Rating Badges

ownership markings. Markings shall be a stencil consisting of owner’s surname and last four digits of owner’s social security number placed inside the garment as outlined in Uniform Regulations. Stencil letters shall be approximately l/2-inch high and blocked. Markings shall be black on white uniforms, and white on blue uniforms. Blue chambray/utility shirts shall be marked in black. Blue working jackets and dungaree/utility trousers shall be marked in white. Embroidered letters on chambray/utility shirts, dungarees/utility trousers, and blue working jackets shall be approximately l/2-inch high and blocked. Embroidered letters on camouflage uniforms and Navy coveralls shall be approximately 3/4-inch high and blocked. Name tape shall match color and fabric of the uniform component and shall be the length of the width of the pocket. Blue chambray/utility shirts shall be embroidered in black. Blue working jackets and dungaree/utility trousers shall be embroidered in white. Coveralls shall be embroidered in silver for E-6 and below. There are many other uniform requirements. Therefore, Uniform Regulations must be reviewed for current information. When charged with holding sea-bag inspections consult local instructions for prescribed procedures. The petty officer assigned to hold sea-bag inspections could use the following as a guide for the inspection: Prescribe a time and a place to hold the inspection. Remember the sea bag contains many items, so room for the items to be laid out will be needed. Have a current list of all required items along with a copy of the stencil marking section from the Uniform Regulations. Instruct the person to present each item as you call it off the list, or the person can present an item and you can mark it off the list. Remember to check the quantity of each item. Check the clothing for required stenciling and other required markings. When the inspection is complete, have the person sign the inspection list to acknowledge items missing, needing replacement, or maintenance. PETTY OFFICER’S INSIGNIA As a petty officer, you should set an example for subordinates both in conduct and in appearance. An important part of your appearance is the manner in which you wear your uniform and insignia. The term insignia includes cloth rating badges, which are worn on the left sleeve of your uniform, collar insignia, and insignia worn on military headgear. Rating Badges Rating badges for petty officers differ according to paygrade, specialty, size, and color. They consist of a perched eagle with extended wings pointing upward and its head facing right. As shown in figure 2-3, chevrons, indicating the wearer’s rate, and a specialty mark, indicating the wearer’s rating, make up the badge. Rating badges worn on blue working jackets and chambray shirts have no specialty mark. Chambray iron-on or sew-on rating badges are permitted on chambray shirts. Chevrons on rating badges for men, E-4 through E-6, measure 3 1/4 inches wide. Chevrons on women’s rating badges measure 2 1/2 inches wide and their rating insignia are three fourths of the size of men’s insignia. The men’s size rating badge is worn on the pea coat whether the pea coat is worn by a man or a woman. Standard navy blue rating badges have embroidered backgrounds and are worn on navy blue uniforms. You may wear navy blue badges mounted on fabric which matches the fabric color and cleaning characteristics of the uniform on which it is worn. Rating badges with white backgrounds match the fabric of uniforms on which they are worn. Colors of the eagle, specialty mark, chevrons, and service stripes for prescribed uniforms and components are described in table 2-1. 2-9 Figure 2-3. E-4, E-5, and E-6 rating badges.