the service stripe goes on the asu to the outer side of the leg.
where does the service stripe go on the asu?
outer side of the leg
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a service stripe, commonly called a hash mark, is an embroidered diagonal stripe worn on the sleeve(s) of some military and paramilitary uniforms. in the case of the united states military, service stripes are authorized for wear by enlisted members on the left sleeve of a uniform to denote length of service. service stripes vary size and in color.





















































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the united states army authorizes one stripe for each three year period of service, while the united states marine corps, united states navy, and united states coast guard authorize one stripe for each four year period of duty.
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in contrast to the army, the navy and marine corps good conduct medals, a service stripe is authorized for wear by enlisted personnel upon completion of the specified term of service, regardless of the service member's disciplinary history. for example, a soldier with several non-judicial punishments and courts-martial would still be authorized a service stripe for three years' service, although the good conduct medal would be denied.





















































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