How to Mount a Military Medal
The most important part of your military uniform is the placement of your military medals. Many service members and women often stress about how to mount a military medal on a uniform. Each of your military medals has to be mounted in a particular order and in its correct position. Everything in the military is done in uniformity, so make sure you mount a military medal correctly.
- Gather a copy of your military service record from your unit. You must determine what military medals you have before you mount them on your military dress uniform. If you are an active duty veteran, your medals are on "Block 13" on your DD-214. In addition, your medals are on your Certificate of Release. If you are a National Guard veteran, your medals are on "Block 15" forms "Record of Service," National Guard Bureau of Report of Separation (NGB-22).
- Purchase your military medals. In addition, purchase a rack. You can purchase these items online at a military surplus or a local military store in your area. Ensure that the offline or online store you purchase your military medals from is military-approved.
- Prepare to order your military medals by order of precedence. Contact your military branch or search the Internet for medal charts for the ranking order of your medals.
- Mount the military medals on your rack. Begin with your lowest military medal and then continue until you reach your highest military medal. You rank your medals from lowest to highest. Take your time when you do this task. Your medals must be in perfect order.
- Place all of your medals on your military uniform. Do not be afraid to ask for assistance from someone when placing your medals on your uniform. In addition, you can read your uniform regulation manual to determine where to place the medals if you are having trouble.