Who can wear the blue infantry cord?

Who can wear the blue infantry cord?

The infantry blue cord is presented to all infantry-qualified soldiers in the U.S. Army at the end of their Advanced Individual Training. Commissioned officers earn their blue cord after graduating from the U.S. Army Infantry School’s Infantry Officer Basic Course (IBOLC).

What does turning blue in the Army mean?

It’s the day that your infantry soldier-in-training receives the blue cord that all infantrymen wear on their dress uniform. It’s the proud symbol your soldier earns for serving in the Army as an infantryman. It’s a really special occasion when they earn it! The Turning Blue Ceremony celebrates that moment.

How do you wear French Fourragere Marines?

The Fourragere becomes part of the uniform of the unit so cited, authorizing all members of the organization to wear the decoration on the left shoulder of the uniform as long as they remain members of the organization.

What do red patches on Marine uniforms mean?

landing support specialists

How do you wear Fourragere?

Fourragères should be worn pinned to the left shoulder of your gown. Pin the fourragères halfway between the shoulder seam and the collar. The loop will drape over the outside of the sleeve with two cords hanging in front and two in back of the sleeve. Your arm should not go through the loop.

How are unit awards worn on the ASU?

Wear unit awards centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket flap. The Combat Service Identification Badge will be worn centered on the wearers right breast pocket of the ASU coat.

How do I find army unit awards?

Units should locate the orders for the award, and then may contact Awards and Decorations Branch at [email protected] to place a request. If a unit is the main unit cited in the award, they will receive a citation and certificates for any subordinate units that received the award.