Where are ribbons and full-size medals placed on the full dress blue uniform?

• A. Ribbons on the left, full-size medals and insignia on the right
• B. Medals on the chest with ribbons behind
• C. Ribbons on the right, full-size medals and insignia on the left
• D. Ribbons centered, medals on the left

Answer: (C)

On the full dress blue uniform, decorations are displayed on opposite sides: full-size medals and their insignia are worn on the left, while the miniature ribbons are worn on the right. This keeps the actual medals—the more prestigious awards—on the left for quick recognition, and uses the right side for the corresponding ribbon bars in miniature form. The result is a balanced, formal look that clearly shows both the awards earned and their ribbon equivalents.

If ribbons were placed on the left or centered, or if medals were placed on the right, the arrangement would not align with standard dress regulations for this uniform, which call for medals on the left and ribbons on the right.