Does my RDI go 1/4 of an inch above the wing or parachute of my Italian Jump wings? I’ve seen pictures of people who’s RDI sits a lot lower?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 08:45:38 -0400

I was told the RDI was too high at a board, they probably didn’t realize the parachute had height

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2020 10:38 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 10:38:48 -0400

If you have unit citation the measurement would be 1/8th above pocket up, wings go 1/2th in nyc ribbon and rdi above wings 1/4 inch

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2020 1:03 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 01:03:21 -0400

I don't understand something. The top of the chute is higher then the wings on the badge. How can the RDI sit 1/4 inch above the wings without being right in the middle of the parachute? The DA-PAM seems to be straight forward, and the top of the badge in question here would be the top of the chute.

On the Army service/dress uniform and the service uniform shirt, males wear the RDI centered 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket flap or 1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn (see fig 19–136). When the coat lapel obscures the RDI, Soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of the unit awards or the nameplate. Wearing the RDI on the service uniform shirt is optional.

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