Eric,
You're correct. That last blouse you've posted once belonged to a Jarhead.
Gunny John
PS. Bye the bye, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and Zoomies use different MOS designators. The Navy and Coast Guard "ratings" are actually nominal, in that for the most part, they tell you what the Sailor does, i.e., "Boatswain's Mate," "Electrician's Mate," "Yeoman", etc. They still have a numerical designator for administrative purposes as well as rank precedent; i.e. "0001" for a Boatswain, and "0025" for a Yeoman. All things being equal...rank (e-1, e-2, e-3, etc.) date of rank, etc... A Boatswain outranks a Yeoman. (Me. USN 1962 - 65)
The Army has its own and the other guys can fill you in.
The "Crotch" also has number precedent to denote which job is "more Important." A basic enlisted grunt is an "0311." I was a Tanker/Tank Commander..."1811"...although, as in the Army, you take on greater responsibility as you gain rank...e-1, e-2, e-3. When they kicked my arse out for being too old and infirm (50) I was a E-7 (pay grade) Gunnery Sergeant (Rank) my MOS was "1811" and my job was Platoon Sergeant. (Me. USMC 1979 - 92) Also, every Marine has a secondary MOS..."0311." A Marine is a Rifleman, first, last and always.
Only God Himself understands Air Force rank structure. Guns
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