How to Assemble Your Military Ribbons in the Correct Order of Precedence on Your Military Ribbon Rack
Are You Squared-Away?
Few displays in this world are quite as stunning as a military service member's correctly assembled and mounted ribbon rack. When all ribbons and devices are assembled properly, in accordance with a pre-determined military ribbon order of precedence, service members have the potential to defy professionalism and convey the high level of 'espirit de corps' that is embraced by the culture and tradition governing their respective service branch. Whether they represent the United States' Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard, a service member's correctly assembled military ribbon rack is one of the most powerful physical displays of pride that is integrated into the complexity of various service branch uniforms.
Unfortunately, it is the plethora of considerations and high level of attention to detail required, that can cause such a powerful symbol to not embrace or conform to military standards. While proper ribbon rack positioning, additional ribbon device integration, and correct adherence to order of precedence of various awards may go largely unnoticed by the unntrained civilian eye, it is these very underlying attributes that can make a service member go from highly professional to 'un-squared away' (in a matter of moments) amongst his or her peers. Follow this InfoBarrel article to learn how you can properly assemble your military ribbon rack in the correct order of precedence.
Acquire Everything You Need
Make a Powerful Impression
Asssembling your military ribbon rack in the correct order of precedence isn't an overly difficult process, however, it does take time and patience to execute it in accordance with military standards. The following items are the items you will need to have:
- AR 670-1 -- For those service members who are in the Army, this is the over-arching Army regulation that deals with all aspects of the wear and appearance of the all the various authorized Army uniforms. If you are not in the U.S. Army, each service branch has its own standardized regulation regarding the wear and appearance of their own uniforms.
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This is a great article. It's definitely focused at a very niche group of people with special interests, but its interesting none the less; even as a civilian learning about the military.
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