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"The STREAMER SET ATTACHMENT (Ring attachment) is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense"

MIL-DTL-11589/632 ARMY SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD
approved June 2009 -- click streamer graphic for more information

EXAMPLE STREAMERS

example ARMY streamers shown above are 2 3/4 x 36 inches
GWOT EXPEDITIONARY (MIL-DTL-11589/579)
AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN (MIL-DTL-11589/593)
IRAQ CAMPAIGN (MIL-DTL-11589/594)
VIETNAM SERVICE (MIL-DTL-11589/151)

LATEST INSCRIPTIONS FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN STREAMERS

MIL-DTL-11589/593 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN

MIL-DTL-11589/594 IRAQ CAMPAIGN

GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR SERVICE (MIL-DTL-11589/580) - 2 3/4 x 36 inches
(shown in plastic wrapper)

USMC - KOREAN SERVICE with two silver stars (MIL-DTL-11589/78)
2 3/4 x 36 inches Double Sided - Double Embroidered
(click on photo for a close-up of the embroidered stars)

ARMY - REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CIVIL ACTIONS GUIDON STREAMER (MIL-DTL-11589/181)
1 3/8 x 24 inches

AIR FORCE - AFOUA GUIDON STREAMERS (MIL-DTL-11589/4) - (note the different date formats)
1 3/8 x 36 inches

PORTION OF A PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION (MIL-DTL-11589/54), 1 3/8 x 24 inches, SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL GROMMET

color close-ups of selected 2 3/4 and 1 3/8 inch widths - click to expand
{some systems do not expand to full size - in that case click on the expanded view, which should then fill your screen}

• Military Specification Battle Streamers for all branches of the service - including ROTC units
  

• Sizes:

  • 1 3/8 inches wide by 24 inches in length - commonly used with Guidon flags

  • 1 3/8 inches wide by 36 inches in length - commonly used by the Air Force for Unit Award Streamers, such as the AFOUA

  • 2 3/4 inches wide by 36 inches in length - Campaign Streamers used with organizational flags

  • 2 3/4 inches wide by 48 inches in length - Campaign Streamers used with ceremonial flags

• ATTACHMENT:

  • 1 3/8 inch wide streamers have a "sleeve" to slip over the staff, with an embroidered button hole in the far edge of the sleeve.  This style of attachment is specified by regulation (grommet attachment available at no extra cost)

  • 2 3/4 inch wide streamers have a brass grommet in the header.  These streamers are designed to slip onto a clip, which is part of a ring arch on the top of the staff.  This style of attachment is specified by regulation.  See graphic below for details on the attachment ring

• BEAUTIFULLY EMBROIDERED IN USA, on regulation RAYON material MADE IN USA -- HIGHEST QUALITY.  All streamers meet DoD materials and workmanship requirements, and individual service specifications

  • RAYON is a man-made material (but NOT synthetic) that offers the look and feel of silk, but without silk's high cost, and is the material specified in MIL-DTL-11589F, applicable to all military services:
    

    • 11589F/3.3 Materials. Materials shall be as specified herein.
       

    • 11589F/3.3.1 Yarn. The yarn shall be a continuous filament, bright regenerated cellulose rayon of the viscose or cupramnonium type with not less than 20 filaments for the single yarn. The denier (size) for warp and filling yarn shall be as specified in 3.4.2.

The entries below are, or may contain, LINKS TO SERVICE WEB SITES or the ASSIST WEB SITE, and include PHOTOS or GRAPHICS of streamers.  Listing these sites is for information purposes only, and does not constitute an endorsement of RRGF or associated companies by the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

The ASSIST web site permits you to find non-restricted documents without the need to have a LOGIN or PASSWORD.  Click on the link(s) noted below and enter the Document ID, Document Number, and/or Word(s) in Title; then select the appropriate PDF file.  For example, to find information concerning GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL MILITARY STREAMERS click HERE and enter MIL-DTL-14650B in the Document ID field, then click the Submit button

Classification:

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL MILITARY STREAMERS MAY BE FOUND IN MIL-DTL-14650B.  SEE THE ASSIST WEB SITE QUICK SEARCH - CLICK HERE

Type I - Streamer Set (All authorized campaign streamers for a service)

