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General Discussion => Uniforms & Awards => Topic started by: DSellers on February 21, 2019, 07:24:50 PM

Title: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: DSellers on February 21, 2019, 07:24:50 PM
I am a new Ranger Third Class. 39-1 outlines how Ranger Tabs are worn on BDUs. There are multiple regs that hint either way, but I still don't know if I can start wearing my tab, because I wear ABUs. Has this been addressed?
Title: Re: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: Eclipse on February 21, 2019, 07:37:05 PM
What regs "hint" that way?
Title: Re: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: Eclipse on February 21, 2019, 07:41:32 PM
BTW:  https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/UPDATED_ABU_wear_instruction_24_Oct_BEA8C45C7D2DD.pdf

"Left Breast Pocket. One full color patch authorized in Attachment 8-1 through 8-4, with the
exception of the Emergency Services patches, Honor Guard Shield (attachment 8-4) and Ranger tabs, may be sewn
to the shirt centered on the lower portion of the left breast pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and
pocket of ABU shirt.
One Service Badge shown in Attachment A6-1, may be worn in this position with the
exception of the National Staff Badge which is worn on the right pocket."
Title: Re: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: NIN on February 21, 2019, 08:37:32 PM
You really want this, to make it stand out:

Quote
"Left Breast Pocket. One full color patch authorized in Attachment 8-1 through 8-4, with the
exception of the Emergency Services patches, Honor Guard Shield [...] and Ranger tabs, may be sewn
to the shirt centered on the lower portion of the left breast pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and
pocket of ABU shirt.
One Service Badge shown in Attachment A6-1, may be worn in this position with the
exception of the National Staff Badge which is worn on the right pocket."


IOW, 1 full color patch from Attachment 8-1 thru 8-4 are authorized EXCEPT the ES patches, the HG shield and Ranger Tabs.
Title: Re: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: TheSkyHornet on February 21, 2019, 09:50:48 PM
So, in conclusion...

Ranger Tabs cannot be worn on ABUs?
Title: Re: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: vorteks on February 21, 2019, 09:57:27 PM
Quote from: TheSkyHornet on February 21, 2019, 09:50:48 PM
So, in conclusion...

Ranger Tabs cannot be worn on ABUs?

Depends on the meaning of the phrase "with the exception of".   >:D
Title: Re: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: PHall on February 21, 2019, 10:49:29 PM
Quote from: vorteks on February 21, 2019, 09:57:27 PM
Quote from: TheSkyHornet on February 21, 2019, 09:50:48 PM
So, in conclusion...

Ranger Tabs cannot be worn on ABUs?

Depends on the meaning of the phrase "with the exception of".   >:D


This is why we can't have nice things...
Title: Re: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: jeders on February 21, 2019, 11:17:54 PM
Quote from: TheSkyHornet on February 21, 2019, 09:50:48 PM
So, in conclusion...

Ranger Tabs cannot be worn on ABUs?

Correct, no ranger tabs on ABUs.
Title: Re: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: DSellers on February 22, 2019, 08:27:10 PM
Hawk Mountain will find a way to get them on ABUs when BDUs are phase out in 2021
Title: Re: Wearing the Ranger Tab on ABUs
Post by: SarDragon on February 22, 2019, 08:46:51 PM
Aaaand... We're done here.