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What ribbons do you get from Air Force basic training?
Upon completion of Air Force basic training, you’ll automatically receive the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Training Ribbon. However, you must graduate training and meet the standards.
Why does the Air Force have so many ribbons?
They’re actually a service members service record put out there for those who know how to read it. Since all service members complete some form of basic training, their uniform ribbons always begin the same for that branch of service. All personnel in the US military do.
Are there awards in basic training?
CLASS. Army awards may be given to soldiers who have performed exceptionally during basic training. All soldiers who successfully graduate Army basic training have earned the right to wear three ribbons: the Army Service ribbon, the Global War on Terror ribbon and the National Defense Service ribbon.
What happens when you finish Air Force basic training?
Your Air Force training is not over once you successfully complete basic training. Your next stop is tech school, where you learn the skills for your specific Air Force Specialty Code, or AFSC. An AFSC is another way of saying the job you do in the Air Force.
How do I get the Air Force Recognition Ribbon?
To receive the Air Force Recognition Ribbon, a service member must receive a designated trophy, plaque, or other award (such as the Sijan Leadership Award) through an achievement as specified by Air Force regulations.
Do Army ribbons transfer to Air Force?
Yes you wear any ribbons/medals you earned in any branch with your current branch’s uniform as prescribed by regulations/instructions of the current branch. For example if you have a Navy good conduct medal and an Air Force good conduct and are currently in the Air Force, the Air Force medal comes first in precedence.
Can I wear my army ribbons in the Air Force?
Here’s what AR 670-1 has to say about it: “Personnel may wear service medals and service and training ribbons awarded by other U.S. Services on the Army uniform, except for the Air Force Longevity Service Award ribbon and Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard marksmanship medals and ribbons.
Can Air Force wear navy ribbons?
What ribbons can you get in the Air Force?
Decorations and Ribbons
| Medal of Honor (MOH) | Air Force Cross (AFC) |
|---|---|
| Airman’s Medal (AmnM) | Bronze Star Medal (BSM) |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | Air Medal (AM) |
| Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
| Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) | Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) |
What ribbons do you get after AIT?
After you complete your AIT and are awarded your MOS you get the Army Service Ribbon. After you have been with your assigned unit for 30 days you will be entitled to the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. When you get the three ribbons, you will have completed your “starter set”.