What is the word for the little symbol that indicates military rank?

[Antoneo]

Forgive my ignorance, I know little about the military and have the utmost respect for those who have served and are serving. I may get the terms a bit mixed up so bear with me.

There is a little caret like symbol that indicates the rank of the officer. Just what is that caret called? I have seen the word before but cannot recall. I think it started with a "v" but I could be wrong. Here is what I am talking about: pic


Or perhaps what the definition is not restricted to the caret alone but was referring to a general design that would change with an increase in rank. And I don't mean the word "insignia."

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Chevron?

- M4H

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Chevron?

- M4H

:thumbsup:

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

chevron
rounded ones are rockers

 

[Antoneo]

Wow, just wow. M4H, you win. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to the others as well! It's just that M4H, as you all know, has his brain hooked up to the ATOT server... or is it the other way around?? :Q

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: Antoneo
Wow, just wow. M4H, you win. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to the others as well! It's just that M4H, as you all know, has his brain hooked up to the ATOT server... or is it the other way around?? :Q

nah, more like he wears a few of those (I think)

 

[acemcmac]

that's actually on some PA drivers tests.... chevrons are the names of the arrows that show you when you need to turn hard on any given road....

 

[Savarak]

when I hear that word all I think of are the Chevrons on the Stargate... hehe... thats probably cuz the Stargate Chevrons are shaped like the military chevrons... :boggle:

 

[Evadman]

All i think of when I hear that is Techron

 

[WalkingDead]

history of Chevron as military rank