Sliders for wear on the DPM uniform were introduced for Air Corps personnel in September 2003.  All enlisted ranks received sliders with the exception of 2 Star Airman.  It was felt that the transition period between qualification as a 2 Star airman and  3 Star airman is to short to justify production of a rank insignia (but if needs arise the insignia will be produced).

Apprentice		3 Star Airman		Corporal		Sergeant
Flight QM Sergeant		Flight Sergeant		Regimental QM Sgt		Regt Sgt Major

The two rank sliders below are sliders that were made for me, Flt.Sgt. James G. Perkins, (from the original tape) prior to departing on overseas service in 1996 and 2000.  Following the introduction of the slider for the French style uniform the policy was that Air Corps and Navy personnel wore the equivalent army rank slider.  Since then the Navy has introduced subdued sliders.

 Page Updated : Sunday, 23 January 2011