Posted on Apr 20, 2018
Can I wear my honorary rank in my uniform after I retire?
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can i wear my honorary rank in my uniform after I retire?
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Honorary rank? As far as I know, there is no such thing. You have a rank or you do not.
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The Gunny, R. Lee Ermey was made an Honorary GySgt by CMC Jim Jones in 2002. There may be more but that's the only one I'm familiar with Greg.
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GySgt Joe Strong
CWO3 (Join to see) - Singularly, at this point, he is also the only Marine Promoted after he Retired(Medical), (even if it was Honorary).
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Pulled directly from AR 670-1, Chapter 23: Wear of the Army Uniform by Reserve, Retired, Separated, and Civilian Personnel:
Paragraph 23-1: "All persons wearing the Army uniform will wear awards, decorations, and insignia in the same manner as prescribed in this regulation for active duty Soldiers."
Paragraph 23-3: "Personnel will wear the grade as shown on the retired grade of rank line on their retirement order.:
So, since you can't wear an honorary rank as an active duty soldier, you shouldn't wear it as a retiree.
Paragraph 23-1: "All persons wearing the Army uniform will wear awards, decorations, and insignia in the same manner as prescribed in this regulation for active duty Soldiers."
Paragraph 23-3: "Personnel will wear the grade as shown on the retired grade of rank line on their retirement order.:
So, since you can't wear an honorary rank as an active duty soldier, you shouldn't wear it as a retiree.
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CW3 (Join to see) No. You would wear the rank that you retired as. What honorary rank are you talking about?
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