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(4) Honor Military Schools: Certain other foreign countries have been per- Honor Military Schools designated by mitted from time to time to attend the Department of the Army, Department Military Academy upon specific au- of the Navy, and Department of the Air thorization of the United States Con- Force are invited to recommend three gress in each case. Applications must candidates for nomination annually be submitted to the United States Gov- from among their honor graduates. Ap- ernment through diplomatic channels pointments are filled by selecting the by the governments concerned. Re- best qualified candidates regardless of quirements for the admission, advance- the school from which nominated. Ap- ment, and graduation of foreign cadets plication should be made through the are similar to those for United States school Senior Army Instructor. Cadets. (5) Army ROTC: This category is for members of college and high school § 575.4 [Reserved] Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps § 575.5 Entrance requirements. units. Application should be made through the Professor of Military This section describes the specific re- Science or Senior Army Instructor at quirements which candidates must ful- the school. fill in addition to obtaining an appoint- (6) Regular Army: This category is ment as outlined in § 575.3. for enlisted members of the active (a) Age. On 1 July of the year admit- Army. Appointments may be awarded ted to the Military Academy a can- to 85 Regular Army candidates. Appli- didate must be at least 17 years of age cation for admission, through com- and must not have passed his/her 22d mand channels to the United States birthday. The age requirements for all Military Academy Preparatory School candidates are statutory and cannot be (USMAPS) constitutes application for waived. (b) A candidate must be a nomination under this category. Citizenship. citizen of the United States, except (7) Reserve Components: This cat- those appointed specifically as foreign egory is for enlisted members of the cadets. Army Reserve and Army National (c) Character. Every candidate must Guard. Application for admission be of good moral character. should be made through command (d) Marital Status. A candidate must channels to USMAPS. Enlisted mem- be unmarried and not be pregnant or bers who are not on active duty should have a legal obligation to support a apply to the Commandant, United child or children. States Military Preparatory School, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703. § 575.6 Catalogue, United States Mili- (c) Filipino cadets. The Secretary of tary Academy. the Army may permit each entering The latest edition of the catalogue, class one Filipino, designated by the United States Military Academy, con- President of the Republic of the Phil- tains additional information regarding ippines, to receive instruction at the the Academy and requirements for ad- United States Military Academy. mission. This publication may be ob- (d) Foreign cadets. The law permits 20 tained free of charge from the Reg- persons at a time from the Latin- istrar, United States Military Acad- American Republics and Canada to re- emy, West Point, NY 10996, or from the ceive instruction at the United States United States Army Military Per- Military Academy. A maximum of sonnel Center, HQDA (DAPC-OPP-PM), three persons from any one country 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA may be cadets at the same time. Such 22332. persons receive the same pay and al- lowances (including mileage from their homes in proceeding to the Military PART 578—DECORATIONS, MED- Academy for initial admission) as ca- ALS, RIBBONS, AND SIMILAR DE- dets appointed from the United States. VICES However, they are not entitled to ap- pointment in the United States Armed GENERAL Forces upon graduation. Citizens of Sec.

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578.1 Purpose. 578.58 Valorous Unit Award. 578.2 Explanation of terms. 578.59 Meritorious Unit Commendation. 578.3 Display sets of award elements and the 578.60 Army Superior Unit Award. Medal of Honor. 578.61 Appurtenances to military decora- 578.4 U.S. Military decorations. tions. 578.5 Award recommendations. 578.62 Service ribbons. 578.6 Wartime criteria. 578.63 Lapel buttons. 578.7 Peacetime criteria. 578.64 Miniature decorations. 578.8 General rules. 578.65 Supply, service and requisition of 578.9 Medal of Honor. medals and badges. 578.10 Distinguished Service Cross. 578.66 Original issue or replacement. 578.11 Distinguished Service Medal. 578.67 Manufacture, sale, and illegal posses- 578.12 Silver Star. sion. 578.13 Legion of Merit. 578.68 Badges and tabs; general. 578.14 Distinguished Flying Cross. 578.69 Combat Infantryman Badge. 578.15 Soldier’s Medal. 578.70 Combat Medical Badge. 578.16 Bronze Star Medal. 578.71 Combat Action Badge. 578.17 Purple Heart. 578.72 Expert Infantryman Badge. 578.18 Meritorious Service Medal. 578.73 Expert Field Medical Badge. 578.19 Air Medal. 578.74 Parachutist badges. 578.20 Army Commendation Medal. 578.75 Parachutist Badge—Basic. 578.21 Army Achievement Medal. 578.76 Senior Parachutist Badge. 578.22 Prisoner of War Medal. 578.77 Master Parachutist Badge. 578.23 National Defense Service Medal. 578.78 Parachute Rigger Badge. 567.24 Antarctica Service Medal. 578.79 Military Free Fall Parachutist 578.25 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Badge. 578.26 Vietnam Service Medal. 578.80 Army Aviator Badges. 578.27 Southwest Asia Service Medal. 578.81 Flight Surgeon Badges. 578.28 Kosovo Campaign Medal. 578.82 Diver Badges. 578.29 Afghanistan Campaign Medal. 578.83 Special Operations Diver Badge. 578.30 Iraq Campaign Medal. 578.84 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badges. 578.31 Global War on Terrorism Expedi- 578.85 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge— tionary Medal. Basic. 578.32 Global War on Terrorism Service 578.86 Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Medal. Badge. 578.33 Korea Defense Service Medal. 578.87 Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal 578.34 Armed Forces Service Medal. Badge. 578.35 Humanitarian Service Medal. 578.88 Pathfinder Badge. 578.36 Military Outstanding Volunteer Serv- 578.89 Air Assault Badge. ice Medal. 578.90 Aviation Badges. 578.37 Army Good Conduct Medal. 578.91 Aviation Badge—Basic. 578.38 Army Reserve Components Achieve- 578.92 Senior Aviation Badge. ment Medal. 578.93 Master Aviation Badge. 578.39 Army Reserve Components Overseas 578.94 Driver and Mechanic Badge. Training Ribbon. 578.95 Glider Badge (Rescinded). 578.40 Overseas Service Ribbon. 578.96 Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge (Re- 578.41 Army Service Ribbon. scinded). 578.42 Noncommissioned Officer Profes- 578.97 Marksmanship Qualification Badge. sional Development Ribbon. 578.98 Ranger Tab. 578.43 Armed Forces Reserve Medal. 578.99 Special Forces Tab. 578.44 Korean Service Medal. 578.100 Sapper Tab. 578.45 Medal of Humane Action. 578.101 Physical Fitness Badge. 578.46 Army of Occupation Medal. 578.102 U.S. Civilian Marksmanship Pro- 578.47 World War II Victory Medal. gram. 578.48 European-African-Middle Eastern 578.103 President’s Hundred Tab. Campaign Medal. 578.104 Identification Badges. 578.49 Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. 578.105 Presidential Service Badge and Cer- 578.50 American Campaign Medal. tificate. 578.51 Women’s Army Corps Service Medal. 578.106 Vice Presidential Service Badge and 578.52 American Defense Service Medal. Certificate. 578.53 Army of Occupation of Germany 578.107 Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal. Identification Badge. 578.54 World War I Victory Medal. 578.108 Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification 578.55 Service medals and ribbons no longer Badge. available for issue. 578.109 Army Staff Identification Badge. 578.56 United States Unit Awards. 578.110 Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Sol- 578.57 Presidential Unit Citation. dier Identification Badge.

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578.111 Army ROTC Nurse Cadet Program recognize acts, achievements, and serv- Identification Badge. ices in time of war. 578.112 Drill Sergeant Identification Badge. (b) The Army Good Conduct Medal is 578.113 U.S. Army Recruiter Identification Badge. awarded in recognition of exemplary 578.114 Career Counselor Badge. behavior, efficiency, and fidelity dur- 578.115 Army National Guard Recruiting ing enlisted status in active Federal and Retention Identification Badges. military service. 578.116 U.S. Army Reserve Recruiter Identi- (c) Service medals are awarded gen- fication Badge. erally in recognition of honorable per- 578.117 Foreign and International Decora- formance of duty during designated tions and Awards to U.S. Army Per- sonnel—General. campaigns or conflicts. Award of deco- 578.118 Individual foreign decorations. rations, and to a lesser degree, award 578.119 Foreign unit decorations. of the Army Good Conduct Medal and 578.120 Foreign badges. of service medals, provide a potent in- 578.121 United Nations Service Medal. centive to greater effort, and are in- 578.122 Inter-American Defense Board strumental in building and maintain- Medal. ing morale. 578.123 Philippine Defense Ribbon. 578.124 Philippine Liberation Ribbon. § 578.2 Explanation of terms. 578.125 Philippine Independence Ribbon. 578.126 United Nations Medal. The following definitions are fur- 578.127 North Atlantic Treaty Organization nished for clarity and uniformity in (NATO) Medal. the determination and award of decora- 578.128 Multinational Force and Observers tions: Medal. 578.129 Republic of Vietnam Campaign (a) Above and beyond the call of duty. Medal. Exercise of a voluntary course of ac- 578.130 Kuwait Liberation Medal—Saudi tion, the omission of which would not Arabia. justly subject the individual to censure 578.131 Kuwait Liberation Medal—Kuwait. for failure in the performance of duty. 578.132 Republic of Korea War Service It usually includes the acceptance of Medal. existing danger or extraordinary re- 578.133 Certificates for decorations. 578.134 Certificate of Achievement. sponsibilities with praiseworthy for- 578.135 Certificate of appreciation to em- titude and exemplary courage. In its ployers. highest degrees it involves the vol- 578.136 Certificates for badges. untary acceptance of additional danger 578.137 Cold War Recognition Certificate. and risk of life. AUTHORITY: Sec. 3012, Pub. L. 84–1028, 70A (b) Active Federal military service. The Stat. 157; 10 U.S.C. 3013. term ‘‘active Federal military service’’ SOURCE: 71 FR 17276, Apr. 5, 2006, unless means all periods of active duty, Ac- otherwise noted. tive Guard Reserve (AGR) service and, except for service creditable for the GENERAL Armed Forces Reserve Medal, excludes periods of active duty for training § 578.1 Purpose. (ADT) and full-time training duty The primary purpose of the awards (FTTD). Service as a cadet at the program is to provide tangible evidence United States Military Academy is of public recognition for acts of valor considered to be active duty for the and for exceptional service or achieve- purposes of military awards and deco- ment. Medals constitute one of the rations. principal forms for such evidence; in (c) Active Guard Reserve. Army Na- the United States Army, medals are of tional Guard of the U.S. (ARNGUS) and the following categories: U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) personnel (a) Military decorations are awarded serving on active duty (AD) under 10 on a restricted individual basis in rec- U.S.C. and Army National Guard per- ognition of and as a reward for heroic, sonnel serving on full-time National extraordinary, outstanding, and meri- Guard duty (FTNGD) under 32 U.S.C. torious acts, achievements, and serv- These personnel are on FTNGD or AD ices; and such visible evidence of rec- (other than training) for 180 days or ognition is cherished by recipients. more for the purpose of organizing, ad- Decorations are primarily intended to ministering, recruiting, instructing, or

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training the Reserve Components and (m) Direct support. Services being are paid from National Guard Per- supplied the combat forces in the area sonnel, Army or Reserve Personnel of operations by ground units, ships, Army appropriations. and aircraft providing supplies and (d) Area of operation. The foreign ter- equipment to the forces concerned, pro- ritory upon which troops have actually vided it involves actually entering the landed or are present and specifically designated area; and ships and aircraft deployed for the direct support of the providing fire, patrol, guard, reconnais- designated military operation; adja- sance, or other military support. cent water areas in which ships are op- (n) Distinguished himself or herself by. erating, patrolling, or providing direct A person to have distinguished himself support of operations; and the airspace or herself must, by praiseworthy ac- above and adjacent to the area in complishment, be set apart from other which operations are being conducted. persons in the same or similar cir- (e) Award. Recognition given to indi- cumstances. Determination of this dis- viduals or units for certain acts or tinction requires careful consideration services, or badges, accolades, em- of exactly what is or was expected as blems, citations, commendations, the ordinary, routine, or customary be- streamers, and silver bands. Also an havior and accomplishment for individ- adjectival term used to identify admin- uals of like rank and experience for the istrative functions relating to recogni- circumstances involved. tion (for example, awards boards, (o) Duty of great responsibility. Duty award recommendations, and so forth). which, by virtue of the position held, (f) Award precondition. Any eligibility carries the ultimate responsibility for criterion not specified by this regula- the successful operation of a major tion which must be met before award- command, activity, agency, installa- ing a decoration. tion, or project. The discharge of such (g) Biographical sketch. Identification duty must involve the acceptance and of an individual that includes as a min- fulfillment of the obligation so as to imum: Full name, Social Security greatly benefit the interests of the Number (SSN), date and place of birth, United States. marital status, education, and military (p) Duty of responsibility. Duty, which service. by virtue of the positions held, carries (h) Bravery. Quality or state showing a high degree of the responsibility for courage; level of conduct which is ex- the successful operation of a major pected of professional Army soldiers. command, activity, agency, installa- (i) Combat heroism. Act or acts of her- tion, or project, or which requires the oism by an individual engaged in ac- exercise of judgment and decision af- tual conflict with an armed enemy, or fecting plans, policies, operations, or in military operations which involve the lives and well being of others. exposure to personal hazards, due to di- (q) Extraordinary heroism. Act or acts rect enemy action or the imminence of of heroism or gallantry involving the such action. risk of life. Minimum level of valorous (j) Combat zone. The region where performance in combat consistent with fighting is going on; the forward area a recommendation for the Distin- of the theater of operations where com- guished Service Cross. bat troops are actively engaged. It ex- (r) Foreign Decoration. Any order, de- tends from the frontline to the front of vice, medal, badge, insignia, emblem or the communications zone. award, tendered by or received from a (k) Decoration. Distinctively designed foreign government. mark of honor denoting heroism or (s) Foreign government. Includes any meritorious/outstanding service/ unit of a foreign governmental author- achievement for individuals and units. ity, including any foreign national, (l) Direct participation. ‘‘Hands-on’’ State, local and municipal Govern- activity at the site, or sites, of the ment; any international or multi- military act or operation. The indi- national organization whose member- vidual must be physically present at ship is composed of any unit of foreign the designated location, having con- government described above; and any tributed to and influenced the action. agent or representative of any such

