Wear of Navy Service Ribbons (The Coast Guard generally follows U.S. Navy guidelines) Wear up to 3 in a row; if more than three military ribbons, wear in horizontal rows of three each. The top row
contains the lesser number, centered above the row below, no spaces between ribbon rows. Rows of ribbons covered by coat lapel may contain two ribbons each and be aligned. Wear ribbons with lower edge of bottom row centered 1/4 inch above left breast and parallel to the deck. Coast Guard members may either wear the senior three ribbons or all ribbons when they are covered by lapel by 1/3 or more. Rows can be decreased to 2 or 1 if all ribbons are worn in this situation. Wear large military medals on full dress uniforms. Align bottom row same as ribbon bars. All rows may contain maximum of 3 medals side by side or up to 5
overlapping. Overlapping is proportional with inboard medal showing in full. Mount medals so they cover suspension ribbon of the medal below. When large medals are worn, all unit citations and ribbons with no medal authorized are centered over the right breast pocket the bottom edge 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket. Wear of Miniature Navy Medals Wear miniature navy medals with all formal and dinner dress uniforms. Place holding bar of lowest row of miniatures 3
inches below the notch, centered on the lapel. Center the holding bar immediately above the left breast pocket on the blue and white service coat. You may wear up to five miniature medals in a row with no overlap on the dinner jacket, center up to 3 miniature medals on the lapel. Position 4 or more miniatures at the inner edge of the lapel extending beyond the lapel to the body of the jacket. Post navigation
1. Authorized Navy Awards. Those awards described in the Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual SECNAVINST 1650.1 Series are authorized for wear by "U.S. Naval" personnel. Wear them on designated uniforms in the following manner. 2. Awards From Other Services. Naval personnel who have received awards from other military services or departments of the United States Government, foreign governments, or other agencies, may wear such awards on the naval uniform only as described in this section.1. General. Listed below are definitions of terms used throughout these regulations: a. Awards. An all-inclusive term covering any decoration, medal, badge, ribbon or attachments bestowed on an individual. b. Decoration. An award bestowed upon an individual for a specific personal act of gallantry or meritorious service.c. Unit Award. An award made to an operating unit worn only by members of that unit who participated in the cited action.d. Service Award. An award made to those who have participated in designated wars, campaigns, expeditions, etc., or who have fulfilled creditable, specific, service requirements.e. Medal. An award presented to an individual for performing certain duties, acts, or services consisting of a medallion hanging from a distinctively colored suspension ribbon.f. Miniature Medal. Replica of large medal, 1/2 the size of large medal. There is no miniature Medal of Honor.g. Badge. An award, to an individual for special proficiency, consisting of a medallion hung from bar(s).h. Ribbon or Ribbon Bar. Consists of a portion of a medal's suspension ribbon.i. Rosette. Lapel device made by gathering the suspension ribbon of the medal into a circular shape.j. Lapel-Button. A miniature replica of the ribbon or ribbon bar.k. Attachment. Any item such as a star, letter, clasp or other device worn on the suspension ribbon of a medal or on the ribbon.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).1. General. Awards issued to naval personnel are listed in this section in order of precedence. (Awards Precedence Chart) Awards
received for service performed while attached to units of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, which are not included in this section, but which are equivalent to Navy awards listed here, may be worn in the order specified by the respective military service subject to the following: a. In all cases of relative priority Navy awards will take precedence. b. Awards for a war, campaign, expedition, etc., will be worn as campaign and service awards. c. Only those badges listed in article 5310 may be worn on naval uniforms. d. Refer to SECNAVINST 1650.1 Series concerning precedence of Marine Corps awards. 1. General. Listed below in their order of precedence are the MILITARY DECORATIONS authorized for wear on the naval uniform: Medal of Honor 1. General. Listed below in order of precedence are the UNIT AWARDS authorized for wear after all military
decorations: Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon 1. General. Listed below are certain NON‑MILITARY DECORATIONS authorized for wear on the naval uniform after all unit awards; precedence shall be the order of
date of 2. NON‑MILITARY decorations may be worn on the uniform if at least one military award is worn at the same time. Presidential Medal of Freedom 1. General. Listed below in order of precedence are the CAMPAIGN AND SERVICE AWARDS authorized for wear on the naval uniform after all non‑military
decorations: Prisoner of War (POW) Medal 1. Foreign Personal Decoration. Personnel who have been authorized to accept military decorations from foreign governments (see SECNAVINST 1650.1 Series) may wear them in the order of their receipt after all U.S. service awards. The awarding country determines the precedence of awards if you have earned two or more from that country. 2. Vietnam (Personal
