Navy Uniform Regulations for Ribbons

In order to maintain a very clean and orderly appearance a person of the Navy must wear his or her uniform in a certain way. The ribbons must be attached in a certain order and in a definite manner. Navy personnel are asked to wear their uniform ribbons this way as a form of respect. 

Order

The regulations for wearing ribbons on a navy uniform can be quite confusing. However, there is a list in which these ribbons should be worn to decrease confusion. The Navy requests that ribbons are worn in order of awards. For example, the The Navy Medal of Honor should be worn first and over any other form of award. A person of the Navy may receive several awards in the career and those awards should be displayed proudly. 

Proper Uniform

There is a time and place for such ribbons to be work. Most likely you will see member of the Navy wearing their ribbons on the Navy uniform. However, a time may come when awards may be worn on regular clothing. You may see an active person of the Navy wearing their awards on days such as Veterans Day or other known military holidays.

Records

Each award given to Navy personnel is kept on file in a safe place. If a person must request a new aware because of a loss or theft they can contact the Navy Personnel Command. An appeal may also be completed through the Chief of Naval Operations. It may take time for you to receive your award but there is not usually a charge.