All Branch Topic (ABT) Unwritten rule for officers to not wear ribbons on dress shirts?

[coolslugs]

I heard that there is an unwritten rule where Officers do not wear their ribbons or awards on their dress shirts, but ok on coats. However, it is ok for enlisted personnel to do so. Can anyone elaborate?

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[USArmyHPSP]

For the Army -

http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/pdf/r670_1.pdf

 

[coolslugs]

For the Army -

http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/pdf/r670_1.pdf

Are there any "unwritten" rules?

 

[USArmyHPSP]

Not in the Army. The rules are the rules.

 

[AirborneDentist]

It is an unwritten rule...depending on where you are. As a whole...most officers do not wear their ribbons on their shirt. However, some people do. Yes, 670-1 says you can wear it, but it also says you can wear your PT patch on your shirt as well...and we all know people don't put that on their shirt.

 

[coolslugs]

It is an unwritten rule...depending on where you are. As a whole...most officers do not wear their ribbons on their shirt. However, some people do. Yes, 670-1 says you can wear it, but it also says you can wear your PT patch on your shirt as well...and we all know people don't put that on their shirt.

Thank you AirborneDentist!