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[This message has been edited by JR69 (edited 4/26/2014 10:48a).]

Won't say which of these fine young bucks I am, but as you can see, when I was in we were limited to 6 medals. I think that was the case 2007-2009 while I was there. 2005-2007 it was unlimited # of medals.




[This message has been edited by whatthecrunchyo (edited 4/29/2014 4:33a).]

I think the biggest problem in this arena is that cadets have been getting away with stuff under the guise of "pull outs." As long as it's a pull out, it's treated as funny and all in good fun, not as something wrong.

Perhaps I have a different view because I was on active duty before joining the Corps, but I think the Corps should exercise a lot more control over the wear of unauthorized uniform items. Pull outs, generally speaking should be tolerated less because they degrade the professionalism of the Corps and the diminish the value of the awards cadets actually earn.

I couldn't disagree more. I was a Cadet first and then a Marine. In the military I would agree that you should hold to those strict standards, but lets be honest the majority of the kids that join the Corps of Cadets are not going to serve in the military. They are just college kids that probably started out with that in mind, but for whatever reason decided not to. But they loved the Corps enough to stick it out. That is part of what made the Cadets fun. Yeah it might look goofy, but where else do you see peole walking around in full riding pants with polished boots and spurs on? Lighten up Francis, there are different missions here.

CLASS of '96
P-2 C.O.
Jarhead
President of the Malaysia Aggie Club

I don't really see the point of pullouts other than trying to draw attention to yourself and show how cool you think you are. I don't think it's ok to just keep attributing lapses in military conduct/training just being college kids having fun, because it's a slippery slope. I don't know if things have changed since I graduated, but march-ins went from being pretty sharp my fish year to being horribly sloppy my 5th year.

I think the only time for pullouts is at outfit banquets and things like that, especially if it's a very noticeable pullout. And if it's something especially noticeable, or something that'll make the Corps look bad, don't post pictures of it one Facebook.

Helms - I understand where you're coming from, but I think regardless of whether or not someone is going contract, the Corps and the accomplishments of its members are devalued when you've got cadets loading up their uniforms with ribbons for getting caught beating off by their old lady, getting x-number of restricted weekends, etc. Those sorts of things are vastly different than someone slapping an award on the uniform that represents some sort of actual achievement.

My point is that the uniform should still be respected and treated with the level of dignity and legitimacy it deserves.

And I see your point. I didn't mean pulling out on the uniform itself as much as I meant pullouts in general. Wearing no peak in your bider as a Butt type stuff. I had a row of 3 I think, Battalion and Regiment drill, and another I can't recall off the top of my noggin. Was there really a ribbon for getting caught snappin your carrot? If so man things did get out of hand.
We were talking about two different things here.

CLASS of '96
P-2 C.O.
Jarhead
President of the Malaysia Aggie Club

And that's where cadets now have gone a bit too far. Not peaking your bider? Good bull pullout. Doesn't affect the appearance to anybody other than a vigilant upperclassman. But that's not a pullout much anymore. It's just a lack of adherence to the standard in the first place. And that is running rampant on the quad. Cadets are more concerned with friends and popularity than simple standards. Not all, but way too many. but with each year comes new leadership and new hope.

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Thanks for the laugh. I'm going to have to use that now.

Only wore authorized ribbons/medals. Did not like wearing hanging medals at all, and only wore them when they were specified as unform of the day. Much preferred ribbons. Proudest of my all U athletics ribbon with stars as a BQ.

I don't remember anyone wearing medals in my day [1960-64]. What are they for?

Some ribbons have medals associated with them, just as a bronze star has both a ribbon and a medal.

The only ribbon I had was DS, but I don't think there was a medal for it.

Ryan the Temp, what was the title of the article you were featured in and what was the subject line that you cropped out? Just curious.

"Mexican General" is not a racist term. I think the commandant didn't understand the context... It's a term used by cadets to describe someone who wears a ton of medals. I suppose the Mexican military goes a little bit overboard when it comes to awards.

Again, you missed the comment that was deleted. Let it go

Okay, I went back and looked at my copy of the 1972 Standard regarding wearing of medals on cadet uniforms....it is silent on specifically how to wear multiple medals except for military medals. Here is what it says:

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1. Only authorized ribbon bars! medals! badges and citation cords are permitted to be worn on the cadet uniform.
(With the following note)
Decorations, service medals and badges earned while on active duty with United States Armed Forces will be worn as prescribed by respective Armed Forces regulations.

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1. Cadets are authorized to wear medals representing an award or decoration or service on Class "A" winter uniform.
(With the following note):
Medals can only be worn on the following occasions:
A. parades, March-ins, and reviews.
B. Ceremonial and social occasions.
Medals will be worn on the left breast pocket in the order of precedence.

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