U.S. Scouts SF Heritage Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Long-sleeve T-shirt — Next Level 3601
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
Measurements are in inches. Compare with a well-fitting long-sleeve shirt you already own.
| Size | Chest width (laid flat) | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.5" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 21.5" | 30" |
| XL | 23.5" | 31" |
| 2XL | 25.5" | 32" |
Lay the shirt flat on a level surface without stretching. Smooth out folds, then measure straight across from side seam to side seam, one inch below the armhole seams.
Measure body length from the high point of the shoulder beside the neck to the bottom hem.
Chest width is half the garment circumference. Doubling it gives the measurement around the garment, not a recommended body chest size.
Chest-width manufacturing tolerance: ±0.5 inch.
In 1890, the U.S. Army adopted the crossed arrows as the distinctive insignia of the U.S. Indian Scouts, whose missions emphasized scouting, tracking, reconnaissance, and operating in small, independent elements. The design, associated with 1st Lt. Edward Casey’s scout units, remained in use until 1926.
During World War II, the crossed arrows were revived as the collar insignia of the First Special Service Force, the elite American-Canadian unit whose unconventional missions helped establish an important lineage for later U.S. special operations forces. The symbolism—fieldcraft, adaptability, independence, and irregular warfare—made the arrows a natural fit for the emerging Army Special Forces community.
The Army formally brought the crossed arrows back for Special Forces personnel in 1984, and when Special Forces became a separate Army branch in 1987, the crossed arrows were officially adopted as its branch insignia. Today’s Special Forces crossed arrows connect the Green Berets directly to a U.S. Army insignia tradition dating back to the Indian Scouts of 1890. This design honors that heritage.
- 4.3-ounce, 100% combed ring-spun cotton jersey, 32 singles
- Self 3/8-inch shoulder-to-shoulder binding
- Crew neck
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
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