Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

oards, and other colors of ornamentation (lapel facing, sleeve braid, cape lining; and blue service cap hatband for
other than general officers) on the dress and mess uniforms in the colors of their basic branch. Detailed officers will
wear the branch insignia for the branch to which they are detailed.
28–11. Insignia for aides
a. Non-subdued insignia for aides.
(1) Aides to the President of the United States. The insignia is a blue shield bearing a circle of 13 white stars,
supporting a gold eagle displayed with wings inverted and displayed above the shield, 1 1 ⁄4 inches in height overall (see
fig 28–104).
Figure 28–104. Insignia for aides to the President of the United States
(2) Aides to the Vice President of the United States. The insignia is a white shield bearing a circle of 13 blue stars,
supporting a gold-colored eagle displayed with wings inverted above the shield, 1 1 ⁄4 inches in height overall (see fig
28–105).
Figure 28–105. Insignia for aides to the Vice President of the United States
(3) Aides to the Secretary of Defense. The insignia is a blue shield, 3 ⁄4 inch in height, bearing three gold-colored
crossed arrows between four white enameled stars (two and two), supporting a gold-colored eagle displayed with wings
reversed above the shield, 1 ⁄2-inch in height (see fig 28–106).
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