AR 670-1: 21-28. Service stripes

21-28. Service stripes

a. Authorization. Enlisted personnel are authorized to wear service stripes as members of the RA, ARNG, and

USAR, for a period of honorable service, as indicated below—

(1) Active Federal service as a commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the Army, Navy, Air

Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.

(2) Reserve service creditable for retirement for non-regular service, in accordance with 10 USC Chapter 1223, as

a commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of any Reserve Component of the Army Forces, including the Women’s Auxiliary Corps.

b. Allowable amount. One stripe is authorized for each 3 years of honorable active Federal service; Reserve service

creditable for retired pay for non-regular service; or a combination of both. There is no limit to the number of stripes worn; however, service stripes will not cover the chevrons. Service need not have been continuous, and the 10th stripe is authorized after 29 1/2 years. Individuals authorized more than 10 service stripes may elect whether or not to wear them.

c. How worn. See DA Pam 670–1.