Does anybody know why some of the enlisted had their ranks on their left sleeve and some others on the right?

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retpo — 14 years ago(July 19, 2011 08:29 AM)

Does anybody know why some of the enlisted had their ranks on their left sleeve and some others on the right?

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rmax304823 — 13 years ago(July 18, 2012 11:55 PM)

Because somebody in wardrobe made a mistake. The ranks (and the USCG silver shield) are always on the left sleeve.

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boxerrebellion — 11 years ago(May 27, 2014 08:44 PM)

See the answer below. Once war was declared and the CG went from DoT to DoN, they probably fell in with the Navy prescription for uniforms.

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rmax304823 — 11 years ago(May 28, 2014 09:08 PM)

Didn't know that. Thanks.

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fredpatch-1 — 13 years ago(March 03, 2013 10:51 AM)

During WWII the Navy, and presume Coast Guard, wore their rating badges on the left sleeve, unless they held a senior "deck" rating, Boatswain Mate, Signalman, Quartermaster, Gunners Mate, and Sonarman. I never could figure that last one out. Anyway, after the war, all ratings were worn on he left sleeve.

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rmax304823 — 11 years ago(May 28, 2014 09:10 PM)

The high-echelon officer who made the decision was probably an ex Sonarman, risen from the ranks.