Service Stripe Calculator
The Rule
You are authorized one service stripe for each 3 years of honorable active Federal service or Reserve service creditable for retirement. Service need not be continuous.
Reference: AR 670-1, Para 21-28
Note: This calculator provides guidance based on AR 670-1. Always verify with your unit S-1 or personnel office. Unit and command policy may be more restrictive.
Service Period 1
Service Stripe Rules
- One stripe for each 3 years of honorable service
- Eligible service includes active Federal service as a commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard
- Reserve service creditable for retirement also qualifies (per 10 USC Chapter 1223)
- Service need not be continuous — all qualifying periods are combined
- The 10th stripe is authorized after 29 years and 6 months of service
- There is no maximum number of stripes, but stripes may not cover chevrons
- Service stripes are worn on the left sleeve of the ASU and AGSU
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