Type II - Individual Streamers

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  Class 1 - ARMY.  ARMY CAMPAIGN STREAMERS MAY BE FOUND IN MIL-DTL-14650/1P.  SEE THE ASSIST WEB SITE QUICK SEARCH - CLICK HERE  Army streamers may be size 1, 2, or 3, depending upon the flag used.  Army streamers usually have embroidery, although some streamers - such as War Service streamers awarded to units in theater but not entitled to campaign credit - are plain.  Size 1 campaign streamers have the name and date of the campaign; other sizes have only the name of the campaign, with the exception of those campaigns in which a date was part of the name, in which case both will appear.  (NOTE: Whether a particular campaign streamer gets a date or not is sometimes confusing - it may be best to call us.)  Award streamers are embroidered as required by the award.  The following is a portion of AR840-10, describing streamer sizes and the flags with which the streamer(s) is used:

• 9 - 7. Description

• a. Streamers are authorized in three sizes as follows:

• l. Two and three-fourths inch hoist by four-foot fly, for display with the U.S.Army Ceremonial flag and with the organizational color of the lst Battalion, 3d Infantry   (RRGF NOTE: The Ceremonial flag is 4'4" x 5'6" and made of Rayon Banner Cloth)

• 2. Two and three-fourths inch hoist by a three-foot fly for display with distinguishing flags and organizational colors This size is also displayed on the Army Display flag.  (RRGF NOTE: This Display flag is 3' x 4' and has the same design and material as the Ceremonial flag)

• 3. One and three-eighths inch hoist by a two-foot fly for display of unit decorations or awards on guidons (RRGF NOTE: A guidon is a swallow-tailed unit marker, 20-inch hoist by a 27-inch fly, the swallow-tail end forked l0 inches)

• b. Letters and numerals required for inscriptions on streamers for display with flags are 1 l/4 inches high. For guidons, letters and numerals are 5/8 inch high.
  

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  Class 2 - MARINE CORPS.  MARINE CORPS CAMPAIGN STREAMERS MAY BE FOUND IN MIL-DTL-14650/2G.  SEE THE ASSIST WEB SITE QUICK SEARCH - CLICK HERE. Marine Corps streamers are all size 2, double sided, double embroidered.  Most Marine Corps streamers do not have script but may have stars or other devices; the streamer itself equals one award.  Due to the complexities of Marine Corps streamers they are the most expensive
   

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  Class 3 - NAVY.  NAVY CAMPAIGN STREAMERS MAY BE FOUND IN MIL-DTL-14650/3D.  SEE THE ASSIST WEB SITE QUICK SEARCH - CLICK HERE.  All Navy streamers are size 2, but are single ply.  Most Navy streamers do not have script but may have stars or other devices
   

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  Class 4 - AIR FORCE.  AIR FORCE CAMPAIGN STREAMERS MAY BE FOUND IN MIL-DTL-14650/4J.  SEE THE ASSIST WEB SITE QUICK SEARCH - CLICK HERE .   Air Force Streamers may be size 1, 2, 3 or the award size of 1 3/8 x 36.  Campaign streamers usually include dates. Air Force and Army streamers are very much alike, differing only in number and in a few selected campaigns or operations. Streamers listed on the Army's TIOH web site (click the Army button above) will be useful for Air Force clients who wish to see what a particular streamer looks like.  
   

• Class 5 - UNIT AWARDS  These are special, non-campaign streamers issued for outstanding performance.  The size depends upon the service and the award received, and the inscription conforms to the requirements of the award.  For example, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award streamers are 1 3/8 x 24 (or 36) and have "From - To" dates embroidered on them, such as "1 JUL 02 - 30 JUN 03".  When ordering award streamers we will embroider the script per your directions, so be sure it is correct!  UNIT AWARDS are covered by MIL-DTL-14650/5D
   

• SIZES IN INCHES {centimeters}

  • Size 1 - 2 3/4 x 48 {7 x 122 cm}

  • Size 2 - 2 3/4 x 36 {7 x 91 cm}

  • Size 3 - 1 3/8 x 24 {3.5 x 61 cm}

  • Award Size - 1 3/8 x 36 {3.5 x 91 cm}, typically used by the Air Force

    
     

• Ribbon Pattern - per specification sheet.  This is usually found in MIL-DTL-11589/[RIBBON NUMBER].  For example, a JOINT MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD (DoD) is described in MIL-DTL-11589/289

• Style - This is the number used to describe the embroidery or devices used on a particular streamer, and is found in the Streamer Set document for a particular Service.  For example, in MIL-DTL-14650/1P, ARMY STREAMER SET, Style 167 refers to Ribbon Pattern MIL-DTL-11589/151 VIETNAM SERVICE embroidered with VIETNAM CEASE-FIRE 1972 - 1973.  NOTE: Style number are service specific - in the example just given, the AIR FORCE lists the same streamer as Style 90.  Summary: the RIBBON PATTERN is the same for all services, but the STYLE NUMBER is specific to a particular service

