Can you see what is wrong with this ribbon rack?

2015-03-07T06:46:07-05:00

Occasionally I will post pictures and ask what's wrong with them. Here is another I recently found online. Can you see what's wrong with this pictures?

And go....

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Mar 7 at 2015 6:59 AM

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In a word, everything. 2 NDSMs, no star for 2nd award, order of precedence is way outta wack.

Response by CWO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2015 7:16 AM

2015-03-07T07:16:03-05:00

Go home ribbon checker! Your drunk!

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Mar 8 at 2015 8:30 PM

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Wow... Everything?

It's a miniature trident for one (Hat pin I think). Order of precedence is just wrong, and he has two National Defense ribbons. I don't even know what that first ribbon is, but there's only a few medals that outrank a Silver Star, and I'm pretty sure that isn't a US award.

Bar isn't centered over the pocket. Marksmanship medals aren't next to each other, and CAR is between them... (It's highest ranking Ribbon in the for Navy/USMC).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2015 8:32 PM

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The seal crest is the mini pin not the full size.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Mar 8 at 2015 8:52 PM

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Loose thread on the pocket?

Response by Cpl Eric Mosher made Mar 8 at 2015 9:01 PM

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Navy trident is too small, Two national defense ribbons. I can't even begin to start with correct order and I could be wrong but is that the Vietnam service ribbon? I know it's not a navy achievement medal those are green and orange. If that's a Marine, which I sort of doubt, they are missing their marksmanship badge(s) and the alignment is pretty ratchet.

Nevermind, it's a Meritorious unit commendation ribbon. They also received a silver star, are a Navy Pistol expert, rifle expert (don't need badges then, my mistake.) Two global war on terror, served in afghanistan and for the life of me I can't find that yellow one at the very top left. Anyone know what that one is it's kind of irritating me now...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2015 9:07 PM

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2 NDSMs on different rows to start and I thought there were 2 medals that out ranked the silver star

Response by MSgt Jim Pollock made Mar 8 at 2015 9:15 PM

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Just a question because I do not know, and I'm curious. This individual has Afghan and Iraqi campiaign medals along with a GWOT-E medal.

As I recall, when the Iraqi and Afghan medals came out, those awarded GWOT-E medals could trade them out one-for-one for the Iraq or Afghanistan medals.

As a strategic airlifter, I was eligible for both the Iraq and Afghanistan medals, but I chose to stick with the GWOT-E because I felt it more accurately reflected my role.

Can someone have all three? Frankly, I don't care as long as it's legal, but I am curious.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2015 9:40 PM

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Holly crap, that is a soup sandwich. Navy and Marine Corps awards, all sorts of messed up and a Mess Dress Trident. The first award is the Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon for 10 years of service prior to Dec 1965 and obsolete.

Response by MSgt Stephan Hall made Mar 8 at 2015 10:09 PM

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Obviously the person that is wearing them has no idea about their significance. Must be a wannabe in drag.

Response by TSgt David Holman made Mar 8 at 2015 10:39 PM

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Should be 3 in a row, resting on but not over the pocket, combination of services medals (several AF medals on Navy uniform), campaign star on Afghanistan medal is upside down.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2015 11:10 PM

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Out of order and the orientation of the star actually does matter.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Mar 9 at 2015 12:46 AM

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SEAL Trident looks small...; not sure what is about the Silver Star (Most services only 4 and that yellow ribbon is not one of them)... but there are not many... and that is not one of them... ; the rest are out of order.... and the campaign start for Afghanistan is upside down...

Response by CW2 Kendall Pickering made Mar 9 at 2015 1:02 AM

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In a word, a lot. To add on to the rest of the comments, I propose an additional question directed to tha navy side of the house. Dress whites and blues has full racks but does khakis have only the top three or can they have a full set as well?

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 1:37 AM

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The 4x4 of ribbons look out of whack. Never seen anyone where 4 on a row on the shirt. They are out of order. The ribbons are little high I think the rule of thumb is that they are a pencils width above the pocket or 1/4 of an inch. The trident he's wearing is the miniature trident which is only worn on the dinner dress or formal dress. Only Large insignia is worn on all other Navy combinations like the khakis.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 1:47 AM

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From the Navy manual on ribbon wear.

1. Manner of Wearing. Ribbons are worn on the service coat or jumper of Service Dress Blue, Dress White, and on the shirt of Service Khaki, E6 and below 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. 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. On Full Dress uniforms, .

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Mar 9 at 2015 1:51 AM

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I'm trying to find something right with this.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 1:51 AM

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I'll be honesty with you, a lot of that shit I had to look up. What really caught my eye was the China Service Medal above the Silver Star.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 4:14 AM

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A tone wrong... Four ribbons in a row is wrong... Not in proper location on shirt... 2 national defense ribbons instead of star on one.. There's a ton wrong. Seal trident... Etc.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 7:01 AM

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 8:02 AM

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There is so much I don't even know where to start. First there is two NDSM and all of the are out of order. The top one isn't even a real ribbon that I know of. The Budweiser is the wrong size. Not centered.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 8:08 AM

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Response by SGT Richard H. made Mar 9 at 2015 8:45 AM

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1- what's that yellow one he has before the Silver star??
2- (2) NDSMs?? (and one apparently outranks the other)
3- Do I really need to point out how many are out of order? (he must be a hell of a good shot....his rifle marksmanship ribbon apparently outranks the combat action ribbon)
4- Why did the Army give him an overseas ribbon??
5- finally - the crease in his shirt isn't centered on the pocket.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Mar 9 at 2015 9:47 AM

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Obviously a poser...

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 10:29 AM

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Out of order

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 10:36 AM

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That's one jacked up ribbon rack! SMH. His Navy Marksmanship ribbons should be in the bottom row over to the right.

Could it be another candidate for Stolen Valor?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 10:41 AM

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He did get the precedence with the Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign ribbons right....

Much of the remaining issues have already been discussed. Makes you wonder if the guy went to a surplus store and bought everything they had.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 10:47 AM

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Orientation of the Star on the ICM, and the length from the top of the pocket. Not to mention it is the wrong size pin and the order is jacked. Not centered on the pocket. Also if he wears the pin that small he will only wear the top 3 awards. There are also terrorists on the sides of the pockets. (Frayed sewing strings)

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Mar 9 at 2015 11:30 AM

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Where to begin....?

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 11:54 AM

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Short answer? Everything...

Too many ribbons across (Navy only does 3), ribbons are all kinds of in the wrong order, and the SEAL insignia is a miniature (aka wrong size).

I've seen the pic of this guy online and he's all kinds of jacked up AND is impersonating and officer (he's wearing Ensign bars).

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 12:03 PM

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Two National Defense ribbons.

The Navy Seal pin is too small?

Is that an Air Force BMT ribbon I see on the bottom rack?

I dont know about Navy Uniform regs, but, isnt the crease supposed to go through the center of the breast pocket?

Lots and lots of strings.

Last I checked, ribbon racks are three across (with some exceptions).

With all that... you'd think that you could at least straiten everything up and center everything

Response by MSgt Allan Vrboncic made Mar 9 at 2015 12:25 PM

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I used to be able to figure it out lol.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Mar 9 at 2015 1:37 PM

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From what I can see the ribbons aren't lined up and frayed along with what has been said.

Response by MAJ David Vermillion made Mar 9 at 2015 7:16 PM

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Duplication of awards and off center to start.

Response by CMC Robert Young made Mar 9 at 2015 10:42 PM

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Holy crap on a cracker.....let's a make list of what's right, and then go from there. It will a very short list....

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2015 9:41 AM

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Orientation of the star. Ribbons out of order. Ribbons stacked 4 deep when not necessary. Realistically, they should be stacked one more row high, and then canted off to the (my) right, (their left).

Response by SSG John Erny made Mar 10 at 2015 10:01 AM

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It looks like some one took a box of ribbons from a collector and put them together in random order. Then stold Valour! Thus earning the title of Jack Ass

Response by SPC David S. made Mar 10 at 2015 1:50 PM

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I want to say that buds is for the mess dress uniform. Rack is all out of order:
Should be Silver Star, Joint Service Achievement, Combat Action, Navy Meritorious Unit, Selected Marine Corps, National Defense Service, A'stan Campaign, Irag with bronze star device (right side-up), GWOT Expeditionary, GWOT Service, Navy Overseas, Marine Corps Reserve, Army Overseas, Navy Expert Rifleman, Navy Expert Pistol. Also has duplicate National Defense. Also went 4 wide should be 3. Placement is to high. Also has some lose cables on the pocket; needs to burn those off. Not even close to being real - the marksmanship awards big give away.

Depending on how the conversation went I might award them a jack ass ribbon with a black eye device.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2015 2:24 PM

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ID10T

Response by Cpl Patrick Denis made Mar 10 at 2015 9:44 PM

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ribbons don't seem to line up, the trident seems too small. ok so this is suppose to be the Navy, so I don't recognize any of the navy/marine ribbons. I see the pistol and rifle...

Response by SGT Daniel Guzman made Mar 10 at 2015 10:56 PM

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Seal really???

Response by SPC Elijah Benson made Mar 10 at 2015 11:12 PM

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Holy crap, I remember this guy.... piece of crap poser....

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Mar 10 at 2015 11:15 PM

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Response by PO2 Derrill Nixson made Mar 11 at 2015 1:20 AM

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There is NOTHING correct about this picture

Response by Sgt Richard Moss made Mar 11 at 2015 4:26 AM

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Don't forget that the CAR is on backwards as well.

Response by PO1 Robert Dietrich made Mar 11 at 2015 5:39 PM

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As if the awards were the ONLY thing wrong. Haha. There is SOOOooo... much more wrong with this oxygen thief.

Response by LT Mauro Castro made Mar 11 at 2015 6:11 PM

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2 national defense ribbons? Marksmanship ribbons are not next to each other? Real SEALS have BIG SEAL Trident.

Response by SGT Lance Criswell made Mar 11 at 2015 6:44 PM

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Everything

Response by SSgt Launie Kohnekamp made Mar 11 at 2015 8:15 PM

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Ribbons should be resting in the pocket seam. Not above.

Response by SSG Andrew Whitlock made Mar 11 at 2015 8:50 PM

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Jacked up and misaligned ribbons (looks like wrong branch as well) and the trident is too small.

Response by CPL David Villier made Mar 11 at 2015 9:06 PM

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Cute Trident.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2015 9:25 PM

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Tons of things are wrong...first the trident looks too small.....the ribbons are all out of order and the campaign star on the OIF campaign ribbon is upside down....and the OEF campaign ribbon should have at least one star. The ribbons are also not centered on the pocket....and the gap between the ribbons and trident looks wrong......

Response by Amn Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2015 10:05 PM

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Ribbons should be three wide, ribbons aren't in order. The national defense ribbon looks messed up. Oh and this person has two national defense ribbons.

Response by SGT Tyler G. made Mar 11 at 2015 10:26 PM

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I'm not familiar with Marine uniform regs, but if I was a guessing man I would say the fact that it's not centered on and too far above the pocket. Beyond the fact that they should only be three wide, the ribbons kind of look funky, like they were put on in a weird way. I'd have to look up the ribbon precedence to see if he got that right, I don't know it off the top of my head.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2015 10:40 PM

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Trident is too small and last I checked my ribbons on my uniform are only three across unless I'm out of regs but judging from my last uniform inspection I'm not

Response by SSG Scott Burk made Mar 11 at 2015 10:46 PM

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Holy Crap! Where do I start?!?!

Response by SSG Scott Burk made Mar 11 at 2015 10:50 PM

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He's an Army SEAL on Meth and Crack who assembled his fruit salad in the dark while on a classified mission in Denmark.

Response by PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith made Mar 11 at 2015 11:17 PM

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Wrong Trident, Ribbons off center and way, way out of order. A reserve Medal over a Silver Star? Unit Citation over a JSAM? Rifle Medal over the CAR? Two different National Defense Medals in different spots, I'm sure there is more but that is seriously, seriously jacked up.

Response by LCDR William Rouch made Mar 12 at 2015 12:29 AM

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Qualification pin is too small. Service ribbons are out of order.

Response by SA Mason Bradfield made Mar 12 at 2015 1:18 AM

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I would think that a Navy seal would be a pistol and a rifle marksmen at least if not expert.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Mar 12 at 2015 1:57 AM

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1) Marines don't wear Seal tridents (as far as I know)
2) The ribbons are all out of order
3) Marines don't wear the Navy marksman ribbons
4) The trident is a mini- not worn with ribbons

Response by LCpl Bud Redding made Mar 12 at 2015 10:56 AM

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Yes, there is a lot wrong, but having both Navy and Marine Corps medals does happen - ask a US Navy Corpsman that served as a Marine Corpsman...

Response by CW2 Scott Quaife made Mar 12 at 2015 11:03 AM

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What gets me, after 9 years in the Army and the explosion of the intenet , is these jokers can't even get this remotely right? Then the audacity to go into public not caring that veterans and active/guard/reserve members are everywhere , like a church on every corner. As a Veteran I won't even wear my uniform for any ceremony , but these soup sandwiches think nothing of it. I guess pride and dignity to some is worth overlooking.

Response by SSG Jeffrey Spencer made Mar 12 at 2015 11:18 AM

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Not! No rows of four. Two NDSMs?

Response by Col Russell Anderson made Mar 12 at 2015 12:01 PM

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1. The Silver Star is worn junior to what appears to be the Michigan Recruiting Ribbon.
2. The Navy MUC is worn senior to the Joint Achievement Award.
3. The Navy Rifle Marksmanship Badge and the Navy Pistol Marksmanship badge should be side by side but are separated by the CAR.
4. Two NDSMs.
5. He's a SEAL (presumably) wearing the Army Overseas Service ribbon and the Marine Selected Marine Corps Reserve ribbon (he's been around!)
6. I could go on and on about the order, but it's all jacked up.
7. The entire rack is off-center.
Piece of Crap!

Response by SSgt Clifton Hargus made Mar 12 at 2015 12:03 PM

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What isn't wrong with this? Sheesh!

Response by CPT(P) Robinson Arana made Mar 12 at 2015 12:06 PM

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That's a PX RANGER!!! Army, Marine Corps, and Navy ribbons, maybe even a RTOC ribbon... Smh

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Mar 12 at 2015 12:15 PM

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Ribbon alignment looks like it is way off.

Response by SP6 John Harris made Mar 12 at 2015 12:18 PM

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I'm not an expert on Marine Corps ribbons, but the only thing I can see is the his riboon mount doesn't look centered on the pocket.

Response by SP6 John Harris made Mar 12 at 2015 12:20 PM

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He has two National Defense Ribbons.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 12:24 PM

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2 national defense ribbons. And he has the Navy SEAL award on a Marine uniform

Response by LCpl Matt Baugh made Mar 12 at 2015 12:26 PM

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Well two national defense medals and a silver star hmm

Response by SSgt Raully De La Rosa made Mar 12 at 2015 12:33 PM

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4 across and misaligned!

Response by PO1 Cj Schirmer made Mar 12 at 2015 12:45 PM

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Racks are only 3 ribbons wide. Not 4..

Response by PO1 Cj Schirmer made Mar 12 at 2015 12:45 PM

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Way out of precedence. ..

Response by SP6 Michael Goldinger made Mar 12 at 2015 12:58 PM

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Not centered on pocket and not an 1/8th inch between devices.

Response by SGT Gary Dockery made Mar 12 at 2015 12:59 PM

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Two National Defense service ribbons

Response by TSgt Chris Scholz made Mar 12 at 2015 1:03 PM

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he has two National Defense ribbons, I'm sure there are more things wrong though.

Response by PO3 Michael Motes made Mar 12 at 2015 1:15 PM

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The trident is a mini versus full size, and his ribbons are all jacked up!