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unit or organization while acting as definite beginning and ending date. The such. length of time is not a primary consid- (t) Gallantry and intrepidity at the risk eration; however, speed of accomplish- of life. Fearless spontaneous conduct at ment of an important task can be a the certain risk of life, above and be- factor in determining the value of an yond the call of duty, which clearly act. sets the soldier apart from all other (aa) Meritorious Service. Service which comrades. Minimum level of valorous is distinguished by a succession of out- performance in combat consistent with standing acts of achievement over a a recommendation for the Medal of sustained period of time. Individual Honor. performance must exceed that expected (u) Gallantry in action. Spirited and by virtue of grade and experience, conspicuous acts of heroism and cour- age. Minimum level of valorous per- based on accomplishments during an formance in combat consistent with a entire tour of duty. recommendation for the Silver Star. (bb) Military merit. Demonstrated con- (v) Heroism. Extreme courage dem- duct or character deserving of recogni- onstrated in attaining a noble end. tion. Varying levels of documented heroic (cc) Officer. Except where expressly actions are necessary to substantiate indicated otherwise, the word ‘‘officer’’ recommendations for the Bronze Star means ‘‘commissioned or warrant offi- Medal with ‘‘V,’’ Air Medal with ‘‘V,’’ cer.’’ and the Army Commendation Medal (dd) Operation. A military action, or with ‘‘V.’’ the carrying out of a strategic, tac- (w) In connection with military oper- tical, service, training, or administra- ations against an armed enemy. This tive military mission; the process of phrase covers all military operations carrying on combat including move- including combat, support, and supply ment, supply, attack, defense, and ma- which have a direct bearing on the out- neuvers needed to gain the objectives come of an engagement or engage- of any battle or campaign. ments against armed opposition. To (ee) Outstanding or unusually meri- perform duty or to accomplish an act . Performance of of achievement in connection with torious performance military operations against an armed duty determined by the employing enemy, the individual must have been component to have contributed to an subjected either to personal hazard as a unusually significant degree toward result of direct enemy action, or the the furtherance of good relations be- imminence of such action, or must tween the United States and the for- have had the conditions under which eign government tendering the decora- his duty or accomplishment took place tion. This requires that the service be complicated by enemy action or the of national significance to the foreign imminence of enemy action. government and that it be performed (x) Key individual. A person who is oc- under exceptionally difficult, extraor- cupying a position that is indispen- dinary, or hazardous conditions. sable to an organization, activity, or (ff) Peacetime criteria. (1) In a period project. when the United States is not engaged (y) Medal. A term used to— in the prosecution of a formal declared (1) Include the three categories of war. awards, namely: Decorations, Army (2) Applied outside a combat zone Good Conduct Medal, and service med- when the United States is engaged in als. military operations against an armed (2) Refer to the distinctive physical enemy, but is not prosecuting a for- device of metal and ribbon which con- mally declared war, except that in the stitutes the tangible evidence of an award. communications zone those individuals (z) Meritorious Achievement. An act whose duties are in connection with which is well above the expected per- military operations against an armed formance of duty. The act should be an enemy may be considered under war- exceptional accomplishment with a time criteria.

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(3) A period in specified areas where agencies not under military jurisdic- U.S. troops are engaged in military op- tion where opportunity for the public erations involving conflict with an op- to view the display is assured, and in posing foreign force or while serving each office of Headquarters, Depart- with friendly foreign forces engaged in ment of the Army (HQDA) with activi- an armed conflict against an opposing ties that include matters pertaining to armed force in which the United States decorations. is not a belligerent party. (b) Civilian institutions. Upon approval (gg) Primary next of kin. Primary next by the Secretary of the Army, samples of kin are, in order of precedence, sur- of military decorations may be fur- viving spouse, eldest child, father or nished, at cost price, to museums, li- mother, eldest brother or sister, or eld- braries, and to national headquarters est grandchild. of historical, numismatic, and military (hh) Reserve Components of the Army. societies; and to institutions of such The Army National Guard of the public nature as will assure an oppor- United States and the U.S. Army Re- serve. tunity for the public to view the exhib- (ii) U.S. Individual Army decorations. its under circumstances beneficial to U.S. Individual Army decorations are the Army. All decorations furnished to the Medal of Honor, Distinguished civilian institutions for exhibition pur- Service Cross, Distinguished Service poses will be engraved with the words, Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, ‘‘For Exhibition Purposes only.’’ Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldier’s (c) Requests. Letter requests for deco- Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple rations for exhibit or display will be Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air made to Commander, U.S. Army Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Human Resources Command (USA and the Army Achievement Medal. HRC), ATTN: AHRC–PDO–PA, 200 Sto- (jj) U.S. unit decorations. U.S. unit vall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332–0471. decorations are the Presidential Unit (d) Display. Service medals for serv- Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Meri- ice prior to World War II will not be torious Unit Commendation, and Army provided for display purposes since Superior Unit Award. only minimum essential quantities are (kk) Valor. Heroism performed under available for issue to authorized recipi- combat conditions. ents. (ll) Wartime criteria. (1) A period of (e) Purchase of medals. Except for the formally declared war and for 1 year Medal of Honor, all other decorations, after the cessation of hostilities. service medals, and ribbons can be pur- (2) A period of military operations chased from private vendors who have against an armed enemy and for 1 year been issued a certificate of authority after cessation of hostilities. Only by the Institute of Heraldry. A list of those individuals actually in the com- certified vendors can be obtained from bat zone or those in the communica- HQ, USA HRC (see § 578.3 (c)). tions zone whose duties involve direct (f) Display sets of the Medal of Honor. control or support of combat oper- Upon written requests, The Adjutant ations are to be considered under war- General of the Army can approve issue time criteria. of a display Medal of Honor to govern- (3) A period of national emergency ment agencies (defined in paragraphs declared by the President or by the Congress. (a) and (b) of this section). Adequate security arrangement must be provided § 578.3 Display sets of award elements for the medal so that it will not be lost and the Medal of Honor. through vandalism or theft. Maximum (a) Government agencies. Upon ap- exposure of the medal to the public proval by the Secretary of the Army, must be ensured, on a free of charge samples of military decorations may be basis, under circumstances beneficial furnished, without charge, for one dis- to the Army. play at the headquarters of each Army and higher field commander, in the of- § 578.4 U.S. Military decorations. fices of the chiefs of governmental To whom awarded, see Table 1 below.

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TABLE 1

Awarded for: Awarded to: Decorations listed in order Civilian of precedence Achievement Military Heroism or service United United States Foreign States Foreign

Medal of Honor ...... Combat ...... n/a ...... War 1 ...... n/a ...... n/a ...... n/a. Distinguished Service Combat ...... n/a ...... War ...... War ...... n/a ...... n/a. Cross. Distinguished Service War ...... War & Peace War & Peace War & Peace War 2 ...... War.2 Medal. Silver Star ...... Combat ...... n/a ...... War ...... War ...... War 2 ...... War.2 Legion of Merit ...... n/a ...... War & Peace War & Peace War & Peace 5 n/a ...... n/a. Distinguished Flying Combat ...... War & Peace 4 War & Peace War ...... n/a ...... n/a. Cross. Noncombat ...... Soldier’s Medal ...... Noncombat ...... n/a ...... War & Peace 4 War & Peace 4 n/a ...... n/a. Bronze Star Medal ...... Combat 3 ...... War & Peace 4 War & Peace 4 War & Peace 4 n/a ...... n/a. Purple Heart ...... For wounds received n/a ...... War & n/a ...... n/a ...... n/a. as the result of Peace 7,8. hostile action. Meritorious Service Medal n/a ...... Peace & War 9 Peace ...... Peace ...... n/a ...... n/a. Air Medal ...... Combat 3 ...... War & Peace 4 War & Peace 4 War ...... War 2 ...... War.2 Noncombat ...... Army Commendation Combat 3 ...... War ...... War & Peace 6 War & Peace 6 n/a ...... n/a. Medal. Noncombat ...... Peace ...... Army Achievement Medal n/a ...... Peace & Peace 6 ...... Peace 6 ...... n/a ...... n/a. War 6, 9. Notes: 1 The Medal of Honor is awarded only to U.S. military personnel. 2 Under limited circumstances. Recommendations will be forwarded to HQ, USA HRC for processing. 3 Awarded with Bronze ‘‘V’’ Device for valor in combat. 4 Awarded for peacetime when no formal war has been declared but the U.S. is engaged in military operations against an armed enemy. 5 Awarded to foreign military personnel in one of four degrees. 6 Not awarded to general officers. 7 Awarded to military personnel wounded by terrorists or while members of a peacekeeping force. 8 Approval authority is the Secretary of the Army. 9 Authorized for award in a combat theater for non-combat meritorious service and achievement.

§ 578.5 Award recommendations. bullet format in the space allowed on (a) It is the responsibility and privi- the DA Form 638. Bullet format or nar- lege of any individual having personal ratives may be used for the Legion of knowledge of an act, achievement, or Merit (LM). Narratives are required for service believed to warrant the award all other awards and will be added as of a decoration to submit a rec- an addendum to the recommendation. ommendation for consideration. It is Narrative should be prepared on 81⁄2 by usually desirable that the intended re- 11-inch bond paper and is limited to cipient not be informed of a pending one double-spaced typewritten page ex- recommending or given an implied cept for recommendations of the Dis- promise of an award prior to final ap- tinguished Service Medal and above. proval and clearance. This is especially Narratives for valor must contain a de- true when the intended recipient is a scription of the following elements: foreigner. Terrain and weather of the area in (b) The Department of the Army (DA) which the action took place; enemy Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) conditions, to include morale, prox- will be used to initiate, process and ap- imity, firepower, casualties and situa- prove award recommendations of all tion prior to, during and after the act; U.S. Army individual decorations, to the effect of the act on the enemy; the include valor and heroism decorations. action of comrades in the immediate (c) Narrative description of meri- vicinity of the act and the degree of torious service or achievement for their participation in the act; if the act awards of the Meritorious Service occurred in aerial flight, the type and Medal (MSM), Army Commendation position of the aircraft and the individ- Medal (ARCOM), and Army Achieve- ual’s crew position; the degree to which ment Medal (AAM) will be limited to the act was voluntary; the degree to

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which the act was outstanding and ex- endorsed by a higher official in the ceeded what was normally expected of chain of command.’’ the individual; all unusual cir- (g) Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1130, a Mem- cumstances; and overall effects or re- ber of Congress can request consider- sults of the act. ation of a proposal for the award or (d) Heroism award recommendations presentation of decoration (or the up- will contain statements of eye- grading of a decoration), either for an witnesses, preferably in the form of individual or unit, that is not other- certificates, affidavits, or sworn state- wise authorized to be presented or ments; extracts from official records; awarded due to limitations established sketches; maps; diagrams; photo- by law or policy. Based upon such re- graphs; and so forth, which support and view, the Secretary of the Army shall make a determination as to the merits amplify stated facts for the heroism of approving the award or presentation award. of the decoration and other determina- (e) Recommendations will be for- tions necessary to comply with con- warded through command channels to gressional reporting under 10 U.S.C. the commander authorized to approve 1130. or disapprove it. Each intermediate commander/supervisor will recommend § 578.6 Wartime criteria. approval or disapproval, and cite spe- Wartime criteria, by whom awarded. cific reasons whenever disapproval is The Medal of Honor is awarded only by recommended. the President. Other decorations are (f) Except for the provisions of 10 awarded by the President, the Sec- U.S.C. 1130 outlined in paragraph (g) of retary of Defense, and the Secretary of this section and lost awards, each rec- the Army. When wartime conditions ommendation for an award of a mili- erupt, authority to further delegate tary decoration must be entered ad- decorations approval authority will be ministratively into military channels requested from the Secretary of the within 2 years of the act, achievement, Army. Initial delegation will be re- or service to be honored. Submission quested consistent with the award ap- into military channels is defined as proval authority outlined in Table 2 ‘‘signed by the initiating official and below.

TABLE 2 Delegation of Award Approval—Wartime Criteria The primary purpose of this table is to outline the various awards and decorations approval authorities for use during the imme- diate stages of Army combat operations. Once delegated, this authority is reviewed every 30, 60, or 90 days during combat operations to determine if further delegation is expedient and justified. Wartime delegation is withdrawn from approval authori- ties upon redeployment of the unit. This table is not absolute and is subject to change as necessary by the Secretary of the Army. Award approval levels outlined in Table 3 are applicable to Table 2.

Awards Approval authority May further delegate Awarded to

Medal of Honor ...... President of the United States N/A ...... U.S. military personnel. DSC & all lesser decorations .. Secretary of the Army or oth- N/A ...... a. U.S. Army Active and Re- ers as designated by the serve Component per- Secretary of the Army. sonnel. b. U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel with concurrence of the appropriate Service Secretary. DSC, SS, LM, DFC and SM .... CG of a U.S. Army Force MG and BG commanders U.S. Army personnel and (Serving in the rank of Gen- (BG must be serving in MG members of the other eral) (See note 1). position), commanders of armed services and mem- separate units, may award bers of the armed forces of the BSM, AM, and ARCOM forces of friendly foreign (See note 2). nations in the ranks com- parable to the grade of O–6 (COL) or lower provided concurrence is obtained from that Service or foreign government.

