Question about prior service awards and conversion:
I have read that prior service should
arrive to OCS with their previously acquired awards. I assume that most prior service in the USN would be prior-USN & USMC enlisted personnel, so they may not be in my specific situation. I know that many of my awards from the Army are
not to be worn on the Navy uniform, however, I have also read that the Navy will convert them
if the Navy has a similar award. If we are to
arrive at OCS with our ribbon rack (for use during inspection & graduation), I am trying to determine which of my awards will be converted so that I can show up prepared.
I have found this website (
US Navy Awards), but thus far it has yielded no valuable insight.
SECNAVINST 1650.1H does not appear to cover this specific question, nor does,
NAVPERS 15665I (Chapter 5).
Any information that you have regarding the following specific awards in question would be greatly appreciated (especially if you can source it):
- Combat Infantryman Badge - I was told this converts to the Navy Combat Action Ribbon, can anyone confirm?
- Expert Marksmanship Badge w/ Rifle Bar - I was told this converts to the Navy Expert Rifleman Ribbon w/ silver E, can anyone confirm?
- Expert Marksmanship Badge w/ Pistol Bar - I was told this converts to the Navy Expert Pistol Ribbon w/ silver E, can anyone confirm?
- Army Meritorious Unit Commendation - I was told this is transferred from the left side of the chest (if looking at the Service Member) to the right side of the chest (with the rest of the ribbon rack). I was also told that it retains it's golden frame. Can anyone confirm?
- Air Assault Wings - I was told this does not transfer and cannot be worn on the Navy uniform. Can anyone confirm?
