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Us army military insignia and patches, flashes, unit crests, rank chevrons and collar insignia. Shoulder sleeve insignia ssi are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of us army uniforms to identify the primary headquarters to which a soldier is assigned. Ranks provide a system of leadership that indicates a soldiers level of expertise, responsibility and authority. Enlisted ranks of corporal and higher are considered noncommissioned officers ncos. The wearing of patches on both types of uniforms is directed by army regulation 6701, wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia. United states army infantry regiment unit crest cuidado criteria.
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