the pocket, or in a similar location for
uniforms without pockets. No more than four badges can be worn
on the uniform.

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 Male Enlisted
DUI: Soldiers (except general officers) wear the DUI on the service
Service Cap: All Soldiers may wear the service cap as an uniform coat centered on the shoulder loops an equal distance from
optional headgear with the AGSU. The service cap is worn the outside shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button with
straight on the head so that the braid hatband on the service the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam when
cap creates a straight line around the head, parallel to the grade insignia is not worn on the should loops. If grade insignia is
ground. Such positioning automatically positions the visor worn on the shoulder loops, the equal distance is measured from
correctly so that it does not interfere with vision or ride up on the inside edge of the grade insignia to the outside edge of the
the forehead. button. Soldiers are not authorized to wear the DUI on the dress
variation.

1 Badge: Soldiers wear one badge centered horizontally on SSI: Nonsubdued SSI of an individual’s current organization will be
the left breast pocket flap with the upper portion of the worn centered on the left sleeve 1/2 inch below the top of the
badge approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket. shoulder seam on the coats of the AGSU for all personnel.

2 Badges: Soldiers wear two badges equally spaced on the

left breast pocket flap from left to right with the upper Grade Insignia: The insignia is worn centered between the shoulder
portion of the badges approximately 1/8 inch below the top seam and elbow (see fig 21 – 57). When the SSI will not allow the
of the pocket with at least 1 inch between badges. grade insignia to be worn as stated above, the grade insignia will be
placed 1/2 inch below the SSI.
3 Badges: equally spaced on the left breast pocket flap
approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket. Soldiers
will wear marksmanship badges that have attaching devices
at the top of the badge, such as the excellence in competition Service Stripes: The service stripes are worn centered from seam to
rifleman badge, in this manner. seam on the outside bottom half of both sleeves. The first stripe is
sewn on at an angle of 30 degrees with the lower end inserted in the
front inside seam. The upper end of the stripe is inserted in the back
seam of the sleeve. Each additional stripe is spaced 1/8 inch above
and parallel to the first stripe.

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 Male Enlisted
SSI – MOHC: Authorized personnel may wear the US Insignia Enlisted: On the AGSU coat, the bottom of
nonsubdued SSI – MOHC on the right sleeve of the the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch
AGSU coat for all personnel. The insignia will be worn above the notch and centered on the right collar with
centered 1/2 inch below the top of the right shoulder the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge
seam. of the lapel.

Grade Insignia: The insignia is worn centered

between the shoulder seam and elbow. When the SSI RDI: Soldiers wear the RDI centered 1/8 inch above the
will not allow the grade insignia to be worn as stated top of the pocket flap or 1/4 inch above any unit awards
above, the grade insignia will be placed 1/2 inch or foreign badges that are worn. When the coat lapel
below the SSI. obscures the RDI, Soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to
the right edge of the unit awards.

Overseas Service Bars: Worn centered on the outside Unit Awards: Emblems with or without frames are worn
bottom half of the right sleeve. The first bar is sewn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch
parallel to the bottom of the sleeve with the lower above the right breast pocket flap.
edge of the overseas service bar 1/4 inch above the
sleeve braid of the coat for officer personnel and 4
inches above the bottom of the sleeve for enlisted
personnel. Each additional bar is spaced 1/16 inch
above and parallel to the first bar. ID Badges: Worn centered on the pocket of the coat.
The badge is centered between the bottom of the
pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket and centered
from left to right. Only one ID badge will be worn per
side. See DA PAM 670-1 for order of precedence.

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 Beret / Boots

As an option, Soldiers may wear brown The garrison cap is the primary All personnel assigned to
combat leather boot with AGSU. headgear worn with the service Security Force Assistance
uniform by all Soldiers unless Command and Security Force
Only Soldiers authorized to wear the tan, the commander directs wear of Assistance Brigades will wear
green, or maroon berets. the beret. brown berets.

When worn, the trousers or slacks are

bloused (tucked-in or by the use of
blousing rubbers or bands). When
trousers or slacks are bloused, personnel
will not wrap them around the leg so
tightly so as to present a pegged
appearance.

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 AGSU Class B Composition

The AGSU Class B/Tropical Dress variation is comprised of:

 Heritage taupe 565 trousers(male)/slacks(female)
 Heritage tan 566 short of long sleeve shirt
 Heritage green four-in-hand necktie for both male and female Soldiers
(the necktie is optional for the short sleeve shirt – mandatory with the
long sleeve shirt)
 Heritage green garrison cap (Service Cap is optional)
 Heritage walnut 567 web belt, with brass oxidized tip/brass buckle
 Heritage walnut socks
 Heritage walnut 567 oxford leather shoes. Female Soldiers have the
option of wearing the skirt and pumps with the Class B, as well as wear
pumps with slacks.
 No Nameplate is authorized to be worn ****The Beret may also be worn with this AGSU Class B.

Authorized personnel may also wear the maroon, tan, or

green beret with brown leather jump boots in this uniform
variation.

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 AGSU Tropical Dress Variation

 The AGSU Tropical Dress variation (Class B

****ALARACT 029/2021
with ribbons) is an equivalent Class A or provides the update to wear
Dress variation for hot weather. of insignia and accoutrements
on the AGSU Class B.
 It serves as appropriate wear for parades,
ceremonies, reviews (when special honors
are being paid), and official visits of
foreign dignitaries.

