Where Do Service Stripes Go on Dress Blues in the Navy
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Rating badges are sewn on the left sleeve centered between the shoulder seam and the elbow as shown for the uniforms listed below. The new style blue working jacket does not have a shoulder seam. Use the shoulder/arm connection as the point of reference.
Service Stripes
Description. Consist of embroidered diagonal stripes, 7 inches long and 3/8 inch wide for male CPO's. Male El-E6 personnel wear service stripes 5 1/4 inches long and 3/8 inch wide. Navy women wear service stripes 5 1/4 inches long and 1/4 inch wide.
Position. Sew on the left sleeve of Dress Blue, Dress White, Dinner Dress Blue Jacket, and the Dinner Dress White Jacket with the lower ends to the front. The lower end of the first stripe is 2 inches from the end of the sleeve. On jumpers having a buttoned cuff the lower end of the first stripe is 1 1/2 inches above the upper edge of the cuff. The trailing edge of the stripe is in line with the trailing edge of the rating badge. The stripes are at a 45 degree angle. When more than one stripe is authorized they are placed 1/4 inch apart.
Color. Stripes are either scarlet, gold or blue as specified.
Entitlements. All personnel wear one stripe for each four years of active service (regular or reserve) in any of the armed services.
| UNIFORM | RATING BADGE BACKGROUND | EAGLE, SPECIALTY MARK | CHEVRONS | SERVICE STRIPES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner Dress Blue Jacket | Navy Blue | White/Silver | Scarlet/Gold | Scarlet/Gold |
| Dinner Dress White Jacket | White | Blue/Silver | Blue/Gold | Blue/Gold |
| Service Dress Blue | Navy Blue | White/Silver | Scarlet/Gold | Scarlet/Gold |
| Service Dress White | White | Blue | Blue | Blue |
| Summer White | White | Blue | Blue | None |
| Winter Blue/ Winter Working Blue | Navy Blue | White | Scarlet | None |
| Dungaree / Utility (Old) | Blue Chambray | Dark Blue (Eagle Only) | Dark Blue | None |
| Utility (New) | Blue Chambrell | Dark Blue (Eagle Only) | Dark Blue | None |
| Peacoat | Navy Blue | White | Scarlet | None |
| Blue Working Jacket (Old) | Medium Blue | White (Eagle Only) | Scarlet | None |
| Blue Working Jacket (New) | Medium Blue | White (Eagle Only) | Scarlet | None |
Found at: http://www.navy-nex.com/uniform/u-faq.html
Source: http://www.navygirl.org/NRAC/rating_badges.htm