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    Where is the Private First Class stripe located on the Marine Dress or blues?
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    It's located on the inside of the collar (until you flip it outside) or the side of the shoulder on either arm.
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    What does 4 stars on a Marine's shirt collar stand for?
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    4 stars - General; 3 stars - Lieutenant General; 2 stars - Major General; 1 star - Brigadier General.
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    When do officers get issued their dog tags?
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    Both officers and enlisted members get their dog tags when they enter into their unit or duty station.
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    On which shoulder is the U.S. flag patch worn?
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    The Marine Corps does not have a American flag patch. In the Army, it is usually worn on the right.
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    What year were the crossed rifles added to the enlisted strips?
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    in 1959 the crossed rifles were added to the enlisted insignia of the United States Marine Corps.
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