RED SHOULDER CORD WITH SILVER TIP (2024)

FAQs

What is the red cord on an army uniform? ›

The meaning of Army shoulder cords that are red, black, and gold is that the person wearing them is in an artillery unit. This reflects the core values and history of the artillery as a crucial force on the battlefield.

Royal aiguillettes are of plain gold, naval aiguillettes are of blue and gold, army aiguillettes are of red and gold, air force aiguillettes of light blue and gold.

The only authorized branch-specific shoulder cord is the Infantry blue cord. No other branch wears a colored cord. As shown in some of the previous posts, some branches have unofficially worn cords at various times. This seems to have been most common in the 1960's and 1970's.

Called “aiguillettes,” the gold cords worn on the shoulder of American uniforms, symbolize “academic dress” or service to another, such as a military aide to a general staff or flag officer or high official (President, Vice President, Department Secretary).

Red Rope - This is the "top" student supervisor (Flight/Formation Commander). He/she is selected from Yellow Ropes who show exceptional leadership qualities. The "Red Ropes" usually work directly for the Chief and Senior MTL, and provides general supervision and guidance to the other student ropes.

Red graduation honor cords showcase degrees in journalism, music, public health, conservation, and many other disciplines. Additionally, the deep cardinal red signifies membership to societies. These include the Spanish National Honors Society, ASGA, Gamma Sigma Alpha, and Alpha Beta Kappa.

Only the Leadership Academy aiguillette will be worn on the right shoulder. No more than one aiguitllette may be worn on each shoulder. The large fouled anchor is worn on the combination cap. The center of the JROTC insignia is positioned on the wearer's left side collar 1/2-inch above the notch in the lapel.

Aiguillettes are gilded cords worn by officers to distinguish special and senior appointments. Aiguillettes distinguish special and senior appointments, such as: Army officers of General rank.

I'll assume you mean Army JROTC, as other branches' shoulder cords mean something different: Red = Drill Team White = Color Guard Black = Raider/PT Team Green = Orienteering Team Buff/Tan = Rifle/Marksmanship Team Yellow = Academic/Honor Society. Now, there are always exceptions to the aforementioned cords.

Who can wear the blue infantry cord? ›

The infantry blue cord is authorized to be worn only by infantry-qualified U.S. Army soldiers currently assigned to an infantry unit in the active U.S. Army, or Army National Guard. Only those with an infantry military occupational specialty such as 11A (infantry officers), 11B, or 11C.

The military honor cord was established to recognize those who have honorably served, are serving, or are commissioned to serve in the United States Armed Forces for their dedication to duty and sacrifice.

Silver - Indicates participation in community service and symbolizes hope and kindness. Purple - Indicates excellence in a career in technical education. Red - Students involved in many organizations or student government. Gold - Symbolizes high honors and or a high GPA.

Scarlet red is the official branch color of the Artillery Corps and the Corps of Engineers, and as such scarlet shoulder cords could be prescribed for members of those branches.

Lanyards are made from fibre, whereas aiguillettes are usually made from silver or gold cord. Aiguillettes also have pointed tips.

A braided rope of various colors, attached to the left or right shoulder of the uniform, is known as an aiguillette. It is sometimes worn with military uniforms as a special decoration, or possibly designating a person with special duties or responsibilities.

It is a fourragere in light blue, specifically PMS 5415 (dubbed "Infantry Blue" by the U.S. Army), worn under the right shoulder and under the right epaulette of a U.S. Army infantry soldier's Class A dress blue uniform jacket or Class B shirt.

Aiguillettes are gilded cords worn by officers to distinguish special and senior appointments.