USPHS cap device
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The USPHS cap device is the distinctive metal insignia worn on the covers of United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps uniforms, symbolizing the service’s authority and mission in public health.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| USPHS cap device canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9477370 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: USPHS cap device Context triple: [United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps uniforms, hasInsignia, USPHS cap device]
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Capas
Capas is a municipality in the province of Tarlac in the Philippines, historically known as the site of the Capas National Shrine commemorating World War II prisoners of war.
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B.
FLETC Glynco
FLETC Glynco is the primary training campus in Georgia for the U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, where numerous federal, state, and local law enforcement officers receive basic and advanced instruction.
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C.
N-95
N-95 is a national highway in Pakistan that runs through the Swat Valley, connecting key towns and facilitating regional travel and trade.
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D.
Philips Wing
Philips Wing is a modern exhibition and gallery space within Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, often used for temporary and special exhibitions.
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E.
Capitol L-244
Capitol L-244 is the original 1950 Capitol Records LP release of Yma Sumac’s iconic album "Voice of the Xtabay."
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: USPHS cap device Target entity description: The USPHS cap device is the distinctive metal insignia worn on the covers of United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps uniforms, symbolizing the service’s authority and mission in public health.
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A.
Capas
Capas is a municipality in the province of Tarlac in the Philippines, historically known as the site of the Capas National Shrine commemorating World War II prisoners of war.
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B.
FLETC Glynco
FLETC Glynco is the primary training campus in Georgia for the U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, where numerous federal, state, and local law enforcement officers receive basic and advanced instruction.
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C.
N-95
N-95 is a national highway in Pakistan that runs through the Swat Valley, connecting key towns and facilitating regional travel and trade.
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D.
Philips Wing
Philips Wing is a modern exhibition and gallery space within Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, often used for temporary and special exhibitions.
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E.
Capitol L-244
Capitol L-244 is the original 1950 Capitol Records LP release of Yma Sumac’s iconic album "Voice of the Xtabay."
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
military-style cap device
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symbol of authority ⓘ uniform insignia ⓘ |
| appliesToPart | uniform cover ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
commissioning ceremonies
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federal public health emergency response ⓘ official USPHS public appearances ⓘ |
| color | gold ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| depicts |
caduceus
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crossed fouled anchor and caduceus ⓘ fouled anchor ⓘ |
| governingBody |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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United States Public Health Service ⓘ
linked to:
Public Health Service
|
| hasSymbolicMeaning |
maritime heritage of the Public Health Service
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medical and public health functions ⓘ service and readiness ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
different sizes for different cap styles
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female officer cap device ⓘ male officer cap device ⓘ |
| legalStatus | official federal uniform insignia ⓘ |
| material | metal ⓘ |
| mustComplyWith | USPHS Commissioned Corps uniform policy ⓘ |
| partOf |
USPHS uniform insignia system
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United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps uniform ⓘ |
| regulates | appearance specified in USPHS uniform regulations ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
USPHS collar devices
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USPHS rank insignia ⓘ USPHS sleeve insignia ⓘ |
| similarTo | U.S. Navy officer cap device ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
authority of the United States Public Health Service
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federal commissioned officer status ⓘ public health mission ⓘ |
| usedBy |
USPHS officers
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United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps ⓘ |
| usedFor |
distinguishing USPHS officers from other uniformed services
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identification of USPHS officers ⓘ |
| useRestrictedTo | authorized USPHS personnel ⓘ |
| wornBy |
USPHS officers in formal and service dress uniforms
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officers on active duty in the USPHS Commissioned Corps ⓘ |
| wornOn |
combination cap
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service dress cap ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: USPHS cap device Description of subject: The USPHS cap device is the distinctive metal insignia worn on the covers of United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps uniforms, symbolizing the service’s authority and mission in public health.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.