How would you react if someone showed up to a uniform inspection with a ribbon rack like this?

Their squad leader would be my new special friend.

One good reason to sometimes actually have to stand inspection in a uniform class that requires the wearing of ribbons. There was a time that is what many of us did wear and had open ranks inspections daily by our own supervisors and also once in a while from Superior Officers or NCOs. These uniforms were used enough people not only knew how to wear them but maintain them and have a proper insignia and decorations that were required. if there was any question then refer to the proper Regulation for guidance and follow that instruction, its not optional but required ! I've never actually seen a display that was that bad and I do look. Its not complicated !

Is this a joke someone is playing?

The old Platoon Sergeant in me would be thinking "lunch is served in the Shark Tank"

I'd like to see his supervisor's uniform.

I probably scream at them and then have Every NCO and Officer in the area come check out this pile.

1. Have NCO chain perform a very memorable counseling session. They are extremely creative individuals... no video.
2. Have Soldier prepare a class on how to wear multiple ribbons, and describe the importance of preparation for an event, like inspections.
3. Have Soldier translate/communicate that experience into preparing for a combat mission, and describe possible results from a lack of preparation.
4. Redo inspection... on a Saturday, at 0500hrs, and every two hours afterwards, until 1500hrs.
5. Repeat as necessary until understood.

Whose your squad leader?!!!

This cat earned an immediate throat punch. No questions asked; just a swift shot to the jugular lol. No one can legitimately be this ate up lol

"Excuse me Airman* Palmer, I don't remember having to ask you, so stand down for a few." (Just kidding!)

* in the AF we're all Airmen !
Didn't want you to get your feathers
Ruffled, JP4 !

Seriously? I'd look at the back of their uniform, tell them it looks like they had an "accident" and while gone fix that fruit salad" ('cause that's what it looks like!)

Brah I would just laugh take them to the side and ask them wtf happen I would rather you call and tell me you shit isn't ready that show up like this and embarrass yourself and your leadership go change over and come see me after

That would be a disgrace. I recommend the pin-iT Card so you always look your best.
http://www.pinitcard.com

I'd want to know why his/her wingmen didn't help him/her out before inspection. That's the bigger crime in my opinion, unless the person is known to just be a lazy shit head. In that case, it would simply be one more right up that would most likely lead to his/her eventual lack of retention.

I would probably laugh. Then I would look at his buddies and tell them to square this kid away. No need for the smoke sessions or paperwork. Some service members need closer leadership than others. Now if he or she was in for a few years and I thought he or she should know better, than maybe I would see it differently. This picture here is clearly from a FNG.

I once saw an E6 with her rank on her shoulder boards upside down. E6. Rank upside down.

tell him to correct it

Apparently a seaman doesn't make enough to buy $3.59 for ribbons and a mounting bar. But I'll bet he has an Xboxone!

They would have to take both of us to the emergency room to surgically remove my foot from her ass (by the way it's obviously a female judging by the rest of the uniform). MAC (PJ), Ret.