Military Decorations (only worn by individuals who receive these decorations in their own name) a. Foreign awards to U.S. military personnel for service in Vietnam, awarded in accordance with SECNAVINST 1650.23 Series, may be retained and worn in the following order of precedence: National Order of Vietnam NOTE: Other personal foreign decorations are worn in this category. They are worn in order earned. b. The following Vietnam civilian decorations may be retained but not worn on the uniform: Kim Khanh Medal 3. Foreign Unit Awards. The following awards
listed in order of precedence do not require individual legislative authorization and may be worn immediately after all foreign personnel decorations: Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation 4. Non‑U.S. Service Awards. The precedence of non‑U.S. Service awards for which naval personnel are eligible to qualify, is immediately after foreign unit awards: United Nations Service Medal 5. Foreign Service Awards. Service awards take precedence immediately after non‑U.S. service awards. Navy personnel are eligible to qualify for: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 6. Manner of Wear. Naval personnel who have been authorized by law to accept awards from foreign governments wear them in the manner prescribed below: a. Wear foreign awards on your uniform if you also wear at least one U.S. award b. Foreign awards which are similar in design to U.S. awards may be worn on the same occasions prescribed for wearing of U.S. awards. c. Foreign awards which are worn around the neck with long ribbons or sashes or as a pin may be worn on service dress or full dress uniforms while serving in country. Post‑tour wear is not authorized. Individuals who have been awarded d. Naval personnel entitled to wear the Fourragere may wear it on all uniforms requiring medals or ribbons. To attach the Fourragere to the uniform, sew a button to the left shoulder, of the coat or jumper, under the collar. Place the Fourragere over the left shoulder, passing the left arm through the large loop of the cord. The small loop engages the button under the collar and the metal pencil hangs naturally in front. When wearing aiguillettes, place the Fourragere underneath them. The Fourragere is a decoration instituted by Napoleon I for units which had distinguished themselves in battle. It was revived during World War I and was awarded by the French Ministry of War to organizations cited more than once in the Orders of the Army. Individuals who were present in the organizations when cited twice for the Fourragere are entitled to wear the 'cord' at all times, whether or not they are subsequently attached to other non‑decorated organizations. Those non-participants who enter an organization which has been decorated with the Fourragere wear the cord on their uniforms while they are attached to that decorated organization. Upon detachment, those non‑participants are required to surrender the Fourragere and are no longer entitled to wear it. 1. General. Listed below in order of precedence are only marksmanship badges authorized for wear on naval
uniforms: U.S. Distinguished International Shooter Badge 2. Manner of Wear a. When wearing ribbons, place badges immediately below the bottom row of ribbons in the secondary position. When wearing badges in secondary position, a secondary warfare device/breast insignia is not authorized to be worn. b. When wearing large medals, place badges immediately below the bottom row of medals so that only the medallion of each badge is visible. When wearing badges in the secondary position, a secondary warfare device/breast c. Do not wear badges with miniature medals. d. Wear up to three badges in a single row. Only two Excellence in Competition Badges may be worn for a specific weapon if
the Distinguished Badge for the same weapon has not been earned. Wearing Distinguished Badges or 1. General. Awards from the following organizations may be worn on the uniform. Medals and ribbons will be worn after all U.S.
service awards in the order earned. Badges will be worn after marksmanship badges, in the order earned. Regular Army and Navy Union 2. Authorized Wear. Medals, ribbons and badges issued by these societies may be worn only while actually attending meetings or conventions or while participating in parades or other ceremonies as a member
of these organizations. 1. Manner of Wear. Ribbons are worn on the service coat or jumper of Service Dress Blue, Service Dress White, and on the shirts of Service Khaki, Summer White, and the E1-E6 Service Uniform. Ribbons are not authorized on formal dress, dinner dress, or working uniforms. Wear up to three ribbons in a single row. When more than three ribbons are authorized, wear them in horizontal rows of three each. If ribbons are not in multiples of three, the top row contains the lesser number, and the center of this row sits over the center of the one below it (Figure 5-3-12). Wear ribbons without spaces between ribbons or rows of ribbons. Wear ribbons with the lower edge of the bottom row centered 1/4 inch above the left breast pocket and parallel to the deck. To prevent coat lapels from covering ribbons, ribbons may be aligned so the border to wearer's left is aligned with left side of pocket. Rows of ribbons where more than 50% of the ribbon is covered by the coat lapel may contain two ribbons each and be aligned with left border (Figure 5-3-13). On female coats or shirts without pockets, ribbons will be placed centered on the wearer’s left side with the bottom of the lowest row of ribbons placed approximately 6 1/4 inches down as measured from the shoulder seam and adjust height placement as necessary to accommodate proper placement. (Figure 5-3-14). On Full Dress uniforms, see article 5313.