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TABLE 2—Continued Delegation of Award Approval—Wartime Criteria The primary purpose of this table is to outline the various awards and decorations approval authorities for use during the imme- diate stages of Army combat operations. Once delegated, this authority is reviewed every 30, 60, or 90 days during combat operations to determine if further delegation is expedient and justified. Wartime delegation is withdrawn from approval authori- ties upon redeployment of the unit. This table is not absolute and is subject to change as necessary by the Secretary of the Army. Award approval levels outlined in Table 3 are applicable to Table 2.

Awards Approval authority May further delegate Awarded to

BSM, AM, ARCOM ...... Senior Army Commander and MG and BG (serving in MG U.S. Army personnel and commanders of a separate positions) commanders of members of the armed force serving in the rank of separate units, may award forces of friendly foreign LTG (see note 1). the BSM, AM and ARCOM nations in the ranks com- (see note 2). parable to the grade of 0–6 (COL) and below, provided concurrence is obtained from that Service or foreign government. PH ...... CG of any separate unit and To any field grade com- Member of the Army and Hospital commanders re- mander who has orders member of other Services ceiving casualties. issuing authority. provided concurrence is ob- tained from that Service. PUC, VUA, MUC ...... As provided in § 578–57; Not further delegated ...... U.S. units and foreign allied § 578–58 and § 578–59. units (see § 578–57; § 578– 58; and § 578–59. Campaign Participation Credit Senior Army Commander Not further delegated ...... Only to eligible U.S. Army serving in the rank of LTG units and RC units called to or higher. active duty. Assault landing Credit ...... Senior Army Commander Not further delegated ...... Only to eligible U.S. Army serving in the rank of LTG units and RC units called to or higher. Active duty. (DA General Orders Issued) Combat Badges ...... Commanding General of any To any field grade com- See § 578.69, § 578.70, separate unit. mander who has orders § 578.71, § 578.72, § 578– issuing authority. 74, § 578–79, § 578–84 and § 578–99 for specific elgibility requirements for combat requirements for combat badges. See also Table 9 on who may be awarded these badges. Notes: 1. The senior Army commander (SAC) upon arrival in the theater of operations, or as soon thereafter as practical, will submit a request to CFR, USA HRC (see § 578.3(c)), requesting this delegation be activated. 2. Authority to approve award of the ARCOM under wartime criteria may be delegated to Colonel level commanders.

§ 578.7 Peacetime criteria. of Defense, and the Secretary of the Army. When peacetime criteria apply, Peacetime criteria, by whom award- authority to award decorations is auto- ed. Awards for peacetime service are matically delegated as shown in Table made by the President, the Secretary 3 below.

TABLE 3

Delegation of award approving authority-peacetime criteria Commanders and principal HQDA agency officials May award To

Chief of Staff, U.S. Army ...... DSM and all less decorations All U.S. Army personnel and personnel of other Services (see note 2). General ...... LM, MSM, ARCOM, and AAM 1. U.S. Army personnel. 2. U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Personnel below brigadier general attached to their organizations (see note 2). Lieutenant General ...... LM ...... 1. U.S. Army personnel upon retirement or for posthumous awards only (except general grade officers). MSM, ARCOM, and AAM ...... 2. U.S. Army personnel assigned and attached for duty to their command or agency. 3. U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Personnel below brigadier general attached to their organizations (see note 2).

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TABLE 3—Continued

Delegation of award approving authority-peacetime criteria Commanders and principal HQDA agency officials May award To

Major General ...... LM (see note 1) ...... 1. U.S. Army personnel assigned and attached for duty to their command or agency. MSM, ARCOM, and AAM ...... 2. U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Personnel below brigadier general attached to their organizations (see note 2). Brigadier General ...... MSM, ARCOM, and AAM ...... 1. U.S. Army personnel assigned and attached for duty to their command or agency. 2. U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Personnel below brigadier general attached to their organizations (see note 2). Colonel ...... ARCOM, AAM ...... 1. U.S. Army personnel assigned and attached for duty to their command or agency. 2. U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Personnel below brigadier general attached to their organizations (see note 2). Lieutenant Colonel ...... AAM ...... 1. U.S. Army personnel assigned and attached for duty to their command. 2. U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Personnel below brigadier general attached to their organizations (see note 2).

TABLE 3—Continued

Delegation of award approving authority-peacetime criteria Project Managers Program Managers, Product Managers, and Program Executive Offi- May award To cers

Major Generals and civilian MSM, ARCOM and AAM ...... Service members assigned to their projects (see note 2). equivalent Senior Executive Service (SES). Brigadier Generals and civilian MSM, ARCOM and AAM ...... Service members assigned to their projects (see note 2). equivalent SES. Colonels and civilian equivalent ARCOM and AAM ...... Service members assigned to their projects (see note 2). General Schedule (GS) 15. Lieutenant Colonels ...... AAM ...... Service members assigned to their projects (see note 2). Notes: 1. Major Army commanders and officials of principal HQDA agencies in the grade of Major General have authority to approve awards of the Legion of Merit, to retiring and deceased persons, other than general officers, assigned to their commands or agencies. 2. See paragraph 1–36, AR 600–8–22 for instructions on awarding Army decorations to members of the other U.S. Services.

§ 578.8 General rules. award, together with the certificate, (a) Awards for civilian service. Awards medal, citation and related documents for DA civilians are governed by Army will be forwarded to the appropriate Regulation (AR) 672–20, Incentive commander for presentation. Eligible Awards. AR 672–20 provides imple- classes of next of kin are listed in the menting instructions for incentive order of their precedence in § 578.2 (gg). awards, honorary awards and devices, (c) Interim awards and awards of a awards from nonfederal organizations, lesser decoration. (1) To ensure that a and medals for public service. deserving act, achievement, or service (b) Posthumous awards. Awards may receives recognition, the appropriate be made following the death of the per- authority may promptly award a suit- son being honored in the same manner able lesser military decoration pending as they are made for a living person ex- final action on a recommendation for a cept that the orders and citation will higher award, except for retiring U.S. indicate that the award is being made Army general officers. When a higher posthumously. The engraved medal and award is approved, the approving au- certificate will not contain the word thority will revoke the interim award posthumous. Orders announcing the in the same orders published for the

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higher award. The decoration will be quent to the time of the distinguished returned by the recipient, unless the act, achievement, or service shall not higher award is approved post- have been honorable. The Act of July 9, humously, in which case the next of 1918 (40 Stat. 871) as amended (10 U.S.C. kin will be permitted to retain both 1409); the Act of July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. awards. 789), as amended (10 U.S.C. 1429). (2) The authority taking final action (g) Time limitations. (1) Except for the may award the decoration rec- provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1130 and lost ommended, award a lesser decoration awards addressed below, each rec- (or consider the interim award as ade- ommendation for an award of a mili- quate recognition), or in the absence of tary decoration must be entered ad- an interim award, disapprove award of ministratively into military channels any decoration. within 2 years of the act, achievement, (d) Duplication of awards. (1) Only one or service to be honored. Submission decoration will be awarded to an indi- into military channels is defined as vidual or unit for the same act, ‘‘signed by the initiating official and achievement, or period of meritorious endorsed by a higher official in the service. chain of command.’’ (2) The award of a decoration in rec- (2) Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1130, a Mem- ognition of a single act of heroism or ber of Congress can request consider- meritorious achievement does not pre- ation of a proposal for the award or clude an award for meritorious service presentation of decoration (or the up- at the termination of an assignment. grading of a decoration), either for an Recommendations for award of a deco- individual or unit, that is not other- ration for meritorious service will not wise authorized to be presented or refer to acts of heroism or meritorious awarded due to limitations established achievements, which have been pre- by law or policy. Based upon such re- viously recognized by award or decora- view, the Secretary of the Army shall tion. make a determination as to the merits (3) Continuation of the same or simi- of approving the award or presentation lar type service already recognized by of the decoration and other determina- an award for meritorious service or tions necessary to comply with con- achievement will not be the basis for a gressional reporting under 10 U.S.C. second award. If appropriate, an award 1130. may be made to include the extended (3) To be fully effective, an award period of service by superseding the must be timely. Undue delay in sub- earlier award, or the award previously mitting a recommendation may pre- made be amended to incorporate the clude its consideration. It is highly de- extended period of service. sirable that a recommendation be (e) Conversion of awards. Awards of placed in military channels and acted certain decorations (Silver Star, upon as quickly as possible. If cir- Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and cumstances preclude submission of a Army Commendation Medal) on the completely documented recommenda- basis of existing letters, certificates, tion, it is best to submit it as soon as and/or orders, as hereinafter authorized possible and note that additional data will be made only upon letter applica- will be submitted later. However, to tion of the individuals concerned to the ensure prompt recognition, interim National Personnel Records Center awards should be considered and are (NPRC), 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, encouraged as addressed above. MO 63132–5100 (Soldiers who retired or (4) No military decoration, except the were discharged on or after October 1, Purple Heart and exceptions for deco- 2002 should send their requests to the rations approved under 10 U.S.C. 1130, Commander, U.S. Army Human Re- will be awarded more than 3 years after sources Command, St. Louis, ATTN: the act or period of service to be hon- AHRC–CC–B, 1 Reserve Way, St. Louis, ored. MO 63132–5200). (5) These time limitations do not (f) Character of service. No decoration apply to retroactive and conversion shall be awarded or presented to any awards made in confirmation of rec- individual whose entire service subse- ognition of previously issued orders,

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letters, or certificates or in exchange fense (DOD) policy to recognize indi- of decorations hereinafter authorized. vidual acts of heroism, extraordinary (6) In cases where it can be conclu- achievement or meritorious achieve- sively proven that formal submission ment on the part of service members of of a recommendation for award was not friendly foreign nations when such acts made within the time limitations indi- have been of significant benefit to the cated above, because either the person United States or materially contrib- recommending or the person being rec- uted to the successful prosecution of a ommended was in a prisoner of war military campaign by Armed Forces of (POW), missing in action (MIA) or in a the United States. Such acts or medically incapacitated status, award achievement shall be recognized of the Silver Star or lesser decorations through the award of an individual may be approved without regard to U.S. decoration. elapsed time since the act, achieve- (2) U.S. campaign and service medals ment, or service occurred, that is to be shall not be awarded to members of for- honored. eign military establishments. (7) If the Secretary of the Army de- (3) Foreign military personnel in termines that a statement setting ranks comparable to the grade of 0–6 forth the distinguished act, achieve- and below, at the time the act was per- ment, or service, and a recommenda- formed and at the time the decoration tion for official recommendation rec- is presented, may be awarded the fol- ognition was made and supported by lowing decorations: Silver Star; Distin- sufficient evidence within 2 years after guished Flying Cross; Bronze Star the distinguished service, and that no Medal; or the Air Medal for valorous award was made because the statement acts in actual combat in direct support was lost, or through inadvertence the of military operation; the Soldier’s recommendation was not acted upon; Medal, for heroic acts in direct support he or she may, within 2 years after the of operations, but not involving actual date of the determination, award any combat; and the Legion of Merit (see appropriate military decoration. In § 578.13 for the Legion of Merit to for- each case, the following will be pro- eign military personnel). vided: (i) Conclusive evidence of the formal (i) Announcement of awards. (1) Deco- submission of the recommendation into rations and the Army Good Conduct military channels. Medal. (ii) Conclusive evidence of the loss of (i) Awards made by the President, the recommendation or the failure to the Secretary of Defense, and the Sec- act on the recommendation through in- retary of the Army will be announced advertence. in DA General Orders (DAGO). (iii) A copy of the original rec- (ii) Awards of decorations and the ommendation, or its substantive equiv- Army Good Conduct Medal made by alent. As a minimum, the rec- principal HQDA officials will be an- ommendation should be accompanied nounced in permanent orders. by statements, certificates, or affida- (iii) Awards of decorations and the vits corroborating the events or serv- Army Good Conduct Medal made ac- ices involved. It is emphasized that the cording to delegated authority will be proponent must provide Commander, announced in permanent orders by the USA HRC (see § 578.3(c)), with adequate commanders authorized to make the information for Secretarial evaluation awards. of the deed or service to determine if (2) Service medals and service ribbons. an award is to be made. The person Service medals and service ribbons are signing a reconstructed award rec- administratively awarded to individ- ommendation must be identified clear- uals who meet the qualifying criteria. ly in terms of his or her official rela- Orders are not required. tionship to the intended recipient at (3) Badges. Permanent awards of the time of the act or during the period badges, except basic marksmanship of service to be recognized. qualification badges, identification (h) U.S. awards to foreign military per- badges, and the Physical Fitness Badge sonnel. (1) It is the Department of De- will be announced in permanent orders

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by commanders authorized to make the (7) The Army Lapel Button will be award or permanent orders of HQDA. formally presented at troop formations (j) Engraving of awards. The grade, or other suitable ceremonies. The U.S. name, and organization of the awardee Army Retired Lapel Button will be pre- are engraved on the reverse of the sented at an appropriate ceremony Medal of Honor. The name only of the prior to their departure for retirement. awardee is engraved on the reverse side These buttons may be presented to a of every other decoration, the POW separating soldier at the same time as Medal and the Army Good Conduct the Army Good Conduct Medal and any Medal. Normally engraving will be ac- other approved decoration. complished prior to presentation. When (l) Act of presentation. In the act of this is impracticable, the awardee will presentation, a decoration may be be informed that he or she may mail pinned on the clothing of the awardee the decoration or Army Good Conduct whether in uniform or civilian clothing Medal to the Commander, U.S. Army or on the next-of-kin in the case of a TACOM, Clothing and Heraldry Prod- presentation following the recipient’s uct Support Integration Directorate death; however, this will not be con- (PSID), P.O. Box 57997, Philadelphia, strued as authority to wear the decora- PA 19111–7997, for engraving at Govern- tion for any person other than the indi- ment expense. vidual honored. As an alternative to (k) Presentation of decorations. (1) The pinning the decoration, especially on Medal of Honor is usually presented to next-of-kin, it may be handed to the re- living awardees by the President of the cipient in an opened decoration con- United States at the White House. tainer. Posthumous presentation to the next of kin normally is made in Washington, § 578.9 Medal of Honor. DC by the President or his or her per- sonal representative. (a) Criteria. The Medal of Honor (10 (2) Other U.S. military decorations U.S.C. 3741) was established by Joint will be presented with an appropriate Resolution of Congress, July 12, 1962 air of formality and with fitting cere- (amended by Act of July 9, 1918 and Act mony. of July 25, 1963) is awarded by the (3) Foreign decorations will not be President in the name of Congress to a presented by members of the U.S. person who, while a member of the Army to designated recipients whether Army, distinguished himself or herself awardees or next of kin. conspicuously by gallantry and intre- (4) Conversion awards, service med- pidity at the risk of his life above and als, and service ribbons usually are not beyond the call of duty while engaged presented with formal ceremony. How- in an action against an enemy of the ever, such presentation may be made United States; while engaged in mili- at the discretion of the local com- tary operations involving conflict with mander. an opposing foreign force; or while (5) Whenever practical, badges will be serving with friendly foreign forces en- presented to military personnel in a gaged in an armed conflict against an formal ceremony as provided in Field opposing armed force in which the Manual (FM) 3–21.5. Presentations United States is not a belligerent should be made as promptly as prac- party. The deed performed must have tical following announcement of been one of personal bravery or self- awards, and when possible, in the pres- sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly ence of the troops with whom the re- distinguish the individual above his cipients were serving at the time of the comrades and must have involved risk qualification. of life. Incontestable proof of the per- (6) Presentation of the Army Good formance of the service will be exacted Conduct Medal to military personnel and each recommendation for the may be made at troop formations. (See award of this decoration will be consid- FM 3–21.5.) Ceremonies will not be con- ered on the standard of extraordinary ducted to present the Army Good Con- merit. Eligibility is limited to mem- duct Medal to former military per- bers of the Army of the United States sonnel or next of kin. in active Federal military service.

