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Author:  Osmotic [ Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:16 pm ]
Post subject:  UKCM Service C rank type / colour
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The official / preferred / recommended / most common flavour stripes for the UKCM Service C uniform is :

Enlisted Class A Stripes (Male Size) - Gold on Green




I've seen and number of different formats for the type of rank in insignia on Service C's within the UKCM which is mostly used?

What do you have ? (UKCM members only please)
Author:  nocternus [ Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:24 pm ]
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Army khaki
Author:  Mole [ Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:25 pm ]
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I voted other because I have modified USMC Female rank on my shirt.

I have USCM patches as well. :oops:

The general consensus is khaki patches. The gold ones are fine for BDU/flight suit but they look weird on the Service C's IMHO.
Author:  Mole [ Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:35 pm ]
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Actually, why don't we use British Army rank patches? I like the little crowns.
Author:  skapunkninja [ Thu Aug 15, 2013 3:07 pm ]
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I have khaki British stripes on mine (colour Sargent)

Probably going to replace them with US khaki Ssgt stripes though
Author:  Osmotic [ Thu Aug 15, 2013 3:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: UKCM Service C rank type / colour
Well I'm just going to go with the flow.

I know 'regulations' don't really sit well with us but if people would like to pick a 'preferred' option now would seam a good time. (before I buy mine :lol: )

But with everything UKCM each to his / her / their own !
Author:  Carmila [ Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:28 pm ]
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I have the neck pins as that is what female officers ususally wear. Personally, I am flexible, but that is what we determined last year with the short sleeved shirt.
Author:  Osmotic [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:05 am ]
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Carmila wrote:
I have the neck pins as that is what female officers ususally wear. Personally, I am flexible, but that is what we determined last year with the short sleeved shirt.


Neck pins ?

You got me there, got a picture ? :)
Author:  Winch [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:40 pm ]
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Osmotic wrote:
Neck pins ?

Miniature Rank Insignia worn pinned to the shirt collar. :)
Image

Sorry not great pic but the best/most illustrative I could find quickly.
Author:  Osmotic [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: UKCM Service C rank type / colour
Oh collar pins :wink: :P

Cheers Winch
Author:  Osmotic [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: UKCM Service C rank type / colour
Okay I've thought about this a little and didn't realise we had so many different options going on.

(four options in just four posts :shock: )

Can i make the following proposal. There are a huge number of UKCM going to DCon and they are all wearing service C's. When you're all there how about a little discussion to see what looks / feels best between you and maybe get some sort of general opinion ?

Obviously nothing is mandatory or binding. (Freedom through individuality) :)

K :D
Author:  skapunkninja [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:54 pm ]
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Ive just bought the khaki US stripes, so as far as im concerned, thats correct now ;)
Author:  Mole [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:06 pm ]
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I agree with Rich. Khaki stripes are 'correct' for enlisted ranks with our stylised version of the Service C's. Officers should wear rank pins on their shoulders as per the presidence set by Gorman in the film, though it makes more sense for females to wear rank on their collar being as their shirts are more fitted across the shoulders so pins dig in, and without the converted mandarin collar we have more space for pins.

These are of course just my opinions. YMMV.
Author:  nocternus [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:35 pm ]
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Personaly i like that opinion
Author:  Osmotic [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:45 pm ]
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I'm liking Victors opinion too :D
Author:  nocternus [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:51 pm ]
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What are the pins made from and what colour are they?
Author:  Mole [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:24 pm ]
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Gorman's pins were black (subdued). Guess they're made from metal of some sort. Easy enough to find on eBay.
Author:  nocternus [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:35 pm ]
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Yes that i know i was referring to NCO's not officers
Author:  Mole [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:47 pm ]
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NCOs wear the same as enlisted. Anyone from CPL onwards is an NCO. Staff Sergeant and above are Senior NCOs. Warrant Officers are neither NCOs or Commissioned Officers and have their own rank pins.
Author:  nocternus [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:32 pm ]
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Doh i meant what would the colour of NCO,s wear im more than aware of the rank structue, i just cant see NCO,s pins being black like the officers and im talking the female uniform
Author:  Mole [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:49 pm ]
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Lol! My brain isn't completely with it tonight.

They should be green embroidery on a khaki background.

NCOs wouldn't be wearing rank pins. They'd have patches on their sleeves.
Author:  skapunkninja [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:53 pm ]
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all non commissioned rank pins are black, officers pins are silver or gold. so if you want pins on a womans uniform, go for black
Author:  nocternus [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:55 pm ]
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Mole wrote:
though it makes more sense for females to wear rank on their collar being as their shirts are more fitted across the shoulders so pins dig in, and without the converted mandarin collar we have more space for pins.YMMV.



ERM?

Edit Thanks rich thats what i was talking about lol
Author:  Mole [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:05 pm ]
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skapunkninja wrote:
all non commissioned rank pins are black, officers pins are silver or gold. so if you want pins on a womans uniform, go for black


If NCOs wear black rank pins then why does everyone have patches on their sleeves?

The film quite clearly shows Gorman wearing subdued rank so it would make sense that all Officers would wear them.

I'm not wearing rank pins since I'm not an officer.
Author:  nocternus [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:14 pm ]
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Victor i will call you its easier lol
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