Do people generally wear the AAM ribbon on their ASU?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:03:36 -0400

I have an AAM and am not sure if I should place the ribbon on my rack.

Response by 1SG Dave Carello made Mar 14 at 2018 10:33 AM

1SG Dave Carello — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:33:05 -0400

Soldier! Your Chain of command! Use it. Ask your Squad Ldr, or PSG. You wear ALL of your awards and decorations in the proper order. If all else fails, we are in trouble.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 11:07 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:07:12 -0400

https://www.medalsofamerica.com/content--name-Army-Medals-and-Ribbons-Chart

http://www.americanwarlibrary.com/display/usa.htm

http://ar670.com/articles/view/29/order-of-precedence-within-categories-of-medals/305

It falls between the commendation medals and the good conduct medals. If you just have the National Defense and Army Service then it will be to the left of the National Defense.

If you go to one of the rack builder sites, it will show you what yours should look like

Army Medals and Ribbons Chart | Medals of America

Army Medals and Ribbons Charts

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Mar 14 at 2018 11:33 AM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:33:13 -0400

Why would you NOT wear an AAM? That's the real question.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 1:24 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:24:24 -0400

Apologies, I read your question wrong. If you've been awarded an AAM then yes, you should. It will be on your ERB and you should have orders in iperms for it.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 14 at 2018 5:10 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:10:45 -0400

Jesus, please. Son you are suppose to wear a correct rack when you wear a rack. The AAM is an authorized medal and should be on your rack period!! Count yourself lucky to have an Achievement Award as a PFC

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Mar 14 at 2018 5:39 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:39:59 -0400

You don't have a choice in the matter kiddo. If you have awards and are wearing the ASU, then you will wear those awards. This is per 670-1.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 14 at 2018 5:44 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:44:00 -0400

Wait...what? Yes it goes on your ASU's... and your class B's... I'm honestly kind of flabbergasted.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 5:52 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:52:05 -0400

What?! This question hurts my head...

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 14 at 2018 10:26 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:26:54 -0400

Well if you wear it anywhere else it chafes

Been waiting all day to use that...all seriousness, if you were awarded the decoration, you are wearing it correctly, and in the correct order of precedence then yes, it is worn with the ASU uniform.

Regulations you should look at:
- AR 670-1
- DA Pam 670-1
- AR 600-8-22

Why would you not wear it?

Response by CW3 Michael Bodnar made Oct 11 at 2018 10:45 AM

CW3 Michael Bodnar — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:45:34 -0400

If you are awarded any type of medal (AAM, ACM, MSM, etc), you are to wear it on your ASU's. You also need to ensure that your ERB reflects your awards as well as a copy of the order in your IPERMS.