Posted on Dec 16, 2013
I have a question referencing AR 600-8-22, Appendix D (Foreign Badges)
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I have received two Foreign awards/badges in my career, the German Armed Forces Proficiency badge (allowed for wear on ASU/Class A) and the Vierdaagse Nijmegen medal (not allowed for wear on ASU/Class A). The question comes after reviewing the authorized foreign badges that US Soldiers are allowed to accept and wear, there are no pictures or illustrations of the badges so that personnel can differentiate these awards. Sure the person that earned or was presented the badge can research and adhere to the regulation. But how can a leader at a glance differentiate whether a badge or medal awarded is authorized for wear on their Soldiers? Are there any sites that I may have overlooked?
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Clearly this is a late response. First, congrats on completing the 4-Days Marches! I did it in 2001 and had a blast. It's one of the better weeks I've had in the Army. As for the types of badges I'd say that in your case the 4-Day Cross looks more like a medal than a badge and would naturally raise eyebrows as opposed to the German Proficiency Badge. I'd say that to the military eye the approved foreign badges just look more like qualifications than decorations. BTW, if I could get away with it, I'd rather wear the ribbon for my 4-Day Cross than either of my NATO medals!
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AR 670-1, para 29-19 gives you the 1/8 inch above the pocket or 1/2 inch above unit awards. You won't find about shifting left or right, but notice 670-1 doesn't state "centered on the pocket".
U.S. skill badges on the left side may be shifted when obscured by the collar (figure 29-54), so it makes sense to shift the right side when needed as well.
Many of shift the foreign jump wings and the unit affiliation out from under the lapel without issue.
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Thats what i was thinking, but didnt just want to assume. Thanks for the input sir.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Most "Os" don't read much in AR 670-1, but I was a SGT in 3-504th back in the day...lol
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Chapter 29-19: Males wear a foreign badge 1/8 inch above the right pocket flap, or 1/2 inch above any unit awards that are worn. Females wear the badge 1/2 inch above the nameplate, or 1/2 inch above any unit awards that are worn.
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If your looking for more specifics on the placement of foreign badges then AR 600-8-22 will help you out a lot more then 670-1
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