How to Wear the Military Shoulder Cord

Soldiers are required to wear uniform accessories the correct way.

Infantry shoulder cords are worn by a number of military personnel, including those soldiers who have completed at least the basic unit of military training. In addition, the cord is typically worn during periods of assignment. Military personnel authorized to wear the shoulder cord must wear it exactly as specified to avoid being considered messy or unkempt; anyone not wearing the shoulder cord in accordance to military guidelines will face military punishment, such as extra duties. Fortunately, putting your military shoulder cord on is not as difficult as one might believe.

Instructions

1. Place the shoulder cord on the right shoulder of your Army green, blue or white uniform or your AG 415 shirt.

2. Put the cord under your arm and through the loop on the top of the right shoulder. Secure the cord to the button on the shoulder loop.

3. Attach the cord to the shoulder seam by placing a 20 ligne button 1/2 inch from the outside edge of the shoulder seam.

References

• Marlow White: Infantry Specific Accouterments -- Wear Information