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You were in the army and switched to the marines what ribbons can you wear from the army?
Check the Marine Uniform regulations. They will specify what ribbons you are authorized to wear from the Army. Medals awarded are normally going to be allowed, but ribbons that don't come with medals probably won't be.
How do you wear two army achievement medals?
You would wear one Army Achievement Ribbon with an oak leaf to indicate each subsequent award affixed on the ribbon, or the ribbon portion of the medal. This is correct. To specify, one would wear a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for each subsequent ribbon awarded. The Silver Oak Leaf cluster would be used to show 5 subsequent awards. For example: One is awarded the Army Achievement Medal 11 separate times. Therefore one would wear The Army Achievement Ribbon with two Silver Oak Leaf Clusters.
What do 9 Army Achievement Medals look like?
An award of 9 Army Achievement Medals would be shown by the original medal pinned with a silver oak leaf cluster (for 5 awards) and 4 bronze oak leaf clusters.
How do you wear 8 army commendation medals?
You wear the ribbon with one silver cluster and three bronze cluster.
Can you wear an Army Commander's Award for civilian service ribbon on a Marine Uniform?
No, the Army Commander's Award for Civilian Service ribbon is awarded by the U.S. Army and is not authorized for wear on Marine uniforms. Each branch of the military has its own set of authorized ribbons and medals.
Can the army reserve componet achievement medal be worn with the army active duty good conduct medal?
No, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal cannot be worn with the Army Active Duty Good Conduct Medal. Each medal is earned for different accomplishments and periods of service, and they are not meant to be worn together.
Can you wear an army reserve components achievement medal on a navy uniform?
Yes, you are allowed to wear awards from other U.S. military services on your Navy Uniform.
What is the correct listing in importance of military awards?
Each military branch will be slightly different; the US Army alone has over 60 medals (we always wear the ribbons in place of the medals-more practical/most veterans place the medals themselves in a display case). See AR 670-2 (Army Regulations) and/or go to: US Military Ribbon/Medal Order of Display and Wear.
Is there enyone that has all army medals?
Probably not. There were many campaign medals issued before WW1 and WW2. So even a WW2 veteran could not wear all these campaign medals. There were also many different medals for bravery and achievements such as Soldier's Medal for saving a life while not in combat. Then there are medals issued for Navy and Marine personnel. Too many to earn by one person.Remember; Medals are made of metal.
When a military person goes to war what medal are they allowed to wear?
It depends on what campaign they are supporting. If they deployed to Iraq they will be awarded the Iraqi campaign medal and if it's Afghanistan it's the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. You are only awarded these medals if you server a minimum of 30 consecutive days in country. Most soldiers that deploy will be awarded numerous awards such as the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal for the mission they are supporting while deployed.
May you wear medals on civilian dress?
Veterans may wear their medals on civilian clothes. The link below gives you information.
Can you wear the Navy Expert Pistol and Rifle Medals on Army Uniforms?
Earned awards can be worn on the service uniform. You will have to consult the appropriate regulations for placement, they are typically going to be lower priority of any Army issued awards.
