On the ASU, how do you keep the Distinctive Uniform Insignia from spinning in place?

Mike Burke — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:34:22 -0400

My Distinctive Uniform Insignia seems to "spin" in place and though it is in the proper location on the uniform, it misaligns itself with normal wear. Does anyone have any tricks that help me to get it to stop? I don't have to wear this one that much.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 14 at 2018 10:38 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:38:22 -0400

Does it only have one prong?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 14 at 2018 10:38 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:38:44 -0400

The DUI should have two prongs. Did you remove one or have it break off?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 11:24 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 23:24:57 -0400

Put one of those ACE cards behind it

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 11:46 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 23:46:25 -0400

How does it spin? Every one I've worn has 2 prongs. It's time to replace it

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Mar 15 at 2018 12:20 AM

SSG Trevor S. — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:20:01 -0400

I'm noticing that you are in the Virginia Defense Force instead of a Federal Active or Reserve unit or the normally thought of National Guard. While most of our regulation Distinctive Uniform Insignia's (unit crests) will have two prongs, I am not familiar with the VDF's heraldry items. Please post a picture of the back of your unit crest so we can have an informed look. Also the front for our curiosity.
Thank you.

Response by Mike Burke made Mar 15 at 2018 4:27 AM

Mike Burke — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 04:27:51 -0400

It only came with one prong. We're not a Federal component, we are the reserve of the reserve so to speak, ( State Forces) so we have to obtain things somewhat differently. Not many of us even have them at all as our usual standard everyday uniform is the ACU. Our unit does not generally order these items, nor even issue these items. The VDF was not responsible for having these pins made and they had to be obtained through private resources because we are all volunteer. Not many of us even have the items in the first place. I will certainly discuss that at the time for the next batch of them to be ordered and I appreciate the input. It may have just been an oversight when they got made, as so few of us have them. I do not presently have a photo of the piece as it is on my uniform, however the prong is centrally located on the piece. Enclosed is a pic of the heraldry. It doesn't look bad at the moment. I do have some ideas to resolve the issue, though I am looking for something that I have not thought of yet, which is why I asked. I do however agree 2 prongs would be better served. I'm just trying to "resolve" a small little issue. Being a "low man on the totem pole" I generally do not get to have a lot of input on many things. This is the crest though. It's not a "criticism" as I'm not here to do any of that. I'm just trying to take a situation and make it work. Thank you for your input and I appreciate it greatly.
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Response by MSG Jack Wengrosky made May 24 at 2018 1:51 AM

MSG Jack Wengrosky — Thu, 24 May 2018 01:51:23 -0400

We had those in the D.C. band and I solved the issue using a piece of Velcro stuck to the back. Use the hook side and it will keep the crest from spinning without ruining the jacket.