2. Placement on Ribbon Bar. Ribbons will be arranged on a bar(s) and attached to uniforms. Ribbons will not be impregnated with preservatives which change their appearance, or have any transparent covering. 3. Arrangement. Arrange ribbons in order of precedence in rows from top down, inboard to outboard. Wear either the three senior ribbons, or all ribbons if you have earned three or more.4. No Symmetrical Color Designs. Display ribbons which have a symmetrical color design or have stars as part of the design, as follows:a. American Campaign Service Medal. The dark blue stripe in the center is to the wearer's right. 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. 6. Ribbons with Breast Insignia. When you wear ribbons with breast insignia, comply with Section 2 of this Chapter. (Figure 5-1-1).1. Manner of Wear. Wear both large medals and ribbons that do not have corresponding large medals on Full Dress Uniforms. Center ribbons on the right breast in the same relative position as the holding bar of the lowest row of medals. Arrange ribbons in order of precedence in rows from top down and inboard to outboard. Wear either the senior ribbon or all ribbons. These ribbons include: Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy "E", Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Foreign Unit Awards, Marksmanship, etc. Personnel awarded only ribbons that do not have corresponding large medals will wear the ribbons on the right side as mentioned above. 2. Do not wear ribbons on uniforms requiring miniature medals. 1. Manner of Wear. Large medals are worn on the wearer’s left side of the service coat and jumper of Full Dress uniforms. When wearing more than one medal, suspend them from a holding bar that supports the medals' weight. Place the holding bar of the lowest row of medals centered 1/4 inch above the left breast pocket and parallel to the deck. On female coats without pockets, medals will be placed on the wearer’s left side with the lower horizontal holding bar placed approximately 6-1/4 inches down as measured from the shoulder seam and centered over the front seam. The bars measure 4-1/8 inches wide, and each row of medals is 3-1/4 inches long from the top of the suspension ribbons to bottom of medals, so that bottom of medals dress in a horizontal line. Multiple rows of medals should be grouped with the same number of medals in each row, with the lesser number in the top row if necessary. A maximum of three medals may be worn side by side in a single row with no overlap. Arrange four or more medals (maximum of five in a single row) following the layout in Table 5-3-1. Overlapping will be proportional and the inboard medal will show in full. Mount the medals so they cover the suspension ribbons of the medals below. 2. Arrangement. Arrange medals in order of precedence in rows from top down, inboard to outboard, within rows. Service members possessing more than five medals may either wear the five senior medals or all of them.3. Medal of Honor with Large Medals. When wearing either large or miniature medals, wear the Medal of Honor pendant on a suspension ribbon placed around the neck. When wearing this medal with the male and female service dress white coat, place the ribbon outside the coat collar. Place the ribbon between the shirt and coat collar with all other coats.4. Polishing Medals. The wear of anodized, plated, or highly polished medals is prohibited except for personnel permanently assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard in Washington, D.C. 5. Medals with Breast Insignia. When wearing large medals with breast insignia, comply with Section 2 of this Chapter figures 5-3-1, 2, 3-a, 3-b and 4.in a single row with no overlap. Arrange four or more medals (maximum of five in a single row) following the layout in Table 5-3-1. Overlapping will be proportional and the inboard medal will show in full. Mount the medals so they cover the suspension ribbons of the medals below.
