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The decorations and awards on this site are listed in DoD 1348.33-M (Manual of Military Decorations and Awards), published by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management and Personnel).
They are listed in order of precedence. The appropriate order for wear on the uniform is established by the service secretary. These awards and decorations are those most likely to be found on the uniform of today's soldiers.
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