Military officers of shii (Fourth Rank) and goi (Fifth Rank) usually worn hoeki no as sokutai (traditional ceremonial court dress) and worn kettekino ho only on guard of honor in ceremonies or in accompanying Emperor's going out, while military officers of Rokui (Sixth Rank) and lower ranks usually kettekino ho as sokutai.
四位、五位の武官は行幸の供奉や儀式での儀杖に立つときのみ闕腋袍で、普通は束帯にも縫腋袍、六位以下の武官は束帯では常に闕腋袍となった。