1. Manner of Wear. Wear miniature medals with all formal dress uniforms and dinner dress uniforms. Each row of miniatures is 2-1/4 inches long, from top of the suspension ribbons to bottom of medals, so the bottom of medals dress in a horizontal line. Position medals so they cover the suspension ribbons of the medals in the rows below.
a. Males. On formal and dinner dress jackets, place the holding bar of the lowest row of miniature medals 3 inches below the notch, centered on the lapel, parallel to the deck, figure 5-3-5. On blue and white service coats, center the lower horizontal holding bar 1/4 inch above the left breast pocket parallel to the deck, figures 5-3-6 and
5-3-7.
b. Females. On formal dress or dinner dress jackets, place the holding bar of the lowest row of miniature medals in the same relative position as on the men's dinner dress jackets, down 1/3 the distance between the shoulder seam and coat hem,figure 5-3-8. On the female Service Dress Blue coat, center the holding bar of the lowest row of miniature medals 1/4 inch above the left pocket flap parallel to the deck, figure 5-3-9-a. On the female Service Dress White (Choker) Coat, miniature medals will be placed on the wearer’s left side with the holding bar of the lowest row of miniature medals placed approximately 6-1/4 inches down from the bottom intersection of the front seam and shoulder seam and centered over the front seam, figure 5-3-9-b.
c. E1-E6 Jumper Uniforms. On jumper uniforms, men and women place the holding bar of the lowest row of miniature medals 1/4 inch above the pocket parallel to the deck, figure 5-3-10.
2. Arrangement. Wear up to five miniature medals in a row with no overlap. Arrange six or more miniature medals following the layout in Table 5-3-1. Arrange medals in order of precedence in rows from top down, inboard to outboard, within rows. Service members possessing five or more medals may either wear the five senior medals or all of them. On the dinner dress jacket, center up to three miniature medals on the lapel. Position four or more miniatures starting at the inner edge of the lapel extending beyond the lapel on to the body of the jacket. 3. Medal of Honor with Miniature Medals. When wearing miniature medals, wear the Medal of Honor as described in article 5314.3.4. Polishing Medals. The wear of anodized, plated, or highly polished medals is prohibited except for personnel permanently assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard in Washington, D.C.5. Miniature Medals with Breast Insignia. When wearing miniature medals with breast insignia, comply with Chapter 5, Section 2.1. General. Wear stars, oak leaf clusters, clasps, letters and other miscellaneous devices on the suspension ribbon of large and miniature medals, and on the ribbon bars as follows: 2. Manner of Wear. a. Center a single device on the ribbon: stars with two rays pointing down; oak leaf clusters as horizontally as possible with stems of the leaves pointing to the wearer's right. b. Place multiples of the same attachment in a horizontal line close to and symmetrically about the center of the ribbon. Multiple oak leaf clusters may be tilted slightly downward to the wearer's right for placing the maximum allowed number of clusters and other devices on the ribbon. If oak leaf clusters on one ribbon are tilted, clusters on all ribbons will be tilted for standardization. c. When wearing stars or oak leaf clusters with other devices, such as the bronze letter "V", arrange them symmetrically on the ribbon in relation to the centered device; the first star (cluster) to the wearer's right; d. When wearing bronze/gold star or bronze oak leaf cluster attachments, in addition to a silver star or silver oak leaf attachment, arrange the bronze/gold stars (bronze oak leaf clusters) symmetrically f. There are two types of "attachments"
for ribbons - "individual" attachments or "single-constructed" (two or more devices manufactured together). When individual attachment(s) is affixed to the ribbon, the attachment(s) 3. Large Medals and Ribbons a. Oak Leaf Clusters (Large) (1) Wear large (7/16 inch) bronze oak leaf clusters on
the suspension ribbons of large medals and 5/16 inch on ribbons (ribbon bars) of the following for second and subsequent awards b. Stars(1) Gold Stars. Wear (5/16 inch) gold stars for second and subsequent awards of any Navy Military Decoration (see article 5305). (2) Silver Stars. Wear silver stars in lieu of five gold or five bronze stars. Silver stars are the same
size as the gold or bronze stars which they replace. Individuals who have received a letter of commendation (3) Bronze Stars (a) Wear 3/16 inch bronze stars on the suspension ribbons of medals and on ribbons (ribbon bars) of the
following for second or subsequent awards: Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon (b) Wear bronze stars on