Response by LCpl Brian Goddard made Mar 12 at 2015 1:20 PM

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More than 1/8" above pocket, not centered and Irish pennants

Response by 2ndLt Trevor Medlen made Mar 12 at 2015 1:22 PM

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Looks like they're misaligned

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 1:26 PM

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Everything, order of precedence, not centered, irish pennants, spacings above pocket, warfare device, second award? ATFU!!!

Response by SFC Keith Bailey made Mar 12 at 2015 1:34 PM

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Duplicate ribbons, some ribbons it would be impossible for him to have earned. Ribbon rack to high. Off center ribbon rack, loose threads on both sides of his pocket.. This guy is not Navy let alone a SEAL...

Response by SSG Dennis Saryerwinnie made Mar 12 at 2015 1:41 PM

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As a former SSG in the Army, since they forced me out when I hit 60 years old, we could only have 3 ribbons across on each row.

Response by PO1 Mike Edgecomb made Mar 12 at 2015 1:41 PM

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I do not think the SEAL Trident would be the miniature version

I do not know what the first ribbon - top row left is... It is not one of the 4 that precedes the Silver Star (Might be China Service Ribbon)

Top right ribbon is Joint Service Achievement - should have precedent over the Navy Meritorious Unit Ribbon to the left of it.

From top - 2nd row left is Combat Action which should precede National Defense and the Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon I do not know the ribbons on either side

Bottom Row Left is Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon then to the right Global War on Terrorism Service, then Global War on terrorism

Bottom row right is Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Ribbon

2 National Defense ribbons

Response by SGT Keith Schoeneick made Mar 12 at 2015 1:45 PM

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Two National Defense Ribbons...

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 1:47 PM

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I am hoping somebody did this as a joke. As a "5" my CSM would eat my lunch (and has done so) for uniform issues. I do like the wrinkle sandwich and the off center award stack though.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 1:51 PM

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If you are referring to the ribbon rack, then what I see is that all the ribbons are out of order

Response by TSgt Jeff Hartke made Mar 12 at 2015 2:09 PM

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Not centered, the Trident is too close to the top, the Navy/Marine Corp Combat Ribbon above the Silver Star, NDSM, OIF/OEF ribbons not next to each other.. a second NDSM instead of a star... No GWOTE... Pistol/Rifle Ribbons separated by something else

Shall I continue?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 2:11 PM

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Star is upside down

Response by LCpl Eric Schreier made Mar 12 at 2015 2:15 PM

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You would think that when these douchebags are going to pose as something they are not the least they could do is a little research. There is nothing right with this pic. That makes it easy for us to call them out when we see them in public.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 2:42 PM

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Wow not sure where to start!? The most disgraceful is the miniature trident. I don't have time for the ribbons bar!?!?

Response by SFC Arnold Tijerina made Mar 12 at 2015 2:56 PM

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Has dupe ribbons and spacing is all jacked up so is order of ribbons.

Response by SrA Jerry Lee made Mar 12 at 2015 3:10 PM

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Ribbons not centered and too high above pocket. Loose thread. Ribbons are also not lined up correctly above each other.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 3:25 PM

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Either his rack is messed up or its the star

Response by PO3 Juan Vasquez made Mar 12 at 2015 3:30 PM

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Wow. Both his weapons qualification don't have E's giving the benefit of the doubt that made he through BUD's should be an expert. Combat action below rifle (no). Stolen valor written all over that chest. Small Trident and wrong type of rack if he was navy SO. Just saying

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 3:35 PM

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Where do we start....I just won't except to say I count 7 mistakes.

Response by PO2 Nick Sasse made Mar 12 at 2015 3:36 PM

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Besides the ribbons that's a lapel trident not one to be worn above ribbons (ie too small) plus it's an officers trident and I don't see his rank so not too sure he should have gold instead of silver for enlisted SEALs.

Response by Cpl James Dalziel made Mar 12 at 2015 3:36 PM

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Alignment of the ribbons.
The Ribbons out of order and 2 fire watch ribbons

Response by SGT Troy Stansell made Mar 12 at 2015 3:39 PM

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First off this person has in a naval or marine uniform with several army ribbons. There are two National Defense ribbons. It should be one defines ribbon with a oak cluster to bronze service star. The Silver Star Ribbon is out of place.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 4:13 PM

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the Budweiser seems too small. The models appear out of order. Not centered over the pocket.

Response by SGT Robert Anthony made Mar 12 at 2015 4:14 PM

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Two National Defense Medals are displayed

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 4:15 PM

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What's up with the mini trident and 4 wide rows? Navy doesn't do that stuff. Somebody's either a faker or they're a total boot, which would also imply that they're totally faking it.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 4:24 PM

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At least he lined them up above his pocket.

Response by TSgt Eugene Schubeck made Mar 12 at 2015 4:33 PM

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He obviously did not put enough soup in that sandwich...

Response by CPO Jon Campbell made Mar 12 at 2015 5:04 PM

2015-03-12T17:04:33-04:00

Besides the obvious ribbon Lissues like two National Defense ribbons, who ever heard of a Seal who was only a marksman with the pistol and rifle?

Response by Sgt Charles Gahn made Mar 12 at 2015 5:13 PM

2015-03-12T17:13:34-04:00

2 national defense ribbons. 1st ribbon is for Chinese service? navy marksmanship rifle and pistol ribbons. this guy is a phony bologna.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 5:16 PM

2015-03-12T17:16:58-04:00

The ribbon rack is all jacked up.

1. Wearing two NDSM, out of order of precedence.
2. Most ribbons seem to be out of order.
3. Army Overseas ribbon with a Navy/Marine overseas ribbon. (suspicious)
4. Has Afghanistan and Iraqi campaign ribbons, but missing a NATO ribbon. (not required though)
5. Coast guard combat action ribbon, while in the Marines/Navy? (suspicious)
6. Wearing Navy specific expert ribbons, with Coast Guard and Marine specific ribbons (suspicious)

IF the ribbons are correct they would be worn as such:

Silver Star
Joint Service Achievement
Coast Guard Combat Action
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Selected Marine Corp Reserve
NDSM
Afghan Campaign
Iraq Campaign
GWOT Expeditionary
GWOT
Navy & Marine Corp Overseas Service
Marine Corp Reserve Service
Army Overseas
Navy Expert Rifleman
Navy Expert Pistol

I don't know the regulations for cross services, but I do know at a minimum the precedence is jacked as is wearing two of the same ribbon, the rest I would have really dig into the regs to learn.

Response by PO3 Kurt Wolfmeyer made Mar 12 at 2015 5:21 PM

2015-03-12T17:21:23-04:00

The ribbons are way out of order. Why are the rifle and pistol marksmen ribbons ranked higher the the Defense medal?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 5:27 PM

2015-03-12T17:27:34-04:00

Order Jacked. Two NDSM Ribbons. Star upside down on Iraqi Campaign. That's all I have time for, my daughter is yelling.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 5:28 PM

2015-03-12T17:28:48-04:00

Okay first, I know that the Marine Corps reserve ribbon (the gold and red trim) isn't higher than a silver star. With that, that ribbon was issued between 1945 to 1965. So I really doubt the guy was in the Navy and Marine Corps between that time, then deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. What a jack ass.

Response by SFC David Brunk made Mar 12 at 2015 5:43 PM

2015-03-12T17:43:13-04:00

The ribbons are not dress right dress and not centered on the pocket flap.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 5:55 PM

2015-03-12T17:55:25-04:00

Looks to me like the Trident is smaller than normal

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Mar 12 at 2015 6:01 PM

2015-03-12T18:01:58-04:00

2 NDSM ribbons, instead of one with bronze star.

Response by LCpl Thomas Phillips made Mar 12 at 2015 6:11 PM

2015-03-12T18:11:35-04:00

As a LCpl that performed a few uniform inspections on the Marines in my shop.....All I can say it WTF. I would have just told him to leave. Also, I'm not 100% on this but that Trident doesn't look like the correct size.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 6:21 PM

2015-03-12T18:21:17-04:00

While I don't know Navy Uniform regulation 100%, I believe the Trident is too small - it should be a full size trident I think - though I might be wrong on that... Secondly, and more importantly, his ribbons are either upside down and also all whack... The star on the GWOT-SM indicates upside down, but the order of the ribbons is ALL wrong... marksmanship ribbons are the lowest in precedence (the dark blue ones), he's got two NDSMs - and if that's the case, there should only be one ribbon with a star to indicate second award. So - ribbons are completely screwed up - I'd say "poser" or "stolen valor" for sure!

Response by SGT Greg Gold made Mar 12 at 2015 6:30 PM

2015-03-12T18:30:28-04:00

That's more fucked up than a football bat!

Response by PO2 Richard Keeler made Mar 12 at 2015 6:35 PM

2015-03-12T18:35:41-04:00

Couple of things ... That SEAL pin seems a bit small and 4 awards across instead of three.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 7:06 PM

2015-03-12T19:06:45-04:00

Stolen valor at its best. A pathetic attempt to counterfeit.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 7:10 PM

2015-03-12T19:10:13-04:00

He has 2 National Defense Ribbons.

Response by SPC Timothy Simonton made Mar 12 at 2015 8:17 PM

2015-03-12T20:17:26-04:00

FUBAR... but hey, it's Navy. (Relax, just jokes)

Response by SSG William Meloy made Mar 12 at 2015 8:38 PM

2015-03-12T20:38:58-04:00

Everything!!!

Response by SSgt Joe Smith made Mar 12 at 2015 8:44 PM

2015-03-12T20:44:57-04:00

He is wearing a white undershirt because he is in the Navy

Response by SSgt Joe Smith made Mar 12 at 2015 8:47 PM

2015-03-12T20:47:18-04:00

His ribbons are off center and more than 1/8 inch from the top of his pocket. And the order of the ribbons are wrong and I believe the Trident is in the wrong place.

Response by PO2 Joel Davis made Mar 12 at 2015 8:52 PM

2015-03-12T20:52:39-04:00

Look at the rifle and pistol ribbons

Response by PO2 Joel Davis made Mar 12 at 2015 8:53 PM

2015-03-12T20:53:50-04:00

And his g-wat

Response by SFC Linda Clarke made Mar 12 at 2015 9:15 PM

2015-03-12T21:15:28-04:00

looks like he is missing his rainbow ribbon....bottom row, and three in a row not four ribbons.

Response by PO2 Steven Watson made Mar 12 at 2015 9:47 PM

2015-03-12T21:47:36-04:00

special forces pin is too small that's for dinner jackets.

Response by PO3 Alfredo Panis made Mar 12 at 2015 10:00 PM

2015-03-12T22:00:44-04:00

Jesus....I am appalled. And insulted. Yea the only thing right IS the white undershirt goes beneath the khaki shirt. I see duplicate ribbons one out of date and the pistol and rifle awards should be next to each other... These other ribbons are for deployments at sea or (unearned) unit citations.... Frickin posers.....

Response by SSG Stacy Carter made Mar 12 at 2015 10:02 PM

2015-03-12T22:02:43-04:00

Okay, I am not Navy, but even I know that the miniature trident is a no go on that uniform. Ribbons are not centered over the pocket and too high above the pocket flap. Pretty sure that the Navy only wears three ribbons on each row and the order of precedence of the ribbons is wrong. Also the campaign star is upside down. There are two NDSM ribbons when there should be one with a star appurtenance on it if authorized two.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 10:21 PM

2015-03-12T22:21:12-04:00

ICM star is upside down, lol.

Response by PO3 Benjamen Owen made Mar 12 at 2015 10:23 PM

2015-03-12T22:23:25-04:00

Hes all fucked up like a bag of smashed apple's.

Response by SSG Sean Connor made Mar 12 at 2015 10:26 PM

2015-03-12T22:26:31-04:00

His ribbons are not centered and his trident is too small....

Response by SGT Brandon Dunagan made Mar 12 at 2015 10:28 PM

2015-03-12T22:28:54-04:00

4 ribbons in the row not 3

Response by CPO Norman Mauldin made Mar 12 at 2015 10:49 PM

2015-03-12T22:49:07-04:00

A Dinner Dress Trident on khaki's, Ribbons are out of order, If he served in China during WW2 there is no way he served in Afganistan and Iraq 2 times, Star is upside down, No SW Asia, Navy only goes 3 abreast on ribbons, and they are off center. JUST TO NAME A FEW!!! THIS POS IS AN IMPOSTER!

Response by PO1 George Steen made Mar 12 at 2015 10:51 PM

2015-03-12T22:51:21-04:00

To many ribbons per row,, Ribbons aren't in order

Response by LT Mordechai Schwab made Mar 12 at 2015 11:06 PM

2015-03-12T23:06:39-04:00

The ribbons are out of order. They are also not centered above the pocket. It looks like the crease is in the wrong place. There are also a couple of loose threads around the pocket.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 11:27 PM

2015-03-12T23:27:17-04:00

Ribbon Priority is all wrong 2 national defense ribbons, whole stack is off center, giving a true trident wearer a chance to beat your a$$, only one device with that many ribbons, ribbons from wrong military branch.

Hollywood movie costume maybe?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2015 11:37 PM

2015-03-12T23:37:36-04:00

Response by COL Roger Lintz made Mar 12 at 2015 11:44 PM

2015-03-12T23:44:41-04:00

He's wearing a frickin silver star and that's not a DSC or MOH next to it.

Response by CPT Michael Moffeit made Mar 12 at 2015 11:49 PM

2015-03-12T23:49:32-04:00

SEAL Trident should be bigger, not sure but at least in Army regulations you can only have 3 ribbons per row, maybe it's the same for USN? Not sure

Response by PO1 Charles Harris made Mar 12 at 2015 11:59 PM

2015-03-12T23:59:14-04:00

I have not seen anyone notice that he has 4 four ribbons in each row Instead of three.

Response by TSgt Randal Lovitt made Mar 13 at 2015 12:08 AM

2015-03-13T00:08:04-04:00

Ribbons out of order a mixture of ribbons from different DOD branches and ribbons are displayed in rows of 3 not 4. Also not centered.

Response by Cpl Jason Briese made Mar 13 at 2015 12:13 AM

2015-03-13T00:13:42-04:00

Off center loose thread.

Response by Sgt Charles Lipscomb made Mar 13 at 2015 12:14 AM

2015-03-13T00:14:58-04:00

Thought the Trident looked a little small, but the first thing I noticed was that the ribbons were not aligned and the ends are ragged.

Response by PO3 Eben Roeper made Mar 13 at 2015 12:31 AM

2015-03-13T00:31:56-04:00

To many to a row. Duplicate ribbons. Trident is to small. Bronze star is on wrong. Navy and Marine ribbons.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 12:48 AM

2015-03-13T00:48:16-04:00

So obvious! His national defense is upside down.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Mar 13 at 2015 12:54 AM

2015-03-13T00:54:04-04:00

Dude talk about a cluster! Didn't have to go any further than the first 2 things, Seal Insignia followed by the Marine Reserve Ribbon. Talk about Clueless.

Response by CW4 Larry Curtis made Mar 13 at 2015 1:12 AM

2015-03-13T01:12:51-04:00

There are probably several issues here, but there are two things I notice right off the bat. 1) there are 2 NDSM ribbons. If this person has actually been awarded this medal a 2nd time, a brass star is affixed to it instead of adding another one to the stack. 2) order of presedence appears whacked up.

Top to bottom, left to right:

1) USMC Reserve, Silver Star, Unknown can't find it, Joint Service Achievement Medal
2) NDSM, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Another Unknown can't find, Yet Another Unknown can't find.
3) Unknown again, Iraq Campaign Medal (2), NDSM, Army Overseas Service Ribbon
4) The only ribbon I can locate on a chart is the bottom-right, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon.

