AR 670-1: 22-3. When wearing awards is prohibited
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Wearing awards is prohibited on unauthorized uniforms (per 18 USC 704), while serving a sentence of confinement, and on civilian clothing (except civilian awards, lapel buttons, or rosettes intended for civilian wear). Soldiers may wear miniature medals on formal civilian attire when the Army uniform is inappropriate or not authorized.
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View AR 670-1, Section 22-3 (Page 58)Full Details
22-3. When wearing awards is prohibited
Wearing awards is prohibited in the following circumstances:
a. On any uniform other than those authorized in this regulation. (See 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 wear- ing the Army uniform is inappropriate or not authorized.
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