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The current policy mandates that sailors who have received nonjudicial punishment or court-martials within the past 12 years wear red stripes. Sailors who already have reached the milestone had to restart the 12-year clock if they had further infractions.
Why are some sailors stripes red?
Under the current regulation, only those who meet the minimum requirements for the Good Conduct Award can wear gold rating badges and service stripes, each of which marks four years of service. If a sailor hits the 12-year mark before meeting those requirements, they wear red stripes.
How long are Navy service stripes?
four years
All personnel wear one stripe for each four years of active duty service or reserve service in an active status in any of the armed services.
The Navy first announced the uniform switch from blue to green back in August 2016 after leadership said the change was due to sailors’ feedback. According to a statement from then Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, sailors want uniforms that are more efficient and a lot less blue.
(Joshua Karsten/Stars and Stripes) MANAMA, Bahrain — The Navy is doing away with “misconduct” red stripes for senior sailors, among other changes outlined in a new uniform policy released Monday. The 13 changes are a result of feedback received from the fleet, according to the message signed by Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke.
What do gold stripes mean on Navy SEALs?
Each stripe represents four years of service, with the gold previously indicating good conduct. While multiple enlisted sailors welcomed removal of the stigma associated with red stripes, others online cried foul on the CNP Facebook page, viewing their gold stripes as a badge of honor. “Gold stripes mean something,” one user commented.
“All enlisted Sailors with 12 cumulative years of naval active or active reserve service are authorized to wear gold rating badges, and gold service stripes in lieu of red rating badges and stripes,” Navy-wide administrative 075/19 states. The message was signed by Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke.
Do you have to wear red stripes after a court martial?
The current policy mandates that sailors who have received nonjudicial punishment or court-martials within the past 12 years wear red stripes. Sailors who already have reached the milestone had to restart the 12-year clock if they had further infractions.