10 U.S.C. § 1127

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 1127 - Precedence of the award of the Purple Heart

In prescribing regulations establishing the order of precedence of awards and decorations authorized to be displayed on the uniforms of members of the armed forces, the Secretary of the military department concerned shall accord the Purple Heart a position of precedence, in relation to other awards and decorations authorized to be displayed, not lower than that immediately following the bronze star.

10 U.S.C. § 1127

Added Pub. L. 98-525, title V, §553(a), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2532; amended Pub. L. 99-145, title V, §533, Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 634.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS1985-Pub. L. 99-145 substituted "the bronze star" for "the lowest position accorded any award or decoration for valor".

armed forces

The term "armed forces" means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.