For the male Army Blue Service uniform, where is the service stripe placed?

• A. On the outside bottom half of both sleeves, with the first stripe inserted at a 30-degree angle.
• B. Centered on the back of the sleeve.
• C. On the left forearm near the cuff.
• D. The service stripe is placed on the outside bottom half of both sleeves; the first stripe is sewn on a 30-degree angle, with the lower end inserted in the front inside seam, 1/4 inch above the cuff braid; the upper end of the stripe is inserted in the back seam; each additional stripe is spaced 1/8 inch apart from the last, and above the first stripe.

Answer: (D)

The service stripe is placed on the outside bottom half of both sleeves on the male Army Blue Service uniform. The first stripe is sewn at a 30-degree angle, with its lower end inserted in the front inside seam about 1/4 inch above the cuff braid, and the upper end inserted in the back seam. If there are additional stripes, they are spaced 1/8 inch apart from the last stripe and positioned above the first stripe. This combination of location, angle, seam insertion, and precise spacing matches the official styling requirements, ensuring a consistent and correct appearance. Descriptions that place the stripe on the back or forearm or omit the seam placements and exact spacing do not meet the standard.