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(b) Description. A gold-finished bronze sign due to disability or incapacity, the star, one point down, 19⁄16 inches in di- signature of the awardee’s legally des- ameter with rays terminating in ignated representative, and be for- trefoils, surrounded by a laurel wreath warded to Commander, USA HRC (see in green enamel, suspended by two § 578.3(c)). Applicant will receive a DD links from a bar bearing the inscrip- Form 1370A (Certificate of Enrollment tion ‘‘Valor’’ and surmounted by an on the Medal of Honor Roll). eagle grasping laurel leaves in one claw (d) Additional benefits. (1) Supple- and arrows in the other. In the center mental uniform allowance. Enlisted re- of the star is the head of Minerva sur- cipients of the Medal of Honor are enti- rounded by the inscription ‘‘United tled to a supplemental uniform allow- States of America.’’ Each ray of the ance. (See AR 700–84.) star bears an oak leaf in green enamel. (2) Air transportation for Medal of On the reverse of the bar are stamped Honor awardees. (See DOD Regulation the words ‘‘The Congress To.’’ The 4515.13–R.) medal is suspended by a hook to a ring (3) Commissary privileges for Medal fastened behind the eagle. The hook is of Honor recipients and their eligible attached to a light-blue moired silk family members. (See AR 600–8–14.) neckband, 13⁄16 inches in width and 213⁄4 (4) Identification cards for Medal of inches in length, behind a square pad in Honor recipients and their eligible the center made of the ribbon with the family members. (See AR 600–8–14.) corners turned in. On the ribbon bar (5) Admission to U.S. Service Acad- are 13 white stars arranged in the form emies. Children of Medal of Honor of a triple chevron, consisting of two awardees, otherwise qualified, are not chevrons of 5 stars and one chevron of subject to quota requirements for ad- 3 stars. A hexagonal rosette of light- mission to any of the U.S. Service blue ribbon 1⁄2 inch circumscribing di- Academies. (See U.S. Service Acad- ameter, with a fan-shaped ribbon insert emies annual catalogs.) showing white stars, is included for wear on civilian clothing. (6) Exchange privileges for Medal of (c) Medal of Honor Roll. The Medal of Honor recipients and their eligible Honor Roll was established by Act of family members. (See AR 600–8–14.) Congress, April 27, 1916, as amended by (7) Burial honors for Medal of Honor 38 U.S.C. 1562. It provides that each recipients are identical to those who Medal of Honor awardee may have his become deceased while on active duty. or her name entered on the Medal of (See AR 600–8–1 and AR 600–25.) Honor Roll. Each person whose name is placed on the Medal of Honor Roll is § 578.10 Distinguished Service Cross. certified to the Veterans Administra- (a) Criteria. The Distinguished Serv- tion as being entitled to receive a spe- ice Cross was established by Act of cial pension of $1000 per month for life, Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by Act if the person desires. Payment will be of July 25, 1963), 10 U.S.C. 3742. It is made by the Veterans Administration awarded to a person who, while serving beginning as of the date of application in any capacity with the Army, distin- thereof (38 U.S.C. 1562). The payment of guishes himself or herself by extraor- this special pension is in addition to, dinary heroism not justifying the and does not deprive the pensioner of award of a Medal of Honor while en- any other pension, benefit, right, or gaged in an action against an enemy of privilege to which he or she is or may the United States; while engaged in thereafter be entitled. The awardee military operations involving conflict will submit a DD Form 1369 (Applica- with an opposing force, or while serv- tion for Enrollment on the Medal of ing with friendly foreign forces en- Honor Roll and for the Pension Author- gaged in an armed conflict against an ized by the Act of Congress) to have his opposing Armed Force in which the or her name placed on the Medal of United States is not a belligerent Honor Roll and to receive the special party. The act or acts of heroism must pension. The application will bear the have been so notable and have involved full personal signature of the awardee, risk of life so extraordinary as to set or in cases where the awardee cannot the individual apart from his comrades.

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(b) Description. A cross of bronze 2 (1⁄16-inch), and a band of scarlet (5⁄16- inches in height and 113⁄16 inches in inch). (Sec. 3743, 70A Stat. 216; 10 U.S.C. width with an eagle on the center and 3743). a scroll below the eagle bearing the in- scription ‘‘For Valor.’’ On the reverse, § 578.12 Silver Star. the center of the cross is circled by a (a) Criteria. The Silver Star was es- wreath. The cross is suspended by a tablished by Act of Congress July 9, ring from moired silk ribbon, 13⁄8 inches 1918 (amended by Act of July 25, 1963, 10 in length and 13⁄8 inches in width, com- U.S.C. 3746). It is awarded to a person posed of a band of red (1⁄8-inch), white who, while serving in any capacity (1⁄16-inch), blue (1-inch), white (1⁄16- with the U.S. Army, is cited for gal- inch), and red (1⁄8-inch). (Sec. 3742, 70A Stat. 215; 10 U.S.C. 3742) lantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in § 578.11 Distinguished Service Medal. military operations involving conflict (a) Criteria. (1) The Distinguished with an opposing foreign force, or while Service Medal was established by Act serving with friendly foreign forces en- of Congress on July 9, 1918 (10 U.S.C. gaged in an armed conflict against an 3743). It is awarded to any person who, opposing armed force in which the while serving in any capacity with the United States is not a belligerent U.S. Army, has distinguished himself party. The required gallantry, while of or herself by exceptionally meritorious lesser degree than that required for the service to the Government in a duty of Distinguished Service Cross, must nev- great responsibility. The performance ertheless have been performed with must be such as to merit recognition marked distinction. It is also awarded for service which is clearly excep- upon letter application to Commander, tional. Exceptional performance of nor- USA HRC (see § 578.3(c)), to those indi- mal duty will not alone justify an viduals who, while serving in any ca- award of this decoration. pacity with the U.S. Army, received a (2) For service not related to actual citation for gallantry in action in war the term ‘‘duty of great responsi- World War I published in orders issued bility’’ applies to a narrower range of by a headquarters commanded by a positions than in time of war and re- general officer. quires evidence of conspicuously sig- 1 nificant achievement. However, jus- (b) Description. A bronze star 1 ⁄2 tification of the award may accrue by inches in circumscribing diameter. In 3 virtue of exceptionally meritorious the center thereof is a ⁄16-inch diame- service in a succession of high posi- ter raised silver star, the center lines tions of great importance. of all rays of both stars coinciding. The (3) Awards may be made to persons reverse has the inscription ‘‘For Gal- other than members of the Armed lantry in Action.’’ The star is sus- Forces of the United States for war- pended by a rectangular-shaped metal time services only, and then only under loop with corners rounded from a exceptional circumstances with the ex- moired silk ribbon 13⁄8 inches in length press approval of the President, in each and 13⁄8 inches in width, composed of case. stripes of blue (3⁄32-inch), white (3⁄64- (b) Description. The coat of arms of inch), blue (7⁄32-inch), white (7⁄32-inch), the United States in bronze surrounded red (7⁄32-inch), white (7⁄32-inch), blue (7⁄32- 1 by a circle of dark-blue enamel 1 ⁄2 inch), white (3⁄64-inch), and blue (3⁄32- inches in diameter, bearing the inscrip- inch). (Sec. 3746, 70A Stat. 216; 10 U.S.C. tion ‘‘For Distinguished Service 3746) MCMXVIII.’’ On the reverse, a blank scroll upon a trophy of flags and weap- § 578.13 Legion of Merit. ons. The medal is suspended by a bar The Legion of Merit was established from a moired silk ribbon, 13⁄8 inches in by Act of Congress July 20, 1942 (10 length and 13⁄8 inches in width, com- posed of a bank of scarlet (5⁄8-inch), a U.S.C. 1121). It is awarded to any mem- stripe of dark-blue (1⁄16-inch), a band of ber of the Armed Forces of the United white (5⁄8-inch), a stripe of dark-blue States or of a friendly foreign nation

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who has distinguished himself or her- laurel wreath with pierced, crossed ar- self by exceptionally meritorious con- rows pointing outward between each duct in the performance of outstanding arm of the star and the wreath. A services and achievement. bronze wreath connects an oval suspen- (a) Criteria for members of Armed sion ring to a neck ribbon. The reverse Forces of the United States. The perform- of the five-pointed star is enameled in ance must have been such as to merit white bordered in purplish-red enamel; recognition of key individuals for serv- in the center is a disk surrounded by ice rendered in a clearly exceptional the words ‘‘Annuit Coeptis’’ and manner. Performance of duties normal ‘‘MDCCLXXXII,’’ and on the scroll are to the grade, branch, specialty, or as- the words ‘‘United States of America.’’ signment, and experience of an indi- The moired silk neck ribbon is 211⁄4 vidual is not an adequate basis for this inches in length and 115⁄16 inches in award. width composed of a bank of purplish- (b) For service not related to actual red (113⁄16-inches) with edges of white war, the term ‘‘key individuals’’ ap- (1⁄16-inch). plies to a narrower range of positions (3) Officer: A five-pointed American than in time of war and requires evi- white star of heraldic form bordered in dence of significant achievement. In purplish-red enamel 17⁄8-inches circum- peacetime, service should be in the na- scribing diameter with 13 white stars ture of a special requirement or of an on a blue field emerging from a circle extremely difficult duty performed in of clouds; backing the star, a laurel an unprecedented and clearly excep- wreath with modeled, crossed arrows tional manner. However, justification pointing outward between each arm of of the award may accrue by virtue of the star and the wreath, and an all- exceptionally meritorious service in a bronze device of the same design as the succession of important positions. pendant 3⁄4 inch in diameter on the cen- (c) Awards will be made without ref- ter of the suspension ribbon. On the re- erence to degree. verse is a disk surrounded by the words (d) Criteria for members of the Armed ‘‘Annuit Coeptis’’ and Forces of foreign nations. The LM in the ‘‘MDCCLXXXII,’’ and on the scroll are degrees described below, may be award- the words ‘‘United States of America.’’ ed to foreign military personnel who The pendant is suspended by a moired distinguish themselves by ‘‘exceptional silk ribbon 17⁄8 inches in length and 13⁄8 meritorious conduct in performance of inches in width, composed of a bank of outstanding service’’ to the United purplish-red (11⁄4-inches) with edges of States in accordance with Executive white (1⁄16-inch). Order (E.O.) 9260. (4) Legionnaire: Same as prescribed (e) The LM awarded to members of in paragraph (e)(3) of this section, ex- the Armed Forces of foreign nations is cept the all-bronze device is not worn awarded in the following degrees: on the ribbon. (Sec. 1121, 70A Stat. 88; (1) Chief Commander: A domed five- 10 U.S.C. 1121, E.O. 9260, October 29, pointed American white star plaque of 1942, 7 FR 8819, 3 CFR, 1943 Cum. Supp.) heraldic form bordered in purplish-red enamel 215⁄16 inches circumscribing di- § 578.14 Distinguished Flying Cross. ameter with 13 white stars on a blue (a) Criteria. The Distinguished Flying field emerging from a circle of clouds; Cross was established by Act of Con- backing the star, a laurel wreath with gress July 2, 1926, (10 U.S.C. 3749). It is pierced, crossed arrows pointing out- awarded to any person who, while serv- ward between each arm of the star and ing in any capacity with the Army of the wreath. The reverse is engraved the United States, distinguished him- with the words ‘‘United States of self or herself by heroism or extraor- America.’’ dinary achievement while partici- (2) Commander: A five-pointed Amer- pating in aerial flight. The perform- ican white star of heraldic form bor- ance of the act of heroism must be evi- dered in purplish-red enamel 21⁄4-inches denced by voluntary action above and circumscribing diameter with 13 white beyond the call of duty. The extraor- stars on a blue field emerging from a dinary achievement must have resulted circle of clouds; backing the star, a in an accomplishment so exceptional