 The uniform is intended for seasonal hot

weather wear; local commanders will
determine the conditions for wear of this
uniform.
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 AGSU Class B Variation

 Soldiers wearing the AGSU Class B

have the option of wearing
insignia and accoutrements.
 When worn it will be worn in the
same manner as the tropical dress
variation.
*Without insignia and accoutrements *With insignia and accoutrements

**Both variations are authorized**

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 Male Insignia and Accoutrements Measurements

Regimental Distinctive Combat and special skill badges and

Insignia (RDI). Male tabs. Soldiers will only wear 1 combat
Soldiers will wear the or special skill badge or metal tab
replica.
RDI a ¼ inch above the
wearers right pocket For all Soldiers, the badge will be worn
flap. ¼ inch centered above the ribbons.
When worn below the ribbons, male
Soldiers wear the badge or metal tab
replica centered horizontally on the left
breast pocket flap with the upper
portion of the badge/tab
approximately ⅛ inch below the top of
the pocket.
Ribbons. Male Soldiers may wear no more than two
rows of ribbons consisting of six ribbons total. They
will be placed ¼ inch above the wearer’s left pocket
flap. Selected ribbons must be worn in order of
precedence.

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 Female Insignia and Accoutrements Measurements

Regimental Distinctive Combat and special skill badges

Insignia (RDI). Female and tabs. Soldiers will only
Soldiers will place the RDI on wear 1 combat or special skill
the wearer’s right side of the badge or metal tab replica. For
shirt two inches below the all Soldiers, the badge will be
right collar tip and two worn ¼ inch centered above
inches to the right of the the ribbons.
necktie.
Female Soldiers wear the
When necktie is not worn badge or metal tab replica
the placement will be centered horizontally on the
approximately three inches wearer’s left with the upper
from the second button portion of the badge/tab ¼ inch
centered according to body below the ribbon bar equally
type and will be parallel spaced under the ribbon bar.
(flush) with the bottom of Ribbons. Female Soldiers may wear no more than two
the ribbons. rows of ribbons consisting of six ribbons total and will
be placed two inches below left collar tip centered on
the body. The bottom of the ribbons will be parallel
(flush) to the bottom of the RDI. Selected ribbons must
be worn in order of precedence.

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 AGSU Mandatory / Optional Items
 Heritage Green All-Weather Coat / Heritage Walnut Gloves - All ranks
wear nonsubdued pin-on grade insignia on the shoulder loops of this
coat. The scarf and gloves are authorized for wear with the all-weather
coat. Personnel may wear the coat with the AGSU, AGSU dress variation.

 Brown Leather Jacket - All personnel may wear the bomber with the
Class B AGSU. Personnel will not wear the bomber in formations unless
authorized by the commander. Personnel will wear the bomber zipped
to at least the second button down from the top of the shirt. All
personnel wear shoulder marks with hook and loop on the shoulder
loops.

 Heritage Green Pullover sweater - The heritage green 564 pullover is

authorized for wear by all personnel with the Class B AGSU. When the
heritage green 564 pullover is worn with the short- or long-sleeved
AGSU shirts, personnel have the option of wearing a necktie. Personnel
will wear the collar of the shirts outside the heritage green 564 pullover
if they do not wear a necktie. Officers and enlisted personnel will wear
shoulder marks for rank on the shoulder loops of the heritage green 564
pullover 5/8 inch from the outside shoulder seam and centered front to
back.

 Heritage Green Windbreaker - All personnel may wear the windbreaker

with the Class B AGSU. Personnel will not wear the windbreaker in
formations unless authorized by the commander. Personnel will wear
the windbreaker zipped to at least the second button down from the top
of the shirt. Personnel wear nonsubdued pin-on grade insignia on the
shoulder loops of this coat.

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 Sweater (Pullover) and All Weather Coat

The heritage green 564 pullover is All Soldiers wear nonsubdued

authorized for wear by all personnel pin-on grade insignia on the
with the Class B AGSU. shoulder loops approximately 5/8
inches from the outside shoulder
When the heritage green pullover is seam, and centered front to back
worn with the short- or long-sleeved of the AGSU all-weather coat.
AGSU shirts, personnel have the option
of wearing a necktie. Personnel will Personnel may wear the coat
wear the collar of the shirts outside the with the AGSU Class A and AGSU
heritage green 564 pullover if they dress variation.
do not wear a necktie.
The all-weather coat is
Personnel may cuff the sleeves of the authorized for wear with utility
heritage green 564 pullover, but they uniforms only in a garrison
may not roll or push up the sleeves. environment when personnel
have not been issued
All Soldiers will wear shoulder marks organizational rain gear.
for grade insignia on the shoulder loops
of the AGSU pullover 5/8 inch from the When the grade insignia is
outside shoulder seam and centered removed from the coat,
front to back. personnel may wear the coat
with civilian clothing.

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 Windbreaker and Leather Service Jacket
On the AGSU windbreaker,
pin-on grade insignia is worn
on the shoulder loops, 5/8 All personnel may wear the Leather
inch from the outside service jacket (bomber) with the
shoulder seam, and Class B AGSU.
centered front to back.
Personnel will wear the bomber
All personnel may wear the zipped to at least the second button
windbreaker with the Class down from the top of the shirt.
B AGSU. Personnel will wear
the windbreaker zipped to at All personnel wear grade insignia
least the second button shoulder marks with hook and loop
down from the top of the on the shoulder loops. Personnel
shirt. may wear the bomber without
insignia when wearing civilian
Personnel may wear the clothing.
windbreaker without
insignia when wearing
civilian clothing.

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 Please review AR and DA PAM 670-1
(26 JAN 2021)

Any questions of concerns please contact SGM Brian Sanders or MSG Quintana Mitchell
Brian.c.sanders.mil@mail.mil / Quintana.d.Mitchell.mil@mail.mil

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