Aiguillettes (Shoulder Cords) are awarded to Cadets in certain categories by the Commanding Officer or Instructors. These Categories include but are not limited to:
Drill Team
Color Guard
Orienteering
Academic Team
Cadet Staff
Physical Fitness Team
ONLY ONE AIGUILLETTE MAY BE WORN ON EACH SHOULDER.
Only the Leadership Academy may be worn on the Right Shoulder. All other Aiguillettes are required to be worn on the Left Shoulder.
Aiguillettes will be attached to the appropriate shoulder by a gold coat button on the Service Dress Blue uniform or a miniature anchor (garrison cap) on the Service uniforms. The button or anchor shall be placed so that the entire aiguillette hangs on the shoulder parallel to the seam of the coat or shirt.
Hint: Utilize Clothes Pins to attach the aiguillette to the shirt, keeping it in place and allowing more movement of the arm.