Periodic uniform inspections are intended to ensure that soldiers wear only which items?

• A. Authorized insignia and awards
• B. Any insignia
• C. Only last year's insignia
• D. Civilian logos

Answer: (A)

Uniform inspections test that what you wear on your uniform has official approval. Insignia and awards carry authority—rank, qualifications, and unit identifiers—and must be authorized for wear by regulations. Wearing only authorized insignia keeps uniforms consistent, prevents any misrepresentation of status, and makes clear the official recognition you’ve earned. Civilian logos are not allowed on military uniforms, and wearing unapproved insignia or outdated marks (like last year’s insignia) can be misleading. So the right practice is to wear only authorized insignia and awards.