You're thinking of ribbons such as the Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon? Yes, you can, as long as they are DA authorised awards. However, states also have their own ribbons which they award to National Guard personnel - those cannotbe worn on the uniform of anyone in a (fully) federal component, such as the Regular Army or Army Reserve, nor do Guard members wear them when they're under federal activation.
An Army dress uniform is appropriate for ship's dress night on a cruise ship. However, the person wearing the uniform must be on active or reserve duty.
Level 1 of SRP readiness is required for Reserve Component soldiers that are mobilized for active duty.
DOD regulations forbid active duty military members from running for a political office. The Reserve is a different story. A member of the Reserve may be elected to a public office and then be mobilized to active duty. How many fall into this category, I do not know.
Active Ready Reserve, or Army Ready Reserve. The remainder of an 8 hour commitment, after leaving active duty.
In the Reserve, you can.
If those six months added to 180 days then yes.
No. Active is P-1. Reserve is p-2.
Yes. The date you report in for Basic.
yes
Most National Guard officers are on reserve duty status.
Level 1 of SRP readiness is required for Reserve Component soldiers that are mobilized for active duty.
Federal ribbons and medals will, such as the Army Service Ribbon, National Defence Service Medal, etc. State level awards, however, will not.