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Widowson07 Nov 2009 9:55 a.m. PST

Is it one chevron for each four years of service?

I know that the stripes are red, or gold for senior nco's, but are they worn on just the left arm, or both arms?

Thanks.

Personal logo DeanMoto Supporting Member of TMP07 Nov 2009 10:44 a.m. PST

From what I gather, the first chevron is for 10 yrs of service, the second for "approximately" 20 yrs, and the third for more than 20 to 25 yrs. And they should be on the upper left arm only. Someone else may be able to post a more "exact" reference to the service requirements, but I'm sure it's not for only 4 yrs. Dean

vaughan08 Nov 2009 2:18 a.m. PST

According to the Histofig site:
5 years = 1 chevron
15 years = 2 chevrons
20 years = 3 chevrons
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