U. S. ARMY SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA aka: TAB. Mfg: U. S. A. Size: 2 3/8″ x 5/8″. Cond: Very Good Used Condition, No Holes, No Tears, No Nips, No Glow. The
United States Army, tabs are cloth and/or metal arches displaying a word or words signifying a special skill that are worn on U.S. Army uniforms. On the Army Combat Uniform and Army Service Uniform, the tabs are worn above a unit’s Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) and are used to identify a unit’s or a soldier’s special skill(s) or are worn as part of a unit’s SSI as part of its unique heritage. Individual tabs are also worn as small metal arches above or below medals or ribbons on dress uniforms.
Tabs are valued uniquely in the U.S. Army because unlike medals – which are only worn on a soldier’s garrison or dress uniform – tabs are worn on a soldier’s combat uniform. Moreover, tabs are worn above a soldier’s SSI which rarely include words as a part of their symbolism. It is unique in that it identifies an individual soldier’s or a whole unit’s special skill using words rather than images to symbolize a skill. For example, while any member of a special forces unit will wear the unit’s SSI.
Ranger Tab The Ranger Tab is a qualification tab authorized upon completion of the U.S. Army’s Ranger School by a member of the U.S. military, civilian personnel, or non-U.S. military personnel. The Ranger Tab was approved by the Chief of Staff, Army, on 30 October 1950. The Ranger Tab can be revoked IAW AR 600-8-22, Section 1-31, para.
The Ranger tab is a service school military decoration of the United States Army signifying completion of the 61-day long Ranger School course in small-unit infantry combat tactics in woodland, mountain, and swamp operations. Those graduating from Ranger School are presented with the Ranger Tab, which is worn on the upper shoulder of the left sleeve of a military uniform, as specified in Army Regulation 670–1, “Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.” Wearing the tab is permitted for the remainder of a soldier’s military career. The cloth version of the tab is worn on the Army Combat Uniform and Class-A dress uniform of the U.S. Army. Great Addition To Your Ranger Tab Collection or Give As A Gift. Thanks For Looking. ‘FREE SHIPPING IN THE U. S. A. ONLY’.