Ok, so that "symbol" is actually the #4. It's how the Air Boss (Flight Deck Control) can differentiate between Sailors wearing the same color. They all have numbers on their float coats or cranial so FDC can call you out if there's an issue. I spent a coupe years as an Aviation Ordnanceman before moving to EOD. EVERYONE has reflective tape numbers on their cranial and float coats.
The colors are coded for specific jobs. Yellow and Blue for the A/C handlers, Purple for the fuelers, White for Safety/LSO's, Green for the Avionics/Powerplants/Airframes guys, Brown for the Plane Captains, and my favorite, Red for the Ordnancemen (IYAOYAS, BITCHES!!)
Anyway, that's the number 4, not some Epstsin-esque symbol. I love the chans' energy and enthusiasm when it comes to decodes, but sometimes, they're way off. This is one of those times.
Ok, so that "symbol" is actually the #4. It's how the Air Boss (Flight Deck Control) can differentiate between Sailors wearing the same color. They all have numbers on their float coats or cranial so FDC can call you out if there's an issue. I spent a coupe years as an Aviation Ordnanceman before moving to EOD. EVERYONE has reflective tape numbers on their cranial and float coats.
The colors are coded for specific jobs. Yellow and Blue for the A/C handlers, Purple for the fuelers, White for Safety/LSO's, Green for the Avionics/Powerplants/Airframes guys, Brown for the Plane Captains, and my favorite, Red for the Ordnancemen (IYAOYAS, BITCHES!!)
Anyway, that's the number 4, not some Epstsin-esque symbol. I love the chans' energy and enthusiasm when it comes to decodes, but sometimes, they're way off. This is one of those times.
Thank you, and thank you for your service too!