Where can I find unit award orders that authorize me to wear them?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 23:28:01 -0400

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 25 at 2016 11:30 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 25 May 2016 23:30:56 -0400

https://www.hrc.army.mil/tagd/unit%20awards

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 11:33 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 23:33:07 -0400

Most units have some sort of display that showcases the unit awards. You are authorized to wear the award(s) while a member of the unit. If you were a member of the unit during the actual award, then the award becomes part of your permanent authorization and you would have received the orders at the time of award. Your S1 should be able to assist more

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 11:38 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 23:38:10 -0400

http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/wotawards.html

War on Terrorism Unit Awards

Due to limited resources we are currently only posting recently approved valor decorations (PUCs and VUAs). All orders will eventually be posted at a future date.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2016 12:50 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:50:52 -0400

First place to go for that should be the S-1 and then ask a unit member that has been around for awhile

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2016 1:37 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 May 2016 01:37:45 -0400

If I understand your question, as written, you cannot wear any ribbon until you have your personal documentation that it was presented to you, in most cases, that being your DD-214. Many years ago, I discovered that my ship had received two medals, one for Viet Nam and one for South Korea, while I served aboard her. I had to write to the Navy Department to claim what was rightfully mine, and have my DD-214 updated/amended. Then I could wear them legally.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 26 at 2016 10:13 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 26 May 2016 22:13:22 -0400

In the Navy I think it was OPNAVINST 1650 but I have no Idea what it is in the army.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2016 12:34 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:34:30 -0400

S-1 should have it, if there are no older S-1 members, check HRC, and if you run into problems there ask your Unit Historian, if you don't have one check your Lineage and Honors.

That's my 2-cents.