At what angle is the service stripe placed on the SDB jacket?

• A. 45 degree angle
• B. 30 degree angle
• C. 15 degree angle
• D. 0 degree angle

Answer: (A)

The stripe is placed at a 45-degree angle on the sleeve. This diagonal placement is standardized so the stripe clearly indicates years of service and remains visible and balanced with the jacket’s sleeve line. A shallower angle would be less noticeable, while a straight (0-degree) orientation would look flat along the cuff and not stand out as a service indicator. So 45 degrees provides clear visibility and consistency across uniforms.