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

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  Class 6 - COAST GUARD.  COAST GUARD CAMPAIGN STREAMERS MAY BE FOUND IN MIL-DTL-14650/6D.  SEE THE ASSIST WEB SITE QUICK SEARCH - CLICK HERE .   The United States Coast Guard comes under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security and is not an agency of the Department of Defense.  However, Coast Guard streamers follow TIOH specifications for size and materials.  Coast Guard streamers are all size 1 and only three have embroidery of any kind.  As of 1 June 2009 there are now 43 streamers in the Coast Guard set

In addition to the former 32 streamers, the following streamers have been reactivated or added to the COAST GUARD streamer set:  Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation, Department of Transportation-Secretary's Outstanding Unit Award, Coast Guard Unit Commendation, Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, Kosovo Campaign, GWOT-Expeditionary, GWOT-Service, Afghanistan Campaign, and Iraq Campaign

STREAMER SET ATTACHMENT

Questions often arise concerning the attachment ring, officially known as a STREAMER SET ATTACHMENT.  The DoD* specifies two types: TYPE I is an 18 hole attachment ring that is specified for the ARMY* CEREMONIAL FLAG; TYPE II has 15 holes and is specified for "all other flags."  All rings are finished in nickel plating, according to regulations.  These attachments are expensive, due to the specifications established by the DoD - which are highly detailed, down to the type of metal used.  The graphic below is provided for your information only.   SPECIFICATIONS FOR ATTACHMENT SETS MAY BE FOUND IN MIL-S-14630B.  SEE THE ASSIST WEB SITE QUICK SEARCH - CLICK HERE

*MIL-S-14630B states that the specifications below are "...approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense."

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MILITARY CLIENTS: When writing for prices please be sure to indicate the following:

• The size of the streamers you need (example: size 1, 2, 3, or an award size)

• If ordering a guidon streamer (size 3 or 3A), please specify whether you want a sleeve or grommet as the attachment

• The total number of streamers

• The Service (we've had situations were clients are in one service but ordering streamers for another: example, an Army clerk ordering Air Force streamers because he is on a joint use base.  Things go more efficiently and smoothly if we know what you need from the beginning)

MILITARY AND CIVILIAN CLIENTS: If requesting information on CUSTOM streamers please take the time to read the information on the CUSTOM STREAMERS PAGE

RRGF does not require a minimum order.  We are extremely competitive when compared to streamers of the same quality and specifications, and you do not have to wait weeks or months to get your streamers.  And as a CCR registered company RRGF is authorized to sell directly to the military and government agencies
MADE IN USA - VETERAN OWNED

QUOTES INCLUDE NORMAL GROUND SHIPPING TO DOMESTIC ADDRESSES OR MILITARY POST OFFICES (APO, FPO, etc.).  

WE SHIP YOUR ORDER VIA FEDEX OR USPS IN ABOUT FIVE TO NINE BUSINESS DAYS FOR MOST ITEMS.   CUSTOM STREAMER ORDERS MAY TAKE A DAY OR TWO LONGER.  PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED OVERNIGHT DELIVERY OR OTHER SPECIAL SHIPPING OPTIONS (extra cost).  

TIMES ARE ESTIMATES, AND MAY BE EXTENDED BY OUR ORDER LOAD.  FIVE TO NINE BUSINESS DAYS represents the average time to get the product to the shipper.  Call or E-mail for additional information concerning shipping

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special flags

EXAMPLE OF A 3' X 5' VIETNAM SERVICE STREAMER FLAG

Over the years we have been asked to make flags based on streamer patterns.  This request has come primarily from veterans, and veterans' organizations.  Because streamer designs are not in the public domain and are controlled by the DoD, RRGF requested and has received special permission from the USA OTJAG (in co-operation with TIOH and Army Brands) to create such flags, making RRGF the first company to sell approved flags based on TIOH streamer patterns.  All Streamer Flag designs will be based on the MIL-DTL-11589/XXX document covering a specific streamer, and will be proportionally scaled up in width and truncated to the required length.  If you are a veteran, or represent a veterans organization, and are interested in obtaining a specific flag, please call or E-mail RRGF.   More information about these unique flags will be forthcoming.  NOTE: These flags are special-use items and are not catalogued nor assigned an MIL-DTL document number.