To the Navy members.... What is your opinion of Red vs. Gold Service Stripes?

It really doesn’t mean much, I have seen gold hash’s on pure F.Us who thought that their shit didn’t stink, but their peers totally ignored them and their comments.

Lmao I went to Mast twice in my first term XD I dont think it's a serious deal to have red stripes because the Navy punishes for the smallest mishap. I consider mine a badge of honor because I put an Army sergeant in his place because he almost got a friend killed. Well worth it

If someone has still advanced with a red mark, then I respect them more because they are damn good at their job!

When I first went on AD in the 60s just about every NCO E7 and above had stories about when they were busted multiple times. Didn't seem to affect the way I thought of them.

Red means youve been there, youve walked the shoes without being a butt shark, people who warrant gold far down tge line have always played it safe or just never been caught that my opinion on that...

It was common in the 80s when I made Chief to see four red service stripes. Since I made Chief before 12 years I was a two red stripe Chief with a red crow. In some circles I was casually associated with those who made mistakes early in their career but not so bad as to not make Chief.

As time went on I observed fewer red stripes. Today we may have reached the point where more Sailors can avoid trouble - red striped Chiefs need not exist unless they make Chief early.

So, what is the official interpretation of the red stripes and the gold according to the official navy regulation?

The survey left out the option of the Navy using only red striped.

It’s kind like the warfare pins. It when from something of honor to get off my back pin.

HA! I was THAT guy! Retired in Red at 22. Had a WHOLE lot of fun as the Honors Boatswain's Mate at the GTMO Navy Bithday Ball 2002. There I in my Whites NO GOLD. You could hear people whispering "What's up with Chief Dupee? He's out of uniform..." TOO FUNNY

The RED was an HONOR