THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1775
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
18 July 2022

*Army Regulation 840-1

Effective 18 August 2022

Heraldic Activities

Department of the Army Seal, Emblem, and Branch of Service Plaques

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

JAMES C. MCCONVILLE
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

MARK F. AVERILL
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army

History. This publication is an expedited revision. The portions affected by this expedited revision are listed in the summary of change.

Authorities. This regulation implements the authorities listed in paragraphs 2–1, 3–1, and 4–1.

Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific requirements.

Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11–2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see appendix B).

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments or suggested improvements on DA FormDA FormDepartment of the Army form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Director, The Institute of Heraldry (AAMH-IHT), 9325 Gunston Road, Room S–113, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–5579.

Distribution. This regulation is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

*This regulation supersedes AR 840-1, dated 28 January 2019.

AR 840-1 • 18 July 2022

UNCLASSIFIED

Branch insignia A device approved by Headquarters, Department of the Army for wear on the uniform to indicate Branch of Service within the Army.

Cuirass A piece of armor consisting of breastplate and backplate fastened together.

Emblem A distinctive device symbolically representing the Army.

Espontón A type of half-pike formerly used by subordinate officers.

Phrygian cap A soft conical cap with the top pulled forward, often called the Cap of Liberty.

Plaque A three-dimensional rendering of an emblem or device for display.

Pommel A rounded knob on the end of the handle of a sword.

Proper colors The colors used to authenticate, confirm, or attest to authenticity.

Saltire A heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross.

Seal A design used to authenticate, confirm, or attest to authenticity.

Department of the Army Seal, Emblem, and Branch of Service Plaques This expedited revision, dated 18 July 2022— • Transfers proponency from the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 1 (title page). • Updates responsibilities of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 1 (para 1–4 a ). • Updates the term “military plaques” to “military insignia” (paras 1–4b(2)(a) and 1–4b(2)(b)). • Updates references (app A).