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Description and Wear of Uniform Components

 
Article 3603.15
Identification Markings
 
Identification markings will be embroidered in approximately 3/4 inch block letters on approximately 1-1/4 inch wide fabric strips. Names exceedingly long can be embroidered in approximately 1/2 inch letters. Markings will be embroidered in black for E1-O10. Proper locations of fabric strips are as follows:
a. NWU shirt:

          (1) Wearer's surname will be sewn centered above and flush with the top of the wearer's right shirt pocket.  The use of name accents is authorized.
         
          ​(2) "U.S. NAVY" will be sewn centered above and flush with the top of the wearer's left shirt pocket.
 
b. NWU Trousers: The wearer's surname will be sewn centered above and flush with the top of the right rear trouser pocket.  The use of name accents is authorized
 
c. NWU Parka: Fabric pull on/off rank insignia tabs will be worn by E4 and above personnel on the parka's chest pull tab as described in 3603.15.a.(6).

 
 
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