Posted on Nov 6, 2015
When are you authorized to wear two of the same ribbon?
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When are you authorized to wear two of the same ribbon? I've only seen it one time and it's on the current Sergeant Major of the Army's dress uniform he wears two AAM ribbons.
DA Pam 670-1
Dress Uniform
Awards
Ribbons
Posted 9 y ago
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It's because it's his 10th award. There's a four device limit on any ribbon. Once he receives another AAM he'll be able to switch back to one ribbon...
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SFC Michael Hasbun
SSG Byron Howard Sr - Good conduct medals are different. With the GCM, the appurtenances indicate the TOTAL amount of awards. With personal awards, the appurtenances indicate ADDITIONAL awards.
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SSG Byron Howard Sr
SFC Fred Youngs hen Col Howard had his change of command ceremony he was ask what award he wanted he said AAM. When ask why such a low award he said I already have the rest. He got his AAM. He had a MOH and just about everything else. He was a great man.
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Section II
Service Ribbon Accouterments
6–3. Oak leaf clusters
A bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem, 13/32-inch long for the suspension ribbon,
and 5/16-inch long for the service ribbon bar and the unit award emblem is issued to denote award of second and
succeeding awards of decorations (other than the AM), the ARCAM, and unit awards. A silver oak leaf cluster is worn
instead of five bronze oak leaf clusters. If the number of authorized oak leaf clusters exceeds four, a second ribbon is
authorized for wear. When wearing the second ribbon, place it after the first ribbon; the second ribbon counts as one
award. Wear no more than four oak leaf clusters on each ribbon. If the receipt of future awards reduces the number of
oak leaf clusters sufficiently (that is, a silver oak leaf clusters for five awards), remove the second ribbon and place the
appropriate number of devices on a single ribbon. Oak leaf clusters are not issued for the LM awarded in degrees to
foreign nationals. Five-sixteenths inch oak leaf clusters joined together in series of 2, 3, and 4 clusters are authorized
for optional purchase and wear on service ribbons, and unit award emblems.
Service Ribbon Accouterments
6–3. Oak leaf clusters
A bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem, 13/32-inch long for the suspension ribbon,
and 5/16-inch long for the service ribbon bar and the unit award emblem is issued to denote award of second and
succeeding awards of decorations (other than the AM), the ARCAM, and unit awards. A silver oak leaf cluster is worn
instead of five bronze oak leaf clusters. If the number of authorized oak leaf clusters exceeds four, a second ribbon is
authorized for wear. When wearing the second ribbon, place it after the first ribbon; the second ribbon counts as one
award. Wear no more than four oak leaf clusters on each ribbon. If the receipt of future awards reduces the number of
oak leaf clusters sufficiently (that is, a silver oak leaf clusters for five awards), remove the second ribbon and place the
appropriate number of devices on a single ribbon. Oak leaf clusters are not issued for the LM awarded in degrees to
foreign nationals. Five-sixteenths inch oak leaf clusters joined together in series of 2, 3, and 4 clusters are authorized
for optional purchase and wear on service ribbons, and unit award emblems.
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SGT Greg Gold
SFC William Huse - The short answer is no. Regs allow you to wear some, none, or all awards and decorations at your discretion. The only requirement I'm aware of is if you want to wear a foreign decoration you nave to wear at least one US one.
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SGT Robert Jensik
SFC Michael Hasbun - I’m sorry, did you just mention a person and a, uh, strolling effluent, in the same breath? How you eat wi’ dat mouth? Somebody has to say it, that’s a lot more than an opinion. C’mon man.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
SGT Robert Jensik - No. This is a thread about awards and clusters and my last comment was a year ago. I didn't"just mention" anything.. No idea what you're talking about..
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The question is well answered but I want to add a personal note. In Hawaii prior to my retirement, I was sitting down with my new soldiers and one an E7, was wearing his full dress greens battle rattle and I noticed his two AAM ribbons. I didn't say anything in front of the other troop but afterwards I held him back to explore why. During the discussion and my education on the topic I couldn't help joking why so many AAM's and not a ARCOM. I suggested maybe on the 10th he could have traded up? He didn't think that was funny but I also said his hero wall would be like a AAM wallpaper if he was to hang all the certificates up. After some time, I had to visit the DIVARTY SGM and he had 8 AAM' framed on his wall along with his other see me collection. I couldn't take my eyes off that for a good part of our meeting!
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SSG Jason Penn
MSgt Gilbert Jones - AAM is the abbreviation for the Army Achievement Medal it is on par with the Air Force Achievement medal and the JSAM (the joint service version of the medal).
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Suspended Profile
SPC Craig Miller - I concur, reminds me of when I was aboard the 6th fleet flagship back in early 1980's the ship was awarded the meritorious unit and battle E. The CO would not allow it placed in our records but he damned sure put it in his. Years later it was added to my record. Another prime example is the jumped up jag officer who became governor of a state. Lots of awards from the navy that he never earned himself.
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