Several unknown or unfound ribbons in this stack but I definitely do believe that first one is way out of order sitting right there. ;) And I've never heard of a Marine with a SEAL Trident, but perhaps it is possible this guy was an inter-service transfer. I'm sure it is possible there might be a Navy SEAL somewhere who would want to transfer to the Marine Corps...I don't think it is likely but I suppose it would be possible. Have we indeed established this guy is supposed to be a Marine?

I looked up the ribbons using bing.com and this is the link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=military+service+ribbons+chart&qpvt=Military+Service+Ribbons+Chart&qpvt=Military+Service+Ribbons+Chart&FORM=IGRE#view=detail&id=C951536BD3E68EBB43122BE8E3F5AEF1E136B609&selectedIndex=2

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 1:18 AM

2015-03-13T01:18:46-04:00

Two National Defense Ribbons; that's amazing

Response by PO1 Timothy Sheldon made Mar 13 at 2015 1:40 AM

2015-03-13T01:40:17-04:00

bwa ha ha ha!

Response by SFC Daniel Phillippe made Mar 13 at 2015 1:46 AM

2015-03-13T01:46:24-04:00

Yeah, besides the doubles, iits the army ribbons on a marine uniform

Response by SFC Daniel Phillippe made Mar 13 at 2015 1:46 AM

2015-03-13T01:46:57-04:00

Ate up

Response by SPC Matthew Rouse made Mar 13 at 2015 6:59 AM

2015-03-13T06:59:36-04:00

why does he have two service ribbons? and that bunch of ribbons looks like sh*t..

Response by GySgt Michael Emerson made Mar 13 at 2015 8:21 AM

2015-03-13T08:21:03-04:00

So many things wrong with this.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Mar 13 at 2015 8:45 AM

2015-03-13T08:45:53-04:00

EVERYTHING is wrong with the picture! Miniature TRIDENT, ribbons out of order and too many ribbons per row (Navy does no more than 3 ribbons per row).

Response by SPC Travis Benson made Mar 13 at 2015 9:40 AM

2015-03-13T09:40:32-04:00

Response by MSgt Jerry Clark made Mar 13 at 2015 10:20 AM

2015-03-13T10:20:35-04:00

Other than the really obvious, he's also wearing his Iraq Campaign Medal upside down (see bronze star). And the yellow ribbon with red stripes in the highest precedence position is a Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon, which I think is not even in use anymore.

Was this a stolen valor find?

Response by PO1 Cj Huck made Mar 13 at 2015 10:22 AM

2015-03-13T10:22:51-04:00

Wtf! Lol you've got to be kidding me, right!?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 10:24 AM

2015-03-13T10:24:04-04:00

Well, seeing as how the photo is a close up of the soup sandwich, is this a case of poser/stolen valor, or some civilians idea of a 'stock photo'? Just saying...

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 10:41 AM

2015-03-13T10:41:15-04:00

Ribbon rows are not even
Ribbon rack not Grounded to seam of pocket flap
Ribbon rack not centered on pocket
Loose strings on both sides of pockets
Iraq Campaign Medal star device upside down
frayed threads on Nat. Defense medal and bottom right ribbon
Metal plate sticking out of last ribbon on the second row from bottom

As an Airman, That's all I can see.

Response by Cpl Shawn Winston made Mar 13 at 2015 10:59 AM

2015-03-13T10:59:39-04:00

Ribbons are all out of order, ribbons should not be mounted 4 wide, space between ribbon mount and pocket is too wide. Ribbons placed off center. Trident appears to be wrong size for that uniform. IP'S all over the place. Shirt not pressed.

Response by SGT Luis Quinones made Mar 13 at 2015 11:25 AM

2015-03-13T11:25:45-04:00

should it be only 3 ribbons per line.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 11:26 AM

2015-03-13T11:26:10-04:00

Star on the ICM is upside down, 2 national defense, national defense in front of CAR, shooting ribbons out of place

Response by PO2 Joseph Reid made Mar 13 at 2015 11:26 AM

2015-03-13T11:26:45-04:00

I have to agree with the LT.....That white undershirt is pretty much it.....

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 11:41 AM

2015-03-13T11:41:51-04:00

He's not American, other than that everything is wrong besides the fact that he has a white undershirt... Lmao

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 12:20 PM

2015-03-13T12:20:10-04:00

How does he have to NDSMs

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 12:34 PM

2015-03-13T12:34:23-04:00

Trident is too small
ribbons are 4 across
ribbons set too high and not centered
2 Nat'l Defense
order is f***ed
several loose strings
if he had his rank on you would see a shiny edge on his collar

Response by LCDR Jeffery Dixon made Mar 13 at 2015 12:43 PM

2015-03-13T12:43:41-04:00

Besides the fact he does not know how to center the ribbons on the blouse, the2nd defense ribbon is tattered and the small (formal wear) Trident. This is not a SEAL!!

Response by PO1 Leslie Dalton made Mar 13 at 2015 12:55 PM

2015-03-13T12:55:14-04:00

he is wearing a seal pin that is meant for full dress uniform two national defense ribbons. is he army or navy if navy we do not wear our ribbons four across if he is army they do not become seals. the ribbons are all out of order

Response by SSG Timothy McArthur made Mar 13 at 2015 1:30 PM

2015-03-13T13:30:52-04:00

Not centered on pocket

Response by SPC Harald Blafield made Mar 13 at 2015 1:32 PM

2015-03-13T13:32:14-04:00

Ribbons are centered

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 1:42 PM

2015-03-13T13:42:31-04:00

Army ribbons with the navy seal emblem...

Response by SGM Don Pugsley made Mar 13 at 2015 2:01 PM

2015-03-13T14:01:14-04:00

Two National Defense Ribbons. (And its not often you see a Silver Star with out a Purple Heart)

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 2:59 PM

2015-03-13T14:59:55-04:00

Agree, what is right? Mini trident, too far from pocket, not centered, two ND ribbons, in the wrong order, if you are wearing marksmanship ribbons should have E.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 3:28 PM

2015-03-13T15:28:21-04:00

This is proof that natural selection does not work. That is the only truth I find in this picture.

Response by GySgt Rick Johnson made Mar 13 at 2015 3:32 PM

2015-03-13T15:32:53-04:00

Ribbons not in order of seniority. Should have only one National Defense ribbon. If a 2nd National Defense Medal is rated there should be a small star attached to a sth single ribbon. I would think there would be a Good Conduct Award with these ribbons. Don't know if this is a Marine or Naval uniform. If Marine there wouldn't be a Trident unless he has prior service as a Navy Seal. Ribbons do not appear to be centered over the pocket. I have been retired from the Marine Corps for 20+ years and do not recognize a couple of these ribbons, i.e. the yellow one top left of the Silver star ribbon.

Response by SFC David Szucs made Mar 13 at 2015 3:37 PM

2015-03-13T15:37:14-04:00

Silver Star should be highest award, 2 different MSM ribbon, and I didn't think Overseas Service was a Navy award? That is without going to references. Oh and what the heck is the Green, yellow, blue & red center? I do not recognize the award.

Response by GySgt Joe Strong made Mar 13 at 2015 3:39 PM

2015-03-13T15:39:19-04:00

Well, according to uniform ribbons.com and the NAVY ribbon selector, if, he rates 12 of the 16 he's wearing, and they should be in the following order, they're obviously not...

silver star ribbon
joint service achievement ribbon
navy marine corps combat action ribbon
navy marine corps meritorious unit commendation ribbon
national defense service medal ribbon
afghanistan campaign ribbon
iraq campaign ribbon with 1 bronze star
global war on terrorism expeditionary ribbon
global war terrorism service ribbon
navy marine corps overseas service ribbon
navy rifleman ribbon
navy pistol ribbon
And it should then look like this:
http://www.uniformribbons.com/tmp/ [login to see] .35257.uniformribbons.com.png

Starting at the top, counting 4 across starting the next line at 5 etc.:
Ribbon 1 appears to be an obsolete Navy & Marine Corps Reserve ribbon
Ribbon 11 is a duplicate NDSM, shouldn't be worn or should have a star
Ribbon 12 also appears to be commemorative ribbon

At this point I've lost one ribbon and lost interest... but isn't that a Miniature Seal Trident (Mess Dress)?

Response by PO1 Byron De Goma made Mar 13 at 2015 3:39 PM

2015-03-13T15:39:28-04:00

Ribbons 4 wide and 2 national defense ribbon

Response by SPC John Geraghty made Mar 13 at 2015 3:39 PM

2015-03-13T15:39:32-04:00

The silver star should be first ribbon and rows should be three each .

Response by PO2 Jason Gick made Mar 13 at 2015 3:49 PM

2015-03-13T15:49:38-04:00

I doubt he served in Vietnam and desert storm.

Response by CPO Richard Devlin made Mar 13 at 2015 4:07 PM

2015-03-13T16:07:03-04:00

That Trident is a mini. Not to be worn unless in Dinner Dress Blues. 4 Ribbon. Higher than 1/4 inch above pocket seam. (2) NDM. Can't be a frogman without his shooting devices. Shooting ribbons are too high on the precedence.

Response by SGM Mike Bachini made Mar 13 at 2015 4:42 PM

2015-03-13T16:42:26-04:00

I'm only angry because I cannot harvest the memes on rallypoint....

Response by SGT Frank Leonardo made Mar 13 at 2015 5:11 PM

2015-03-13T17:11:05-04:00

4 wide, frayed ribbons,

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 5:24 PM

2015-03-13T17:24:29-04:00

Order of precedence is all screwed up, he's wearing two NatDef ribbons, the star device on the Afghan Campaign? ribbon is upside down, and I can't tell by only seeing the blouse, but unless he's impersonating an officer, then he's got the wrong BUDs pin.

Response by SFC Geedee Meadows made Mar 13 at 2015 5:34 PM

2015-03-13T17:34:41-04:00

Has has balls

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 5:38 PM

2015-03-13T17:38:37-04:00

All right lets start with whats right with this picture...

And go...

Response by SrA Joe Fullam made Mar 13 at 2015 5:43 PM

2015-03-13T17:43:27-04:00

Ribbons are completely out of order. 2 national defense ribbons. Should only be 3 across. I don't know too much about the navy but I definitely see an Air Force Best Unit Award. Don't know how that happened. What else....the edges of the racks aren't flush. It's not centered. And the crease in the shirt is off. There are probably more but I'm not up to date on the ribbon awards. What a shmuck

Response by CDR Thomas Gatliffe made Mar 13 at 2015 5:55 PM

2015-03-13T17:55:56-04:00

As Bugs Bunny used to say: "What a Marooon!" I would love to schedule this guy as the guest speaker for our next VFW meeting and see what kind of shape his "uniform" and "decorations" would be in by the end of the day. Apparently the guy couldn't even be bothered to go on line and find out the correct order of precedence or the proper way to wear them (and which ones were obsolete - unless he's about 95 years old and been in for at least 60 years). As someone else pointed out, you don't wear two separate National defense Service Medal ribbons and certainly not in disjoint locations on the clearly over-sized (four vice three) ribbon bar.

Response by SSG Steven McDanield made Mar 13 at 2015 6:12 PM

2015-03-13T18:12:02-04:00

Marines are not SEALS, nor do they attend BUDS, Trident is Mini, 4 wide on the rack (Should only be 3 super troop), there is a mix of Army/Navy/Marine Corps ribbons, two National Defense Ribbons...Ok, that's enough...Oh, there's one more thing wrong with this picture...It is lacking my boot firmly planted up this faker's ass.

Response by SMSgt Stephen Winner made Mar 13 at 2015 6:24 PM

2015-03-13T18:24:14-04:00

Was there a sale in a thrift store where this asshat bought ribbons? Another knucklehead consuming air he isn't entitled to.

Response by SGT Micheal Adams made Mar 13 at 2015 6:24 PM

2015-03-13T18:24:30-04:00

Where to start,lol

Response by TSgt Keith Webb made Mar 13 at 2015 6:37 PM

2015-03-13T18:37:15-04:00

Well, like everyone else I saw the duplicate ribbons Not being in the marines I cant speak on order of precedences. I do know that in the Air Force, the ribbon rack would be lower, butted up against the pocket. There would be no space between the pocket and ribbons. Also after scrolling down the page and seeing the full picture..... OMG what a fake this guy is!!! Only thing he has going for him is that he is good at being a LOSER. I could be wrong, I have been out of the military for a while but I also don't remember the services ever using planted pants as seen in hid photo below. Another give away. He needs a REAL Marine to kick his FAKE Marine ASS.

Response by Sgt Jennifer Mohler made Mar 13 at 2015 6:58 PM

2015-03-13T18:58:31-04:00

His ribbon stack is jacked ten ways from Sunday...

Response by PO1 Mark Bellino made Mar 13 at 2015 6:59 PM

2015-03-13T18:59:47-04:00

that's a garrison cover device not an uniform BUD/S device. Marksman awards are in wrong position 2 national defense medals 4 ribbons across rather then three. A seal better have some E's on those marksmanship ribbons. Not even going to look at the rest of the order of precedence.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 7:05 PM

2015-03-13T19:05:50-04:00

Pretty sure that 4 across is a bit much...

Response by Cpl Aristotelis Carr made Mar 13 at 2015 7:17 PM

2015-03-13T19:17:06-04:00

First of all the ribbons is all wrong it looks like he just threw his shit together in the dark. second it looks like he has mixed ribbons from the navy and marine corps but I am not sure if that is valid considering the marine corps is under the department of the navy. There is no cardboard backing to make the ribbons flat on the uniform. The ribbon placement on his uniform is way to high and not even centered properly. He has IP's all over. So my final conclusion is either this is a complete shitbag or someone with stolen valor.

Response by PO3 Terry Theriot made Mar 13 at 2015 7:23 PM

2015-03-13T19:23:16-04:00

Metals are in the wrong order.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 9:58 PM

2015-03-13T21:58:38-04:00

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2015 10:18 PM

2015-03-13T22:18:50-04:00

Fuck me what isn't wrong with that? Wrong SpecWar trident for that uniform, and you could make a more accurate stack by throwing those ribbons at a wall covered in glue.

Response by SSgt Stephanie Munoz made Mar 13 at 2015 11:33 PM

2015-03-13T23:33:21-04:00

This person has allegedly been serving dice the 60s? The very first ribbon is the Marine Corps Reserve ribbon which became obsolete in 1965. And the order couldn't be more wrong. Never mind the fact that they're wearing the Silver Star ribbon and couldn't even figure out to place it first in precedence...Smh

Response by LCDR William Lindner made Mar 13 at 2015 11:45 PM

2015-03-13T23:45:45-04:00

miniature trident, pistol and rifle ribbon are the lowest precedence, why 4 ribbons /row?

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 12:11 AM

2015-03-14T00:11:22-04:00

He has two national defense service medals.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 1:27 AM

2015-03-14T01:27:26-04:00

Rows 4 across. 2 National Defense Medals. Dinner Dress Trident. Star upside down. Order of ribbons out of wack. And I don't see any indication of a collar device which means he is an E2 with all that chest candy. Obviously stolen Valor wanna-be douchebag.

Response by SGT James Roth made Mar 14 at 2015 2:00 AM

2015-03-14T02:00:32-04:00

Serious hodgepodge there. First time I've ever seen two of the same ribbon on the bar. Not in the right order, and I believe there is one ribbon on there he is clearly too young to have served during.

