Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Figure 28–174. Wear of airborne background trimming
Figure 28–175. Wear of airborne background trimming, maternity tunic
(4) By whom worn. All personnel of an organization authorized a background trimming, and who were awarded one
of the parachutist or air assault badges.
c. Cord, shoulder, marksmanship.
(1) Description. A blue cord, 3/16 inch in diameter, bearing a band composed of serrated markings at 9/16-inch
intervals. Each marking consists of 1/16-inch white, 1/16-inch red, and 1/16-inch white markings. The overall length of
the shoulder cord will not exceed 52 inches (includes double cord).
(2) By whom worn. All personnel assigned to the U.S. Army marksmanship unit, subordinate marksmanship
training units, and the ARNG marksmanship training unit. The shoulder cord is issued at no cost to the individual.
(3) How worn. The shoulder cord is worn on the right shoulder of the Army green uniform coats and the AG 415
shirt, when it is worn as an outer garment. The cord is passed under the arm and over the right shoulder under the
shoulder loops, and secured to the button on the shoulder loop.
(4) When worn. Personnel wear the marksmanship cord during the period of assignment to the U.S. Army
marksmanship unit, one of the marksmanship training units, or the ARNG marksmanship training unit. Personnel who
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