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and outstanding as to clearly set the by a rectangular-shaped metal loop individual apart from his comrades, or with corners rounded from a moired from other persons in similar cir- silk ribbon 13⁄8 inches in length and 13⁄8 cumstances. Awards will be made only inches in width, composed of two out- to recognize single acts of heroism or side stripes of blue (3⁄8-inch), the center extraordinary achievement and will containing 13 white and red stripes of not be made in recognition of sustained equal width (7 white and 6 red). (Sec. operational activities against an armed 3750, 70A Stat. 217; 10 U.S.C. 3750.) enemy. (b) Description. On a bronze 11⁄2-inch § 578.16 Bronze Star Medal. cross pattee, a four-bladed propeller (a) Criteria. The Bronze Star Medal 111⁄16 inches across the blades; in the re- was established by Executive Order entrant angles, rays forming a 1-inch 9419, February 4, 1944 (superseded by square. The cross is suspended by a E.O. 11046, August 24, 1962 and amended plain, straight link from a moired silk by 10 U.S.C. 1133). It is awarded to any ribbon 13⁄8 inches in length and 13⁄8 person who, while serving in any capac- inches in width, composed of stripes of ity in or with the Army of the United blue (7⁄64-inch), white (9⁄64-inch), blue States after December 7, 1941, distin- (11⁄32-inch), white (3⁄64-inch), red (3⁄32- guished himself or herself by heroic or inch), white (3⁄64-inch), blue (11⁄32-inch), meritorious achievement or service, white (9⁄64-inch), and blue (7⁄64-inch). not involving participation in aerial (Sec. 3749, 70A Stat. 217; 10 U.S.C. 3749, flight, in connection with military op- E.O. 4601, March 1, 1927, as amended by erations against an armed enemy; or E.O. 7786, January 8, 1938, 3 FR 39.) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing § 578.15 Soldier’s Medal. armed force in which the United States (a) Criteria. The Soldier’s Medal was is not a belligerent party. Per 10 U.S.C. established by Act of Congress July 2, 1133, award of the Bronze Star Medal is 1926 (10 U.S.C. 3750). It is awarded to limited to members of the Armed any person of the Armed Forces of the Forces of the United States who re- United States or of a friendly foreign ceive imminent danger pay. nation who, while serving in any capac- (1) Heroism. Awards may be made for ity with the Army of the United acts of heroism, performed under cir- States, including Reserve Component cumstances described above, which are soldiers not serving in a duty status, as of lesser degree than required for the defined in 10 U.S.C. 101(d), at the time award of the Silver Star. of the heroic act, who distinguished (2) Meritorious achievement and service. himself or herself by heroism not in- Awards may be made to recognize sin- volving actual conflict with an enemy. gle acts of merit and meritorious serv- The same degree of heroism is required ice. The lesser degree than that re- as that for an award of the Distin- quired for the award of the LM, must guished Flying Cross. The performance nevertheless have been meritorious and must have involved personal hazard or accomplished with distinction. danger and the voluntary risk of life (3) Awards may be made, by letter under conditions not involving conflict application to NPRC, 9700 Page Ave- with an armed enemy. Awards will not nue, St. Louis, MO 63132–5100 (Soldiers be made solely on the basis of having who retired or were discharged after saved a life. October 1, 2002 should send their re- (b) Description. On a 13⁄8-inch bronze quests to the Commander, U.S. Army octagon, an eagle displayed, standing Human Resources Command, St. Louis, on a fasces, between two groups of ATTN: AHRC–CC–B, 1 Reserve Way, St. stars of six and seven, above the group Louis, MO 63132–5200), enclosing docu- of six a spray of leaves. On the reverse mentary evidence, if possible, to each is a shield paly of 13 pieces on the member of the Armed Forces of the chief, the letters ‘‘U.S.’’ supported by United States who, after December sprays of laurel and oak, around the 6,1941, has been cited in orders or upper edge the inscription ‘‘Soldier’s awarded a certificate for exemplary Medal,’’ and across the face the words conduct in ground combat against an ‘‘For Valor.’’ The medal is suspended armed enemy between December 7, 1941

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and September 2, 1945, inclusive, or gust 7, 1782, during the Revolutionary whose meritorious achievement has War. It was reestablished by the Presi- been otherwise confirmed by docu- dent of the United States per War De- ments executed prior to July 1, 1947. partment General Orders (WDGO) 3, For this purpose, an award of the Com- 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant bat Infantryman Badge or Medical to Executive Order 11016, April 25, 1962; Badge is considered as a citation in or- Executive Order 12464, February 23, ders. Documents executed since August 1984; Public Law 98–525, October 19, 4, 1944 in connection with recommenda- 1984. Public Law 103–160, November 30, tions for the award of decorations of 1993; Public Law 104–106, February 10, higher degree than the Bronze Star 1996; and Public Law 105–85, November Medal will not be used to establish a 18, 1997. It is awarded in the name of basis for the award under this para- the President of the United States to graph. (4) Upon letter application, award of any member of the Armed Forces of the Bronze Star Medal may be made to the United States who, while serving eligible soldiers who participated in under competent authority in any ca- the Philippine Islands Campaign be- pacity with one of the U.S. Armed tween December 7, 1941 to May 10, 1942. Services after April 5, 1917 who has Performance of duty must have been been wounded or killed, or who has on the island of Luzon or the Harbor died or may hereafter die after being Defenses in Corregidor and Bataan. wounded: Only soldiers who were awarded the (1) In any action against an enemy of Distinguished Unit Citation (redesig- the United States. nated the Presidential Unit Citation on (2) In any action with an opposing November 3, 1966) may be awarded this armed force of a foreign country in decoration. Letter application should which the Armed Forces of the United be sent to NPRC (see paragraph (a)(3) States are or have been engaged. of this section). (3) While serving with friendly for- 1 (b) Description. A bronze star 1 ⁄2 eign forces engaged in an armed con- inches in circumscribing diameter. In flict against an opposing armed force the center thereof is a 3⁄16-inch diame- in which the United States is not a bel- ter raised bronze star, the center line of all rays of both stars coinciding. The ligerent party. reverse has the inscription ‘‘Heroic or (4) As a result of an act of any such Meritorious Achievement.’’ The star is enemy of opposing armed forces. suspended by a rectangular-shaped loop (5) As the result of an act of any hos- with corners rounded from a moired tile foreign force. silk ribbon 13⁄8 inches in length and 13⁄8 (6) After March 28, 1973, as a result of inches in width, composed of stripes of an international terrorist attack white (1⁄32-inch), red (9⁄16-inch), white against the United States or a foreign (1⁄32-inch), blue (1⁄8-inch), white (1⁄32- nation friendly to the United States, inch), red (9⁄16-inch), and white (1⁄32- recognized as such an attack by the inch). A bronze block letter ‘‘V’’ 1⁄4 inch Secretary of Army, or jointly by the in height with serifs at the top of the Secretaries of the separate armed serv- members is worn on the suspension and ices concerned if persons from more service ribbons of the Bronze Star than one service are wounded in the at- Medal to denote an award made for tack. heroism (valor). Not more than one (7) After March 28, 1973, as a result of ‘‘V’’ device will be worn. When one or military operations while serving out- more oak-leaf clusters appear on the side the territory of the United States same ribbon the ‘‘V’’ device is worn on as part of a peacekeeping force. the wearer’s right. (E.O. 9419, February 4, 1944, 9 FR 1495) (b) While clearly an individual deco- ration, the Purple Heart differs from § 578.17 Purple Heart. all other decorations in that an indi- (a) Criteria. The Purple Heart was es- vidual is not ‘‘recommended’’ for the tablished by General George Wash- decoration; rather he or she is entitled ington at Newburgh, New York, on Au- to it upon meeting specific criteria.

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(1) A Purple Heart is authorized for dental wounding not related to or the first wound suffered under condi- caused by enemy action. tions indicated above, but for each sub- (viii) Self-inflicted wounds, except sequent award an Oak Leaf Cluster will when in the heat of battle, and not in- be awarded to be worn on the medal or volving gross negligence. ribbon. Not more than one award will (ix) Post traumatic stress disorders. be made for more than one wound or (x) Jump injuries not caused by injury received at the same instant or enemy action. from the same missile, force, explosion, (6) It is not intended that such a or agent. strict interpretation of the require- (2) A wound is defined as an injury to ment for the wound or injury to be any part of the body from an outside caused by direct result of hostile ac- force or agent sustained under one or tion be taken that it would preclude more of the conditions listed above. A the award being made to deserving per- physical lesion is not required, how- sonnel. Commanders must also take ever, the wound for which the award is into consideration the circumstances made must have required treatment by surrounding an injury, even if it ap- a medical officer and records of med- pears to meet the criteria. Note the fol- ical treatment for wounds or injuries lowing examples: received in action must have been (i) In a case such as an individual in- made a matter of official record. jured while making a parachute land- (3) When contemplating an award of ing from an aircraft that had been this decoration, the key issue that brought down by enemy fire; or, an in- commanders must take into consider- dividual injured as a result of a vehicle ation is the degree to which the enemy accident caused by enemy fire, the de- caused the injury. The fact that the cision will be made in favor of the indi- proposed recipient was participating in vidual and the award will be made. direct or indirect combat operations is (ii) Individuals injured as a result of a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole their own negligence; for example, justification for award. driving or walking through an unau- (4) Examples of enemy-related inju- thorized area known to have been ries which clearly justify award of the mined or placed off limits or searching Purple Heart are as follows: for or picking up unexploded munitions (i) Injury caused by enemy bullet, as war souvenirs, will not be awarded shrapnel, or other projectile created by the Purple Heart as they clearly were enemy action. not injured as a result of enemy action, (ii) Injury caused by enemy placed but rather by their own negligence. mine or trap. (7) Members killed or wounded in ac- (iii) Injury caused by enemy released tion by friendly fire, 10 U.S.C. 1129. chemical, biological, or nuclear agent. (i) For purposes of award of the Pur- (iv) Injury caused by vehicle or air- ple Heart, the Secretary of the Army craft accident resulting from enemy shall treat a member of the Armed fire. Forces described in paragraph (a) of (v) Concussion injuries caused as a this section in the same manner as a result of enemy generated explosions. member who is killed or wounded in ac- (5) Examples of injuries or wounds tion as the result of an act of an enemy which clearly do not qualify for award of the United States. of the Purple Heart are as follows: (ii) A member described in this sub- (i) Frostbite or trench foot injuries. section is a member who is killed or (ii) Heat stroke. wounded in action by weapon fire while (iii) Food poisoning not caused by directly engaged in armed conflict, enemy agents. other than as the result of an act of an (iv) Chemical, biological, or nuclear enemy of the United States, unless (in agents not released by the enemy. the case of a wound) the wound is the (v) Battle fatigue. result of willful misconduct of the (vi) Disease not directly caused by member. enemy agents. (iii) This section applies to members (vii) Accidents, to include explosive, of the Armed Forces who are killed or aircraft, vehicular, and other acci- wounded on or after December 7, 1941.

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In the case of a member killed or plete documentation, to include evi- wounded, as described in paragraph (b) dence of medical treatment, pertaining of this section, on or after December 7, to the wound. 1941 and before November 30, 1993, the (h) Description. On a purple heart Secretary of the Army shall award the within a bronze border, a profile head Purple Heart under provisions of para- in relief of General George Washington graph (a) of this section in each case in military uniform. Above the heart is which is known to the Secretary before a shield of General Washington’s coat such date or for which an application is of arms between two sprays of leaves in made to the Secretary in such manner green enamel. On the reserve below the as the Secretary requires. shield and leaves without enamel is a (c) A Purple Heart will be issued to raised bronze heart with the inscrip- the next of kin of each person entitled tion ‘‘For Military Merit.’’ The entire to a posthumous award. Issue will be device is 111⁄16 inches in length. The made automatically by the CG, USA medal is suspended by a rectangular- HRC, upon receiving a report of death shaped loop with corners rounded from indicating entitlement. a moired silk ribbon 13⁄8 inches in (d) Upon written application to length and 13⁄8 inches in width con- NPRC (see § 578.16(a)(3)) award may be sisting of a purple (pansy) center with made to any member of the Army, who white edges (1⁄8-inch). during World War I, was awarded a Meritorious Service Citation Certifi- § 578.18 Meritorious Service Medal. cate signed by the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, (a) Criteria. The Meritorious Service or who was authorized to wear wound Medal was established by Executive chevrons. Posthumous awards to per- Order 11448, January 16, 1969 as amend- sonnel who were killed or died of ed by Executive Order 12312, July 2, wounds after April 5, 1917 will be made 1981. It is awarded to any member of to the appropriate next of kin upon ap- the Armed Forces of the United States plication to the CG, USA HRC (see or to any member of the Armed Forces § 578.3(c) for address). of a friendly foreign nation who, has (e) Any member of the Army who was distinguished himself or herself by out- awarded the Purple Heart for meri- standing meritorious achievement or torious achievement or service, as op- service under the following cir- posed to wounds received in action, be- cumstances: tween December 7, 1941 and September (1) After January 16, 1969, for meri- 22, 1943, may apply for award of an ap- torious service or achievement while propriate decoration instead of the serving in a non-combat area. Purple Heart. (2) On or after September 11, 2001, for (f) For those who became Prisoners of outstanding non-combat meritorious War during World War II, the Korean achievement or service in a non-com- War and after April 25, 1962, the Purple bat or combat area. Heart will be awarded to individuals (b) Description. A Bronze medal, 11⁄2 wounded while prisoners of foreign inches in diameter overall, consisting forces, upon submission by the indi- of six rays issuant from the upper three vidual to the Department of the U.S. points of a five-pointed star with bev- Army of an affidavit that is supported eled edges and containing two smaller by a statement from a witness, if this stars defined by incised outlines; in is possible. Documentation and inquir- front of the lower part of the star an ies should be directed to Commander, eagle with wings upraised standing USA HRC (see § 578.3(c) for address). upon two upward curving branches of (g) Any member of the U.S. Army laurel tied with a ribbon between the who believes that he or she is eligible feet of the eagle. The reverse has the for the Purple Heart, but through un- encircled inscriptions ‘‘UNITED usual circumstances no award was STATES OF AMERICA’’ and ‘‘MERI- made, may submit an application TORIOUS SERVICE’’. The moired rib- through military channels, to Com- bon is 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of mander, USA HRC (see § 578.3(c) for ad- the following stripes: 1⁄8 inch Crimson dress). Application will include com- 67112; 1⁄4 inch White 67101; center 5⁄8 inch

