3-03/290.40 - Rank-Division Chief Insignia



The Chief rank insignia shall be two, yellow metal, five-point stars, each of a size inscribed within a 5/8 inch circle.  The surface of the stars shall be plain, raised in the center and rounded.  The stars shall be joined by a small metal bar so they are 5/8 inches from center to center and arranged so that a corresponding point on each star is perpendicular to the metal bar.  The stars shall be equipped with clutch fasteners.

Uniform Shirts

The Chief rank insignia shall be worn centered on each side of the collar of all uniform shirts, with the point on the star nearest the front edge of the collar, aligned on the border seam, 1/4 inch from the front edge of the collar.

The Chief rank insignia worn on the Class B uniform shirt shall be either the metal stars specified or an embroidered applique similar in color and dimension.

Uniform Jackets

The Chief rank insignia shall be worn on all uniform jackets.  The jacket insignia shall be the same as the shirt insignia except that each star shall be of a size inscribed within a one-inch circle.

The Chief insignia shall be worn on each shoulder of the uniform jacket.  Both stars shall be centered directly over the shoulder seam and the center of the outside star shall be one inch above the shoulder/sleeve seam.

NOTE:  See section 3-03/065.00 for the executive uniform.