Posted on May 31, 2019
SSG(P) Imagery Sergeant
21.4K
13
8
1
1
0
4f4c6305
I was informed to do my rack like this for my DA photo since my lapel basically covers up one of my ribbons. Does this look good or should I stick to the normal 3 row and 3 ribbon rack??
Posted in these groups: Da photo logo DA Photo
Avatar feed
Responses: 6
SGM Jeff Mccloud
7
7
0
Rule of thumb, and I believe it is also in the book, at the row where the lapel covers 50% or more of a ribbon when worn, then you start aligning to the side, starting with the one that would have been 50% covered.
(7)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
1
1
0
SSG(P) (Join to see)
From what I can see thru the plastic bag - ribbon alignment to the left of the wearer is uneven.

Asking Rally Point’s opinion is a good step. Giving RP a decent photo to view would be another good step.

Indeed, you need assistance.
(1)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Nicholas M.
1
1
0
Definitely shooters preference but you do you, Space Force. When can I apply for Spaceship Door Gunner?
(1)
Comment
(0)
SSG(P) Imagery Sergeant
SSG(P) (Join to see)
>1 y
Haha thanks. If only there was such a thing. I'm at 4th SFAB
(0)
Reply
(0)
SGT Nicholas M.
SGT Nicholas M.
>1 y
SSG(P) (Join to see) - Well you're Space Ops, so you're half way there!
(1)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
Avatar feed
Should I have my rack like this or stick to normal 3 row, 3 ribbon rack?
John H Green Jr
0
0
0
You can never go wrong with looking at the regulation.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SFC Drill Sergeant
0
0
0
As someone with about the same rack and a pair of senior space wings myself, I feel your pain. It looks like 3x3 would work (I agree with the 50% rule of thumb). Or perhaps exercise the rarely seen 4 wide option, then right justify and it'll bring your space badge down a bit so they are less obscured. I will admit a bit of hypocrisy though. The last big board I made up my ASUs for (other than sponsoring) I asked a former Old Guard guy who set up the SMA's uniform for the DA photo we see everyday. He advised 3 across, centered and spaced to give every bit of the prominence to the ribbons (even though I had so few). Good luck with whichever way you go!
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SFC Cavalry Scout
0
0
0
If the first ribbon on the second row is covered, what you have is fine. However, if you decide to go the 3 rack/ribbon route, ensure your ARCOM ribbon is centered. Check out my ribbons on my profile picture, I got the rack that had everything shifted because my lapels.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

close