![]() On uniforms without a right breast pocket, center the identification badge on the right side in a position corresponding to other badges worn on the left of the uniform (article 5101.3c(3)). On pockets with flaps, center the badge between the lower point of the flap and bottom of the pocket, midway between the sides. The badge may be worn during and after the period of detail. The badge may be worn on all uniforms other than working uniforms. ![]() A gold device taken from the seal of the Vice President of the United States is in the center of the white disc (figure 5101.3b-1). Consists of a white enameled disc surrounded by 27 gold rays radiating from the center, 1‑15/16 inches in diameter. This badge is authorized to be worn by personnel detailed to duty in the Office of the Vice President and who have been awarded a Vice Presidential Service Certificate. Men and women center badge on the right lapel, so the top of the badge is aligned with the top of the upper row of miniature medals. When wearing dual ID badges, refer to Article 5101.4. Identification badges may optionally be worn on the corresponding right side of the coat, jumper or shirt centered 1/4 inch above the nametag. Wear centered 1/4 inch above the left coat/jumper/shirt pocket or 1/4 inch above authorized ribbons/large medals/breast insignia (figure 5-1-1). On full dress uniforms, center the identification badge on the right side in a position corresponding to other badges worn on the left of full dress uniforms (article 5101.3c(3)). This badge may be worn during and after the period of detail. ![]() Additionally, assignment as a Submarine Supply Officer is regarded as one of the most challenging assignments in the Navy Supply Corps as the officer leads his own department from the outset, reports directly to the Commanding Officer, and has no senior Supply Corps Officers on board to whom he reports.(3) Correct Wear. Without a doubt, qualification in Submarines as a Supply Corps Officer is the most rigorous warfare qualification program in the Navy Supply Corps. At the end of which time if qualification has not been obtained, the Supply Corps officer must transfer from the submarine service to a different branch of the Navy. Supply Corps officers are granted 15 months to qualify for the Submarine Supply Corps Insignia. Submarine Supply Corps Officers, are known as and referred to as "Chop" on Submarines due to the fact that their Supply Corps Insignia of an oak leaf with three acorns resembles a "pork chop". Supply officers must demonstrate a thorough knowledge, and proficiency of the Navy’s supply system in relationship to submarine deployments and extended operations. Not eligible for command, supply officers are not permitted to qualify as Officer of the Deck or Ship's Duty Officer. After graduation from Submarine Officers' Basic Course (SOBC) at the Naval Submarine School in Groton, Connecticut, the "Chop" must qualify in basic submarine operations, engineering fundamentals, damage control, and a limited number of shipboard watch station qualifications culminating in Diving Officer of the Watch. Supply Corps officers, selecting to enter the submarine service, must complete an abbreviated amount of submarine qualification in order to obtain the Submarine Supply Corps Insignia. The Submarine Supply Corps Insignia appears as the standard Submarine Warfare Insignia with the Supply Corps emblem centered in the middle of the badge. The Submarine Supply Corps Insignia is a badge of the United States Navy which is awarded to members of the Navy Supply Corps who have qualified as Supply Officers on board U.S. ![]()
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