Is the Norwegian Foot March Badge authorized for wear on ASU's?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:29:52 -0400

I had a bunch of my NCO's tell me that the award is not authorized. I looked in AR 670-1. DA PAM 670-1, MILPER 16-303 etc and can't get a clear answer. Thanks in advance.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2018 9:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:34:25 -0400

Its not in appendix D of AR 600-8-22 of foreign badges authorized for wear on a US uniform. however it IS in the updated version located on HRC homepage. https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/17282 will download the new appendix.

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Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 19 at 2018 10:30 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:30:13 -0400

There are only two awards issued by Norway authorized for wear on an Army uniform. As you can see, a foot march badge is not among them.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2018 10:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:46:28 -0400

On a somewhat sidenote, since we've determined that the badge is authorized on the ASU, you must obtain permission from the DoD to accept and Retain it. You'll receive a memorandum authorizing it specificially to you adding it to your OMPF(but not erb).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2019 8:55 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:55:03 -0400

Yes you are authorized to wear it. AR 600-8-22 Appendix 9 lists all foreign badge that the may or may not wear. The Norwegian badge is listed as authorized for wear.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2021 8:51 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:51:19 -0500

Yes it is authorized to wear on your ASU as long as you have the memo you received upon completion of the footmarch. I was in the same boat and as long as you have that memo authorizing the wear of the JAGWAR then you are good. It falls in the same category as the Germany perficiency badge.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2021 6:44 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:44:01 -0400

UPDATE: APPDX D has a current list as of 2021 of Foreign Awards.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Foreign%20Award%20Info

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