How can I wear my CAB on the ASUs?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:36:45 -0400

I have 7 awards on my ASUs, I also have a CAB. The CAB is mostly covered by the lapels. I have seen soldiers who will wear something like the Air Assualt Badge inline with the left side of there awards so it can be seen, but they tend to have more awards and have higher stacks. Can I align my CAB to the left with awards with how they are currently set up or do I have to get the AAM aligned to the left as well? I have included a picture of how my ASUs look currently.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Aug 28 at 2020 12:39 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:39:55 -0400

Dear Destry, I pray that you are successful at finding the answers to your questions. SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2020 12:41 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:41:13 -0400

AR 670-1 and DA Pam 670-1 will be your references. But, if memory serves, you should be allowed to stack them to the left and aligned if they are covered by the lapel.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2020 12:52 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:52:47 -0400

I had to align to the left as well, above my wings. Not sure what AR 670-1 said about it, but I did it so it was visible.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2020 12:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:56:04 -0400

Good Afternoon!
After a quick check of DA PAM 670-1 (25 May 2017 edition), your answer is on page 282-3. BLUF: Yes, it should be aligned to the left if the lapel blocks the CAB.

Long answer: "In those instances where the service/dress coat lapel obscures the badges, personnel may wear the badges (or airborne background trimming, if worn beneath the badge) aligned with the left edge of the ribbons or medals (see figs 20–57 and 20–58)."

See attached image for a display of the afore-mentioned text.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Aug 28 at 2020 1:02 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:02:08 -0400

Align them to your left.

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Aug 28 at 2020 1:44 PM

CSM Michael Chavaree — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:44:12 -0400

Sounds good, did you not receive a NATO medal for your trip?