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Description and Wear of Uniform Components

 
Article 3501.38
Neckerchief (E6 and Below)

Description
A 36 inch square made of plain black silk, or synthetic fabric.

Correct Wear 
Fold diagonally from corner to corner and roll continuously to end.  Wear the rolled neckerchief with a large square knot, tied at the bottom of the V-neck opening of jumper, with ends of the neckerchief even.  (See Figure 3-5-1).  Cheater knots are not authorized.  Upper edge of the knot should be even with point where the collar opens.
 
Ownership Markings
Center surname, first and middle initial (if applicable) in white ink across the center before folding.
 
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