Are marines allowed to wear (prior-service) ribbons from another service branch on their dress uniform?
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Are marines allowed to wear (prior-service) ribbons from another service branch on their dress uniform?
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What I'm really looking for is the publication (name and number) where the policy on this is spelled out (page number would also be nice.)
Is it possible that the policy on this is not explicitly written?
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MarathonWomen
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Took a little while to find but here it is:
"5100. AUTHORIZATION
1. Marines may wear those awards described in the Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual (SECNAVINST 1650.1), when authorized by competent authority.
2. Marines who receive awards from other services, or departments of the United States Government; or from foreign governments or other agencies may wear such awards on the Marine Corps uniform only as authorized herein.
3. Marines who served in or were attached to another branch of the U.S. military services and received a decoration, unit award, or service award of comparable criteria to one issued by the naval service may wear the award on Marine Corps uniforms, unless otherwise prohibited by these regulations.
4. Examples of other U.S. service awards which are not authorized include: marksmanship medals/ribbons (Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force), USAF Outstanding Airman of the Year, USAF Recognition Ribbon, USAF Longevity Service Award, NCO Professional Development/Education ribbons (Army/Air Force), Army Service/USAF training ribbons.
5. The Combat Infantryman's Badge or the Combat Medical Badge is not authorized for wear on the Marine Corps uniform. Upon submission of evidence to their commanding officer, personnel who earned the Combat Infantryman Badge or Combat Medical Badge may be authorized to wear the Combat Action Ribbon.
6. Officers suspended from grade and command, and enlisted personnel serving sentence of confinement will not wear any awards.
7. Marines will not wear awards on the boat cloak, cape, tanker jacket, AWC, service or dress sweater, utility uniform, maternity work uniform or the maternity service tunic." |
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Tim
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Prior service awards are generally limited to personal awards. But specific guidance can be found in the Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual.
https://awards.navy.mil/awards/webdoc01.nsf/(vwDocsByID)/DL060927142728/?OpenDocument |
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Nancy A
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If they are a veteran of a war then yes. Also the National service ribbon. Medal of Honor, Purple Heart....etc.. |
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jimmy s
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Yes, as long as the ribbon is listed on your DD 214 from your prior branch of service. Not sure where to find the regulation in Marine publications but for mthe Army you can find it in the AR 670-1 in the awards chapter. |
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