TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-07-3 (continued)
(9) Vice Admiral (VADM)
(a) Sleeve--One 2” gold stripe and two ½” gold stripes.
(b) Shoulder board/collar device--Three silver stars.
(10) Admiral (ADM)
(a) Sleeve--One 2” gold stripe and three ½” gold stripes.
(b) Shoulder board/collar device--Four silver stars.
d. Headgear insignia
(1) Officer crest
(a) A Silver federal shield over two crossed, gold, fouled
anchors surmounted by a silver eagle.
(b) Worn by commissioned officers and warrant officers.
(2) Fretting--Gold embroidering on the cap visor or headband.
Commonly referred to as “Scrambled Eggs.”
e. Headgear types
(1) Male
(a) Ensign through Lieutenant Commander headgear has no
fretting.
(b) Commander and Captain wear partial fretting (one row
of gold oak leaves and acorns).
(c) Flag officers, Rear Admiral (Lower Half) through
Admiral, wear full fretting (two rows of gold oak
leaves and acorns).
(a) Combination cap
1 Gold chinstrap.
2 Comes with detachable covers in white, khaki, and
green.
(b) Garrison cap
1 Comes in black, khaki, and green.
2 Miniature officer’s crest worn on the left side.
3 Rank insignia worn on the right side. (Only
officers wear insignia on the right side of the
garrison cap.)
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