If I join the band as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, can I wear the awards and qualification badges I earned when on active duty in another service?
The Coast Guard Pipe Band follows the requirements of the Coast Guard Uniform Regulations (COMDTINST 1020.6 series) and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual with regard to the wearing of ribbons and devices. Generally speaking, you may wear, on the left breast of the uniform, any individual U.S. and foreign ribbons and awards to which you are entitled, in order of precedence, in rows of up to three ribbons, without intervals between ribbons or rows of ribbons. You may also wear command at sea/ashore insignia and up to two other breast devices of choice to which you are entitled. Authorized devices include those earned during U.S. military service such as the Combat Infantry and Medic Badges, aviation wings, Air Force specialty badges, pathfinder, airborne and air assault badges, submarine dolphins and similar devices. Sew on patches such as ranger, Special Forces tabs, honor guard, and unit insignia may not be worn.
