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A sargeant has three stripes (also called chevrons) to show his rank. They are sown onto his brassard (a fabric strip worn on the right arm)

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What you call a soldier with three stripes on each arm?

That is the rank of Sergeant.


A soldier with 2 stripes on each arm?

A Sergeant has three stripes in the US military and a Corporal has two (if the stripes are located on the upper arm). If the stripes are located on the lower arm and are better described as slashes (just above the wrist) those are indicators of time in the service. Each slash represents 3 years in the Army and 4 years per slash in the Marine Corps.


What do the stripes on the left sleeve of an ww2 army uniform designate?

If you are referring to the triangular stripes on the arm of a uniform, it means that the soldier's rank would have been Sergeant. We call these stripes Chevrons. Some chevrons have a curve at the bottom. We call these Rockers.Others contain a lozenge (diamond) or a star in the middle. Chain of Command Ranks using Chevrons and Rockers to indicate rank are as follows: * Private, indicated by one chevron * Private First Class, indicated by one chevron with one rocker * Corporal, indicated by two chevrons * Sergeant, indicated by three chevrons * Staff Sergeant, indicated by three chevrons and one rocker * Sergeant First Class, indicated by three chevrons and two rockers * Master Sergeant, indicated by three chevrons and three rockers * First Sergeant, indicated by three chevrons, three rockers, and lozenge. * Sergaent Major, indicated by a star in the midddle of the chevrons and rockers. This position is appointed. * Command Sergeant Major, indicated by a winged star in the middle of the chevrons and rockers. This position is appointed. * Sergeant Major of the Army, indicated by an eagle flanked by two stars. This position is not combat oriented. Three stripes was the rank of a sergeant. A Private wore no stripes, a private first class had one stripe, and a corporal had two stripes.


What does the Big T On a World War 2 sargents rank patch represent?

"Tech" SGT (Technical Sergeant).Tech 4 Class had 3 stripes similar to Sergeant rank but had a "T" under the stripes. The "T" indicated a rank based upon sepciality training and did not carry the command responsiblity.There were also a Tech 5 Class(2 stripes) and a Tech 3 Class (4 stripes).A Technical Sergeant was a rank with 5 stripes and without a "T".Link: http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/rank_page/history_of_enlisted_ranks.htm


What do you call a soldier with three stripe on each arm?

That is the rank of Sergeant.

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What you call a soldier with three stripes on each arm?

That is the rank of Sergeant.


What do tripes on a soldier's arm show?

The stripes on a soldier's sleeve, shows their rank: one stripe is Lance Corporal, two stripes is Corporal, three stripes is Sergeant, and so on.


Was a staff sergeant an officer in World War 2?

A Staff Seargeant is a rank in the US Army that was identified by 4 stripes worn on each arm. Three stripes pointed up and a curved stripe under them. This was one rank above the rank of Sergeant (3 stripes).


A soldier with 2 stripes on each arm?

A Sergeant has three stripes in the US military and a Corporal has two (if the stripes are located on the upper arm). If the stripes are located on the lower arm and are better described as slashes (just above the wrist) those are indicators of time in the service. Each slash represents 3 years in the Army and 4 years per slash in the Marine Corps.


What are the ratings and certificates for Sergeant Stripes - 2003?

Sergeant Stripes - 2003 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U


What actors and actresses appeared in Sergeant Stripes - 2003?

The cast of Sergeant Stripes - 2003 includes: Jimmy Hibbert


How Many Stripes does Sgt Snorkel wear on the sleeve of his uniform?

Sgt. Snorkel typically wears three stripes on the sleeve of his uniform, indicating his rank as a sergeant.


A solider with three stripes?

Sergeant


Explanation of US Army Sergeant Major badge?

There is no US Army Sergeant Major badge. There is a rank insignia, but it is not an awarded badge. There are three different insignia for the rank of Sergeant Major (E-9). Sergeant Major - Three stripes on top and three stripes on bottom with one star in the middle. Command Sergeant Major - Three stripes on top and three stripes on bottom with one star and wreath and in the middle. Sergeant Major of the Army - Three stripes on top and three stripes on bottom with two stars and eagle in the middle. See related links for pictures of US Enlisted rank insignia.


What do the stripes on the left sleeve of an ww2 army uniform designate?

If you are referring to the triangular stripes on the arm of a uniform, it means that the soldier's rank would have been Sergeant. We call these stripes Chevrons. Some chevrons have a curve at the bottom. We call these Rockers.Others contain a lozenge (diamond) or a star in the middle. Chain of Command Ranks using Chevrons and Rockers to indicate rank are as follows: * Private, indicated by one chevron * Private First Class, indicated by one chevron with one rocker * Corporal, indicated by two chevrons * Sergeant, indicated by three chevrons * Staff Sergeant, indicated by three chevrons and one rocker * Sergeant First Class, indicated by three chevrons and two rockers * Master Sergeant, indicated by three chevrons and three rockers * First Sergeant, indicated by three chevrons, three rockers, and lozenge. * Sergaent Major, indicated by a star in the midddle of the chevrons and rockers. This position is appointed. * Command Sergeant Major, indicated by a winged star in the middle of the chevrons and rockers. This position is appointed. * Sergeant Major of the Army, indicated by an eagle flanked by two stars. This position is not combat oriented. Three stripes was the rank of a sergeant. A Private wore no stripes, a private first class had one stripe, and a corporal had two stripes.


Insignia for first sergeant army has what in the middle of 3 stripes up and 3 stripes down?

A diamond.


What rank is E8 equivalent to in the USMC?

there are two different things and E8 can be in the marine corp. One is a master seargent. It is indicated by 3 stripes up, 3 stripes down ( rockers ) and cross rifles in the middle. Or a first seargent which is indicated by 3 stripes up, 3 stripes down and a diamond in the middle