Response by PV2 Jason Rippy made Mar 14 at 2015 2:16 AM

2015-03-14T02:16:51-04:00

Not sure what that is above silver star but it is not cmh which is only thing it should be

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 3:19 AM

2015-03-14T03:19:09-04:00

Besides the order being effed up, because I am sure it is...let me take a stab at this: 1: Irish pennants galore. 2. Ribbons are not 1/8" above pocket. 3. Ribbons are not centered over pocket. 4. The iron fold is supposed to CENTERED on the pocket. The Trident looks like a mini.....the star needs to have the point facing up...it is down. Combat Action Ribbon definitely takes higher precedence than most of those other ribbons...push-ups comes to mind, I smell lots of freaking Body builders for this clown.

Response by SN Tim Adkins made Mar 14 at 2015 4:20 AM

2015-03-14T04:20:07-04:00

Umm yeahhh.... Just looking at that I think I lost brain cells

Response by LCDR Gabriel Helms made Mar 14 at 2015 5:15 AM

2015-03-14T05:15:09-04:00

Ribbons are wrong and SEAL device is miniature (for dinner-dress)

Response by PO1 Joan (Tipka) (Plummer) Fisher made Mar 14 at 2015 6:59 AM

2015-03-14T06:59:34-04:00

Why are they wearing 2 separate National Defense Ribbons instead of a device on one?

Response by SFC Chris Hughes made Mar 14 at 2015 7:33 AM

2015-03-14T07:33:47-04:00

that this idiot is wearing them. Off Center, 4 to a row, too high above seam of pocket, out of order, been in multiple branches, hasn't got an ass whooping in this photo.

Response by CPO George Mac made Mar 14 at 2015 7:40 AM

2015-03-14T07:40:32-04:00

Besides the fact that all thses ribbons are in the wrong order and that the warfare device (trident) is the wrong one (size) and a couple of these ribbons were issued like in WWII, I see nothing worng with this wanta be

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 8:12 AM

2015-03-14T08:12:00-04:00

Two, count them two, National Defense Service Ribbons. Iraqi Campaign Star is 180 degrees off. I don't know much about the Navy and Marine awards, so I can't comment intelligently on those. Otherwise he looks like a fine outstanding douche bag.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 9:05 AM

2015-03-14T09:05:22-04:00

Army overseas ribbon in the mix.... possibly, seal badge is to small.
Silver star should be on top..... i might wrong lol

Response by SSgt Joseph Thayer made Mar 14 at 2015 9:41 AM

2015-03-14T09:41:00-04:00

He's got a small Seal tab, his ribbons are all jacked up & out of precedence & he's wearing a Marine Corps Service ribbon from WWII (top left)

Response by SGT William Thiele made Mar 14 at 2015 9:42 AM

2015-03-14T09:42:00-04:00

Panel is not centered on pocket

Response by LCpl Bryan Waters made Mar 14 at 2015 10:15 AM

2015-03-14T10:15:41-04:00

Has Seal team trident, ribbon bar to high, ribbon bar not properly aligned with pocket.

Response by CAPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 10:20 AM

2015-03-14T10:20:36-04:00

Wrong size seal pin.. Ribbons completely wrong on hierarchy...four wide instead on e wide

Response by CPO James Smith made Mar 14 at 2015 11:10 AM

2015-03-14T11:10:45-04:00

Every thing

Response by SPC BgRuhf Edwards made Mar 14 at 2015 11:22 AM

2015-03-14T11:22:25-04:00

Trident look like Jumpwings. ..

Response by PO2 David McColley made Mar 14 at 2015 11:59 AM

2015-03-14T11:59:07-04:00

The trident is not the correct size for that uniform, the Robbins are from different branches but the ones that are navy are not in the correct order. Hopefully an actual seal will bump into this guy and change his way of thinking. If you want to sport a uniform with decorations, go earn them.

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Mar 14 at 2015 12:22 PM

2015-03-14T12:22:43-04:00

Mini- Seal Trident with full size ribbons (not mini-medals), USMC Reserve Ribbon out of precedence with Silver Star Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Citation out of order of precedence with Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Marksmanship Medal out of order with Combat Action Ribbon, Two National Defense Medals both out of order of precedence, Iraq Campaign Medal device (battle star) pointed down instead of up, Army Overseas Ribbon out of order of precedence, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal out of order of precedence, Marine Corps Reserve Medal out of order of precedence, and Navy and Marine Corps overseas service ribbon out of order of precedence. If purporting to be a Sailor, too many USMC only awards and why the Army overseas service ribbon? If purporting to be a Marine, he should fact check that there are no Para-Frog Devil Dog SEALs. Obviously this is a poser. Hopefully he is either being prosecuted for Stolen Valor, beaten by a real SEAL or Marine, and or has SCPO Don Shipley on his 6.

Response by PO1 Santi Hernandez made Mar 14 at 2015 1:15 PM

2015-03-14T13:15:47-04:00

1. Irish pennants all over
2. Trident wrong size
3. Ribbons are 4 across, should be three across
4. Press line, not centered on pocket/shirt.
5. Ribbons are not in correct order...and so on.

Response by PO2 Dan Foster made Mar 14 at 2015 2:11 PM

2015-03-14T14:11:21-04:00

2 national defense ribbons

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 2:15 PM

2015-03-14T14:15:14-04:00

It's 4 ribbons on a row. Medals of order. Off center. Not 1/8 of from seam.

Response by SGT Jimmy Carpenter made Mar 14 at 2015 2:21 PM

2015-03-14T14:21:07-04:00

The rows aren't lined up, uneven.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 2:25 PM

2015-03-14T14:25:09-04:00

I never thought I would see this many responses. That is great!

Response by PO1 John Meyer, CPC made Mar 14 at 2015 2:41 PM

2015-03-14T14:41:44-04:00

Where in the world wide web did you find this modern art masterpiece (reference Gunny Hartman from "Full Metal Jacket")???? It's so wrong it's giving me a headache!

To the location on the shirt, to the order, to the multiple ribbons of the same award, to the wrong SEAL pin.... "YOU'RE SO UGLY, YOU COULD BE A MODERN ART MASTERPIECE!!!!"

I mean really... when it comes to ribbons, there are so many free resources on awards and correct order that if you're going to steal valor, at least do SOME research to see what goes where. Gees....

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 2:44 PM

2015-03-14T14:44:57-04:00

He has both the Navy shooting ribbons for marksmanship and they are not in the correct order of wear. A miniature Trident. He has a Gold Life Saving Medal taking precedent over the Silver Star. Basically he just built the rack on whatever he picked up! Star upside down on the Iraqi Campaign Medal.

Response by PO3 Mike Byerly made Mar 14 at 2015 3:38 PM

2015-03-14T15:38:22-04:00

Not lined up with pocket

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Mar 14 at 2015 3:38 PM

2015-03-14T15:38:53-04:00

His ribbons are all out of order and some I cannot identify on this site: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/uniformregulations/Pages/NavyAwardsPrecedenceChart.aspx

He has a Silver Star but also something of a higher precedence. He is wearing two National Defense Service Medals. His rack is all screwed up and purchased from a surplus store.

Navy Awards Precedence Chart

The following display represents the correct order of precedence for medals and/or ribbons most likely to be worn today on the Navy uniform. Additional information on the proper display, placement or additional devices is found in SECNAVINST 1650.1F and the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations (NAVPERS 1566.5G).

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 4:17 PM

2015-03-14T16:17:03-04:00

I'm fairly certain a Navy SEAL would know when to wear a full-sized Trident versus a miniature Trident... This poser put a mini on his Khakis... I'm fairly certain minis go with dinner dress mess style uniforms with bow ties...

Response by SSG Dennis O'Connor made Mar 14 at 2015 4:28 PM

2015-03-14T16:28:25-04:00

Ahhh where to begin? Two NDSM, not centered, campaign star upside down. And that's just at a glance

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 5:00 PM

2015-03-14T17:00:46-04:00

Ehh ,,Still trying to find whats right with it. lol *scratches head*

Response by SrA John Edwards made Mar 14 at 2015 5:54 PM

2015-03-14T17:54:09-04:00

Two national defense medals. Out of order. Ribbon rack not grounded.

Response by Earl Pagal made Mar 14 at 2015 6:39 PM

2015-03-14T18:39:43-04:00

Length of ribbon rack is uneven

Response by SPC Christopher Pena made Mar 14 at 2015 7:28 PM

2015-03-14T19:28:28-04:00

Loose thread on pocket

Response by PO2 Mark Livengood made Mar 14 at 2015 7:46 PM

2015-03-14T19:46:50-04:00

Special Warfare pin is the wrong size.

Response by SrA Shawn Mcfee made Mar 14 at 2015 7:48 PM

2015-03-14T19:48:38-04:00

I am 30 years out, but that rack is not square, edges don't line up, and that trident sure seems small compared to the ones I have seen before.

Response by FN Nicholas Wilson made Mar 14 at 2015 7:57 PM

2015-03-14T19:57:31-04:00

Pistol and rifle markmanship ribbons in wrong spots, two national defense service ribbons; generally ribbons are out of order, and not all are navy ribbons even if he's in a navy service uniform

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 8:14 PM

2015-03-14T20:14:18-04:00

Yea.... Double ribbons.... Out of order of precedents.... Enough said.

Response by SGT Trent Shoemaker made Mar 14 at 2015 8:26 PM

2015-03-14T20:26:12-04:00

Let's see...2 NDSMs instead of 1 with a star, ICM w/ upside down star, GWOT is worn before GWOTEM (should be the opposite), Overseas Service Ribbon should have a 2 on it at the very least (since he's awarded the ICM and GWOTEM). Too many more to point out, so I'll stop there...

Response by SGT David Greth made Mar 14 at 2015 8:28 PM

2015-03-14T20:28:00-04:00

Yep, two of same ribbon, Army overseas ribbon, no clue of precedence ...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2015 8:42 PM

2015-03-14T20:42:04-04:00

Entire ribbon rack is upside down, the campaign star gave it away. He has an Army overseas service ribbon and the order of precedence is a soup sandwich. The edges of the rack are also not lined up. This looks like crap and he needs to punch himself in the face.

Response by 1SG Jarius Hansen made Mar 14 at 2015 10:14 PM

2015-03-14T22:14:51-04:00

This would appear to be a US Navy Khaki uniform....though any SCPO or 1SG or Drill Instructor/Sergeant would find plenty wrong just with the press, loose strings/threads etc. Since the individual starts the rack wearing a US Navy SEAL trident, one could assume the individual was trying to mimic an Sailor...which goes to hell with the first ribbon worn (Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon), an obsolete ribbon, at the top of the rack. Even had the individual served in the USMCR he would know that a reserve ribbon does not top the precedence chart. This is followed by a Silver Star, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Joint Service Achievement Medal, the first of two copies of the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal w.bronze star device, NDSM 2, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon. So, dude would have to be at least 85 years old, and served at least 50 years in the Marine Corps, Navy and Army, to have earned the obsolete first one (MCRR) and the 21st century ones, never mind they are all out of precedence from the git go, regardless of which way the rack is oriented.

Response by SPC Dawn Coburn made Mar 14 at 2015 11:21 PM

2015-03-14T23:21:43-04:00

Not centered

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Mar 14 at 2015 11:42 PM

2015-03-14T23:42:22-04:00

The rack appears not to be centered and the fabric of the shirt even appears to be snagged or not flat between the pins of the rack.

Response by PO2 Rick Fader made Mar 14 at 2015 11:42 PM

2015-03-14T23:42:30-04:00

Lol. Any reason why a supposed SEAL would not have at least Expert marksmanship for his pistol and rifle quals? (Completely ignoring that they somehow outrank a plethora of other awards)
This must be a Halloween costume, right???

Response by SFC Brian Lehnhardt made Mar 15 at 2015 12:01 AM

2015-03-15T00:01:54-04:00

I will add that the campaign ribbon has a star on it that is up-side down as well as all the other things - ribbons misaligned and out of order, stacked four to a row instead of three (does the Navy allow for that? I didn't think they did, but then again, I've never seen it in practice), no campaign star on the OIF ribbon, no stars on the National Defense Service Medal (should have had at least one), wrong size Seal badge, and probably missing other Navy ribbon devices, such as an "E," among others. In the Army, we call this "soup sandwich."

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 12:32 AM

2015-03-15T00:32:00-04:00

That looks like hot garbage, all off center and not lined up

Response by PO1 Andrew Jackson made Mar 15 at 2015 12:44 AM

2015-03-15T00:44:45-04:00

The max amt of ribbons per row is 3, Their completely out of order, The Seal device. "Wrong Size"

Response by Sgt Quentin Miller made Mar 15 at 2015 1:27 AM

2015-03-15T01:27:51-04:00

Not centered and an eighth of an inch above the left breast pocket.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 2:41 AM

2015-03-15T02:41:29-04:00

2 national defense ribbons

Response by MSG Michiel Moland made Mar 15 at 2015 4:05 AM

2015-03-15T04:05:52-04:00

My last Military photo, I wore someone else jacket, the ribbon where all wrong (2) or the same of some and most are missing from the left, the right side missing altogether.

I wonder why all you smart types do not do On-The-Spot Correction like in the 70 & 80?
These guys need help. who knows one day you may need them to take one meant for you!

Response by SGT Robert Bowman made Mar 15 at 2015 7:32 AM

2015-03-15T07:32:55-04:00

The dress greens, blues, we're the two of the uniforms I hated wearing for whatever reason; ie , pass and review, dining in, funeral, what ever, I couldn't wait to get back to the barracks and get it off, although I had my share of awards and medals it seemed like was being judged based on the ribbons on my chest, and I am not one to bolster my achievements ,no offense to the men and women who have earned there own awards it's just my personal feelings, I have been out for over 20 years but I still support all the branches of our military God bless them all.

Response by Cpl John Diolosa made Mar 15 at 2015 8:28 AM

2015-03-15T08:28:49-04:00

Ribbons, placement, multiple awards with no devices, inter service ribbons, etc

Response by SSG Thomas Cockrell made Mar 15 at 2015 9:22 AM

2015-03-15T09:22:56-04:00

You are right, easier to point out what's right.

Response by 1SG Joseph Whisman made Mar 15 at 2015 9:45 AM

2015-03-15T09:45:14-04:00

Four abreast, not centered over pocket, too high above seam, not in correct order, not "dress right dress" (not uniformly straight), loose strings around pocket and I don't think they wear a white tee shirt with that dress shirt. Not sure if the Trident is the proper size, but I was Army, so cut me some slack if I missed anything. I would guess a "wantabe".
Anyone that impersonates a veteran or active member of the armed services should be punished to the FULLEST EXTENT to the law. To me, it's not different than impersonating a cop, judge, or doctor!!!!

Response by Cpl Greg Mclaughlin made Mar 15 at 2015 9:52 AM

2015-03-15T09:52:53-04:00

He's wearing two national defense service ribbons

Response by PV2 Joshua Macbeth made Mar 15 at 2015 9:54 AM

2015-03-15T09:54:42-04:00

Loose threads on the pocket?

Response by PV2 Joshua Macbeth made Mar 15 at 2015 10:00 AM

2015-03-15T10:00:21-04:00

I think he would have a better chance of fucking a football than getting this right lol

Response by SGT Thomas Angelos made Mar 15 at 2015 10:03 AM

2015-03-15T10:03:44-04:00

2 national defence ribbons

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 10:27 AM

2015-03-15T10:27:39-04:00

Along with everything else, the ribbon rack isn't even centered!!!!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 12:46 PM

2015-03-15T12:46:02-04:00

I just cant

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 12:55 PM

2015-03-15T12:55:22-04:00

Ahhhhh....what isn't?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 2:23 PM

2015-03-15T14:23:15-04:00

Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal….. and they are a seal on top of it, not likely. The Trident is too small, the orders of some ribbons are out of order, and the star is upside down.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 2:27 PM

2015-03-15T14:27:03-04:00

It's obvious the ribbons are out of order. Also this individual is wearing two NDSM. The ACM is missing a star. They are also wearing a MUC on the wrong side. This individual is all jacked up.

