Navy removes red misconduct chevrons for senior sailors

[Monello]

Seems the Navy doesn't want squids that can't follow the rules to feel less than. Another participation trophy brought to you by the DON & the DOD.

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.


Starting June 1, all sailors over the 12-year service mark will be authorized to wear gold chevrons on their dress and service uniforms, a stark contrast to the red stripe worn by some senior enlisted sailors as a visible sign of misconduct from some point in their careers.

old navy is just a clothing store

 

[wolfdad]

Seems the Navy doesn't want squids that can't follow the rules to feel less than. Another participation trophy brought to you by the DON & the DOD.




old navy is just a clothing store

12 years of undetected crime gone by the way.

 

[limblips]

Certainly don't want the shitbirds feeling less stellar than their shipmates. That could affect them emotionally and cause them to not follow the rules.

 

[Monello]

Did they do away with Good Conduct Ribbon as well?

No, but they probably made it easier to qualify for it.

 

[Monello]

Glad I retired when I did!!

When was that?

 

[WingsOfGold]

Red and blue looked better than gold anyway.