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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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Why would a Marine Corps Captain wear his bars horizontally instead of vertically at an airshow?

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A Marine Corps Captain might wear his bars horizontally at an airshow to reduce glare or reflection from the metal insignia. In strong sunlight, the reflection from shiny insignia can be distracting or create a safety concern, so wearing the bars horizontally helps minimize glare and is sometimes done for practicality or to avoid drawing unnecessary attention.

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Which three ranks in the Marine Corps can be worn on the left collar but not the right?

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Private first class, lance corporal and corporal. These ranks use insignia that are not symmetrical, so they are placed on the left collar to ensure proper alignment and appearance.

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