Response by PO1 Aaron Baltosser made Mar 15 at 2015 4:01 PM

2015-03-15T16:01:56-04:00

Good grief! Four ribbons per row, spa ing between device and ribbons is unsat, didn't even bother to fix the Irish pennants before putting on the shirt.

Response by PO1 David Gray made Mar 15 at 2015 5:20 PM

2015-03-15T17:20:11-04:00

Ribbons out of order, 2 National Defense ribbons, they are dirty and ragged, upside down star on his Iraq Campaign ribbon, ribbons are 4 wide instead of 3 wide as they should be, not centered, not aligned and of course the big one, small Trident, but he must think he has big balls.

Response by 1SG David Niles made Mar 15 at 2015 5:28 PM

2015-03-15T17:28:42-04:00

A babby bud weiser

Response by Sgt Jack Kile made Mar 15 at 2015 5:52 PM

2015-03-15T17:52:51-04:00

Off center

Response by LCDR Ronald Georgenson made Mar 15 at 2015 6:26 PM

2015-03-15T18:26:39-04:00

Two National Defense Service Ribbons

Response by PO3 Alfred Olivares made Mar 15 at 2015 6:28 PM

2015-03-15T18:28:25-04:00

Out of order.

Response by SSG Arthur Williams made Mar 15 at 2015 7:02 PM

2015-03-15T19:02:52-04:00

Can not have two of the same ribbons in two different places, National Defense you only get one.

Response by Lt Col Michael McGinty made Mar 15 at 2015 7:07 PM

2015-03-15T19:07:23-04:00

Ribbons out of order and Has two National Deense Service Medals. There are several, I presume, "navy" medals there I do not recognize.

Response by PO3 Dr. Todd Marquez, PT, DPT, MA made Mar 15 at 2015 7:21 PM

2015-03-15T19:21:29-04:00

everything

Response by SGT Michael Bell made Mar 15 at 2015 7:31 PM

2015-03-15T19:31:56-04:00

There is no way that the person that donned that rack ever served in the Military. On my first hitch, when I was in the Navy, I knew a PO1 Instructor that got busted for wearing awards that he was not authorized. Even some awards issued in 1 branch are not authorized on others, such as the Airman Basic Training award was not authorized on the Navy uniform. And the 2 NDSM's ... just wow! Hopefully someone shamed that poser into stopping that crap!

Response by SGT Mark Sullivan made Mar 15 at 2015 8:23 PM

2015-03-15T20:23:54-04:00

Aside from two National Defense Service Ribbons, they have an Army Overseas Service Ribbon. Top right, I'm not sure, but that's a Chinese Service Medal, which by order of precedence should be below the Silver Star. The Marksmanship medals need to be at the very end. That's just right off the bat. This guy is ate up worse than a soup sammich...

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 8:46 PM

2015-03-15T20:46:07-04:00

The ribbons are not in order or precedence, they are not lined up properly and the Special Warfare Pin is for dinner wear not this uniform slap him.

Response by PO1 Glenn Billiet made Mar 15 at 2015 8:56 PM

2015-03-15T20:56:49-04:00

Ribbons are only 3 wide.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 9:15 PM

2015-03-15T21:15:13-04:00

Seeing how the person in question is trying to play Sailor, I would think he's attained the rank of "MCNON-PON", or "Master Chief Non-Petty Officer of the Navy". Or, maybe he could be a PO1, one of the new ranks for fools like that: DO1, or Douche, First Class.

Response by CPO D Howard made Mar 15 at 2015 9:42 PM

2015-03-15T21:42:37-04:00

Order of precedence...

Response by CPO D Howard made Mar 15 at 2015 9:43 PM

2015-03-15T21:43:02-04:00

Size of the Trident...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 10:10 PM

2015-03-15T22:10:09-04:00

The rows appear to be way off the top of the pocket, too far to the left Towards the buttons), I don't thing Navy Seals wear tiny insignia like that. I'd say this guy is pretty much full of shit about being an Elite Navy SEAL.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2015 10:21 PM

2015-03-15T22:21:07-04:00

Two NDSR.

Response by PO2 Weldon Boethel made Mar 15 at 2015 10:26 PM

2015-03-15T22:26:36-04:00

His awards at not placed correctly for one

Response by PO1 Vergel Del Rosario made Mar 15 at 2015 10:40 PM

2015-03-15T22:40:00-04:00

There's two National Defence Ribbon.

Response by SFC William Farrell made Mar 15 at 2015 11:34 PM

2015-03-15T23:34:59-04:00

Everything!

Response by CW3 Jeffrey Foo made Mar 15 at 2015 11:34 PM

2015-03-15T23:34:59-04:00

The entire Ribbon Rack is Not Centered on the Pocket , 2 of the Ribbons are the Same and in the wrong places, the Star Device is upside down and I willing to bet the order or precedence is all jacked up too. By the Way, Miniature Badges are Not to be worn with regular size ribbons. Miniature Ribbons are supposed to be matched up with miniature Badges

Response by CN Michael Bachman made Mar 16 at 2015 12:12 AM

2015-03-16T00:12:47-04:00

wow ribbons are all fuckered up

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Mar 16 at 2015 2:03 AM

2015-03-16T02:03:21-04:00

Besides the Navy SEAL trident and mix of different service ribbons, upside down star, ribbons out of precedence and aligned to right edge of pocket, smudge on pocket and irish pennants galore... I could swear I'm seeing double! Is that two national defense service medal (NDSM) ribbons he's wearing?!!

Response by MSgt Richard Gallagher made Mar 16 at 2015 4:15 AM

2015-03-16T04:15:36-04:00

Nothing is right with this, ribbons are all wrong and the mess dress SEAL badge is wrong for this uniform and is not set right to begin with.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2015 7:53 AM

2015-03-16T07:53:43-04:00

Question is, what's right? First thing that struck me was the miniature Trident on the CNT uniform! Then the ribbons are a clusterf$&k! Four ribbons on a row? And the first ribbon is the Marine Corps Reserve ribbon, which clearly would not take precedent over the Silver Star. The rest of the order of precedence is also fouled up.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2015 8:47 AM

2015-03-16T08:47:14-04:00

So I am not familiar with the other services ribbons, but for sure there is the Air Force BMT ribbon and what looks like the state of Louisiana (state ribbon). I mean wow!! I do not understand these people. I really don't. We don't get a lot of perks or anything and I have to say... except for talking to the children I meet and bringing smiles to their faces... I am sure most are like me and are more embarrassed by the attention than anything else.
22 years MSgt Air Force / SFC 8 years US Army

Response by PO2 Chris Thurman made Mar 16 at 2015 9:09 AM

2015-03-16T09:09:50-04:00

Navy ribbons are three wide; not four.

Response by SFC Drago Azul made Mar 16 at 2015 9:28 AM

2015-03-16T09:28:02-04:00

sad

Response by PO2 Robert Hunter made Mar 16 at 2015 9:56 AM

2015-03-16T09:56:19-04:00

Trident is meant for a cover, not a uniform. Marines are not SEALS.

Response by PO2 Jamie Cox made Mar 16 at 2015 10:21 AM

2015-03-16T10:21:37-04:00

Wow. What a fucktard. Navy wears ribbons 3 across the trident would be bigger. (if he actually earned it). I can go on and on and on. What a total tool. The seals need to show him what for. So he doesn't pose as one of them again.

Response by PO1 Louis Green made Mar 16 at 2015 10:37 AM

2015-03-16T10:37:21-04:00

Two ribbons are the same

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2015 11:28 AM

2015-03-16T11:28:01-04:00

Ribbons are all out of order and to high above the pocket. I'm pretty sure in the Navy you can't go 4 across (only Marines). I think the star upside down on the Iraq campaign medal. The trident is a miniature, and should be a full size. If this person were a real SEAL, they'd be squared away!

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2015 11:30 AM

2015-03-16T11:30:27-04:00

He was too stupid to notice he has two National Defense Service Ribbons!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2015 11:31 AM

2015-03-16T11:31:55-04:00

Besides the loose string on the pocket, lets see. I am pretty sure the Navy Seal emblem needs to be a little bit bigger. I thought that you could only have three ribbons in one row, I might be wrong and they are not centered above the pocket. Who is this guy a chief or officer? Either way you can say it's fubar at 100%.

Response by PO1 Cornell Mercer made Mar 16 at 2015 11:48 AM

2015-03-16T11:48:59-04:00

It's out of order

Response by MSgt Mark Baughman made Mar 16 at 2015 12:49 PM

2015-03-16T12:49:41-04:00

Bottom of rack should be flush on the left breast pocket

Response by MSG Donovan Whitfield made Mar 16 at 2015 1:25 PM

2015-03-16T13:25:23-04:00

Not center

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2015 1:55 PM

2015-03-16T13:55:56-04:00

I suppose dokers and boyscout belts are in style

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2015 1:57 PM

2015-03-16T13:57:55-04:00

Response by PO1 Kim Arbegast made Mar 16 at 2015 1:58 PM

2015-03-16T13:58:07-04:00

Ribbons not centered and out of order to precedence

Response by SGT James Lipham made Mar 16 at 2015 2:01 PM

2015-03-16T14:01:31-04:00

well at least he's got his hair trimmed, other than that he's a major disgrace to the services...from his head to his toes .. Think he deserves a spot on Americans most stupid Military impersonators...

Response by PO3 Keith Armstrong made Mar 16 at 2015 2:32 PM

2015-03-16T14:32:28-04:00

Dude is all jacked up

Response by CPO Anthony Davis made Mar 16 at 2015 2:40 PM

2015-03-16T14:40:09-04:00

Ribbons arent centered

Response by SPC Philip Weidner made Mar 16 at 2015 2:50 PM

2015-03-16T14:50:08-04:00

2 national defense ribbons.

Response by SGT Tee Gee made Mar 16 at 2015 3:11 PM

2015-03-16T15:11:33-04:00

Everything is wrong

Response by PO3 Nathan Barr made Mar 16 at 2015 3:18 PM

2015-03-16T15:18:43-04:00

Everything.

Response by SP5 Dowis Fisher made Mar 16 at 2015 3:31 PM

2015-03-16T15:31:11-04:00

TWO GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS

Response by PV2 Steve Ganz made Mar 16 at 2015 3:45 PM

2015-03-16T15:45:41-04:00

Two NDSM's, order of precedence, and the wrong size SEAL trident..........Just to begin.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2015 4:28 PM

2015-03-16T16:28:19-04:00

Got it. His Halo Ghost ribbon is in front of the Call of Duty ribbon. And furthermore, the "I'll never see a woman naked" ribbon looks tattered.

Response by PO2 Bryan Tague made Mar 16 at 2015 4:32 PM

2015-03-16T16:32:09-04:00

salad not square,budweiser badge wrong size

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Mar 16 at 2015 4:40 PM

2015-03-16T16:40:05-04:00

What is right?

Response by PO3 Martin Gallagher made Mar 16 at 2015 5:19 PM

2015-03-16T17:19:25-04:00

He must have some sea service???

Response by SGT Racie Hutchens made Mar 16 at 2015 5:21 PM

2015-03-16T17:21:45-04:00

I have to agree I was Navy before I went Army and there is so little right with this from orientation to award order and general overall appearance,.. Just damn man!

Response by CPO Pt Moore made Mar 16 at 2015 5:27 PM

2015-03-16T17:27:37-04:00

#1. The Budwiser pin is wrong size 2. several ribbons are not Navy or are for other services or are bullshit, 3. Ribbons out of order of precedence. 4. Not centered over pocket.

Response by PO1 John Frye made Mar 16 at 2015 5:30 PM

2015-03-16T17:30:37-04:00

ribbons in wrong order mini trident ????

Response by PVT Chris Grove made Mar 16 at 2015 7:06 PM

2015-03-16T19:06:49-04:00

I would rip the rack right off.

Response by PO1 Ron Watters made Mar 16 at 2015 7:28 PM

2015-03-16T19:28:35-04:00

Order of Precedence is wrong, Seal Trident is wrong size and missing air wings (All Seal have their Parachute Air Wings)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2015 7:30 PM

2015-03-16T19:30:33-04:00

first real obvious sign is: not ONE but TWO National Defense Service Ribbons! LOL

Response by PO2 Waylon Bailey made Mar 16 at 2015 8:53 PM

2015-03-16T20:53:47-04:00

Rows of 4.. he has rifle and pistol but no expert? Being a seal wtf? these are my lowest ribbons and I hit expert pistol in my sleep I could go on but this guy is a fake don't tell him about ribbon checkers thinribbons.com

Response by PO3 Hector Ramos made Mar 16 at 2015 9:31 PM

2015-03-16T21:31:37-04:00

navy seal in a marine uniform?!

Response by TSgt Aaron D. made Mar 16 at 2015 10:20 PM

2015-03-16T22:20:40-04:00

Quite possibly the easiest stolen valor to ever spot.

Response by TSgt William Johnson made Mar 16 at 2015 11:11 PM

2015-03-16T23:11:40-04:00

Leave that highly decorated Marine Corps SEAL officer alone! ;)

Response by MAJ Terry LaFrance made Mar 17 at 2015 12:25 AM

2015-03-17T00:25:27-04:00

half assed; and is that both GWOT medals? and MOTHER OF PEARL, two NDSR's …smh…. service star dummy

Response by SPC Jon Tompkins made Mar 17 at 2015 1:15 AM

2015-03-17T01:15:35-04:00

the biggest thing I see is he has the SpecWar Trident and he isn't even in the Navy

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2015 1:17 AM

2015-03-17T01:17:47-04:00

Two things stand out without consulting a awards guide to confirm the order. 1) the ribbons are not aligned; they step up and to the left (facing the picture). Two, the bronze star on the ICM should have a point facing straight upwards, not down. This is what I can tell at a glance.

Response by CPT Edward Gunderson made Mar 17 at 2015 7:01 AM

2015-03-17T07:01:39-04:00

This guy is awesome to be in three different services!! Plus I don't remember too many ribbons going above the silver star, but whatever that yellow ribbon is, that's not one of them.

Response by SSgt Benny Spiller made Mar 17 at 2015 9:03 AM

2015-03-17T09:03:15-04:00

What is actually right is an easier question

Response by Sgt Ricardo Rodriguez made Mar 17 at 2015 9:23 AM

2015-03-17T09:23:06-04:00

Ribbons are not in senior sequence

Response by SFC Jim Von Lehmden made Mar 17 at 2015 9:45 AM

2015-03-17T09:45:26-04:00

Trident isn't appropriate size?

Response by LTC Walter Leaumont made Mar 17 at 2015 12:10 PM

2015-03-17T12:10:50-04:00

Looks like something you would see on TV. As for what is wrong....well where should we start?

Response by CPL Daniel Moore made Mar 17 at 2015 12:42 PM

2015-03-17T12:42:49-04:00

Loose thread on pocket. Ribbons are all jacked up.

Response by CDR Rick Sanford made Mar 17 at 2015 1:02 PM

2015-03-17T13:02:53-04:00

The Trident is a miniature and they are all a mix of USN and USMC and out of order.

