Rank insignia In Western European tradition, chevrons are used as an insignia of the ranks variously known, depending on the country, as non-commissioned officer or sub-officer ranks. This usage has become the worldwide norm, but there are many exceptions where other insignia, typically stripes but sometimes stars, are used for such ranks instead.
Rank insignia In Western European tradition, chevrons are used as an insignia of the ranks variously known, depending on the country as non-commissioned officer or sub-officer ranks. This usage has become the worldwide norm, but there are many exc,eptions where other insignia, typically stripes but sometimes stars, are used for such ranks instead.