01-14-2005, 10:50 PM
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It's our job to arrange the meeting
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RR691983 is
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Re: Infantry Blue Cord
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Today, enlisted graduates of Infantry Basic Training receive their blue cord at the end of their final FTX. Graduates of the Infantry Officer Basic Course complete their weeklong final FTX and after road marching back to building 76 have their blue cords pinned on them by their platoon trainer NCOs. The SSG or SFC who pins on the blue cord then renders an honorary salute in symbolic recognition of their welcoming the Lieutenant into the ranks of the Infantry.
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I just wanted to point out that that is false. After the final roadmarch back the "Bayonet" a new 11B had his crossed rifles pinned on. The blue cord isnt put on until the Turning Blue ceremony the day before graduation.
-Jr
-JR
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