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DA PAM 670-1: 23-6. Medals on civilian clothes

Quick Answer

Retired personnel and former Army members may wear full-sized or miniature medals on appropriate civilian clothing, including at veteran and patriotic organization events on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Armed Forces Day, and at formal occasions of a military nature. Medals should be placed in approximately the same location as on the Army uniform.

Important

Unit and command policies may be more restrictive than AR 670-1. Always verify with your chain of command for local policies.

Official Source

View DA PAM 670-1, Section 23-6 (Page 353)

Full Details

23-6. Medals on civilian clothes

See AR 670–1.

Related Topics

AR 670-1: 23-1. Occasions of ceremonyAR 670-1: 23-2. U.S. Army ReserveAR 670-1: 23-3. Retired personnelAR 670-1: 23-4. Former members of the ArmyAR 670-1: 23-5. Medal of Honor recipients

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