Response by SP6 Richard Hall made Mar 17 at 2015 2:44 PM

2015-03-17T14:44:43-04:00

There are two (2) NDSM's

Response by SCPO Phil Marco made Mar 17 at 2015 2:58 PM

2015-03-17T14:58:13-04:00

2 National Defense Ribbons

Response by PO1 Craig Hahn made Mar 17 at 2015 3:01 PM

2015-03-17T15:01:00-04:00

Budweiser goes on pocket flap under ribbons

Response by SPC zPaul Flora made Mar 17 at 2015 3:13 PM

2015-03-17T15:13:54-04:00

Can you say all jacked up

Response by Sgt Dan Armstrong made Mar 17 at 2015 3:17 PM

2015-03-17T15:17:55-04:00

Well all the ribbons are out of place and unless he served in the Navy, Army and Marines he could not get all the awards. Also if he served in that many branches then where is the Good conduct medal/s. He would have to have received at least two. This is how, if he earned them, the ribbons should look

Response by PVT James Harmon made Mar 17 at 2015 4:00 PM

2015-03-17T16:00:48-04:00

Ribbons are jacked up and strings

Response by LCpl Morgan Williams made Mar 17 at 2015 4:29 PM

2015-03-17T16:29:40-04:00

Woof. That is all.

Response by CDR Alan Lovejoy made Mar 17 at 2015 4:40 PM

2015-03-17T16:40:10-04:00

The very easy discrepancies... Navy is only 3 wide, order of precedence is all hosed up, utilizing the small dress warfare device rather than the full size required with this uniform, Irish pennants need to be trimmed, 1/4" over pocket and centered. And finally, besides several not being Navy/Marine Corps ribbons (from other services?) the ironed seam seems off. And what's with the upside down star and not lined up on the sides?

Response by LT Michael Watson made Mar 17 at 2015 4:49 PM

2015-03-17T16:49:37-04:00

Ribbon rack not centered over pocket, ribbons not in order of precedence, small insignia used over standard ribbons, uniform blouse not properly dressed and is creased.

Response by CW3 George Fitzgerald made Mar 17 at 2015 4:52 PM

2015-03-17T16:52:14-04:00

two national defense... should be a star on the one not two separate ( if earned)

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2015 5:40 PM

2015-03-17T17:40:44-04:00

Two department of defense ribbons

Response by Sgt David Hiersekorn made Mar 17 at 2015 6:23 PM

2015-03-17T18:23:40-04:00

Wow! That's a Marine Corps Class "C" blouse. While it's possible for a Marine to have been a former SEAL, it's very unlikely.

But, the ribbons are four across. They should be three across. They are not in the correct order. The Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon is ranked higher than a Silver Star! The star on the Iraq Campaign ribbon is not oriented correctly.

The gap between the pocket and the ribbon set is too large. The ribbons are not centered on the pocket.

And, lastly, if a Marine were somehow authorized to wear the SEAL "Budweiser Badge," they would have to wear the LARGE insignia in a Class C uniform. The small insignia is only for formal wear - i.e. used whenever the uniform requires mini-medals. There is no instance when the small insignia is worn with RIBBONS.

Response by PO3 Joseph Call made Mar 17 at 2015 7:08 PM

2015-03-17T19:08:39-04:00

Double Nat defense ftw.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2015 7:24 PM

2015-03-17T19:24:53-04:00

I'm going to give this a shot...alright here we go haha:

1. for one in the original picture he is dressed like a marine. so apparently this guy is a marine Seal.

2. 4 ribbons to a row seems legit :P

3. is that 2 national defense ribbons? LOL!!!

4. Not navy but according to others the trident is too small

5. The star is upside down (I would say the whole stack is upside down, but I think they need to be in order for it to be considered upside down)

6. I count 3 ribbons that do not belong on a navy uniform (unless he's served in the 1960s)

...anything else? lol

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2015 7:46 PM

2015-03-17T19:46:10-04:00

Looks like S***

Response by SPC Jeremy Schmitt made Mar 17 at 2015 7:48 PM

2015-03-17T19:48:02-04:00

How many National Defense Service medals does one actually need to wear?

Response by PO1 Michael Fullmer made Mar 17 at 2015 7:52 PM

2015-03-17T19:52:08-04:00

aside from the fact that they are out of order, mix services, sporting a "mini" SEAL Trident, not a dang thing...

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2015 8:05 PM

2015-03-17T20:05:29-04:00

Two National Defense Ribbons, wrong ribbon order, IP on pocket, Not 1/8 in and centered, the list can go on.

Response by PO3 Kevin Schappacher made Mar 17 at 2015 8:25 PM

2015-03-17T20:25:00-04:00

Irish pennant

Response by MGySgt Rich Zahn made Mar 17 at 2015 8:26 PM

2015-03-17T20:26:59-04:00

I can find numerous things wrong with them but half I don't know what they are, must be Chair Force awards from getting PTSD from the video screen in Colorado.. Guy has Marine uniform with SWA ribbon and he is a Lieutenant?? I would have falcon punched him in the throat, not even asked him any questions.. Of course I'd go to jail cuz I'm supposed to know better but sometimes its just worth it.. Like Pavlov's dogs, next time he thinks about it he'll do the risk factor and say to himself, 'last time I did this it fukn hurt'..

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2015 8:44 PM

2015-03-17T20:44:52-04:00

IDIOT!!

Response by SPC John Glasscock made Mar 17 at 2015 9:03 PM

2015-03-17T21:03:26-04:00

Yeah but when did an Army Overseas Ribbon get such a high distinction? Compared to the rest?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2015 10:19 PM

2015-03-17T22:19:04-04:00

To long, needs to be square over the pocket. Spec/E4p

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2015 11:34 PM

2015-03-17T23:34:02-04:00

Training Ribon why are you on the 3rd row?!!

Response by SN Michael Thompson made Mar 17 at 2015 11:35 PM

2015-03-17T23:35:24-04:00

more than one nat'l defense ribbon;when you earn it multiple times you add a star to the same ribbon.

Response by Sgt Brian Chumbler made Mar 18 at 2015 12:06 AM

2015-03-18T00:06:02-04:00

All the ribbons are fucked. Especially the Combat Action. Trident is wrong size and the salad bar is not aligned and not 1/4 inch above the top of the pocket. Nice IPs by the way. Ive been out 18 years so Im sure Ive missed a few things

Response by CAPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 12:13 AM

2015-03-18T00:13:57-04:00

Mostly everything. Mini Warfare device, seemingly off center military crease, 4 ribbons vice 3 per row, definitely ribbons in the wrong order of precedence. Guess that's it.

Response by CPO James Mifflin made Mar 18 at 2015 12:19 AM

2015-03-18T00:19:38-04:00

Just about everything. ...

Response by CPO Gary Armstrong made Mar 18 at 2015 12:26 AM

2015-03-18T00:26:24-04:00

Ribbons from multiple services, SEAL qualified but only marksman level rifle and pistol. Rifle/pistol ribbons are lowest in rank of ribbons. Navy only wears ribbons in 3 rows, SEAL pin should be full sized not miniature.......Stolen valor. Punch this guy in the throat.

Response by PO2 Scott Surbrook made Mar 18 at 2015 4:36 AM

2015-03-18T04:36:04-04:00

There is nothing right about it. It's afu all the way...

Response by GySgt David Hastings made Mar 18 at 2015 5:18 AM

2015-03-18T05:18:57-04:00

What's right with it?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 5:37 AM

2015-03-18T05:37:29-04:00

despite the fact that he is wearing ribbons out of place, the most obvious thing is that the rack is not centered and its too high above the pocket.

Response by CWO2 Shelby DuBois made Mar 18 at 2015 10:19 AM

2015-03-18T10:19:17-04:00

You know, most people never achieve things that make some risk their reputations in a vain attempt to appear to be like them. We, the true members of the military who know full well that each and every ribbon and badge came with a price... service, risk and sacrifice. They don't understand that each of those pieces are paid for with blood, sweat and tears and that we truly are upset and angry over their juvenile attempts at bolstering their own ego at the expense of our pride.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 11:08 AM

2015-03-18T11:08:46-04:00

The ribbons are all jacked up

Response by CPT Quentin von Éfáns-Taráfdar made Mar 18 at 2015 11:32 AM

2015-03-18T11:32:40-04:00

I see this and much worse in the movies all the time such as full coronels wearing their eagles upside down!

Response by PO3 Bill Clayton made Mar 18 at 2015 12:29 PM

2015-03-18T12:29:54-04:00

Unless you were a "lifer" most Corpsman and Marines came back home, after 13 mos in combat with three medals. I respect those three ribbons (we did not get the medals) more than almost every other medal/ribbons. (except for MOH, Silver/Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts etc..) I understand there are a couple of others I might be eligible for now, but these three are on my DD-214. (oh yeah, I did get the bronze star & Marine Corps Combat device on my Vietnam Service ribbon. That said, this rack is totally screwed up...guess he needed an extra National Defense ribbon to fill in a missing space! This guy is a POS.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 12:48 PM

2015-03-18T12:48:56-04:00

Looks legit to me. Said no SEAL ever!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 12:53 PM

2015-03-18T12:53:40-04:00

He's missing 'ranger', 'airborne' and 'rallypoint' pins just to top it off

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 1:56 PM

2015-03-18T13:56:10-04:00

(4) ribbons across as opposed the (3) per Navy Regs, duplicate ribbons, wrong order of precedence for ribbons, wrong trident (mini shown), to high above pocket, etc....

Response by TSgt Troy Forbes made Mar 18 at 2015 2:35 PM

2015-03-18T14:35:46-04:00

Ribbons should be centered above the pocket and touching but not over the seam. There should also be a .5 to 1 inch gap between the top ribbon row and the occupational badge, with the badge centered against the ribbons.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 3:37 PM

2015-03-18T15:37:54-04:00

First and foremost not centered and looks sloppy and that's what someone who knows nothing about the military.
two of the ribbons are the same, which you can be awarded the same award mutiple times but that would add oak leafs, stars, barbed wire, or other distingushments to the award.
he has awards from different branches. it's just so much, i mean as a SPC if i saw this on any ranked member of any branch I would def have to voice my opinion and on top of that show him in BLACK AND WHITE Regulations to show him why he's wrong.

Response by CSM Christopher St. Cyr made Mar 18 at 2015 4:10 PM

2015-03-18T16:10:52-04:00

Sad part with these knuckle heads is placing the ribbons in the correct order of precedence is too easy. The easiest way is to have the place your order them from to do the work for you. If you are too cheap for that, they all offer FREE charts showing the correct order! Were I not so cheap, I would.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 4:11 PM

2015-03-18T16:11:36-04:00

The ribbons are completely out of order of precedence. Navy does 3 ribbons wide, not 4. He has Army ribbons which, unless he transferred from green to blue, should not be there. He repeats the National Defense ribbon twice. The rack is crooked, off-center and probably not exactly a fourth inch above his pocket. The warfare pin is a miniature pin instead of the full-size pin (could this really be a Seal?). This has stolen valor, lack of attention to detail and scumbag written all over it!

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 4:30 PM

2015-03-18T16:30:32-04:00

Initially the most obvious is both rifle and pistol ribbons are always on the bottom left ... the rest I don't know well enough.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 4:48 PM

2015-03-18T16:48:55-04:00

Seeing the Old Man in my dress uniform would be worth kicking this D pickle in his nonexistent danglers. If he had real ones he would have joined up like the rest of us. HOOYAH

Response by LCDR Wes Boyd made Mar 18 at 2015 5:50 PM

2015-03-18T17:50:14-04:00

Ribbons, most of them, are not in order of precedence, duplicate ribbons vice star(s), mini Trident, assuming Navy poser...4 across ribbons are a no-no, no idea what the most senior decoration may be, more can be found but what is the point. Stolen Valor.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Mar 18 at 2015 7:18 PM

2015-03-18T19:18:47-04:00

Re Stolen valor, here's an item from the "sports page" today. What Chutzpah...

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/03/12/sailor-found-guilty-of-wearing-unearned-medals.html?ESRC=navy-a.nl

Sailor Found Guilty of Wearing Unearned Medals

Seaman Matthew Cottom pleaded guilty in a court-martial Wednesday to wearing unauthorized insignia and ribbons on his uniform on two occasions last year.

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 7:59 PM

2015-03-18T19:59:13-04:00

I would like too see how the rest of his/her uniform looks...

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 8:11 PM

2015-03-18T20:11:00-04:00

Anybody in the Nacy knows that the McDonald ribbon goes on the lowest level closest to the pocket and innermost or closest to the heart

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 8:52 PM

2015-03-18T20:52:21-04:00

Wow, a lot is wrong. 4 across vs 3, 2 national defense medals, upside sown campaign star, wrong order of precedence, just to name a few.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 1:09 AM

2015-03-19T01:09:28-04:00

He's 4 wide for no reason? Triton is small? and i see 2 National Defense, and army service medalwhen this is either a sailor or Marine

Response by SFC Russell Campbell made Mar 19 at 2015 2:23 AM

2015-03-19T02:23:51-04:00

WTF???? SEMPRE FEE FI FO FUM, I SMELL THE KOOLAID PUMPING HEART OF A POSER SCUM! That and the RACK looks like shit.

Response by SFC Russell Campbell made Mar 19 at 2015 2:39 AM

2015-03-19T02:39:29-04:00

Who the F**K is this Ass Clown anyway. Show his fricken face.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 4:52 AM

2015-03-19T04:52:23-04:00

I believe he is sporting the "Louisiana Emergency Service Medal" as his senior decoration! Strong work on your hurricane Katrina relief efforts of 2006, were you 12 when you earned it?

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Mar 19 at 2015 9:25 AM

2015-03-19T09:25:43-04:00

When I get really old, I'm going to wear Indian Wars and WWI campaign ribbons and talk about ridding my horse up San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt. Oh, yeah, and my French Legion of Honor (or whatever they call it).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 10:11 AM

2015-03-19T10:11:44-04:00

The first thing that stood out to me immediately is the campaign star on the Iraqi Campaign Medal is upside down

Response by CWO4 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2015 3:30 AM

2015-03-20T03:30:42-04:00

Off-center, bent, dingy dirty way more than the required distance from the pocket to the rack. Also pretty sure some of those are not correct for wear. So if this is a Navy Seal, the four wide is not right unless he is not in . the Navy and is a former seal now in the Marines. Also that Trident is not correct it is a small dinner dress blue device not the full size worn on pretty much everything else....

Response by CWO4 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2015 3:42 PM

2015-03-20T15:42:49-04:00

So first off the 4 across is a no-go unless this is a a former SEAL gone Marine. Wrong order of precedence, wrong size Trident unless he was in dinner dress..with mini medals as well. Wrong alignment over pocket. Not the correct 1/4" above pocket....bag of ass all around. Also in this pic you would at least be able to catch a little bit of a glimpse of his rank on the collar...unless that is way off too...I would probably have a small aneurism if I saw this in real life.

Response by PO1 Matthew Simkovsky made Mar 20 at 2015 6:08 PM

2015-03-20T18:08:29-04:00

too many ribbons in each row, ribbons in wrong order, two National Defense, star on Iraqi Campaign is upside down, Trident pin is wrong size... that is just an initial look by a former Yeoman...

Response by PO1 Woody W. made Mar 20 at 2015 8:28 PM

2015-03-20T20:28:43-04:00

First impression.. . .
Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Warfare designator - miniature Pin. Not a Hat pin. . . it's the pin authorized for wear with miniature medals, as in Mess Dress / Dinner Dress Blues (in other words the Navy tuxedo). With this uniform "blouse" the full size Trident (aka Budweiser) Pin would be appropriate.

Ribbon Rack:
In my analysis, the majority of ribbons, whether authorized by USN or USMC is totally out of precedent. An example, beside the Silver Star as noted earlier. . . The Navy Marksman Pistol & Rifle Ribbon(s) should be together, and last row far left side.
That first ribbon is: China Service Medal
Instituted: 1940
Dates: 1937-39, 1945-57
Criteria: Service ashore in China or on-board naval vessels during either of the above periods
Devices: Bronze Star
Notes:
Medal was re-instituted in 1947 for extended service during dates shown above

For service in China during the periods just prior to and just following World War II, the China Service Medal is worn after the Navy or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal and before the American Defense Service Medal.

