U.S. Army approves service-wide wear of Jungle Tab

Published Aug 3, 05:35 PM UTC

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The U.S. Army has officially approved service-wide wear of the Jungle Tab for soldiers who complete the Jungle Operations Training Course, an Army spokesperson confirmed on August 3, 2026. The skill tab joins the Sapper, Ranger, and Special Forces tabs as an official skill tab. The Army is codifying policies for its wear and approval in upcoming regulations. The move revives jungle warfare expertise after the Army shut down its previous jungle training course in 1999. The training takes place at the Combined Jungle Operations Training Center in Panama, run jointly with Panamanian forces. The grueling course, held in what the Army calls 'Green Hell,' covers jungle survival fundamentals, small-unit tactics, ambushes, waterborne operations, and culminates in simulated missions evaluating teamwork and leadership. This initiative aligns with the Army's broader shift toward the Western Hemisphere and its creation of the Western Hemisphere Command last year.

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