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QUESTION: I have 3 car's (Lebanon,Grenada and 1st Gulf) while a Marine from 1980-1991. I am now in the Ohio Army National Guard. can I ware the CAB? I was comm NOT 03. and if so (1)what Army regulation states it and (2)since I have multiple awards can I ware both?
ANSWER: Rich:
No, you can only wear the CAB, since you were never an infantryman.
Wear policy is contained in Army reg AR 670-1. As far as I am aware, you can only wear ONE CAB for your service.
You can, however, wear the Divisional patch of your former wartime service USMC unit for either of the 3 campaigns you were in, on your right sleeve.
Semper Fi!
Jason
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QUESTION: Jason, I found in 670-1 about the CAR to CAB, however on page 263 in the 2005 addition, it states that since the Navy nor the Marine Corps allow shoulder patches, prior combat service of either can not be worn unless attached to a Army unit at the time of service.
Rich:
Yes, I'd forgotten about that little tidbit. However, I've seen many Marines and sailors do it. Most of the time the command allows them to get away with it and nobody says anything. It's one of the dumber rules the army has in my opinion.
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.
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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984.
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years.
I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.
Organizations
United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
Publications
I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
Education/Credentials
Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.
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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars.
Numerous other unit awards.
I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...
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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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