marine corps uniform regulations - US

5100. AUTHORIZATION
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 5
SECTION 1: GENERAL
1. Marines may wear those awards described in the Navy and Marine Corps
Awards Manual (SECNAVINST 1650.1), when authorized by competent authority.
2. Marines who receive awards from other services, or departments of the
United States Government; or from foreign governments or other agencies may
wear such awards on the Marine Corps uniform only as authorized herein.
3. Marines who served in or were attached to another branch of the U.S.
military services and received a decoration, unit award, or service award of
comparable criteria to one issued by the naval service may wear the award on
Marine Corps uniforms, unless otherwise prohibited by these regulations.
4. Examples of other U.S. service awards which are not authorized include:
marksmanship medals/ribbons (Navy/Coast Guard/Air Force), USAF Outstanding
Airman of the Year, USAF Recognition Ribbon, USAF Longevity Service Award,
NCO Professional Development/Education ribbons (Army/Air Force), Army
Service/USAF training ribbons.
5. The Combat Infantryman's Badge or the Combat Medical Badge is not
authorized for wear on the Marine Corps uniform. Upon submission of evidence
to their commanding officer, personnel who earned the Combat Infantryman
Badge or Combat Medical Badge may be authorized to wear the Combat Action
Ribbon.
6. Officers suspended from grade and command, and enlisted personnel serving
sentence of confinement will not wear any awards.
7. Marines will not wear awards on the boat cloak, cape, tanker jacket, AWC,
service or dress sweater, utility uniform, maternity work uniform or the
maternity service tunic.
5101. DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. Award. An all-inclusive term covering any decoration, medal, badge,
ribbon bar, or attachment bestowed on an individual.
2. Decoration. An award bestowed on an individual for a specific individual
act or acts of gallantry or for meritorious service.
3. Unit Award. An award made to an operating unit for outstanding heroism
or achievement and worn only by members of that unit who participated in the
cited action. Marines who were assigned to the cited unit while in a
civilian status must be specifically included by name in the recommendation
or citation to be eligible to wear the award on the uniform.
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