Do you have to wear the correct amount of oak leaf clusters on ASU’s AAM Ribbon that match your erb?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 02:36:07 -0500

Example : I have 4 AAMS and on my ASU’s I have the AAM ribbon and 2 oak leaf clusters. I get that’s not the correct amount but am I completely wrong? Is there a reg somewhere saying ibhge to wear the exact amount on my erb? I thought it was okay to wear less oak leafs rather than add more than what you got? I looked at AR 600-8-22 and that didn’t help.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2019 4:22 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:22:21 -0500

Why not just buy the oak leaf cluster?

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Dec 19 at 2019 5:44 AM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:44:12 -0500

The person with the most knowledge of what you have earned is you -- that said, you should honor the men and women who took the time and recommended you for the awards you've earned by wearing the appropriate appurtenances. I did not have the time nor inclination to memorize Soldiers' ERBs, but once aware -- doom on you. Good luck on your decision.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2019 7:12 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 07:12:54 -0500

I’m trying to understand why you wouldn’t? Go to your supply SGT or ANY clothing and sales and buy one?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2019 9:35 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:35:00 -0500

Back when BLC was called PLDC, they taught us to find answers in the regs.
AR 670-1, ch 20-2:
a. Commanders may require the wear of authorized awards on the following occasions: (1) Parades, reviews, inspections, and funerals.
(2) Ceremonial and social occasions.
b. Unless directed by a commander per paragraph 20–2a, authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer,

If the commander requires wear of authorized awards, that means every award you are authorized.
If you are wearing them by option, that still implies all. But even if you are wearing them at your option, why would you want to be wrong?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2019 9:57 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:57:47 -0500

You aren’t required to wear any authorized awards on your dress uniform unless directed by the commander (or an appointed representative). That being said, it’s frowned upon to not have your ASUs matching your ERB.

Back when I was a SPC, my PSG has a heart to heart with the platoon. He said that we aren’t required to wear any awards on our uniform unless directed, but our ASUs are our “military resume” and we should take the opportunity to put our “best foot forward”. That always stuck with me.