The China Service Medal was authorized by the Department of the Navy on August, 23 1940 for members of the Navy and Marine Corps who served in China or were attached to ships in the area during the period July 7, 1937 to September 7, 1939. The second period was for those who were present for duty during operations in China, Taiwan and the Formosa Straits during the period September 2, 1947 to April 1, 1957.

The China Service Medal was designed by George Snowden. The medal is a circular bronze disc showing a Chinese junk under full sail with the raised inscribed words, “CHINA” above and “SERVICE” below. The reverse of the medal shows an American eagle perched on an anchor and laurel branches. On either side of the eagle are the words, “FOR SERVICE.” Above, in a semicircle is a raised inscription, “UNITED STATES NAVY” or “UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS” depending on the recipient’s branch of service. The ribbon is yellow with a narrow red stripe near each edge. If an individual served during both periods, a bronze three-sixteenth inch star is worn.

So basically, Steve McQueen's character in "Sand Pebbles" would be authorized to wear this medal/ribbon (provided he lived at the end of the movie. I think the Chinese shot him dead).
In this particular case. . . Completely BOGUS for this individual to wear. . . . (unless he was the inmortal "Highlander" there can only be one!)

1st inboard Ribbon on the last row:
Selected Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon
Established on 19 Feb 1939
Criteria: Outstanding performance and conduct during 3 years of enlisted service in the Marine Corps Selected Reserve.
Required 80% attendance at drills between 1 Jul 1925 and 24 Apr 1961.
From 24 Apr 1961 to present, 90 % attendance is required.
Initially called the Fleet Marine Reserve Medal. It was subsequently re-designated as the Organized Marine Corps Reserve Medal to conform to the provisions of the Naval Reserve Act of July 1, 1938, which changed the designation from Fleet Reserve to Organized Reserve. On September 4, 1984, General Paul X. Kelley, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, officially re-designated this award as the Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal.
I'm thinking this ribbon shouldn't even be on this sailors uniform (unless he was a weekend warrior USMC prior to being in the Navy/SEAL Team. . . yeah, right).

During my 20 years active duty & 2 years Naval Reserve (weekend warriors); I'd see different personnel wearing the same ribbons. . . . and it seem the more one would see the same exact ribbons on folks. . . none of them were ever in the same place. . . . Especially when full Dress was required where Service Ribbons (no medal) were worn with full medals. When I was the training Petty Officer of one of my commands, I went to a Lesson Topic Writing Course of Instruction. It was required we research authenticate, write and present a General Military Training Lesson Topic Guide. I went with wearing Pins, Badges, Ribbons, Medals, Miniature Medals and/or a combination of all the above. While staying on top of the new medals/awards being issued by DoD, I can pretty much "read the resume" of a service member's chest. It has served me well while doing Patriot Guard Rider Missions for the past (almost) 10 years.
I wonder if that Lesson Topic Guide ever got out of my Chief's training folder for Navy or DoD wide distribution?

Regards,

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Mar 23 at 2015 11:50 AM

2015-03-23T11:50:16-04:00

I'm thinking that the commercial ribbon / medal companies are missing a bet on a "Basic Poser" package ... Jump Wings, CIB, ranger tab, seal trident, SF DUI, Purp Heart, SS, BS, DSC ... err .. am I missing anything?

Response by SSgt Clifton Hargus made Mar 25 at 2015 2:14 PM

2015-03-25T14:14:04-04:00

Kind of funny...he's got an SMCR medal (basically a reserve good conduct for the Marines). I'm always amazed that people who pose (most them at least) do absolutely no research in terms of the uniforms and awards. Blanket Party, bring your own soap.

Response by SSgt Rachel Shelley (Cook) made Mar 26 at 2015 1:04 AM

2015-03-26T01:04:36-04:00

My eye is twitching.... strings, strings, strings.

Response by AN Christopher Park made Mar 26 at 2015 3:41 PM

2015-03-26T15:41:23-04:00

Everything is in the wrong order not the mention the two mcdonald ribbons it also looks like he is using 4 different bars only last one is centered... there's a lot wrong with it who is this moron

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2015 5:24 PM

2015-03-26T17:24:30-04:00

Where do you begin?! SEAL pin is to small, the Silver Star, should be first, only three ribbons per row, and he's got the wrong Achievement Medal, national defense twice. Ugh, there's more but it's too much. What a shitbag.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Apr 18 at 2015 6:44 PM

2015-04-18T18:44:34-04:00

Better yet, what is RIGHT about that rack? I can answer my own question with one word: NOTHING.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Apr 18 at 2015 11:17 PM

2015-04-18T23:17:31-04:00

WOW all chewed up!! Small ass Seal Trident when it should be larger.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2015 11:36 PM

2015-04-18T23:36:28-04:00

Aside from the ribbons being Marine, Army, Air Force, maybe Navy, out of order, not even, not centered over the pocket flap, I don't find anything wrong with them.

Response by SSG Dave Rogers made Apr 19 at 2015 3:41 AM

2015-04-19T03:41:32-04:00

I won't repeat a lot of what other people said, but one thing I think that was not pointed out that I think may have been over looked is there are two separate National Defense Ribbons, you should only wear one, and a bronze star for additional..

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2015 1:59 PM

2015-04-22T13:59:40-04:00

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2819549/posts

Response by SSgt Clifton Hargus made Jun 25 at 2015 1:09 PM

2015-06-25T13:09:21-04:00

Ummmmmmm....everything? I've said this before concerning other instances of stolen valor, but you'd think that these people would do some SERIOUS research before going out in public and trying to impersonate a military veteran, and even more importantly, a special operations military person. He's wearing all sorts of ribbons, all completely out of order, devices on upside down, multiple of the same ribbon. He's wearing the SEAL trident that belongs on mess dress/tuxedos. "Hmmm, I think I'll put this riiigggghhhht....HERE! Yeah, that looks good. It doesn't matter if there's one over here that looks like it. It'll look less obvious like that. Yup, that's it!" If you're gonna go out and do it, you might as well look up the order of precedence and go to the local Army/Navy store to get the proper uniforms. I just don't understand the serious lack of understanding and the lack of attention to detail to the point where my 9-year-old son could tell you it's wrong. What a shame.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2015 2:23 AM

2015-07-06T02:23:35-04:00

I see it...the Trident is the wrong size!

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Jul 8 at 2015 12:57 PM

2015-07-08T12:57:49-04:00

A marine seal, hooah he's legit, because you cant put anything in the Internet thst isn't true

Response by PO2 Mark Williams made Jul 9 at 2015 8:16 PM

2015-07-09T20:16:05-04:00

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot over. That is more screwed up than a soup sandwich.

Response by SP5 John Anderson made Jul 10 at 2015 8:08 AM

2015-07-10T08:08:02-04:00

Two ND ribbons and the priority of the ribbon is wrong.

Response by SP5 John Anderson made Jul 10 at 2015 8:21 AM

2015-07-10T08:21:25-04:00

SSM out of sequence.

Response by SP5 John Anderson made Jul 10 at 2015 9:02 AM

2015-07-10T09:02:36-04:00

If a person earned medals/ribbons, please display them with the dignity and respect that others have earned.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2015 7:38 PM

2015-08-02T19:38:08-04:00

Army Ribbons on a Marine Uniform

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Aug 3 at 2015 6:26 PM

2015-08-03T18:26:53-04:00

I am not Navy, but hell that "salad is all out of order"

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2015 7:48 AM

2015-08-04T07:48:49-04:00

the star is up side down

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Nov 7 at 2015 10:39 AM

2015-11-07T10:39:59-05:00

Essentially everything: Condition of the ribbons, order of precedence, possibly the number of ribbons per row (max three?) on the shirt and the positioning of the rack on the shirt.

Response by Lt Col Robert Canfield made Nov 12 at 2015 12:24 PM

2015-11-12T12:24:02-05:00

After scrolling through the responses, I really don't have anything new to add. All of the technicalities have been pointed out. It's pretty obvious that someone is trying to play "soldier boy" (or "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea") and doesn't know much about the military or how to wear the uniform. I realize that Stolen Valor is a serious topic, but I will say this: there were some very very funny responses and some hilarious graphics. A few had me rolling.... A little comic relief now and then is good.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2015 5:27 PM

2015-11-12T17:27:43-05:00

Well, back when I was with the 102nd MRAP battery charging and tire inflation Regiment, right after the F22 windshield washing Squadron, we had a guy.........

Response by PO1 David Swift made May 31 at 2016 5:47 PM

2016-05-31T17:47:40-04:00

The small Trident and other ribbons from other services. 4 rows

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 6:51 PM

2016-06-02T18:51:13-04:00

Ribbons out of order completely, 4 rows vice 3, small trident, ribbons badly frayed.

Response by SSG Karl Fowler made Jun 30 at 2016 8:49 PM

2016-06-30T20:49:09-04:00

this person is a number 1 PX warrior

Response by LCDR Fred Natkin made Jul 14 at 2016 12:31 PM

2016-07-14T12:31:36-04:00

Two National Defense should be one with bronze star for Desert Storm. Rifle and Pistol are always last and at left. Seal emblem is wrong size. Order of precedence is way off. From khaki uniform could be Navy but Army ribbons are not in precedence order either. Dates of ribbons (time frame alloted for award indicates a 40 year veteran without good conduct or any commendation. FMF ribbon for chaplain or corpsman takes precedence over Nat'l defense. As of 1992, when I retired, chaplains were "advised" not to wear markmanship ribbons. No indication of final status of markmanship in rifle or pistol which means ribbon worn illegally per Naval regs..

Response by SP5 Joel McDargh made Jul 15 at 2016 6:42 PM

2016-07-15T18:42:23-04:00

Can we say "wannabe".

Response by LTC Walter Leaumont made Jul 18 at 2016 9:30 AM

2016-07-18T09:30:48-04:00

Wow...just wow

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2016 12:26 PM

2016-07-21T12:26:48-04:00

In short? EVERYTHING...

Response by PFC Gregory Loomis made Mar 23 at 2017 11:34 PM

2017-03-23T23:34:06-04:00

whats wrong with this is it's all wrong and nothing is right

Response by Murphy Kelley made Apr 19 at 2017 1:19 PM

2017-04-19T13:19:30-04:00

what isnt?

Response by CWO2 Shelby DuBois made Apr 20 at 2017 2:32 PM

2017-04-20T14:32:02-04:00

Snowflake Ribbon Bar. Where what you want, when you want, how you want. Have a story ready for each, true or not, as long as you identify as someone who won two GCM's and whatever else was on sale, you are okay.

Response by SGM Brendan O'Connor made Apr 22 at 2017 8:07 AM

2017-04-22T08:07:32-04:00

there is no point in critiquing this mess

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2017 4:27 PM

2017-04-24T16:27:45-04:00

Well, when I was in the 327th HMMWV Battery Charging Regiment followed by the Nuclear Powered Undersea Intergalactic Exploration Wing, I earned all of those.....and then some. Amazing to me that these jackasses think that they can get away with this. I used to wear some of my Dad's Army stuff.......playing Army when I was a kid. Then I grew fuzz on my nuts and enlisted and earned the real stuff.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 2:29 PM

2017-04-27T14:29:09-04:00

In addition to what everyone else has covered, if this person is indeed a member of the Navy, he's got them 4 across instead of 3 (max on one row is 3 ribbons), and he's wearing a miniature warfare device, which is ONLY authorized with dinner dress & worn with miniature medals. Navy ribbons aren't required to touch the top of the pocket; 1/4" spacing ABOVE the pocket, though that is looking closer to 1/2".

Response by PO1 Leslie Dalton made May 4 at 2017 1:38 PM

2017-05-04T13:38:55-04:00

SEAL pin too small out of order four across instead of three across. China service medal this guy must be very old it went away in 1957. Good man two national service ribbons.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2017 1:36 PM

2017-05-06T13:36:39-04:00

The Iraq Campaign Ribbon is upside down.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made May 30 at 2017 8:24 PM

2017-05-30T20:24:03-04:00

The Ribbins aren't alligned.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2017 10:04 PM

2017-06-01T22:04:37-04:00

Where do I being.......

Response by CPL Marc Lancaster made Sep 18 at 2017 11:53 PM

2017-09-18T23:53:51-04:00

Hollywood strikes again!

Response by PO2 Rev. Frederick C. Mullis, AFI, CFM made Oct 4 at 2017 3:56 PM

2017-10-04T15:56:25-04:00

A better question would be is What is Correct with this picture, the answer would be NOTHING!

Response by SPC Tommy Faircloth made Oct 10 at 2017 4:06 PM

2017-10-10T16:06:35-04:00

Omg I think my 23 year old self is about to have a fucking heart attack from seeing this shit.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2017 4:11 PM

2017-10-10T16:11:16-04:00

Well the one above the SSM is a Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon which hasn't been awarded since 1965.

Ribbon placement is -literally- the easiest damn thing to do. Google that shit.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2017 4:11 PM

2017-10-10T16:11:22-04:00

Idk much bout navy awards. But I see awards out of order that I do kno. It extends beyond the pocket edges.

Response by CW2 Ernest Krutzsch made Oct 10 at 2017 4:11 PM

2017-10-10T16:11:25-04:00

Other than that there are 2 National Defense Ribbons, one in second row , one in third

Response by SGT Alejandro Benavides made Oct 10 at 2017 4:14 PM

2017-10-10T16:14:13-04:00

Too long. Crooked. Campaign star ⭐️ is upside down. That’s not knowing anything about navy or marine corps ribbons. I bet if I actually checked the ribbons, they won’t be branch proper and probably not in order.

Response by CPL William Haines made Oct 10 at 2017 4:53 PM

2017-10-10T16:53:20-04:00

Either Marine or Navy wearing an Army overseas ribbon...TWO national defense ribbons....four wide and WAY to far off the pocket! Other than that, its perfect

Response by PO3 Scot Fahey made Oct 10 at 2017 5:07 PM

2017-10-10T17:07:14-04:00

4 by 4, and no do not use the 4x4 on his body. One Small SEAL pin , Rifle and Pistol ribbon go on the bottom oh hell EzRackBuilder can not match the awards Silver Star Ribbon
Gold Lifesaving Medal Ribbon
Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon
Iraq Campaign Medal Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Ribbon I give up, some one might need that 4x4 I spoke of earlier

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2017 5:37 PM

2017-10-10T17:37:19-04:00

the only thing i can say is WOW

Response by SSG Kenneth Boyer made Oct 10 at 2017 5:44 PM

2017-10-10T17:44:25-04:00

No order of precedence whatsoever.

Response by TSgt Marco McDowell made Oct 10 at 2017 6:03 PM

2017-10-10T18:03:23-04:00

He's the Supreme Allied Commander of JROTC. Nothing to see here.

Response by MSG Greg Kelly made Oct 10 at 2017 6:26 PM

2017-10-10T18:26:12-04:00

Star on the Iraq campaign ribbon should be pointed straight up with the point of the star

Response by SSgt Julius Bob Midgett made Oct 10 at 2017 6:47 PM

2017-10-10T18:47:38-04:00

The ribbons are not in order of seniority the marksmanship ribbons are not together and should be the very bottom and right it would take to long to arrange them to bother her e

Response by SSgt Julius Bob Midgett made Oct 10 at 2017 6:49 PM

2017-10-10T18:49:31-04:00

The combat action isinglass wrong place

Response by CAPT Dave Woodard made Oct 10 at 2017 7:11 PM

2017-10-10T19:11:06-04:00

CAR (Marine corp) is nto subordinate to National Defense, two marksmanship ribbons are in wrong position. Not sure what medal/ribbon is senior to silver star. Has a GWOT as the last award - Navy does not wear ribbons 4 abreast.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2017 8:17 PM

2017-10-10T20:17:32-04:00

The sad thing is there are people in the service that are just as bad. Who remembers CSM Crump? If you don't just look it up. A CSM (E-9) who fabricated a bunch of stuff which led to his permotions. This man shouldn't even have any stripes let alone be the CSM. Amazing!!

