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Guidelines for the Air Force symbol placement on the light weight (ltwt) blue jacket
Airmen are authorized and encouraged to wear the embroidered Air Force symbol on the lightweight blue jacket.
If there are questions regarding embroidery patterns/requirements, the digitized downloadable pattern is compatible with most embroidery software programs used by vendors and will ensure conformity with Air Force logo guidelines and uniformity across the Air Force.
The symbol below is shown in the actual size as it is to be used on the LTWT Jacket. The Air Force logo is to be embroidered in a polyester thread conforming to DOD Heraldic Yarn for Embroidery and Ribbon, Cable # HA White 67101 with a stiff tear-off backing. The total stitch count of the logo and lettering shall be 4,631stitches minimum.
The Wing symbol is to fit within a 2 inch by 2 1/8 inch square. There is a 1/4 inch space between the symbol's lowest point and the top of the U.S. AIR FORCE type (a). The U.S. AIR FORCE type is to be 1/4 inch high, 3 1/4 inches long is Berthord Aklindenz Grotesk bold extended. If Berthord Aklindenz Grotesk is not available use all capital Arial bold font, 24 point. See Figure 1 for example (b).
The symbol is to be embroidered on the upper left chest. The dot in the center of the symbol shall be centered vertically between the shoulder seam and where the underarm side seam joins the armhole sleeve and centered horizontally between the center zipper and the sleeve armhole seam. See Figure 2 for example.
Pattern 1 (pdf file)
Pattern 2 (dst file)
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