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Originally Posted by RR691983
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
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I will vouch for this as well. The final part of the FTX is to march up 'Victory Hill' where the ceremony takes place in which the new infantrymen recieve their crossed rifles.
Arbitragio - Good tech on the history of the Blue Cord though. Thanks.