Which pairing of ribbon type to pocket placement is correct?

• A. Unit ribbons above the right pocket; Individual ribbons above the left pocket
• B. Unit ribbons above the left pocket; Individual ribbons above the right pocket
• C. Unit ribbons on the hat; Individual ribbons on the belt
• D. Unit ribbons above the left pocket; Individual ribbons above the left pocket

Answer: (A)

The key idea is how to separate types of ribbons on the chest so you can tell at a glance what kind of recognition you’re wearing. In this convention, unit ribbons are placed above the right pocket and individual ribbons above the left pocket. This arrangement keeps personal achievements on one side and unit-level awards on the other, creating a clear, organized look and making it easy to identify the kind of award you’ve earned.

So, placing unit ribbons above the right pocket and individual ribbons above the left pocket is the best fit because it follows the established standard for distinguishing unit-level recognition from personal achievements. Other options violate this separation—putting unit ribbons on the left pocket mixes categories on the same side, or moving ribbons to the hat or belt isn’t how ribbons are worn on the uniform.