Ribbons (gratuity) strips or medals? This issue is not before the US military, including military "parade" military formations. But in only one case: dress uniform.
Representatives of the Washington 8th Marine Corps (often called Washington Marine Corps Barracks) during training, ceremonies and ceremonies for changing the guard are used on their form both of these options. So, a set of medals is formed on the left side of the chest, and on the right - award (order) slats (“pads”).
This variant of wearing a military uniform is characteristic of both generals, and for representatives of the private (sergeant) composition.
In the photo - General David Berger.
The other day, General Berger succeeded General Neller as commander of the US Marine Corps.
At the same time, the daily uniform of US military personnel under the statutory rules does not imply the wearing of medals. On the left side of the chest – award planks, Right side “is empty”.
American Uniformed Award Field Wear, including during the participation of a fighter in official ceremonies, does not imply.
