a. Description
The service aiguillette is a one-piece braided gold, gold-colored nylon, or synthetic metallic gold-colored cord, 3/16 inch in diameter and 30–1/2 inches long with each end equipped with a hook and one end equipped with an eye.
The front part of the aiguillette is 8–1/2 inches long and consists of 1–1/2 inches of cord equipped with a hook, a 1–3/4-inch long knot, a 2-inch long cord, and a 3-inch ferrule.
b. How worn
The military aide to the President, White House social aides while on duty with the First Family, and officers designated as aides to foreign heads of state wear the service aiguillette on the right side of the uniform.
All other aides wear aiguillettes on the left side.
The cord is placed under the arm with the hook engaging the eyes on each side of the appropriate shoulder loop.
The end equipped with the eye is worn to the front.
The hook of the front part of the aiguillette is engaged in the eye of the cord (see fig 21–145).
c. Authorized wearers
Army attachés, assistant Army attachés, and aides wear the service aiguillette on the ASU and AGSU when they are worn for informal occasions.
Male Soldiers will wear the four-in-hand necktie with the uniform when wearing the service aiguillette.
When personnel wear the all-weather coat, they may wear the service aiguillette on the outside of the garment.
The aiguillette is worn only when personnel are performing duties as aides.