Wear of Military Awards

Started by MIKE, July 20, 2008, 06:38:16 PM

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Quote from: AR 670–1 • 3 February 200529–4. When wear of awards is prohibited.
The wear of awards is prohibited in the following circumstances.
a. On any uniform other than those authorized in this regulation. (See section 704, title 18, United States Code (18
USC 704) for the penalty for unauthorized wear of the uniform.)
b. When serving a sentence of confinement.
c. When wearing civilian clothing, except for civilian awards, lapel buttons, or rosettes intended for wear with
civilian clothing. Soldiers may wear miniature medals on formal civilian attire at formal social functions, when the
wear of the Army uniform is inappropriate or not authorized.

Quote from: AR 670–1 • 3 February 200530–6. Wear of medals on civilian clothes
Retired personnel and former members of the Army (as described above) may wear all categories of medals described
in this regulation on appropriate civilian clothing. This includes clothes designed for veteran and patriotic organizations
on Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, and Armed Forces Day, as well as at formal occasions of ceremony and social
functions of a military nature. Personnel may wear either full-size or miniature medals. Personnel who wear medals on
civilian clothes should place the medals on the clothing in approximately the same location and in the same manner as
for the Army uniform, so they look similar to medals worn on the Army uniform.

Quote from: AFI36-2903 2 AUGUST 20064.4. Wear of Awards and Decorations by Retirees and Honorably Discharged Veterans. Honorably
discharged and retired Air Force members may wear full-size or miniature medals on civilian suits on
appropriate occasions such as Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day. Female members may wear
full-size or miniature medals on equivalent dress.

Quote from: MCO P1020.34G5105. DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBON BARS, AND LAPEL BUTTONS WORN ON CIVILIAN
CLOTHING
1. Decorations, medals, appropriate ribbon bars, or lapel buttons may be
worn on civilian clothes at the individual's discretion, per the guidance provided below. Individuals should ensure that the occasion and the manner
of wearing will not reflect discredit on the award.
2. Miniature medals may be worn with civilian evening dress (see paragraph
5203).
3. The Medal of Honor may be worn with civilian evening dress. It will be
worn around the neck with the ribbon under the coat jacket and the medallion
hanging one inch below the bow tie.
4. Miniature replicas of ribbons made in the form of enameled lapel buttons,
or ribbons made in rosette form, may be worn on the left lapel of civilian
clothes except civilian evening dress. Enameled lapel buttons should be worn
with the long axis parallel to the ground.
5. Honorable discharge, retirement, and FMCR buttons may be worn on the left
lapel of civilian clothes except civilian evening dress. Those buttons
manufactured with prong and clutch fasteners may be worn as tie tacs.

Quote from: NAVPERS 15665I5303. WEARING AWARDS ON CIVILIAN CLOTHES
1. Miniature Medals and Miniature Breast Insignia.
Wear miniature medals and breast insignia on civilian
evening dress (white tie) or civilian dinner dress (black
tie) in the same manner as for dinner dress jackets.
2. Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor, for which
there is no miniature, may be worn with civilian evening
dress (white tie) and civilian dinner dress (black tie) in
the same manner as for military uniforms.
3. Miniature Replicas. Wear miniature replicas of
ribbons made in the form of lapel buttons, or ribbons made
in rosette form, on the left lapel of civilian clothes
except civilian evening dress (white tie) and civilian
dinner dress (black tie).
4. Miniature Distinguished Marksmanship and Pistol
Shot Badges. Wear miniature distinguished marksmanship and
pistol shot badges as a lapel pin or as part of a tie clasp
on civilian clothing.
5. Honorable Discharge and Service Buttons. Wear
honorable discharge and service buttons on left lapel of
civilian clothes except civilian evening dress (white tie).

Quote from: NAVPERS 15665I5312. RIBBONS
5. Ribbons on Non-Military Uniforms. Personnel who
earned service ribbons while a member of the Navy may wear
the ribbons on non-military uniforms if the organization
sponsoring the non-military uniform permits the custom.

Quote from: COMDTINST M1020.6E 3.G.1.Civilian Clothing
Miniature medals.  With civilian evening dress (white tie) wear in the same manner as prescribed for Formal Dress uniform, and with civilian dinner dress (black tie) in the same manner as prescribed for Dinner Dress uniforms.

Miniature ribbon replicas made as lapel pins, or ribbons in rosette form.  On the left lapel of civilian clothes except civilian evening dress (white tie), and civilian dinner dress (black tie) as noted above.

Nonmilitary Uniforms Medals and Ribbons. Per organization's uniform rules.

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Mike Johnston