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What is the correct placement for medals and ribbons on dress whites?
Ribbons and medals are worn on the jumper or service coat on dress white. When worn together they are worn such that the ribbons are arranged row-wise, inbound to outbound based on precedence order.
Can Medals and ribbons be worn on marine corp dress blues?
Yes, but the only ribbons you can wear are the ribbons that does not have a corresponding Medal i.e Combat Action Ribbon, Seaservice Deployment Ribbon. You can wear up to 7 medals in one row but they have to be mounted a special way. Ribbons are worn on the right hand side and follow the 1/8th on an inch spacing from the pocket.
What medals that an officer cannot wear if they were prior enlisted?
Any medals, ribbons, or badges they were awarded as an enlisted soldier can be worn as an officer, so long as they're in the same branch. Some branches are selective about which awards from other services they'll permit to be worn on their uniforms.
Can you wear the EIB if you have a CIB?
The EIB and the CIB are both military designations. When they have been earned, they can be worn. There is a limitation to the number of medals or ribbons that can be worn on a uniform.
How do you place medals and ribbons on air force uniform?
Medals and ribbons on an Air Force uniform are worn on the left side of the uniform jacket. Ribbons are arranged in order of precedence, with the highest-ranking ribbon at the top and centered above the left pocket. Medals are typically worn during formal occasions and are placed directly above the ribbons, also centered. It’s important to follow specific guidelines for spacing and alignment as outlined in the Air Force Instruction (AFI) regulations.
Why is the drill sergeant badge worn on the right pocket of the army combat uniform?
Because Medals and Ribbons are worn on the left side of the uniform, over the heart, whilst badges which have meaning, but less significance to them than Ribbons Or medals which signify Campaigns, achievements, or special assignments. Compared to Badges which just signify knowledge.
Where is the Navy Presidential Unit Citation worn right or left side?
Depends upon the uniform. When medals are worn, ribbons go on the right. When only ribbons are worn, it goes over the left pocket. The Navy PUC ribbon is wore on the left side, it is the highest unit citation awarded in the military.
Can dress blue alphas be worne at any time on liberty?
No. Dress Blue Alphas will only be worn during authorized military occasions. Dress Blue Bravos(ribbons, not medals) can be worn at will.
When do you wear white gloves with Marine Corp dress blues Does it make a difference if you are wearing medals or ribbons?
The gloves are only worn during ceremonies.
What does ribbon mean?
In the US Military, a "ribbon" is worn on the informal dress uniform, representing the medal. It is of the same color as the medal. There are also ribbons authorized for which no medal is used. In a dress uniform they are typically worn on the right side, while the medals are worn over the heart. You would never wear the medal and the ribbon representing the medal at the same time. Examples would be various unit citations or skill awards. The Navy issues marksmanship ribbons rather than badges. Sea Service Deployment ribbons are awarded for spending long periods of time deployed on ships or with Marine units.
How many medals did Douglas macaurther receive?
21 United States Military Awards (ribbons) were worn by him. Most of these were awarded more than once. If he were wearing a ribbon bar, it would be 7 rows of 3 ribbons on each row.
Is there a distinction between receiving a medal and a ribbon?
The medal is the actual metal object attached to a band of ribbon that is displayed upon the uniform. A ribbon is worn upon the uniform in place of the actual medal. The ribbon has the same coloring bands as the band of ribbon on which the medal is hung. There are also ribbons awarded that don't have medals associated with them. The Presidential Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Award are some examples. When wearing dress uniforms the actual medals are worn on the left breast and the ribbons for the non-medal items are shifted to the right breast.
