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Yes. You may wear non-anodized or anodized medals at your option. You are not, however, allowed to mix the two types.
Some SNCOs swear by "if you wear anodized buttons, you must wear anodized medals" but this is not accurate and is found anywhere in the uniform manual (MCO P1020.34G). It was true of uniforms in decades past when anodizing vs hand-polished brass was an issue, but today there is no conflict.
-Sgt T
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Do usmc dress blue alphas have medals?
yes
Placement of shooting badges on Marine dress blue alphas?
no such thing as placement of shooting badges on dress blue "alphas." the alphas are the jacket with large medals. the dress blue "bravo" is the blues jacket worn with ribbons and badges.
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.
Do you wear Air crew wings on dress blue alphas?
Air crew wings are worn on the dress blue uniform along with the shooting badge and ribbon rack. Medals are worn only for formal occasions.
Are non anodized medals permitted in dress blue alphas?
Yes. You may wear non-anodized or anodized medals at your option. You are not, however, allowed to mix the two types. Some SNCOs swear by "if you wear anodized buttons, you must wear anodized medals" but this is not accurate and is found anywhere in the uniform manual (MCO P1020.34G). It was true of uniforms in decades past when anodizing vs hand-polished brass was an issue, but today there is no conflict. -Sgt T
What is the dress etiquette for the Marine Ball?
The Marine Corps Ball is a formal event. Non military personnel attending should wear formal attire. Military Members will be wearing their "Full Dress" Uniform. For Marines that would be your Alphas or Dress Blues, with medals. This would be the civilian equivalent of a tuxedo.
Do the medals on the dress blues have to be even?
yes because the medals of a blue dress contains a medal that you cannot overwiegh
Medal placement on dress blue alphas?
The medals are placed centered above the left breast pocket and centered between the top two buttons. For the ribbons it's the same just on the other side, 1/8" above the right breast pocket.
What dress blue uniform do you wear at mcrd graduation?
The Uniform of the Day at MCRD Graduation is Service Alphas according to http://www.marinecorpsrecruits.com/
Medals mounted on dress blues?
Yes, medals may be mounted on the Army Dress Blue Uniform, but they are most commonly worn in ceremonial units and ceremonies. Otherwise, the regular ribbon rack is worn in the same location as on the Army Dress Green Uniform.
Where do you put military ribbons on the uniform?
Depends on if it is Dress Blue Alphas or Bravos. On alphas it is centered, 1/8th in. above the right breast pocket. If it is bravos it is worn with shooting badges above the left breast pocket.
May you wear medals on civilian dress?
Veterans may wear their medals on civilian clothes. The link below gives you information.
