On the date of the orders which makes your promotion effective.
At that time, the U.S. Army retained a total of three distinctive NCO chevrons.
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The chevrons for non-commissioned officers (NCOs) were reintroduced in 1833 by General Winfield Scott in the United States Army. These chevrons were worn point down, distinguishing NCOs from enlisted personnel and signifying their rank and authority within the military structure. This design has evolved over the years but the point-down style became a recognizable symbol of NCO status.
Corporal (2 chevrons) is right below Sergeant (3 chevrons).
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Chevrons??
The chevrons reverted to the point-up position in 1896. This change was part of a broader effort to standardize military uniforms and insignia. The point-up chevrons were intended to symbolize upward mobility and rank advancement within the military hierarchy.
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.
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Triangles, diamonds, and chevrons.