What Army regulation covers the minimum wear of awards?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 May 2022 11:25:56 -0400

I’ve ran into some senior stars over the years and noticed some wear only a couple ribbons or so. To me it just looks better, I’ve been trying to find the exact reg on it and just want to be in the right, thank you!

Response by CN Samuel Bohannon made May 30 at 2022 11:41 AM

CN Samuel Bohannon — Mon, 30 May 2022 11:41:36 -0400

I agree, let me know if you find out.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2022 12:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 May 2022 12:20:52 -0400

AR 670-1 Chapter 22:

22–2. Authorization
a. Commanders may require the wear of authorized awards on the following occasions:
(1) Parades, reviews, inspections, and funerals.
(2) Ceremonial and social occasions.
b. Unless directed by a commander per paragraph 22–2a, authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer, when not prohibited, during normal duty hours. Personnel may also wear authorized awards on appropriate uniforms when off duty. Personnel are encouraged to wear authorized awards on the service, dress, mess, and evening mess uniforms.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2022 12:22 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 May 2022 12:22:30 -0400

AR 670-1, Section 22-2 states:

22–2. Authorization
a. Commanders may require the wear of authorized awards on the following occasions:
(1) Parades, reviews, inspections, and funerals.
(2) Ceremonial and social occasions.
b. Unless directed by a commander per paragraph 22–2a, authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer, when not prohibited, during normal duty hours. Personnel may also wear authorized awards on appropriate uniforms when off duty. Personnel are encouraged to wear authorized awards on the service, dress, mess, and evening mess uniforms

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2022 5:45 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 May 2022 17:45:22 -0400

What you probably saw was GOs wearing the "top row", from Legion of Merit up.
Everything below that is implied.
It's kind of reminiscent of Ike just wearing one row on the Ike jacket.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2022 8:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 May 2022 20:25:11 -0400

Appreciate it everyone!