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homeward bound pennant |
a pennant flown by ships returning from extended
overseas tours. It is authorized for display by a ship that has been on
duty outside the limits of the United States continuously for at least
9 months. It is hoisted on getting under way for the United States and
may be flown until sunset on the day of arrival in a port of destination.
The pennant is similar to the commission pennant, but instead of the usual
seven stars, there is one star for the first 9 months of overseas duty
and one star for each additional 6 months. Total length of the pennant
customarily is 1 foot for each officer and enlisted crewmember who served
overseas for a period in excess of 9 months. When the number of personnel
produces an unwieldy pennant, the length of the pennant is restricted
to the length of the ship. |
