Where is the ribbon bar measurement for the male khaki shirt located?

Where is the ribbon bar measurement for the male khaki shirt located?

• A. Parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 1/4 inch above and centered on the pocket button hole on the wearers port side
• B. Parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 1/2 inch above and centered on the pocket button hole on the wearers port side
• C. Parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 1/8 inch above and centered on the pocket button hole on the wearers port side
• D. Parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 1/4 inch above and centered on the pocket button hole on the wearers starboard side

Answer: (A)

The ribbon bar on a male khaki shirt is placed on the wearer's left side (port side), running parallel to the top edge of the shirt pocket and centered on the pocket buttonhole, about 1/4 inch above the pocket. This standard position creates a consistent, symmetrical look and provides a stable reference from which all insignia on the left chest are aligned. The other distances (1/2 inch or 1/8 inch) would misplace the bar vertically, and placing it on the right side (starboard) would violate the usual left-side placement convention.

The ribbon bar on a male khaki shirt is placed on the wearer's left side (port side), running parallel to the top edge of the shirt pocket and centered on the pocket buttonhole, about 1/4 inch above the pocket. This standard position creates a consistent, symmetrical look and provides a stable reference from which all insignia on the left chest are aligned. The other distances (1/2 inch or 1/8 inch) would misplace the bar vertically, and placing it on the right side (starboard) would violate the usual left-side placement convention.