Current (2021)

DA PAM 670-1: 22-1. General

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This chapter covers the wear of decorations, service medals, badges, unit awards, and appurtenances, both U.S. and foreign, authorized for wear on Army uniforms.

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Unit and command policies may be more restrictive than AR 670-1. Always verify with your chain of command for local policies.

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22-1. General

This chapter covers the wear of decorations, service medals, badges, unit awards, and appurtenances, both U.S. and foreign, authorized for wear on Army uniforms. The term "award" is an all-inclusive term covering any decoration, service medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or unit. The term "ribbon" is an all-inclusive term covering that portion of the suspension ribbon of a service medal or decoration that is worn instead of the service medal or decoration. The ribbon is made in the form of a ribbon bar, 1–3/8 inches wide by 3/8 inches high. The term "ribbon" is used throughout this chapter and it includes service and training ribbons.

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