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Crimson; 1⁄4 inch White; and 1⁄8 inch crewmember, but who are not on flying Crimson. status as prescribed in AR 600–106. These individuals must make a dis- § 578.19 Air Medal. cernible contribution to the oper- (a) Criteria. The Air Medal was estab- ational land combat mission or to the lished by Executive Order 9158, May 11, mission of the aircraft in flight. Exam- 1942 as amended by Executive Order ples of personnel whose combat duties 9242–A, September 11, 1942. It is award- require them to fly include those in the ed to any person who, while serving in attack elements of units involved in any capacity in or with the U.S. Army, air-land assaults against an armed has distinguished himself or herself by enemy and those directly involved in meritorious achievement while partici- airborne command and control of com- pating in aerial flight. Awards may be bat operations. Involvement in such ac- made to recognize single acts of merit tivities, normally at the brigade/group or heroism, or for meritorious service level and below, serves only to estab- as described. lish eligibility for award of the Air (1) Awards may be made for acts of Medal; the degree of heroism, meri- heroism in connection with military torious achievement or exemplary operations against an armed enemy or service determines who should receive while engaged in military operations the award. Awards will not be made to involving conflict with an opposing individuals who use air transportation armed force in which the United States solely for the purpose of moving from is not a belligerent party, which are of point to point in a combat zone. a lesser degree than required for award (5) Numerals, starting with 2 will be of the Distinguished Flying Cross. used to denote second and subsequent (2) Awards may be made for single awards of the Air Medal. acts of meritorious achievement, in- (b) Description. A bronze compass rose volving superior airmanship, which are 111⁄16-inches circumscribing diameter of a lesser degree than required for suspended by the pointer and charged award of the Distinguished Flying with an eagle volant carrying two Cross, but nevertheless were accom- lightning flashes in its talons. The plished with distinction beyond that points of the compass rose on the re- normally expected. verse are modeled with the central por- (3) Awards for meritorious service tion plain. The medal is suspended may be made for sustained distinction from a moired silk ribbon 13⁄8 inches in in the performance of duties involving length and 13⁄8 inches in width, com- regular and frequent participation in posed of a band of ultramarine blue (1⁄8- aerial flight for a period of at least 6 inch), a band of golden orange (1⁄4-inch), months. In this regard, accumulation 5 of a specified number of hours and mis- a band of ultramarine blue ( ⁄8-inch), a 1 sions will not serve as the basis for band of golden orange ( ⁄4-inch), and a 1 award of the Air Medal. Criteria in band of ultramarine blue ( ⁄8-inch), by a § 578.19(a)(1), concerning conditions of ring engaging the pointer. (E.O. 9158, conflict are applicable to award of the May 11, 1942, 7 FR 3541, as amended by Air Medal for meritorious service. E.O. 9242A, September 11, 1942, 7 FR (4) Award of the Air Medal is pri- 7874). marily intended to recognize those per- sonnel who are on current crewmember § 578.20 Army Commendation Medal. or non-crewmember flying status (a) Criteria. The Army Commendation which requires them to participate in Medal (ARCOM) was established by aerial flight on a regular and frequent War Department (WD) Circular 377, on basis in the performance of their pri- December 18, 1945 (amended in DAGO mary duties. However, it may also be 10, March 31, 1960). It is awarded to any awarded to certain other individuals members of the Armed Forces of the whose combat duties require regular United States who, while serving in and frequent flying in other than a pas- any capacity with the Army after De- senger status, or individuals who per- cember 6, 1941, distinguishes himself or form a particularly noteworthy act herself by an act of heroism, extraor- while performing the function of a dinary achievement, or meritorious

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service. Award may be made to a mem- § 578.21 Army Achievement Medal. ber of the Armed Forces of a friendly (a) Criteria. The Army Achievement foreign nation who, after June 1, 1962, distinguishes himself or herself by an Medal (AAM) was established by the act of heroism, extraordinary achieve- Secretary of the Army, April 10, 1981. It ment, or meritorious service, which is awarded to any member of the has been of mutual benefit to a friendly Armed Forces of the United States, or nation and the United States. to any member of the Armed Forces of (1) Awards of the ARCOM may be a friendly foreign nation, who while made for acts of valor performed under serving in any capacity with the Army circumstances described above which distinguished himself or herself by are of lesser degree than required for meritorious service or achievement of award of the Bronze Star Medal. These a lesser degree than required for award acts may involve aerial flight. of the Army Commendation Medal (2) An award of the ARCOM may be under the following circumstances: made for acts of non-combat related (1) After August 1, 1981, for meri- heroism, which do not meet the re- torious service or achievement while quirements for an award of the Sol- serving in a non-combat area. dier’s Medal. (2) On or after September 11, 2001, for (3) The ARCOM will not be awarded non-combat meritorious achievement to general officers. or service. (4) Awards of the ARCOM may be (b) The AAM will not be awarded to made on letter application to NPRC general officers. (see § 578.16(a)(3) for address), to any in- (c) Description. A Bronze octagonal dividual commended after December 6, medal, 11⁄2 inches in diameter, with one 1941 and before January 1, 1946 in a let- angle at the top centered. On the ob- ter, certificate, or order of commenda- verse is a design consisting of the ele- tion, as distinguished from letter of ap- ments of the DA plaque and the date preciation, signed by an officer in the ‘‘1775’’ at the bottom. On the reverse, grade or position of a major general or in three lines, are the words ‘‘FOR higher. Awards of the Army Com- MILITARY ACHIEVEMENT’’ above a mendation Ribbon and of the Com- space for inscription and below there mendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant are two slips of laurel. The moired rib- are re-designated by DAGO 10, March bon is 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of 31, 1960, as awards of the ARCOM, with- the following stripes: 1⁄8 inch Green out amendments of certificates or of 67129; 1⁄16 inch White 67101; 1⁄8 inch orders previously issued. Green; 1⁄16 inch White; 9⁄32 inch Ultra- (5) The Commander, Eighth U.S. marine Blue 67118; center 1⁄16 inch Army is authorized to award the Army White; 9⁄32 inch Ultramarine Blue; 1⁄16 Commendation Medal for meritorious inch White; 1⁄8 inch Green; 1⁄16 inch service to Korean Augmentation to White; and 1⁄8 inch Green. U.S. Army (KATUSA) personnel. (b) Description. On a 13⁄8-inch bronze § 578.22 Prisoner of War Medal. hexagon, one point up, an American bald eagle with wings displayed hori- (a) Criteria. The POW Medal is au- zontally grasping three crossed arrows thorized by Public Law 99–145, 10 U.S.C. and bearing on its breast a shield paly 1128, November 8, 1985, as amended by of 13 pieces and a chief. On the reverse 10 U.S.C. 1128, November 29, 1989. It is between the words ‘‘For Military’’ and authorized for any person who, while ‘‘Merit’’ a panel, all above a sprig of serving in any capacity with the U.S. laurel. A moired silk ribbon 13⁄8 inches Armed Forces, was taken prisoner and in length and 13⁄8 inches in width, com- held captive after April 5, 1917. posed of stripes of white (3⁄32-inch), (1) The POW Medal is to be issued green (25⁄64-inch), white (1⁄32-inch), green only to those U.S. military personnel (1⁄16-inch), white (1⁄32-inch), green (1⁄16- and other personnel granted creditable inch), white (1⁄32-inch), green (1⁄16-inch), U.S. military service, who were taken white (1⁄32-inch), green (1⁄16-inch), white prisoner and held captive— (1⁄32-inch), green (25⁄64-inch), and white (i) While engaged in an action (3⁄32-inch). against an enemy of the United States.

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(ii) While engaged in military oper- military control. Escapees who do not ations involving conflict with an op- return to U.S. military control and are posing foreign force. recaptured by an enemy do not begin a (iii) While serving with friendly new period of captivity for subsequent forces engaged in an armed conflict award of the POW Medal. (Service stars against an opposing force in which the are described in § 578.61.) United States is not a belligerent (6) The POW Medal may be awarded party. posthumously. (iv) By foreign armed forces that are (7) The primary next of kin of eligi- hostile to the United States, under cir- ble prisoners of war who die in cap- cumstances which the Secretary con- tivity may be issued the POW Medal cerned finds to have been comparable to those under which persons have gen- regardless of the length of stay in cap- erally been held captive by enemy tivity. armed forces during periods of armed (8) Personnel officially classified as conflict. Missing in Action (MIA) are not eligi- (2) U.S. and foreign civilians who ble for award of the POW Medal. The have been credited with U.S. military POW Medal will only be awarded when service which encompasses the period the individual’s prisoner of war status of captivity are also eligible for the has been officially confirmed and rec- medal. The Secretary of Defense au- ognized as such by the DA. Likewise, thorized on January 27, 1990, the POW the return of remains, in and of itself, Medal for the Philippine Common- does not constitute evidence of con- wealth Army and Recognized Guerrilla firmed prisoner of war status. Unit Veterans who were held captive (b) Award of the POW Medal to active between December 7, 1941, and Sep- military personnel, veterans, retirees and tember 26, 1945. DD Form 2510–1 (Pris- their next of kin—(1) Active Military Per- oner of War Medal Application/Infor- sonnel. Award of the POW Medal to mation-Philippine Commonwealth military personnel in an active war Army and Recognized Guerrilla Vet- will be processed by the Commander, erans) was developed as the application USA HRC (see § 578.3 (c)), after coordi- for Filipino Veterans who fit this cat- nation with the Repatriation and Fam- egory. ily Affairs Division. (3) For purposes of this medal, past armed conflicts are defined as World (2) Veterans, retirees and their next War I, World War II, Korean War, Viet- of kin. All requests for the POW Medal nam Conflict, Grenada, Panama, Per- will be initiated by eligible former sian Gulf War, and Somalia. Hostages POWs, or their next of kin, using a per- of terrorists and persons detained by sonal letter or DD Form 2510 (Prisoner governments with which the United of War Medal Application/ Informa- States is not engaged actively in armed tion). Applications should be forwarded conflict are not eligible for the medal. to the NPRC (see § 578.16(a)(3) for ad- (4) Any person convicted of mis- dress). conduct or a criminal charge by a U.S. (c) Description. A purple heart within military tribunal, or who receives a a Gold border, 13⁄8 inches wide, con- less than honorable discharge based taining a profile of General George upon actions while a prisoner of war, or Washington. Above the heart appears a whose conduct was not in accord with shield of the Washington Coat of Arms the Code of Conduct, and whose actions (a White shield with two Red bars and are documented by U.S. military three Red stars in chief) between records is ineligible for the medal. The sprays of Green leaves. The reverse Secretary of the Army is the authority consists of a raised Bronze heart with for deciding eligibility in such cases. the words ‘‘FOR MILITARY MERIT’’ (5) No more than one POW Medal will below the coat of arms and leaves. The be awarded. For subsequent award of 3 the medal, service stars will be award- ribbon is 1 ⁄8 inches wide and consists of 1 ed and worn on the suspension and the following stripes: ⁄8 inch White 1 1 service ribbon of the medal. A period of 67101; 1 ⁄8 inches Purple 67115; and ⁄8 captivity terminates on return to U.S. inch White 67101.

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§ 578.23 National Defense Service Armed Forces of the United States in Medal. good standing during the period begin- (a) Criteria. The National Defense ning September 11, 2001 to a date to be Service Medal (NDSM) was established determined to be eligible for award of by Executive Order 10448, April 22, 1953, the NDSM. as amended by Executive Order 11265, (4) Any member of the Army Na- January 11, 1966 and Executive Order tional Guard or U.S. Army Reserve 12776, October 18, 1991. It is awarded for who, after December 31, 1960, becomes honorable active service for any period eligible for the award of the Armed between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954, Forces Expeditionary Medal or the both dates inclusive; between January Vietnam Service Medal, is also eligible 1, 1961 and August 14, 1974, both dates for award of the NDSM. The NDSM inclusive; between August 2, 1990 and may be awarded to members of the Re- November 30, 1995, both dates inclusive; serve Component who are ordered to and from September 11, 2001 to a date Federal active duty regardless of the to be determined. duration (except for categories listed (1) For the purpose of this award, the following persons will not be consid- above). ered as performing active service: (5) To signify receipt of a second or (i) Army National Guard and U.S. subsequent award of the NDSM, a serv- Army Reserve forces personnel on ice star will be worn on the service rib- short tours of duty to fulfill training bon by U.S. Army personnel so quali- obligations under an inactive duty fied. Second or third award of the training program. NDSM is authorized for soldiers who (ii) Any service member on tem- served in one or more of the three time porary duty or temporary active duty periods as listed in paragraph (a) of to serve on boards, courts, commis- this section. It is not authorized for sions, and like organizations. soldiers who met the criteria in one (iii) Any service member on active time period, left active duty and re- duty for the sole purpose of undergoing turned during the same period of eligi- a physical examination. bility. (Service stars are described in (2) In addition to the conditions list- § 578.61) ed above, Executive Order 12776 ex- (6) Cadets of the U.S. Military Acad- tended award of the NDSM to all mem- emy are eligible for the NDSM, during bers of the Army National Guard and any of the inclusive periods listed United States Army Reserve who were part of the selected Reserve in good above, upon completion of the swear- standing during the period August 2, ing-in ceremonies as a cadet. 1990 to November 30, 1995. During this (7) The NDSM may be awarded post- period, soldiers in the following cat- humously. egories will not be considered eligible: (b) Description. On a Bronze medal, (i) Any soldier of the Individual 11⁄4 inches in diameter, an eagle dis- Ready Reserve, Inactive National played with inverted wings standing on Guard or the standby or retired Re- a sword and palm branch, all beneath serve whose active duty service was for the inscription ‘‘NATIONAL DE- the sole purpose of undergoing a phys- FENSE’’. On the reverse is a shield ical examination. taken from the Coat of Arms of the (ii) Any soldier of the Individual United States with an open wreath Ready Reserve, Inactive National below it, the right side of oak leaves Guard or the standby or retired reserve and the left side of laurel leaves. The whose active duty service was for ribbon is 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of training only, or to serve on boards, the following stripes: 7⁄16 inch Scarlet courts, commissions and like organiza- 67111; 1⁄32 inch White 67101; 1⁄32 inch Old tions. Glory Blue 67178; 1⁄32 inch White; 1⁄32 (3) On March 28, 2003, the President inch Scarlet; center 1⁄4inch Golden Yel- signed an amendment to Executive 1 1 Order 10448 that extends the eligibility low 67104; ⁄32 inch Scarlet; ⁄32 inch 1 1 criteria for award of the NDSM to White; ⁄32 inch Old Glory Blue; ⁄32 inch 7 members of the selected Reserve of the White; and ⁄16 inch Scarlet.

