Question for someone in the Army (awards related)

[Martinjmpr]

While we are on the subject I might as well brag.



Attachment 46171

Which one is for surfing?

[rbeau30]

Which one is for surfing?

The base I was at only had a Golf course. I was really roughing it when I got stationed at Buckley.

[Martinjmpr]

The base I was at only had a Golf course. I was really roughing it when I got stationed at Buckley.

Hardship tour, huh? Bet you got sub-standard housing allowance, too!

[Hoser]

Attachment 46171

Nice starter set...

[Hoser]

I know the the rackbuilder site does not show it this way, but I believe you should put the V and 4 bronze oak leaf clusters all on one ribbon.

Max of four devices on a single ribbon. When you go over that you have to add another ribbon.

[davsel]

Max of four devices on a single ribbon. When you go over that you have to add another ribbon.

I am not aware of a reg/instruction stating "max of four devices," just max of four oak leaf clusters. The Rackbuilder website states that they " interpret" this to mean 4 devices.
I figure, if they all fit, great, if not, add a ribbon.

http://rackbuilder.armyawards.com/re...ns/ribbon/army

A limit of four oak leaves can be worn on one ribbon.

No more than four oak leaf clusters can be worn side-by-side on service ribbons.

If the number of authorized oak leaf clusters exceeds four and will not fit on a single ribbon, a second ribbon is authorized for wear. When the second ribbon is worn, it is placed after the first ribbon; the second ribbon counts as one award.

Note: It has been argued that this regulation is merely a long explanation for use of a silver oak leaf, this is not our interpretation. This argument is strengthened by, "and will not fit on a single ribbon," in the previous regulation. Though all the other regulations seem to support the limit of four oak leaves.

Adding another award will likely remove the second ribbon.

If the receipt of future awards reduces the number of oak leaf clusters sufficiently (that is, a silver oak leaf for five awards), personnel will remove the second ribbon and place the appropriate number of devices on a single ribbon.

Wear only one V device per ribbon and it claims higher precedence than other devices.

Not more than one “V” device is worn on a ribbon. When worn with an oak leaf cluster or numerals, the “V” device is worn on the wearer’s right.

http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/pdf/r600_8_22.pdf

Section II
Service Ribbon Accouterments

6–3. Oak Leaf Clusters
A bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem, 13/32-inch long for the suspension ribbon,
and 5/16-inch long for the service ribbon bar and the unit award emblem is issued to denote award of second and
succeeding awards of decorations (other than the Air Medal), the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and
unit awards. A silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn instead of five bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. If the number of authorized
Oak Leaf Clusters exceeds four, a second ribbon is authorized for wear. When wearing the second ribbon, place it after
the first ribbon; the second ribbon counts as one award. Wear no more than four Oak Leaf Clusters on each ribbon. If
the receipt of future awards reduces the number of Oak Leaf Clusters sufficiently (that is, a silver oak leaf cluster for
five awards), remove the second ribbon and place the appropriate number of devices on a single ribbon. Oak Leaf
Clusters are not issued for the Legion of Merit awarded in degrees to foreign nationals. Five-sixteenths inch Oak Leaf
Clusters joined together in series of 2, 3, and 4 clusters are authorized for optional purchase and wear on service
ribbons, and unit award emblems.

...

6–5. "V" device
The "V" device is a bronze block letter, V, 1/4-inch high with serifs at the top of the numbers. It is worn to denote
participation in acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy. It was originally worn only on the suspension
and service ribbons of the Bronze Star Medal to denote an award made for heroism (valor). Effective 29 February
1964, the "V" device was also authorized for wear on the Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal for heroic acts or
valorous deeds not warranting awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross or the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device.
Effective 25 June 1963, the "V" device was authorized additionally for wear on the Joint Service Commendation Medal
when the award is for acts of valor (heroism) during participation in combat operations. In the case of multiple "V"
devices for the same award, only one "V" device is worn on the service ribbons.