Posted on Oct 28, 2016
Should awards only be worn if they are annotated on your ERB?
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So obviously if it's not on your ERB then you can't wear it on your uniform. But what if it is on your ERB and you choose not to wear it? Is that even possible? Or are you mandated by regulation to wear it if you have it on your ERB? Doesn't matter much for me with my 2AAMs and 1 GCM but what about people who've been in awhile and have a decked out chest? I once saw GEN Dempsey wearing his class Bs wth just his nameplate and a handful of medals in a press conference
DA Pam 670-1
Uniforms
ERB
Awards
Posted 9 y ago
Responses: 39
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The ERB is an output document. Source documents are what grant you the authority to wear awards and/or decorations.
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Can you wear army civilian awards on your uniform, I think AR670-1 says you can please help clear this up?
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CSM Clifford Fargason
Why wouldn't you just look it up in the regulation? Posting to an online forum will get you lots of answers, but how do you know that the poster took the time to actually look it up? I know there have been changes to the uniform reg since I retired.
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Before I separated in 09' after 14 years AFI 36-2903 stated "All" medals earned will be worn. I used to piss off my command when I did because my rack was larger than theirs due to being part of AFSOC for 10 of the 14 years.
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I have state awards from National Guard , so as long as I have back up documentation I am authorized to wear it.
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In my ASU I wear all of my awards. When in Class B I only wear the top three. Just my personal preference. The regulation does not state how many or few you have to wear only that you have earned them and they are in proper order.
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SFC John Hill
Yes it does, AR 670-1 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, Chapter 22 Wear of Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit Awards, and Appurtenances
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 22–2(a), authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer, when not prohibited, during normal duty hours. Personnel also may wear authorized awards on appropriate uniforms when off duty. Personnel are encouraged to wear authorized awards on the service, dress, and mess uniforms.
c. Soldiers may wear authorized awards on the Class B version of the service uniform during duty hours and when off duty, at their option.
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 22–2(a), authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer, when not prohibited, during normal duty hours. Personnel also may wear authorized awards on appropriate uniforms when off duty. Personnel are encouraged to wear authorized awards on the service, dress, and mess uniforms.
c. Soldiers may wear authorized awards on the Class B version of the service uniform during duty hours and when off duty, at their option.
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if it isn't in your records You don't have it... It took 3 years after I retired for My 2 MSM's to catch Up...
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You may choose to not wear anything except your name plate and DUI/RDIs. The regulation does not state you are required to wear everything. Although shiny stuff is still shiny.
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SFC John Hill
AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, Chapter 22 Wear of Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit Awards, and Appurtenances
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 22–2(a), authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer, when not prohibited, during normal duty hours. Personnel also may wear authorized awards on appropriate uniforms when off duty. Personnel are encouraged to wear authorized awards on the service, dress, and mess uniforms.
c. Soldiers may wear authorized awards on the Class B version of the service uniform during duty hours and when off duty, at their option.
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 22–2(a), authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer, when not prohibited, during normal duty hours. Personnel also may wear authorized awards on appropriate uniforms when off duty. Personnel are encouraged to wear authorized awards on the service, dress, and mess uniforms.
c. Soldiers may wear authorized awards on the Class B version of the service uniform during duty hours and when off duty, at their option.
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If you have orders or the certificate for the award I doubt if anyone will fault you for wearing it.
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CWO3 (Join to see)
That's where you are mistaken. The last time I read the Uniform Regulations Manual, it states what the certificate of that award is and why it was awarded. I dislike people who are misinformed and always write or comment about our Medal of Honor recipients and say that they won this Medal. I have many friends who were awarded The Medal of Honor, and they informed me that the award they had received was not "Won" but awarded for their professional bravery under extreme circumstances.
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CW3 Harvey K.
CWO3 (Join to see) - I can only add that medals may be "won" in competitive sports such as the Olympics, but military medals are awarded as recognition of performance "above and beyond the call of duty".
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CWO3 (Join to see)
CPT Andrew Wright - Captain don't worry about something that both of us know about slready. I know that in the Marine Corps we have uniform regs and don't have to worry about issues like this one. But thanks for your comments.
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As the JCS, Dempsey only chose to wear the top two rows of his awards for everyday wear. He felt that the rest of his awards were irrelevant to his position, and it made things easier for his aide to set up his A's and B's since that is what he wore most of the time.
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LTC Paul Labrador
Plus if he wore all of them, they'd go all the way over his shoulder and onto his back..... ;o)
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