Rigger's Belt Stripes are for personnel designated as close combat instructors or instructor trainers. These should be worn with the appropriate identifying stripes on the belt. Instructor stripes will be either the 1/2 inch Tan or Red stripes. These should be sewn on perpendicular to the length of the belt in thread that matched the color of the stripe. First Stripe is placed 2 inches from the belt-end holding the buckle. Each subsequent stripe is placed 1/4 inch intervals from the previour stripe.