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The Unit Identification Code ( UIC) is a six character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies each United States Department of Defense entity. The UIC is often used on various paperwork to assign a soldier to a specific company in which they fall under. The first character is the Service Designator: [ 1] The next three characters indicate ...
As described in Chapters 4 and 5 of Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, [ 1] "badges" are categorized as breast insignia (worn immediately above ribbons/medals), [ 2] identification badges (usually worn at breast pocket level), [ 3] and marksmanship badges (worn immediately below ribbons). [ 4]
Army Technical Bulletin 43-0209, Color, Marking, and Camouflage Painting of Military Vehicles, Construction Equipment and Materials Handling Equipment, standardizes how vehicle bumper numbers are applied. The markings are divided into four positions. Positions 1 and 2 are applied on the left, while positions 3 and 4 are applied on the right.
Service ribbons, ribbon devices, and badge awards displayed on a Command Master Chief Petty Officer's service uniform.. The awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces include various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges which recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
On 29 September 2017, soldiers from Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment were awarded one of the U.S. Army's newest identification badges, the Military Horseman Identification Badge, during a special ceremony at Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. [1]
Navy Air Colors: United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aircraft Camouflage and Markings, 1945-1985. Vol. 2. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications. ISBN 0-89747-168-7. Elliott, John M. (1988). The Official Monogram U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Color Guide, 1940-1949. Vol. 2.
An illustration of U.S. Marines in various uniform setups. From left to right: A U.S. Marine in a Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform with full combat load c. late 2003, a U.S. Marine in a (full) blue dress uniform, a U.S. Marine officer in a service uniform, and a U.S. Marine general in an evening dress uniform.
The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as the United States Marines, is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations [11] through combined arms, implementing its own infantry, artillery, aerial, and special operations forces.