Infantry Cord, Shoulder
1 Each
Description. The shoulder cord is infantry blue,
and it is formed by a series of interlocking square
knots around a center cord.
Approval authority. The commanding general
of the U.S. Army Infantry Center authorizes the
award of the shoulder cord to infantrymen who
have successfully completed the appropriate
training. For Army National Guard soldiers,
commanders of divisions, separate brigades,
infantry regiments, the infantry scout group, and
state adjutants general for separate infantry
battalions and companies are authorized to
award the shoulder cord to Army National
Guard soldiers who have successfully
completed the appropriate training.
How worn. The shoulder cord is worn on the right
shoulder of the Army green, blue, and white uniform
coats, and the AG 415 shirts. The cord is passed under
the arm and over the right shoulder under the shoulder
loop, and secured to the button on the shoulder loop.
In order to attach the cord, officer personnel will attach
a 20-ligne button to the right shoulder seam, ½ inch
outside the collar edge (see fig 28-173 ).
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Information Courtesy of
The Institute of Heraldry
& AR 670-1!! |
