Patches

On my ACU (Army Combat Uniform) I wear the First Navy Jack patch, authorized for Navy personnel who serve in the CENTCOM AOR (Area Of Responsibility) and who wear the ACU. My unit patch SSI (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) is worn on the left sleeve to designate that I currently serve with the unit. I have served with this unit in a war zone, and have served the pre-requisite time, so, I am authorized to wear the SSI on the right sleeve, also, to signify such service. This is an unusual honor for naval personnel - this is because many of us have found ourselves embedded with Army units, and the regulations reflect the Army's way of doing things. When I return to the Navy, I won't wear the ACU or these patches, but right now they are a proud reminder of my service here. Oh, the Foo Fighter tab is just a morale patch; my section loves to listen to the Foo Fighters, and we had this tab made (it is roughly the size, shape and color of the Special Forces tab that many of our Army SF guys around here wear). Of course, we never wear it on duty!