sergeant stripes
Noncommissioned officer markings
Sergeant stripes are the chevron-shaped insignia worn on military uniforms to indicate the rank of sergeant.
The distinctive V-shaped stripes point downward on the sleeve, with the number varying by branch and specific rank.
By extension, sergeant stripes can refer to any similar chevron markings indicating authority or experience: He earned his sergeant stripes after three tours.
- chevronsV-shaped rank markings
- military rankArmed forces title
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
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- stripespinstripe suit, candy cane, caution tape, warning tape, rugby shirt
- military insigniainsignia, rank insignia, patch, wings, crest
- ChevronsV-shape, angle, zigzag, herringbone