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§ 578.24 Antarctica Service Medal. (1) A clasp with the words ‘‘Wintered Over’’ on the suspension ribbon of the (a) Criteria. The Antarctica Service medal: Medal (ASM) was established by Public (2) A 5⁄16 inch diameter disc with an Law 86–600 (DA Bulletin. 3, 1960). It is outline of the Antarctic continent in- awarded to any person who, after Janu- scribed thereon fastened to the bar rib- ary 2, 1946 and before a date to be an- bon representing the medal. nounced, meets any of the following (3) The appurtenances in paragraphs qualifications: (b)(1) and (2) of this section are award- (1) Any member of the Armed Forces ed in bronze for the first winter, in gold of the United States or civilian citizen, for the second winter and in silver for national, or resident alien of the personnel who ‘‘winter over’’ three or United States who, is a member of a di- more times. rect support or exploratory operation (c) Subsequent to June 1, 1973, min- in Antarctica. imum time limits for the award are 30 (2) Any member of the Armed Forces days under competent orders to duty at of the United States or civilian citizen, sea or ashore, south of latitude 60 de- national, or resident alien of the grees S. Each day of duty under com- United States who participates in or petent orders at any outlying station has participated in a foreign Antarctic on the Antarctic continent will count expedition in Antarctica in coordina- as 2 days when determining award eli- tion with a United States expedition gibility. Effective July 1, 1987, flight and who is or was under the sponsor- crews of aircraft providing logistics ship and approval of competent U.S. support from outside the Antarctic Government authority. area may qualify for the award after 15 (3) Any member of the Armed Forces missions (one flight in and out during of the United States who participates any 24-hour period equals one mission). in or has participated in flights as a Days need not be consecutive. member of the crew of an aircraft fly- (d) No person is authorized to receive ing to or from the Antarctic continent more than one award of the ASM. Not in support of operations in Antarctica. more than one clasp or disc will be (4) Any member of the Armed Forces worn on the ribbon. Antarctica is de- fined as the area south of latitude 60 of the United States or civilian citizen, degrees S. The ASM takes precedence national, or resident alien of the immediately after the Korean Service United States who serves or has served Medal. on a U.S. ship operating south of lati- (e) Description. The medal is bronze, tude 60 degrees S. in support of U.S. 11⁄4 inches in diameter, with a view of a programs in Antarctica. polar landscape and the standing figure (5) Any person, including citizens of in Antarctica clothing facing to the foreign nations, not fulfilling any front between the horizontally placed above qualification, but who partici- words ‘‘ANTARCTICA’’ on the figure’s pates in or has participated in a United right and ‘‘SERVICE’’ on the figure’s States expedition in Antarctica at the left. On the reverse is a polar projec- invitation of a participating United tion with geodesic lines of the con- States Agency. In such case, the award tinent of Antarctica across which are will be made by the Secretary of the the horizontally placed words ‘‘COUR- Department under whose cognizance AGE’’, ‘‘SACRIFICE’’, and ‘‘DEVO- the expedition falls provided the com- TION’’, all within a circular decorative mander of the military support force as border of penguins and marine life. The senior U.S. representative in Antarc- Suspension Ribbon Clasp: On a metal tica considers that the individual has clasp, 11⁄4 inches in width and 1⁄4 inch in performed outstanding and exceptional height, inscribed with the words service and shared the hardship and ‘‘WINTERED OVER’’ in raised letters hazards of the expedition. within a 1⁄32 inch rim. The metal color (b) Personnel who remain on the Ant- of the clasp is Bronze for the first win- arctic Continent during the winter ter, Gold for the second winter and Sil- months will be eligible to wear a clasp ver for the third winter. The Service or a disc as described below: Ribbon Attachment: On a metal disc,

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5⁄16 inch in diameter, a superimposed (ii) Be engaged in direct support of delineation of the Antarctica con- the operation for 30 consecutive days tinent. The metal color of the ribbon or 60 nonconsecutive days, provided attachment is Bronze for the first win- this support involves entering the area ter, Gold for the second winter and Sil- of operations. The qualifying criteria ver for the third winter. The ribbon is for non-unit direct support personnel 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of a 3⁄16 in Grenada is 6 consecutive days or 12 inch Black stripe on each edge and non-consecutive days. graded from a White stripe in the cen- (iii) Serve for the full period where ter to a Pale Blue, Light Blue, Green- an operation is of less than 30 days du- ish Blue, and Medium Blue. ration. (iv) Be engaged in actual combat, or § 578.25 Armed Forces Expeditionary duty which is equally as hazardous as Medal. combat, during the operation with (a) Criteria. The Armed Forces Expe- armed opposition, regardless of time in ditionary Medal (AFEM) was estab- the area. lished by Executive Order 10977, dated (v) Participate as a regularly as- December 4, 1961 (DA Bulletin. 1, 1962) signed crewmember of an aircraft fly- and Executive Order 11231, July 8, 1965. ing into, out of, within, or over the This medal is authorized for: area in support of the military oper- (1) U.S. military operations. ation. (2) U.S. operations in direct support (2) If the criteria above have not been of the United Nations. fulfilled the individual must be rec- (3) U.S. operations of assistance for ommended, or attached to a unit rec- friendly foreign nations. ommended, by the chief of a service or (b) Requirements. The AFEM is award- the commander of a unified or specified ed for services after July 1, 1958, meet- command for award of the medal. Such ing the following qualifications: recommendations may be made to the (1) Personnel must be a bona fide Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) for duty of member of a unit and engaged in the such value to the operation as to war- operation, or meet one or more of the rant particular recognition. following criteria: (c) The designated U.S. military op- (i) Have served not less than 30 con- erations, areas, and dates are provided secutive days in the area of operations. in Table 4 below:

TABLE 4

Area Dates Explanation

Quemoy and Matsu Islands ...... August 23, 1956 to June 1, 1963 ...... Lebanon ...... July 1, 1958 to November 1, 1958 ...... Taiwan Straits ...... August 23, 1958 to January 1, 1959 ...... Berlin ...... August 14, 1961 to June 1, 1963 ...... Cuba ...... October 24, 1962 to June 1, 1963 ...... Congo ...... November 23 to 27, 1964 ...... Dominican Republic ...... April 28, 1965 to September 21, 1966 .... Korea ...... October 1, 1966 to June 30, 1974 ...... Cambodia—Operation EAGLE PULL ...... April 11 to 13, 1975 ...... Evacuation of Cambodia. Vietnam—Operation FREQUENT WIND .. April 29 to 30, 1975 ...... Evacuation of Vietnam (see § 578.26(e) for conversion of AFEM to VSM). Mayaguez Operation ...... May 15, 1975 ...... Grenada—Operation URGENT FURY ...... October 23, 1983 to November 21, 1983 The qualifying criteria for non-unit direct support personnel in Grenada is 6 consecutive days or 12 nonconsecu- tive days. Libya—Operation ELDORADO CANYON April 12, 1986 to April 17, 1986 ...... Panama—Operation JUST CAUSE ...... December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 Haiti—Operation UPHOLD DEMOCRACY September 16, 1994 to March 31, 1995

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(d) Designated U.S. operations in di- rect support of the United Nations are provided in Table 5 below:

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TABLE 5

Area Dates Explanation

Congo ...... July 14, 1960 to September 1, 1962. Somalia—Operations RESTORE HOPE December 5, 1992 to March 31, 1995. and UNITED SHIELD. Former Republic of Yugoslavia—Oper- June 1, 1992 to June 20, 1998 ...... Only for participants deployed in Bosnia- ations JOINT ENDEAVOR and JOINT Herzegovina and Croatia. GUARD. Former Republic of Yugoslavia—Oper- June 21, 1998 to a date to be deter- ation JOINT FORGE. mined.

(e) Designated U.S. operations of as- sistance for a friendly foreign nation are provided in Table 6 below:

TABLE 6

Area Dates Explanation

Vietnam ...... July 1, 1958 to July 3, 1965. Laos ...... April 19, 1961 to October 7, 1962. Cambodia ...... March 29, 1973 to August 15, 1973. Thailand ...... March, 29 1973 to August 15, 1973 ...... Only those in direct support of Cam- bodia operations. El Salvador ...... January 1, 1981 to February 1, 1992. Lebanon ...... June 1, 1983 to December 1, 1987. Persian Gulf—Operation EARNEST WILL July 24, 1987 (the date of the Bridgeton The area of operations is the area from incident) to August 1, 1990. 20 degrees north latitude northward to 30 degrees, 30 minutes, north latitude and from 46 degrees, 36 minutes, east longitude eastward to 63 degrees east longitude. These geographical limits include the Persian Gulf, Bah- rain, Kuwait, the Gulf of Oman and most of Saudi Arabia. Southwest Asia: —Operation SOUTHERN December 1, 1995 to a date to be deter- WATCH. mined. —Maritime Intercept Operation ... December 1, 1995 to a date to be deter- mined. —Vigilant Sentinel ...... December 1, 1995 to February 15, 1997. —Operation NORTHERN January 1, 1997 to a date to be deter- WATCH. mined. —Operation DESERT THUNDER November 11, 1998 to December 22, 1998. —Operation DESERT FOX...... December 16, 1998 to December 22, 1998. —Operation DESERT SPRING .. December 31, 1998 to a date to be de- termined.

(f) One bronze service star is worn to glider landing, or amphibious assault denote subsequent award of the AFEM. landing, while assigned or attached as To be eligible for additional awards, a member of an organized force car- service must be rendered in more than rying out an assigned tactical mission. one of the designated areas and dates A soldier must actually exit the air- specified in paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) craft or watercraft, as appropriate, to of this section. No two awards will be receive assault landing credit. Indi- made for service in the same des- vidual assault credit is tied directly to ignated area. the combat assault credit decision for (g) Arrowhead device. The arrowhead the unit to which the soldier is at- device is a bronze replica of an Indian tached or assigned at the time of the arrowhead 1⁄4-inch high. It denotes par- assault. It is worn on the service and ticipation in a combat parachute jump, suspension ribbons of the AFEM when helicopter assault landing, combat

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the unit is credited with assault land- tiguous waters directly supporting ing credit. Only one arrowhead device military operations. will be worn on the ribbon. (4) Serve on temporary duty for 30 (h) Description. The medal is bronze, consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive 11⁄4 inches in diameter, an eagle, with days in Vietnam or contiguous areas, wings addorsed and inverted, standing except that time limit may be waived on a sword loosened in its scabbard, for personnel participating in actual and super-imposed on a radiant com- combat operations. pass rose of eight points, all within the (c) No person will be entitled to more circumscription ‘‘ARMED FORCES’’ than one award of the VSM. above and ‘‘EXPEDITIONARY SERV- (d) Individuals qualified for the ICE’’ below with a sprig of laurel on AFEM for reason of service in Vietnam each side. On the reverse is the shield between July 1, 1958 and July 3, 1965 from the United States Coat of Arms (inclusive) shall remain qualified for above two laurel branches separated by that medal. Upon request (unit per- a bullet, all within the circumscription sonnel officer) any such individual may ‘‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’’. be awarded the VSM instead of the The ribbon is 1 3⁄8 inches wide and con- AFEM. In such instances, the AFEM sists of the following stripes: 3⁄32 inch will be deleted from the list of author- Green 67129; 3⁄32 inch Golden Yellow ized medals in personnel records. No 67104; 3⁄32 inch Spicebrown 67196; 3⁄32 inch Black 67138; 7⁄32 inch Bluebird 67117; 1⁄16 person will be entitled to both awards inch Ultramarine Blue 67118; 1⁄16 inch for Vietnam service. White 67101; 1⁄16 inch Scarlet; 7⁄32 inch (e) Service members who earned the Bluebird; 3⁄32 inch Black; 3⁄32 inch AFEM for Operation FREQUENT Spicebrown; 3⁄32 inch Golden Yellow; WIND between April 29–30, 1975, may and 3⁄32 inch Green. elect to receive the Vietnam Service Medal instead of the AFEM. No service § 578.26 Vietnam Service Medal. member may be issued both medals for (a) Criteria. The Vietnam Service service in Vietnam. Medal (VSM) was established by Execu- (f) Vietnam and contiguous waters, tive Order 11231, July 8, 1965. It is as used herein, is defined as an area awarded to all members of the Armed which includes Vietnam and the water Forces of the United States serving in adjacent thereto within the following Vietnam and contiguous waters or air- specified limits: From a point on the space thereover, after July 3, 1965 East Coast of Vietnam at the juncture through March 28, 1973. Members of the of Vietnam with China southeastward Armed Forces of the United States in to 21 degrees N. latitude, 108 degrees; Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, or the 15′E. longitude; thence, southward to 18 airspace thereover, during the same pe- degrees; N. latitude, 108 degrees; 15′ E. riod and serving in direct support of longitude; thence southeastward to 17 operations in Vietnam are also eligible degrees 30′ N. latitude, 111 degrees E. for this award. longitude; thence southward to 11 de- (b) Qualifications: To qualify for grees N. latitude; 111 degrees E. lon- award of the VSM an individual must gitude; thence southwestward to 7 de- meet one of the following qualifica- grees N. latitude, 105 degrees E. lon- tions: gitude; thence westward to 7 degrees N. (1) Be attached to or regularly serve latitude, 103 degrees; E. longitude; for 1 or more days with an organization thence northward to 9 degrees 30′ N. participating in or directly supporting latitude, 103 degrees E. longitude, military operations. thence northeastward to 10 degrees 15′ (2) Be attached to or regularly serve N. latitude, 104 degrees 27′ E. longitude; for 1 or more days abroad a Naval ves- sel directly supporting military oper- thence northward to a point on the ations. West Coast of Vietnam at the juncture (3) Actually participate as a crew- of Vietnam with Cambodia. member in one or more aerial flights (g) The VSM may be awarded post- into airspace above Vietnam and con- humously.

