Do you wear your marksmanship badge when wearing full sized or mini medal(s) on class a ASU?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 23:51:47 -0400

I’ve read and reread the appropriate section in AR 670-1 but still am confused due to the language used. I am wearing the National Defense medal rather than ribbons for a service tomorrow. Do I remove my Marksmanship badge?

Response by LTC John Mohor made May 26 at 2019 11:59 PM

LTC John Mohor — Sun, 26 May 2019 23:59:16 -0400

Most take it off when wearing complete medals. Good luck staying cool at the service tomorrow!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2019 4:31 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 May 2019 04:31:09 -0400

No, because the medals will cover the top of the pocket and I have never seen anyone wear marksmanship badges above their ribbons, that's just crazy. Marksmanship badges are always worn on the flap, see section 29-20 [AR 670-1, page 283, version 2005]

per regulation: "When full-size medals are worn, up to three full-size or miniature combat and special skill badges from groups 1 to 5 are authorized for wear above the medals, in order of group precedence (see para 29–17a). Males may not wear the Driver and Mechanic badges with full-size medals, and they may not wear special skill and marksmanship badges on the pocket flap below the medals (see fig 29–4)." [AR 670-1, page 271, version 2005]

thank you for your service and always remember when wearing your uniform in public to check with your team/squad leader BEFORE you head out.