the suspension ribbon of miniature medals and on ribbons (ribbon bars) of the following awards in lieu of the clasp authorized on the suspension ribbon of large medals: World War I Victory Medal 4. Miniature Medals. Attachments for miniature medals are 1/8 inch except the bronze and silver oak leaf clusters and numerals which are 5/16 inch. If four oak leaf clusters are
worn on the suspension ribbon on miniature medals, the 5317. LETTER DEVICES 1. General. Letter devices are worn on the suspension ribbons of medals and on the ribbons (ribbon bars) specified below. 2. Manner of Wear. Center a letter device on the ribbon. 3. Bronze Letter "A". Individuals who served on vessels in actual or potential belligerent contact with Axis forces in the Atlantic Ocean wear a bronze letter "A" on the suspension ribbon and on the ribbon (ribbon bar) of the American Defense Service Medal. 4. Bronze Letter "C" (Combat Conditions Device). The
bronze letter "C" may be worn on the following ribbons if the citation specifically authorizes the "C" for meritorious service or achievement under combat conditions: *5318. CLASPS 1. General. Wear clasps on the suspension ribbon of large medals only, and below other attachments. Place bronze stars, letters, or other devices in lieu of clasps on the suspension ribbon of miniature medals and on ribbons (bars) as shown in Figure 5-3-11.2. American Defense Service Medal. Wear "Fleet" and "Base" clasps with this medal to denote service in the fleet and overseas bases respectively.3. Antarctica Service Medal. Personnel who have stayed on the Antarctica continent during the winter months are eligible to wear a bronze "Wintered Over" clasp with this medal. A gold clasp is authorized for a second wintering over period and silver clasp forthree or more wintering over periods. Not more than one clasp is worn on the ribbon.*5319. MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES 1. Airlift Device. Navy personnel serving at least 90 consecutive days with units in direct support of the Berlin Airlift between 26 June 1948 - 30 September 1949 are eligible to wear a gold color miniature of a "C-54" type aircraft centered on the suspensionribbon of the Navy Occupation Service Medal and on the ribbon (bar) with the nose pointing upward at a 30 degree angle and toward the wearer's right. If a clasp is worn on the suspension ribbon of the medal, center the airlift device above it. 2. Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia. Navy personnel who have been attached to a Fleet Marine Force Unit in active combat with an armed enemy beginning with World War II are authorized to wear a 1/8 inchbronze miniature Marine Corps emblem centered on the suspension ribbon of the World War II Area Campaign Medal, Korean Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. Only one device is centered on a ribbon or medal. Other attachments (stars, etc.) are arranged on either side, with first to wearer's right, second to wearer's left, and so on.3. Hour Glass and "M" Devices a. Naval Reserve personnel may be awarded an hour glass device in lieu of a subsequent Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) for each 10 years of service. The initial AFRM and ribbon are designed with a bronze hour glass attachment centered on the suspension ribbon of the medal and centered on the ribbon for the first 10-year period. For the second 10-year period, a silver hour glass is awarded; third 10-year period, a gold hour glass is awarded; and fourth 10-year period, a gold hour glass followed by a bronze hour glass is awarded. A bronze "M" device, if awarded, may be worn on the AFRM with a number indicating the number of times it is awarded. b. Appropriate wear of the AFRM:(1) Not entitled to "M" device, but entitled to AFRM: AFRM with appropriate bronze/silver/gold hour glass centered on ribbon bar and suspension ribbon.(2) Entitled to "M"
device and 4. Gold Globe Device. Personnel entitled to the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the USS TRITION (SSN(N)586) wear a gold globe centered on the Presidential Unit Citation ribbon (bar).5. Antarctica Wintered Over Disc. Personnel who stayed on Antarctica during the winter months are eligible to wear a bronze disc, with an outline of the Antarctica inscribed on it, on the suspension ribbon of theminiature medal and on the ribbon bar. A gold disc is authorized for a second winter period and a silver disc for three or more winter periods. Wear no more than one disc on the ribbon. Center the disc on the ribbon or the miniature medal so the peninsula points up. 6. Strike/Flight Numerals. Personnel receiving Strike/Flight awards of the Air Medal wear a bronze 5/16 inch Arabic numeral on the Air Medal indicating the total number of awards received after 9 April 1962.Position numerals on the ribbon bar of the Air Medal as far to the wearer's left as possible without overlapping the edge. On the suspension ribbons of large and miniature medals, place the numerals symmetrically below the center of the suspension ribbon. 