Are soldiers authorized to wear the Schützenschnur badge ?

2016-09-26T06:49:17-04:00

So I have been informed that the Schützenschnur cannot be put on an ERB but you can wear it. I have also been informed that the award can be put on an ERB but cannot be worn anymore. I have the badge and have worn it since I received the certificate but am now unsure of what is actually authorized. I have checked the regulations but cannot find any hard information. Anyone know and can reference?

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2016 7:02 AM

2016-09-26T07:02:36-04:00

you can wear one foreign award but it will not go on your erb just like foreign jump wings.

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Sep 26 at 2016 7:23 AM

2016-09-26T07:23:10-04:00

My German armed forces proficiency badge is in my award block of my ERB as FORNAWDGE. As is a NATO medal.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Sep 26 at 2016 7:48 AM

2016-09-26T07:48:04-04:00

Yes you can wear it

Response by 1SG Al Brown made Sep 26 at 2016 8:05 AM

2016-09-26T08:05:11-04:00

Sounds like a E-5 board question to me. I learned at your rank that it's best to start looking things like this up yourself, because your Soldier's will be trusting your word, not the PAC / HRC clerk or barracks lawyer word. Sorry for being blunt, but you will appreciate the advice someday. Ask the HRC NCOIC what reg covers the areas that you need to clarify. Good hunting.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2016 8:33 AM

2016-09-26T08:33:31-04:00

Throwing a bone:

AR 670-1 and AR 600-8-22

Bon Appetit

Response by SGT David Eckstein made Sep 26 at 2016 10:37 AM

2016-09-26T10:37:54-04:00

Yes you can wear it. I wore mine as well. The only difference is that officers that earn that award cannot wear it on their uniform, but they can wear the gaffett if they earn it

Response by SSG Keith Cashion made Sep 26 at 2016 11:48 AM

2016-09-26T11:48:02-04:00

AR 670–1 • 10 April 2015
22–18. Foreign badges
a. Personnel may only wear one foreign badge at a time on the Army service and dress uniforms. Only those badges awarded in recognition of military activities by the military department of the host country are authorized for acceptance and permanent wear on the service and dress uniforms.
b. The only Vietnamese badges authorized for wear are the parachute, ranger, and explosive ordnance disposal badges.
c. Soldiers must obtain approval in accordance with the procedures provided in AR 600-8-22, to accept, retain, and wear a foreign badge.
d. See DA Pam 670–1 for wear of foreign badges.

DA PAM 670–1 • 1 July 2015- 22-18 b. The German Marksmanship Award (Schuetzenschnur) is authorized for wear only by enlisted personnel. Officers may accept, but may not wear, the Schuetzenschnur. If authorized, personnel wear the award on the right side of the uniform coat, with the upper portion attached under the center of the shoulder loop, and the bottom portion attached under the lapel to a button mounted specifically for wearing this award.

Response by SPC Miguel Rosario Cruz made Nov 26 at 2016 10:17 PM

2016-11-26T22:17:19-05:00

AR 670-1

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2017 12:23 PM

2017-11-15T12:23:29-05:00

Just earned my Schützenschnur yesterday. It is no longer placed on the ERB, however is dropped in the OMPF via IPERMS. Your commander (I had to have the first General Officer in my CoC) will have to sign a MFR, attach the award certificate to the MFR, have your S-1 upload it, good to go. I literally had mine completed and uploaded within three hours today.