Where is the service stripe placed on the Army Blue Service uniform?

• A. The service stripe is worn centered from seam-to-seam 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.
• B. The service stripe is worn on the outer edge of the cuff.
• C. The service stripe is placed on the shoulder seam.
• D. The service stripe is worn on the inner forearm.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is exactly where and how service stripes are worn on the Army Blue Service uniform so the look is uniform and neat. The service stripes are placed on the outside bottom half of the sleeves, centered from seam to seam, and applied on both sleeves for symmetry. The first stripe is sewn at a 30-degree angle with the lower end entering the front inside seam about 1/4 inch above the cuff braid, and the upper end entering the back seam; any additional stripes sit 1/8 inch apart above the first. This precise placement keeps the stripes clearly visible, aligned with the cuff and sleeve seams, and consistent across wearers. Placing stripes on the outer cuff edge, on the shoulder seam, or on the inner forearm would look out of regulatory standard and disrupts the uniform appearance.