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Does sergeant rank chevrons point up or down when wearing on army uniform?
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All military chevrons point vertical it originated during ancient times when only males were allowed to be in the military. The chevron is a representation of the male penis signifying war was for males only. The higher your rank the more chevrons indicating the more manly and better warrior u were.
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How is the rank of a Sergeant army person indicated?
It varies between uniforms. On the formal uniforms (Class A, Dress Blues), the rank insignia (three chevrons pointing upwards) is worn mid-sleeve on either side. If the trench coat is worn with this uniform, then metallic pin-on rank insignia is worn on the collar points. On the Class B uniform (dress uniform with either short sleeve button up shirt or long sleeve button up shirt), the rank insignia is sewn into black shoulder boards which are worn on the epaulets. On the phased out Battle Dress Uniform (BDUs) and Desert Combat Uniform (DCUs), the rank insignia was worn on the collar points, and could either be sewn on fabric insignia, or pin-on fabric insignia. On the Army Combat Uniform (which replaced the BDUs and DCUs), the rank insignia is fabric - black chevrons sewn onto an olive background. This is velcro backed, and is affixed to a velcro tab on the front of the ACU top. Enlisted personnel do not wear rank on the beret, but, on the patrol cap and kevlar helmet, it is worn on the front, either in sewn on fabric form, or pin on metallic form.
What did US Army rank look like before 1920?
AnswerUSA - The officer rank used in the Army during WW1 was the same as used later in WW II, with the exception of Warrant Officer, which was introduced in WW II, being a rounded end gold bar, with a brown or blue cloisonné field divided in the middle. (Blue for Army Air Corps, Brown for ground forces.)To recap those:General: 4 silver starsLieutenant General: 3 silver starsMajor General: 2 silver starsBrigadier General: 1 silver starColonel: silver eaglesLieutenant Colonel: silver oak leafMajor: gold oak leafCaptain: two silver rectangular bars, with a gap about equal width to the bars, and thin rails connecting them.First Lieutenant: 1 silver rectangular barSecond Lieutenant: 1 gold rectangular barThe pattern of strips during WWI for enlisted ranks was changed in 1920 to the basic pattern for WW II, but for WW I, the 1905 pattern was in use. The use of collar devices for branch insignia and the US insignia were in use, and had been since the 1890's.1905 pattern ChevronsChevrons are point up; arcs bow downward with the top arc connecting to the midpoint of the arms of the bottom chevron, while bars are parallel and the top bar connects to the bottom chevron at the ends; other items are between the arms of the bottom chevron. Field uniforms are a light olive drab on a dark olive green background; dress stripes are colored by corps. A wide variety of specialist insignia exist for qualified non-NCO's, as well. By 1919, more than 72 distinct insignia of enlisted rank and specialty existed in the US Army.1st Grade: Regimental Sergeant Major (3 chevrons, 3 arcs underneath)2nd Grade: Regimental Supply Sergeant (3 chevrons, 3 bars underneath)3rd Grade: Battalion Sergeant Major (3 chevrons, 2 arcs)4th Grade: Color Sergeant (3 chevrons, and a star)5th Grade: First Sergeant (3 chevrons, and a diamond)6th Grade: Mess Sergeant (3 chevrons, and a crescent moon)7th Grade: Stable Sergeant (3 chevrons, and a horse's head)8th Grade: Company Supply Sergeant (3 chevrons, 1 bar)9th Grade: Sergeant (3 chevrons)10th Grade: Corporal (2 chevrons)Lance Corporal (1 chevron) (Not consistently used)Private First Class (1 arc, no chevrons)Note that many specialists were in the various grades, but were not wearing the listed insignia, and did not have authority over NCO's, but had pay as NCO's. Master specialists (Master Engineer, Master Electrician, Master Gunner, etc) have a star above the specialty symbol, and an arc of wreath beneath, and are considered Master Sergeants, and were paid in a variety of grades between 3rd and 8th, varying by specialty; Specialist Sergeants have the arc of wreath, but no star, and are generally 8th or 9th grade; expert specialists have the mark and a circle, and are nominally 10th grade; specialists first class have the mark alone. Musicians wore normal chevrons through sergeant with either a bugle or lyre; Assistant Band Leaders wore a lyre with an arc of wreath, and band leaders a star above the assistant band leader insignia. Motor Pool Sergeants and Corporals wore chevrons with a wheel; chauffers 1st class a wheel above a PFC's arc, qualified chauffers a single short bar under the wheel, and assistant chauffers just the wheel.World War II chevrons for comparisonThe system was reduced to 7 grades in 1920. The top arc connects to the bottom chevron. Specialist insignia were no longer part of the rank insignia, but were worn separately.1st Grade: Master Sergeant (3 Chevrons and 3 arcs)2nd Grade: 1st Sergeant (3 chevrons, 2 arcs, and a diamond in the middle) and Technical Sergeant (3 chevrons, 2 arcs)3rd Grade: Staff Sergeant (3 chevrons, 1 arc)4th Grade: Sergeant (3 chevrons)5th Grade: Corporal (2 chevrons)6th Grade: Private First Class & Specialists (1 Chevron)7th Grade: Private and Recruit (no insignia)Mid-war (1942), specialists were authorized for grades 3, 4, and 5, and wore the T between the arms of the bottom chevron. 6th grade specialists did not wear the T, continuing to wear just the single chevron and a separate specialist mark.
In 1902 the insignia returned to the point-up position How many distinctive NCO chevrons did the Army retain at that time?
At that time, the U.S. Army retained a total of three distinctive NCO chevrons.
Are chevrons used in all military branches?
The short answer is yes and no. The Army and the Marine Corps have a very similar rank structure, with all enlisted ranks displaying chevrons, with the exception of Privates (E-1 in both services, no markings) and Specialist (E-4 in the Army, similar in look to a parachute). The Navy uses chevrons in enlisted ranks E-4 through E-6, however the chevrons are inverted with the point directed down. The Airforce uses chevrons in enlisted ranks E-7 through E-9. So yes the military uses chevrons in all branches, but some are inverted, and are not applied to all ranks.
Placement of Sgt chevrons on usmc dress blues?
Single point up, four inches from the shoulder seam and centered.
In 1902 the insignia returned to the point-up position. How many distinctive NCO chevrons did the Army retain at that time?
20
In 1902 the insignia returned to the point- up position. How many distinctive NCO chevrons did the Army retain at that time?
20
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