Sheri Swokowski: American Hero - VAntage Point

The modern Infantry blue cord is a simplified version of the breast and right shoulder cord worn in 1902 as part of the newly introduced full dress uniform of that date. This ceremonial item was in army, corps or departmental color (light-blue for infantry). During the Korean War General J. Lawton Collins, Chief of Staff for the Army, asked a group of advisers what could be done to enhance the morale of the fighting Infantryman. It was decided that they would receive special insignia, so that everyone would know that the soldier was an infantryman who would be fighting on the front lines.

Thank you SSG Michael Noll that was very helpful.

The Blue Cord is given to you when you complete Infantryman's School at Ft Benning Ga. It is a brotherhood of people who have gone through the same trials you have to get there. It does not matter were your from what you look like or who you call god. The only thing that matters is in a fight you can count on the guy on the left, right, front and rear to do their best protect you. No Matter what. You are all bonded by blood and sweat. Every Infantryman is my brother. I was surprised to see a female at 06 with one. There is no way the females that have been allowed to become Infantry could have reached that rank yet. But she's a guy who was a he Infantryman before he became a she. What ever ya'll get it.

Lt Col Charlie Brown We AF folks just got educated!!! One part of Army traditions I'm glad we didn't adopt

Well said!