References: paragraph 22–2a; 18 USC 704
22–1. General
This chapter covers decorations, service medals, badges, unit awards and appurtenances, both U.S. and foreign, authorized for wear on Army uniforms.
The term “award” is an all-inclusive term, covering any decoration, service medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or unit.
The term “ribbon” is an all-inclusive term covering that portion of the suspension ribbon of a service medal or decoration that is worn instead of the service medal or decoration.
22–2. Authorization
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.
Reference: paragraph 22–2a
Unless directed by a commander per paragraph 22–2a, authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer, when not prohibited, during normal duty hours.
Personnel may also wear authorized awards on appropriate uniforms when off duty.
Personnel are encouraged to wear authorized awards on the service, dress, mess, and evening mess uniforms.
22–3. When wearing awards is prohibited
Reference: 18 USC 704
Wearing awards is prohibited in the following circumstances:
a.
On any uniform other than those authorized in this regulation.
(See 18 USC 704 for the penalty for unauthorized wear of the uniform.)
b.
When serving a sentence of confinement.
c.
When wearing civilian clothing, except for civilian awards, lapel buttons, or rosettes intended for wear with civilian clothing.
Soldiers may wear miniature medals on formal civilian attire at formal social functions, when wearing the Army uniform is inappropriate or not authorized.