Posted on Feb 1, 2019
Why can’t trained soldiers wear their school shoulder cord on Dress uniform?
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Do you all think that if your school trained why can’t we wear the shoulder cord on Dress Uniform. As of now only 11B is only ones allowed. So let’s send some letters to change the. Regulations?
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Infantry life sucks, in general, so they get to wear a pretty ribbon so they can feel special.
"A man will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon." - Napoleon.
"A man will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon." - Napoleon.
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SGT Philip Roncari
Truth be told men in battle don’t fight for flag or Country or even for their loved ones ,they fight for the man on their right and left ,for in that place that’s all they have, just a thought from someone who once wore that pretty ribbon and still feels special,Sir.
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
SGT Philip Roncari I wore the ribbon too, that's why I can poke fun at it. :)
Otherwise, I'd just be a dick.
Otherwise, I'd just be a dick.
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I'm lost for words. Since I been in the Army I've only seen 4 different shoulder cords (My lovely blue infantry cord, French fourragere, the Schützenschnur, and some band members wearing something)
Are you telling me every mos has a shoulder cord?
Are you telling me every mos has a shoulder cord?
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MSG (Join to see)
Once upon a time, yes practically every branch in the Army had a cord. Not saying they were official/authorized, but they did exist.
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I don’t see any merit in doing so. The blue cord and disks were designed specifically for the Infantry. I took mine off when I reclassed to medic, and it never once occurred to me that there should be a red one in its place.
If everything is an emergency, nothing is. If everyone is special, no one is. It would be just another uniform item with no utility; there are already devices on the uniform that display MOS/Branch.
If everything is an emergency, nothing is. If everyone is special, no one is. It would be just another uniform item with no utility; there are already devices on the uniform that display MOS/Branch.
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I think this is one of the more terrible uniform ideas. If everyone has earned something, then why would we wear a badge or cord to show it as distinctive? If everyone has it, then it is not special. The Air Force has something similar, where they earn a badge for their tech school. I think it looks ridiculous that every single person has a badge.
Furthermore, you must complete your AIT in order to he qualified as a soldier. There is no reason to add unnecessary accoutrement to the uniform. And then, what about those who have completed two or three schools in different MOS fields? Should they wear two or three cords? Then we would look like a bunch of North Korean generals
Furthermore, you must complete your AIT in order to he qualified as a soldier. There is no reason to add unnecessary accoutrement to the uniform. And then, what about those who have completed two or three schools in different MOS fields? Should they wear two or three cords? Then we would look like a bunch of North Korean generals
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
"The Air Force has something similar, where they earn a badge for their tech school. I think it looks ridiculous that every single person has a badge."
Doesn't the Army already wear Branch insignia?
"Then we would look like a bunch of North Korean generals"
I get where you are coming from. I really do... but I'm looking at your picture from this post.... how many items are visible on YOUR uniform (not sewn on). I think we are past this point already.
Doesn't the Army already wear Branch insignia?
"Then we would look like a bunch of North Korean generals"
I get where you are coming from. I really do... but I'm looking at your picture from this post.... how many items are visible on YOUR uniform (not sewn on). I think we are past this point already.
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SGT (Join to see)
"And then, what about those who have completed two or three schools in different MOS fields? Should they wear two or three cords? Then we would look like a bunch of North Korean generals"
1 specific cord only when assigned in PMOS. (Other than aiguillettes for specific designated positions/aides, and awards of French, Belgian, Portuguese, and South Vietnamese Fourragère, the Dutch Orange Lanyard, and the distinctive 1st SSF Forragère made from shroud lines, for all the really old timers originally awarded.)
1 specific cord only when assigned in PMOS. (Other than aiguillettes for specific designated positions/aides, and awards of French, Belgian, Portuguese, and South Vietnamese Fourragère, the Dutch Orange Lanyard, and the distinctive 1st SSF Forragère made from shroud lines, for all the really old timers originally awarded.)
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I agree. The army has way too much bling already. I don’t even like wearing mine. I only wear my drill Sgt badge when I have to wear the hat since it is mandatory. When I don’t you will only see my name, rank, us army, American flag, and my unit. I don’t need anything else to be a soldier and to do my job. Soldiers nowadays worry too much about that. I guess it’s the marine still in me who says I don’t need all that flashy bullshit to do my job.
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Really..? The US Army doesn't have enough gee gaws and doo dads on their uniforms already?
As a Marine, although it pains me :) to say it. The Army's history is pretty damn great. That said we (Marines) laugh like hell at the uniform changes and merit badges, choices of hats, and charm bracelet trinkets. Sometimes, less is more; and Lions do not need to roar.
As a Marine, although it pains me :) to say it. The Army's history is pretty damn great. That said we (Marines) laugh like hell at the uniform changes and merit badges, choices of hats, and charm bracelet trinkets. Sometimes, less is more; and Lions do not need to roar.
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The Army does not issue shoulder cords to every MOS. In fact I believe there is one. If your MOS wears something at school i am sure it is not recognized officially by the Army, or at least outside of TRADOC. Who knows. Thank you for your service.
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The original Enlisted Breast cord came about in 1902, the daddy of our Blue Cord which was authorized in 1952. The older cord was more complicated, ceremonial, and came in Departmental, Corps, and Branch colors. Which, of course, were of the same colors as the Officers' Branch Shoulder Boards.
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You're right in your point of view.The Army has forgotten almost everything regarding appearance and elegance,starting with most generals attitudes on this regard.When I started the military,there were distintive cords and scarfs for every branch of specialties in the Army.Those items made you proud of your branch,and put you appart from the rest of the component soldiers.Also the MP's used to dress very elegant in those days with their Class B's or A's,as well as the white hats and assesories,that made them look authoritative and sharp all the way throw.
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My recommendation is to make an appointment with the CSM of the nearest Infantry unit and request assistance with wording of the letter. Don't let him know the purpose of the meeting until you arrive, and have a draft prepared.
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