How is the ROTC insignia worn on the beret?

• A. On the center
• B. Hung on the edge
• C. On the side
• D. Centered, horizontally, on the flash

Answer: (D)

Placement on the beret is standardized to keep heads looking uniform and the insignia easy to read. For ROTC, the insignia sits on the left side of the beret, centered on the flash, and oriented horizontally. The flash is the colored patch behind the insignia. Centering the device on the flash and keeping it level ensures a clean, symmetrical look across all cadets and places the insignia in the same position relative to the wearer’s face. If the insignia were placed on the edge, pulled to the side, or not aligned with the flash, the result would be a crooked, inconsistent appearance, which is why the centered-on-the-flash, horizontally oriented placement is the standard.