Response by MSgt Maurice Hodgdon made Oct 10 at 2017 9:20 PM

2017-10-10T21:20:33-04:00

Would not know where to start! But like someone else said pretty.

Response by PO3 Chris Wright, MBA made Oct 10 at 2017 10:06 PM

2017-10-10T22:06:12-04:00

For starters the pistol and rifle ribbons should be the last two.

Response by LTC Russ Smith made Oct 10 at 2017 10:51 PM

2017-10-10T22:51:55-04:00

Gold life saving medal no longer awarded. Ribbons not centered. Ribbons not in order of precedence. Trident is a miniature. There is an army overseas ribbon & Martine reserve ribbon amongst the navy ribbons and no good conduct medal/ribbon.

Response by SSgt Boyd Welch made Oct 11 at 2017 12:26 PM

2017-10-11T12:26:35-04:00

Two NDSMs?

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2017 9:15 AM

2017-10-13T09:15:40-04:00

God everything is wrong with this. Two National Defense ribbons, mixture of different service ribbons, order of precedence is out of order, 4 ribbons in a row, seal trident on a marine and it’s miniature one. Pants, shirt, cover and I am sure I am missing more things. He doesn’t really look like a seal. Probably just some kid playing too many video games. It’s strange most of the impersonations I have seen (at least on here) are of high Senior NCOs. This is a first with a butter bar with 16 ribbons...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2018 8:19 PM

2018-01-06T20:19:21-05:00

Duplicate medals, upside down campaign star, medals out of era. Bent rack and medals.

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Jan 6 at 2018 9:36 PM

2018-01-06T21:36:15-05:00

Shouldn't the Silver Star take precedence from the one on its left?

Response by PO1 Paul Dormont made Jul 16 at 2018 12:01 AM

2018-07-16T00:01:18-04:00

Where do you want to start?

Response by SSG Harry Outcalt made Aug 13 at 2018 8:04 PM

2018-08-13T20:04:46-04:00

Star upside down point always goes to the sky

Response by CPO Bill Grantz made Aug 28 at 2018 5:26 PM

2018-08-28T17:26:47-04:00

No good conduct ribbon.

Response by CPO Bill Grantz made Aug 28 at 2018 5:27 PM

2018-08-28T17:27:19-04:00

Pistol and rifle ribbons not together.

Response by CPO Bill Grantz made Aug 28 at 2018 5:28 PM

2018-08-28T17:28:08-04:00

MUC doesnt go on top row and Trident is too small.

Response by Murphy Kelley made Sep 19 at 2018 1:57 PM

2018-09-19T13:57:37-04:00

ribbons out of order, selected marine corps ribbon with navy seal trident as well as the trident is the lapel size one

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2018 4:51 PM

2018-09-19T16:51:26-04:00

I like the two NDSMs and the itty-bitty trident. Wouldn't want to be too austentatious with being a SEAL and all.
I haven't seen too many individuals with nothing between the Silver Star and the JSAM. No Commendation, No MSM, no BSM, no Air Medal. Just a NMUC.
Then there is the Marine Corps Reserve Service Medal on top. Dude must have been in the Corps back in the day, and decided that the time in the USMCR was worth way more than that Silver Star.
That Toys for Tots drive must have some story...

(Not insulting my USMC brethren, nor the great work the USMC Reserve does with Toys for Tots - I'm just sayin')

Response by SPC John Cummings made Sep 16 at 2019 9:09 PM

2019-09-16T21:09:43-04:00

It's fun to laugh at the variations and try to imagine what service must have been like for the imposter. Keep in mind that most examples are from mentally I'll and cognitively delayed individuals. Often it is a perverse act of hero worship. Unless they are seeking official benefits (not 10% off nipple rings at Hot Topic or shitty coffee from BK) from the mischaracterization, than it is protected speech under the same Constitution we all swore to defend. Without intent to defraud, it is not Stolen Valor.

Response by PO1 Chuck Lankford made Sep 17 at 2019 1:04 PM

2019-09-17T13:04:21-04:00

For starters! NO GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, Pistolman and Rifleman should be the lowest priority, bottom row last ribbons. I have to look up some of those ribbons, they came out after I retired in 89 from the NAVY. With a ribbon stack he should have at least 1 star on a good conduct.

Response by PO1 Chuck Lankford made Sep 17 at 2019 1:05 PM

2019-09-17T13:05:49-04:00

NOT CENTERED OVER POCKET!!

Response by PO2 Daniel Petersen made Sep 17 at 2019 1:11 PM

2019-09-17T13:11:38-04:00

Obviously not a SEAL & a poser for sure. No SEALS in the Army

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2019 2:59 PM

2019-09-17T14:59:39-04:00

Upside down

Response by CH (COL) Mitchell Ackerson made Sep 17 at 2019 3:39 PM

2019-09-17T15:39:51-04:00

I see ribbons from different services

Response by TSgt Claude Everhart made Sep 17 at 2019 5:11 PM

2019-09-17T17:11:17-04:00

Wearing two National Defense instead one with a star device

Response by SGT Thomas Gorgas made Sep 17 at 2019 5:25 PM

2019-09-17T17:25:39-04:00

some of those medals are National Guard, recognize a couple of them.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2019 5:53 PM

2019-09-17T17:53:42-04:00

Ribbons are a surplus store mixed up mess. Senior ribbon shown looks like the obsolete China Service Medal. Miniature SEAL badge worn with full sized awards. If you are gonna be a poser, research what you plan to wear before hand and have a cover that isn't completely blown to hell by a fresh out of basic/boot person.

Response by SGT Robert Whatley made Sep 17 at 2019 9:48 PM

2019-09-17T21:48:31-04:00

Is that a naval warfare badge and if it is no comment

Response by SGT Robert Whatley made Sep 17 at 2019 9:50 PM

2019-09-17T21:50:20-04:00

Command Sgt major Davis says he’s legit

Response by SPC Charlie Msrtin made Sep 17 at 2019 11:08 PM

2019-09-17T23:08:21-04:00

Two National Defense Service Medals

Response by SSgt Ray Reno made Sep 17 at 2019 11:57 PM

2019-09-17T23:57:57-04:00

2 National Defense Ribbons!

Response by SP6 Richard Majerick made Sep 18 at 2019 1:37 AM

2019-09-18T01:37:38-04:00

2 bdsm 1 only with star device

Response by SP6 Richard Majerick made Sep 18 at 2019 1:39 AM

2019-09-18T01:39:52-04:00

My last post should read NDSM/campaign star

Response by SSG Dwayne Wise made Sep 18 at 2019 5:41 AM

2019-09-18T05:41:09-04:00

Order of merit - Not flush w/ pocket

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2019 11:17 AM

2019-09-18T11:17:21-04:00

Two National Defense Ribbons

Response by MAJ John Eckholm made Sep 18 at 2019 11:18 AM

2019-09-18T11:18:29-04:00

2 of same ribbon and order of ribbions

Response by SGT Roy Wickware made Sep 18 at 2019 6:25 PM

2019-09-18T18:25:47-04:00

Let's go with the basic order of precedence.

Response by SPC Rick LaBonte made Sep 18 at 2019 6:58 PM

2019-09-18T18:58:15-04:00

I had a blue Ford LTD nicknamed “The Lemon” that had more right with it!

Response by SGT John Kristjansson made Sep 18 at 2019 10:14 PM

2019-09-18T22:14:52-04:00

Where to begin...

Navy wearing all branches’ awards in no particular order.

Response by 1SG Rob Smith made Sep 18 at 2019 10:35 PM

2019-09-18T22:35:33-04:00

Whats right with it? Stolen Valor

Response by 1SG Rob Smith made Sep 18 at 2019 10:36 PM

2019-09-18T22:36:11-04:00

2 national defense medals

Response by SGT Terry Hand made Dec 23 at 2019 9:00 PM

2019-12-23T21:00:20-05:00

Besides being all jacked up, why would a marine be wearing an army overseas service ribbon?

Response by MSG Kenneth Chojnowski made Jan 2 at 2020 9:49 PM

2020-01-02T21:49:53-05:00

ribbons out of order, NDSM ribbon worn in two locations

Response by SPC Joshua Conway made Mar 14 at 2020 6:34 PM

2020-03-14T18:34:17-04:00

Yea this individual is not in the military at all we can all agree to that right now.... aside from ribbons out of proper order and the mix of branch ribbons the spacing between ribbon rack and top of the seam of the pocket is off as is the badge from the ribbon rack - poser or stolen valor either or , but definitely lost in the sauce

Response by CPT Burlon Beam made Mar 15 at 2020 12:33 PM

2020-03-15T12:33:27-04:00

First, whop that ass. Second, rip those those metals off his shirt.

Response by SGM Robert Murray made Mar 15 at 2020 4:53 PM

2020-03-15T16:53:10-04:00

Is this some "stolen valor" example of a Navy fraud? I've not been in since 1998, but I know when you have two NDSMs, something is wrong. You start a process of what's wrong. . .and the process might be lengthy.

Response by GySgt Tim Taylor made Mar 15 at 2020 6:24 PM

2020-03-15T18:24:07-04:00

Definitely not 1/8 inch, that's for sure. As an Avionics Instructor in the Marines I had a young sailor as a student, just out of boot camp, who had a ribbon rack you wouldn't believe (literally). When asked how he got them, he responded, "At the PX." He thought you could just buy them, and he picked out the ones he liked.

Response by SFC Tom Jones made Mar 16 at 2020 1:14 AM

2020-03-16T01:14:37-04:00

Well I didn't belong to the Marine Corp but as a former drill instructor I do see a few things that are not correct. 1. Has 2 good conduct metals, which is wrong it should be 1 with a oak leaf for #2 also it shows the navy seal badge so I do not know if they are a navy person or a marine corp person. other quick look the ribbons are not center above the center of military crease plus for being in a top tier group his uniform looks pretty bad

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Mar 16 at 2020 1:49 AM

2020-03-16T01:49:17-04:00

The rack is too high up from the top of the pocket. Should be 1/8" up. Does the solid yellow ribbon hold precedence over the Silver Star?

Response by John Wesley made Mar 16 at 2020 7:03 AM

2020-03-16T07:03:51-04:00

Everything

Response by CPO Norman Mauldin made Mar 16 at 2020 1:50 PM

2020-03-16T13:50:40-04:00

Where do you start with this Stolen Valor recipient? Ribbons were on sale at the NEX?

Response by John H Green Jr made Mar 17 at 2020 9:42 AM

2020-03-17T09:42:40-04:00

It's a common stolen valor pic....I actually thought this was going to be an interesting post.

Response by PO2 Mitch Yawn made Mar 18 at 2020 1:09 PM

2020-03-18T13:09:15-04:00

trident is way to small, awards out of order .ie pistol and rifle marksman , and many more and second glance silver star is not an less award to that yellow one

Response by SFC Jorge Gonzalez Jr made Mar 18 at 2020 3:42 PM

2020-03-18T15:42:49-04:00

It’s not centered nor offset correctly

Response by PO2 Mike Hangelia made Mar 18 at 2020 7:58 PM

2020-03-18T19:58:45-04:00

Out of order

Response by PO2 Mike Hangelia made Mar 18 at 2020 7:59 PM

2020-03-18T19:59:27-04:00

2 national defense medals

Response by LTJG Timothy Griffing made Mar 19 at 2020 12:53 PM

2020-03-19T12:53:00-04:00

A lot is wrong with the ribbons

Response by PO2 Les Galloway made Mar 19 at 2020 4:52 PM

2020-03-19T16:52:10-04:00

It would appear the ribbons were arranged at random.

Response by SFC Mark Ferguson made Mar 19 at 2020 7:18 PM

2020-03-19T19:18:00-04:00

Looks like 2 of the same ribbons

Response by MSgt Scott Yerecic made Mar 19 at 2020 7:55 PM

2020-03-19T19:55:19-04:00

Two national defense and it’s all stacked goofy

Response by PO1 Mike Robischeau made Mar 19 at 2020 7:55 PM

2020-03-19T19:55:28-04:00

One thing the navy on my has three ribbons across plus the seals trident is to small

Response by PO1 Mike Robischeau made Mar 19 at 2020 7:56 PM

2020-03-19T19:56:16-04:00

Also not in right order

Response by SP5 Matthew Gurtner made Mar 19 at 2020 8:14 PM

2020-03-19T20:14:22-04:00

That's all jacked up

Response by 1stSgt Bob Ceely made Mar 20 at 2020 9:46 AM

2020-03-20T09:46:36-04:00

So obvious not even funny

Response by SPC David Wade made Mar 20 at 2020 4:59 PM

2020-03-20T16:59:04-04:00

For starters 2 National Defense Ribbons

Response by PO2 Butch Ezell made Mar 20 at 2020 5:37 PM

2020-03-20T17:37:38-04:00

Response by 1SG Dennis Smith made Mar 20 at 2020 6:28 PM

2020-03-20T18:28:39-04:00

Miniature trident, two NDSMs and an Army Achievement Medal?

Response by MSgt Eric Arvidson made Mar 20 at 2020 11:12 PM

2020-03-20T23:12:22-04:00

Really?? Two NDSMs with a Silver Star below anything else???

Response by MAJ Steve Daugherty made Mar 20 at 2020 11:44 PM

2020-03-20T23:44:48-04:00

It is all random

Response by PV2 Joseph Myers made Mar 20 at 2020 11:47 PM

2020-03-20T23:47:07-04:00

Everything

Response by SFC Charles Diers made Mar 21 at 2020 2:11 AM

2020-03-21T02:11:49-04:00

Two National Defense Ribbons.

Response by LCDR Jim Beaver made Mar 22 at 2020 2:33 AM

2020-03-22T02:33:26-04:00

Several things. One, that is a Marine Corps shirt not Navy. Two, Navy ribbon racks are always three across, not four. Three the SEAL trident is the miniature version, only worn on dinner dress with mini medals. Four, there are two National Defense ribbons. Five, the marksman ribbons are out of order. I could go on, but I’ll stop there.

Response by SGT Cynthia Rouse made Mar 22 at 2020 7:09 AM

2020-03-22T07:09:08-04:00

Why aren't these individuals prosecuted for stolen valor?

Response by GySgt Patrick Parrish made Mar 23 at 2020 12:21 AM

2020-03-23T00:21:10-04:00

Holy crap!

Response by Cpl Charles Trump made Mar 25 at 2020 12:07 PM

2020-03-25T12:07:09-04:00

Army lost, unless prior service and that yellow ribbon doesnt have presence over the silver star. Also wearing a mini trident, the alignment for the entire rack is off. Evidence by the end of the last ribbon.

Response by SSgt Russell Stevens made Apr 22 at 2021 1:02 AM

2021-04-22T01:02:18-04:00

Two national defense ribbons. What does Naval regulations say about the specialty badge being so close to the ribbons? Also what do Naval regulations says about placement of the rack over the shirt pocket? Is it possible the whole rack is upside down?

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made May 24 at 2021 12:16 AM

2021-05-24T00:16:31-04:00

The ribbons are not in the correct order of precedence. No Navy SEAL has the Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon - not issued since 1958. Two NDSMs. No star on the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. The SEAL badge is miniature size. I don't know if the poser is pretending to be Navy or Marine Corps but either way he is wrong. Unless you have me $50 for giving the correct precedence order I am not going to get into more details.

Response by CPT Ralph Conklin made Jul 9 at 2021 1:41 PM

2021-07-09T13:41:25-04:00

They are in wrong sequence.