CHAPTER SIX

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)/ COAST GUARD/ MERCHANT MARINE/NOAA/PUBLIC HEATH SERVICE AWARDS

SECTION I: General

1. Officers, midshipmen, and instructors are authorized to wear all earned DOD/Coast Guard (DHS)/Merchant Marine (DOT)/National Ocean & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Public Health Service (PHS) ribbon and breast insignia awards. None of these awards may be worn unless there is a copy of the authorization in the officers, midshipmen or instructors Service Jacket which supports the wearing.
   
   
2. Other DOD “badges” that are “organizational” may not be worn, as they DO NOT reflect a personal award or qualification and/or are not authorized under DOD, etc. regulations to be worn on a Navy Uniform.
   
   
3. DOD qualification badges, such as Army Marksman, or Marine Sharpshooter MAY be worn in accordance with DOD directives.
   
   
4. DOD/DHS/DOT/NOAA/PHS ribbon and breast insignia awards take precedence over NSCC awards.
   
   
5. Cadets are not authorized to wear any DOD/DHS/DOT/NOAA/PHS awards except as specifically authorized by the awarding military service. Cadets must be specifically cited and approval must be granted by NHQ in writing.