(2) All MP personnel. Helmet liners may have the letters ’MP’ in
white, centered on the front of the helmet liner 1 1/2 inches up from
the bottom rim. See figure 27–16. Helmets with camouflage covers
may have the letters ’MP’ in black, 1 1/2 inches up from the rim.
Insignia of grade will be centered 1/2 inch above the white or black
’MP’ letters. There will also be a painted stripe, 1 1/4 inches wide
and 2 inches from the bottom rim, parallel to the rim, and following
the contour of the helmet liner. As an option, the numerical designation
of the unit and the distinctive unit insignia may be worn over
the left and right ears, respectively, and centered on the painted
stripe. The following color stripes will be worn on the helmet liner:
(a) Division units. A red stripe, 1 1/4 inches wide. See figure
27–17.
(b) Corps units. A blue stripe, 5/8 inch wide above a red stripe,
5/8 inch wide. See figure 27–18.
(c) Army units. A white stripe, 5/8 inch wide above a red stripe,
5/8 inch wide. See figure 27–19.
(d) All other MP units. A white stripe, 1 1/4 inches wide. See
figure 27–16.