Can we wear the basic training ribbon?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 23:37:35 -0400

So i have been told that we can wear the basic training ribbon on our ASU. Its blue with a red stripe in the middle. Now i have never recieved that ribbon i actually bought it myself. So idk if they issue them anymore. Its also not in my iperms either. I was given the national defense ribbon and the army service ribbon when i graduated basic and AIT. So my question is....are we allowed to wear that ribbon if it wasnt issued? I was also told that we can wear the 5 year service ribbon too. Thats gold and black. But like the other one...its not been issued nor is it in my iperms. Just didnt want to do anything wrong so im asking.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2019 4:31 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:31:04 -0400

It sounds like you are referring to State awards. I recommend you discuss this with your leadership and also be sure your ARB is updated with any State awards you may be eligible to wear.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 8 at 2019 8:21 AM

SGT Javier Silva — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:21:19 -0400

If the award has been authorized, you are authorized to wear it. You have to follow the same order of precedence in AR 670-1 & DA PAM 670-1. Make sure that the ribbon is on your ERB with the awards you have been authorized for wear.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2019 10:39 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:39:03 -0400

Are you referring to ribbon #1, or #2?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 8 at 2019 12:33 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:33:16 -0400

Never heard nor saw it but Siva id right if it is authorized, wear it.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 9 at 2019 4:47 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:47:24 -0400

I can't find such a thing in the current Medal/Ribbon lists, gat a Picture?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2019 7:41 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:41:38 -0400

At basic training you receive the national defense ribbon, am I right?