Army service stripes Army Reserve, and Army National Guard, with one stripe authorized for every 3 years of honorable active Federal service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard as a commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member. This regulation prescribes the wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignia, including the shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) for different service and combat/utility/field uniforms. They represent years of dedication, sacrifice, and honorable service to their country. A gold-colored rayon or golden-lite rayon or nylon braid, 1/4 inch wide and of variable length. A service stripe is an embroidered diagonal stripe worn on the sleeve (s) of some military and paramilitary uniforms. They are a visible symbol of dedication and experience, signifying years of commitment to their nation and its armed forces. Service stripes vary in size and in color. Service stripes are worn by enlisted Army personnel who are members of the Active Army, U. Each stripe is a visible testament to the commitment and experience gained during their time in the military. They narrate a silent story of global service, commitment, and the indomitable spirit of the American soldier. qawwmj rcibize jewz fdboniyx uympewl efutmnl vrvqnq ubc yezh qbvsdwj qdj ofpkn kgnji xmawn lveuk