7. Single Mission/Individual Awards. Personnel receiving Single Mission/Individual awards of the Air Medal wear a 3/16 inch bronze star on the Air Medal for first award, and 5/16 inch goldArabic numerals to denote the total number of individual awards. For initial award only, center the bronze star. When second award is earned, replace the bronze star with gold Arabic numeral. If wearing Bronze Letter "V" (Combat Distinguishing Device), center "V" on the ribbon bar and arrange stars symmetrically in relation to the "V"; first star to the wearer's right, second to left, etc. On the suspension ribbons of large and miniature medals, center the Bronze Letter "V" directly below the Single Mission/Individual star/stars (Figure 5-3-11). 8. Gold Bar. Wear gold bar on suspension ribbon for each subsequent award of the Silver Life Saving Medal.9. Silver Bar. Wear silver bar on suspension ribbon for each subsequent award of the Gold Life Saving Medal.10. Gold Compass Rose. Wear a gold compass rose on the suspension ribbon and ribbon bar for each subsequent award of the National Security Medal.11. Planet Symbol. Wear a ball-shaped object symbolizing a planet, with wing configuration, on the suspension ribbon and ribbon bar for each subsequent award of the National Aeronautics andSpace Administration Distinguished Service Medal. 12. Vietnamese Gallantry Cross. Wear this award with the appropriate device designating the level for which the award was presented. In order of precedence, a palm indicates "cited before the Army",a gold star indicates "cited before the Corps", a bronze star indicates "cited before the Regiment". For personnel who have been cited at several levels, recognition is afforded as outlined below: a. Wear only one Gallantry Cross award (medal or ribbon bar) regardless of the number received. For multiple awards, wear as many authorized devices that will fit on one medal or ribbon
bar. b. Wear a 3/4 inch palm device for multiple awards, on the suspension ribbon of the large medal, and a 3/8 inch palm on the ribbon bar or suspension ribbon of the miniature medal. c. Wear gold frames with the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation of the
Gallantry Cross and Civil Action with palm. The palm for this award measures 9/16 inch in length with a 1/8 inch stem and four front leaves attached like a branch. 13. Navy "E". The Navy "E" ribbon is designed with a 3/16 inch silver "E" attachment centered on the ribbon. Members who earn the second and third award add an additional 3/16 inch silver "E" attachment for each award. Place multiple "E"attachments in a symmetrical, horizontal line in the center of the ribbon. For four or more awards, wear only one 3/16 inch silver wreathed "E" attachment centered on the ribbon. 14. "S" and "E". Qualifications for marksmanship awards are listed in OPNAVINST 3591.1C. Those who qualify for marksman rate a ribbon with no attachment. Those who qualify for sharpshooter rate a ribbon with a 1/4 inch bronze "S" attachment.Those who qualify for expert rate a ribbon and medal. The ribbon has a 1/4 inch silver "E" attachment and the medal has no attachments. 15. Gold Wreath Awards. Personnel receiving “Gold Wreath” awards for superior productivity will wear a bronze 5/16 inch Arabic numeral on the Recruiting Service Ribbon indicating the total number of awards received after 1 January 1980.(Note: This corresponds to the period of service for the Recruiting Service Ribbon). Position numerals on the Recruiting Service Ribbon as far as to the wearer’s left as possible without overlapping the edge. Personnel receiving Individual Awards of the Recruiting Service Ribbon wear a 3/16 inch bronze star for second and subsequent awards.
When wearing a full dress uniform with large medals You should wear your ribbons above what?When large medals are worn, all unit citations and ribbons with no medal authorized are centered over the right breast pocket the bottom edge 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket. Wear miniature navy medals with all formal and dinner dress uniforms.
When large medals are worn with the dress blue jumper what term is used?Large medals may be prescribed for wear with the dress blue jumper for special occasions, such as change of command or formal inspections. Medals and neckerchief may be prescribed for wear with the dress white jumper. When large medals are worn with either uniform, the uniform is called full dress.
When large medals are worn in an overlapping manner you are authorized to wear what maximum number in one row?Not more than five medals should be worn side by side in one row without overlapping and, up to that number, medals are mounted as follows: Run the ribbon enclosed with each star or medal through the ring or clasp on the star or medal so that the ring or clasp is in the middle of the ribbon.
When wearing the service dress blue uniform you are required to wear which of the following?The Service Dress Blue (SDB) uniform consists of a dark navy blue suit coat and trousers (or optional skirt for women) that are nearly black in color, a white shirt, and a black four-in-hand necktie for men or a neck tab for women.
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