How do you correctly wear full-side medals with skill badges on the Army ASU?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 May 2020 03:24:34 -0400

I can not find any article regarding wearing a full-size medal with skill badge and weapon qualification on Army ASU in DA Pam 670-1.
For example, I have 6 full-size medals, CAB, aviation badge, expert shooter and driver badge, how do I place those bagdes.
Thank you!

Response by SrA Ronald Moore made May 15 at 2020 3:25 AM

SrA Ronald Moore — Fri, 15 May 2020 03:25:22 -0400

Maybe google it!

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2020 4:08 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 May 2020 04:08:36 -0400

Mostly because no one does that. The medals hanging bit was more of a mess dress thing- where you wear none of that. However since it is listed in the AR670-1, you would place them as listed, in order of precedence. However, I think your question is more about- how can I make sure everyone sees my bling. Aviation wings will be above the medals, your bolo badges below on the flap of the pocket- centered top to bottom and evenly spaced. Your medal placement follows the same rules as ribbons but usually with a different rack- spend a few dollars and order it- so it comes placed together correctly- saves you pain.

Response by CW4 Keith Dolliver made May 15 at 2020 4:14 AM

CW4 Keith Dolliver — Fri, 15 May 2020 04:14:35 -0400

DA Pam 670-1, Par. 22-7

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2020 11:23 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 May 2020 11:23:10 -0400

It may sound crazy, but when I’ve worn mine I have looked at the Old Guard Soldiers and how they wear their medals/badges. A good visual reference is always helpful.

Response by CSM Mark Gerecht made May 15 at 2020 12:09 PM

CSM Mark Gerecht — Fri, 15 May 2020 12:09:41 -0400

SPC(P) Ngyen,
Great Question! DA PAM 670-1: It depends on which badges you intent wear. Driver and mechanic badges are not authorized for wear. You may wear up to 3 combat or special skill badges. And the devices will go below the medals. I found numerous photos of the Old Guard wearing them above the medals (Thanks for the idea CPT E). Please see:

https://www.google.com/search?q=old+guard+photo+full+size+medals&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS789US789&sxsrf=ALeKk02EN1sx2iAnya4wJy3FNhP5EFVsgQ: [login to see] 10&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=Tve9fVaaJleCRM%253A%252CrpTpiqEW0zQ0PM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kQSEGbn2aM8FSiEC4r8ypzgU2IdGA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiS1LmfnrbpAhXHVc0KHY4iAWUQ9QEwAXoECAYQBw#imgrc=Tve9fVaaJleCRM

Here is an extract of a book call Wear It Right Army Uniform Book:

Proper wear IAW with DA PAM 670-1 states:

Wear of Full Size Medals:
Personnel may wear U.S. and foreign unit
award emblems as prescribed, when wearing full-sized medals. When
full-sized medals are worn, personnel may wear up to three combat and
special skill badges or metal tab replicas (or a combination) from groups
1 through 5, but may only wear one combat or special skill badge from
either group 1 or group 2 one above the other, above the medals, in order
of group precedence. Personnel may not wear the driver and mechanic
badges with full-sized medals, and they may not wear special skill and
marksmanship badges below the medals (DA PAM fig 20–4 on page 97).

For more information see:
https://www.mentormilitary.com/wear-it-right-us-army-uniform-quick-reference-book-p/mtr-wir-army.htm
Hope this helps:

old guard photo full size medals - Google Search

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2020 12:21 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 May 2020 12:21:32 -0400

Thank you sir!