SGM Private RallyPoint Member 6834538 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am digging through the ARs and PAMs and I want to show in writing the documented answer. Correct me if I am wrong, but unless awarded to the unit while assigned, after retirement neither former unit awards or unit crests are authorized to be worn by a soldier. Is there a paragraph somewhere that states that?? 2021-03-18T18:34:28-04:00 SGM Private RallyPoint Member 6834538

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am digging through the ARs and PAMs and I want to show in writing the documented answer. Correct me if I am wrong, but unless awarded to the unit while assigned, after retirement neither former unit awards or unit crests are authorized to be worn by a soldier. Is there a paragraph somewhere that states that??

2021-03-18T18:34:28-04:00 2021-03-18T18:34:28-04:00 SFC Michael Hasbun 6834570

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2021-03-18T18:40:33-04:00 2021-03-18T18:40:33-04:00 SGM Bill Frazer 6834815

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Unit Awards- concur, because if you were not in the unit when awarded, when you leave that unit the unit award goes away. Unit crest are different- My Regiment affiliation is the 325 AIR, I was there for 14 yrs., and was there when the Army Re=designated it a regiment again. Therefore I wear it.

2021-03-18T20:10:36-04:00 2021-03-18T20:10:36-04:00 SFC Shawn Warren 6835216

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SGM Merle Bragg, very insightful question. BLUF! There is a document that gives retirees clear and definitive guidance on wearing the Army uniforms and all associated accoutrements.<br />See US Army Retired Solider Handbook 2021.<br />Pg. 14, CH 3: Military Status<br />3-10. Wearing of the Uniform<br /> a), b), c) 1), 2), 3), 4), 5), 6)<br />After c) 6) SGM, I think this will resolve your questions concerning unit awards and unit crests.<br />&quot;Retired personnel on active duty will wear their uniform and insignia in the same manner as prescribed for personnel in the Active Army of corresponding grade and branch.&quot;<br />Also, SGM I would point you to the final guidance on page 15.<br />&quot;The guidance above is summarized from Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, and Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1, Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.&quot;<br /><br />SFC Shawn Mark Warren, USA, RET.<br />Antrorsum Hostium and Semper Prorsum!<br />Front Toward the Enemy and Always Forward!

2021-03-18T22:28:30-04:00 2021-03-18T22:28:30-04:00 SGT Timothy Posemato 7271725

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If I&#39;m not mistaken, unit awards can no longer be worn once you&#39;re out of that unit. As far as a unit crest, probably the same thing. I don&#39;t know Regs though. I&#39;m in a veterans MC and I still have 1 of each unit crest and division patch on my vest, just out of pride in my service. And ive seen many others doing the same thing.

2021-09-15T15:05:14-04:00 2021-09-15T15:05:14-04:00 SFC Joseph Behmke 8440248

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe it’s AR 670-1

2023-08-25T15:56:21-04:00 2023-08-25T15:56:21-04:00 1SG John Millan 8674209

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Correct, the retired patch can be worn in lieu of unit patch which would otherwise be absent.

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