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(h) The boundaries of the Vietnam (3) Was an evadee or escapee in the combat zone for campaign participa- combat zone or recovered from a pris- tion credit are as defined in paragraph oner-of-war status in the combat zone (d) of this section. during the time limitations of the cam- (i) One bronze service star is author- paign. Prisoners of war will not be ac- ized for each campaign under the fol- corded credit for the time spent in con- lowing conditions: finement or while otherwise in re- (1) Assigned or attached to and straint under enemy control. present for duty with a unit during the (j) Description. The medal is Bronze, period in which it participated in com- 11⁄4 inches in diameter, an oriental bat. dragon behind a grove of bamboo trees (2) Under orders in the combat zone above the inscription ‘‘REPUBLIC OF and in addition meets any of the fol- VIETNAM SERVICE.’’ On the reverse, lowing requirements: a crossbow surmounted a by a torch (i) Awarded a combat decoration. above the arched inscription ‘‘UNITED (ii) Furnished a certificate by a com- STATES OF AMERICA’’. The ribbon is manding general of a corps, higher 1 3⁄8 inches wide and consists of the fol- unit, or independent force that he actu- lowing stripes: 1⁄8 inch Primitive Green ally participated in combat. 67188; 5⁄16 inch Air Force Yellow 67103; (iii) Served at a normal post of duty 1⁄16 inch Old Glory Red 67156; 5⁄32 inch (as contrasted to occupying the status Air Force Yellow; center 1⁄16 inch Old of an inspector, observer, or visitor). Glory Red; 5⁄32 inch Air Force Yellow; (iv) Aboard a vessel other than in a 1⁄16 inch Old Glory Red; 5⁄16 inch Air passenger status and furnished a cer- Force Yellow; and 1⁄8 inch Primitive tificate by the home port commander Green. of the vessel that he served in the com- (k) The Vietnam campaigns are pro- bat zone. vided in Table 7 below:

TABLE 7

Campaigns Inclusive dates Streamer inscription

Vietnam Advisory Campaign ...... March 15, 1962 to March 7, 1965 ...... Vietnam Advisory 1962–1965. Vietnam Defense Campaign ...... March 8, 1965 to December 24, 1965 .... Vietnam Defense 1965. Vietnam Counteroffensive ...... December 25, 1965 to June 30, 1966 .... Vietnam Counteroffensive 1965–1966. Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase II ...... July 1, 1966 to May 31, 1967 (see foot- Vietnam Phase II 1966, 1967. note below). Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase III ...... June 1, 1967 to January 29, 1968 ...... Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase III, 1967–1968. Tet Counteroffensive ...... January 30, 1967 to April 1, 1968 ...... Tet Counteroffensive 1968. Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase IV ...... April 2, 1968 to June 30, 1968 ...... Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase IV 1968. Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase V ...... July 1, 1968 to November 1, 1968 ...... Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V 1968. Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VI ...... November 2, 1968 to February 22, 1969 Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VI 1968–1969. Tet 69 Counteroffensive ...... February 23, 1969 to June 8, 1969 ...... Tet 69/Counteroffensive, 1969. Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969 ...... June 9, 1969 to October 31, 1969 ...... Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969. Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970 ...... November 1, 1969 to April 30, 1970 ...... Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970. Sanctuary Counteroffensive ...... May 1, 1970 to June 30, 1970 ...... Sanctuary Counteroffensive 1970. Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VII ...... July 1, 1970 to June 30, 1971 ...... Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1970–1971. Consolidation I ...... July 1, 1971 to November 30, 1971 ...... Consolidation I 1971. Consolidation II ...... December 1, 1971 to March 29, 1972 .... Consolidation II 1971–1972. Vietnam Cease-Fire ...... March 30, 1972 to January 28, 1973 ...... Vietnam Cease-Fire 1972–1973. Footnote: Arrowhead device authorized only for members of the 173d Airborne Brigade who actually participated in the land- ing in the vicinity of Katum, Republic of Vietnam, between the hours of 0800–0907, inclusive on February 27, 1967. A bronze service star affixed to the Parachutist Badge is authorized for members of the 173d Airborne Brigade for participation in combat parachute jump on February 22, 1967 per Department of the Army General Orders 18, 1979.

§ 578.27 Southwest Asia Service Medal. awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in (a) The Southwest Asia Service Southwest Asia and contiguous waters Medal (SWASM) was established by Ex- or airspace thereover, on or after Au- ecutive Order 12754, March 12, 1991. It is gust 2, 1990 to November 30, 1995.

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Southwest Asia and contiguous waters, (2) Be attached to or regularly serv- as used herein, is defined as an area ing for one or more days aboard a naval which includes the Persian Gulf, Red vessel directly supporting military op- Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that erations. portion of the Arabian Sea that lies (3) Be actually participating as a north of 10 degrees N. latitude and west crew member in one or more aerial of 68 degrees E. longitude, as well as flights directly supporting military op- the total land areas of Iraq, Kuwait, erations in the areas designated in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section. and United Arab Emirates. (4) Be serving on temporary duty for (b) Members of the Armed Forces of 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecu- the United States serving in Israel, tive days. These time limitations may be waived for people participating in Egypt, Turkey, Syria, and Jordan (in- actual combat operations. cluding the airspace and territorial wa- (d) The SWASM may be awarded ters) between January 17, 1991 and posthumously to any person who lost April 11, 1991, will also be eligible for his or her life while, or as a direct re- this award. Members serving in these sult of, participating in Operation countries must have been under the DESERT SHIELD or Operation command and control of U.S. Central DESERT STORM without regard to the Command or directly supporting mili- length of such service, if otherwise eli- tary operations in the combat theater. gible. (c) To be eligible, a service member (e) One bronze service star will be must meet one or more of the following worn on the suspension and service rib- criteria: bon of the SWASM for participation in (1) Be attached to or regularly serv- each designated campaign. Service ing for one or more days with an orga- stars are described in § 578.61. The des- nization participating in ground or ignated campaigns for Southwest Asia shore (military) operations. are provided in Table 8 below:

TABLE 8

Campaign Inclusive dates Streamer inscription

Defense of Saudi Arabia ...... August 2, 1990 to January 16, 1991 ...... Defense of Saudi Arabia 1990–1991. Liberation and Defense of Kuwait ...... January 17, 1991 to April 11, 1991 ...... Liberation and Defense of Kuwait 1991. Southwest Asia Cease-Fire ...... April 12, 1991 to November 30, 1995 ..... Southwest Asia Cease-Fire, 1991–1995.

(f) See AR 670–20 for the Civilian 67190; center 1⁄16 inch Black; 3⁄32 inch Service in Southwest Asia Medal. Myrtle Green; 3⁄16 inch Chamois; 1⁄16 (g) Description. The medal is Bronze inch Old Glory Red; 1⁄16 inch White; 1⁄16 1 11⁄4 inches wide, with the words inch Old Glory Blue; ⁄8 inch Chamois; ‘‘SOUTHWEST ASIA SERVICE’’ across and 1⁄16 inch Black. the center background. Above the cen- ter is a desert scene with a tank, ar- § 578.28 Kosovo Campaign Medal. mored personnel carrier, helicopter and (a) Criteria. The Kosovo Campaign camels with the rising sun in the back- Medal (KCM) was established by Execu- ground. Below the center is a seascape tive Order 13154, May 3, 2000. It is with ship, tanker, aircraft and clouds awarded to members of the Armed in the background. On the reverse, is Forces of the United States who, after an upraised sword entwined with a March 24, 1999, meet the following cri- palm frond and ‘‘UNITED STATES OF teria: AMERICA’’ around the edge. The rib- (1) Participated in or served in direct bon is 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of support of Kosovo Operation(s): AL- the following stripes: 1⁄16 inch Black LIED FORCE; JOINT GUARDIAN; 67138; 1⁄8 inch Chamois 67142; 1⁄16 inch ALLIEDHARBOUR; SUSTAIN HOPE/ Old Glory Blue 67178; 1⁄16 inch White SHINING HOPE; NOBLE ANVIL; or 67101; 1⁄16 inch Old Glory Red 67156; Kosovo TASK FORCE(S): HAWK, 3⁄16 inch Chamois; 3⁄32 inch Myrtle Green SABER; or HUNTER within the Kosovo

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Air Campaign or Kosovo Defense Cam- fication for a second bronze service paign areas of eligibility. star requires meeting the criteria for (i) Kosovo Air Campaign. The Kosovo both campaigns. The 30 consecutive or Air Campaign began on March 24, 1999 60 nonconsecutive days that begin dur- and ended on June 10, 1999. The area of ing the Air Campaign and continues eligibility for the Air Campaign in- into the Defense Campaign entitles a cludes the total land area and air space member to only one bronze service of Serbia (including Kosovo), Monte- star. negro, Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia, (d) Description. The medal is bronze, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Greece, 13⁄8 inches in diameter, with the styl- Bulgaria, Italy and Slovenia; and the ized wreath of grain, reflecting the ag- waters and air space of the Adriatic ricultural domination of the area and and Ionian Sea north of the 39th North its economy, symbolizes the basic latitude. human rights while highlighting the (ii) Kosovo Defense Campaign. The desire of all for peace, safety and pros- Kosovo Defense Campaign began on perity. The rocky terrain, fertile val- June 11, 1999 to a date to be deter- ley, and mountain pass refer to the mined. The area of eligibility for the Dinartic Alps and the Campaign The- Defense Campaign includes the total ater of operations. The sunrise denotes land area and air space of Serbia (in- the dawning of a new age of unity and cluding Kosovo), Montenegro, Albania, hope; the right to forge a future of free- Macedonia, and the waters and air dom, progress and harmony, thus ful- space of the Adriatic Seas within 12 filling the goal of the Alliance. On the nautical miles of the Montenegro, Al- reverse an outline of the Yugoslavian bania, and Croatia coastlines south of Province of Kosovo, denoting the area 42 degrees and 52 minutes North lati- of conflict, is combined with a NATO tude. star and highlighted compass cardinal (2) Service members must be bona points, signifying the Alliance partici- fide members of a unit participating in pants who stabilized the region and or be engaged in direct support of the provided massive relief. The inscrip- operation for 30 consecutive days in the tion ‘‘IN DEFENSE OF HUMANITY’’ area of eligibility or for 60 nonconsecu- reinforces the objective of the action. tive days provided this support in- The ribbon is 13⁄8 inches in width. It is volves entering the operations area of composed of the following vertical eligibility for meet one or more of the stripes: 15⁄32 inches Old Glory Blue 67178; following criteria: 7⁄64 inch Scarlet 67111; 5⁄32 inch White (i) Be engaged in actual combat, or 67101; 7⁄64 inch Old Glory Blue 67178; 15⁄32 duty that is equally as hazardous as inch Scarlet 67111. combat duty, during the operation with armed opposition, regardless of § 578.29 Afghanistan Campaign Medal. time in the area of eligibility; (a) The Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ii) While participating in the oper- is authorized by Public Law 108–234, ation, regardless of time, is wounded or May 28, 2004 and Executive Order 13363, injured and requires medical evacu- November 29, 2004. It is authorized for ation from the area of eligibility. award to individuals who served in di- (iii) While participating as a regu- rect support of Operation ENDURING larly assigned aircrew member flying FREEDOM. The area of eligibility en- sorties into, out of, within, or over the compasses all land area of the country area of eligibility in direct support of of Afghanistan and all air spaces above the military operations. the land. The period of eligibility is on (b) The KCM may be awarded post- or after October 24, 2001 to a future humously to any person who lost his or date to be determined by the Secretary life without regard to the length of of Defense or the cessation of Oper- such service. ation ENDURING FREEDOM. (c) One bronze service star will be (b) Criteria. Service members quali- worn on the suspension and service rib- fied for the Global War on Terrorism bon of the KCM for participation in Expeditionary Medal by reasons of each campaign (Kosovo Air Campaign service between October 24, 2001 and and Kosovo Defense Campaign). Quali- February 28, 2005, in an area for which

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the Afghanistan Campaign Medal was enclosed by a laurel wreath. The ribbon subsequently authorized, shall remain is 1 3⁄8 inches wide and consists of the qualified for that medal. Upon applica- following stripes: 5⁄64 inch Emerald tion, any such service member may be 67128: 3⁄16 inch Scarlet 67111; 1⁄8 inch awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Black 67138; 7⁄32 inch White 67101; 1⁄32 Medal in lieu of the Global War on Ter- inch Scarlet 67111; 1⁄32 inch White 67101; rorism Expeditionary Medal for such 1⁄32 inch Old Glory Blue 67178; 1⁄32 inch service. No service member shall be en- White 67101; 1⁄32 inch Scarlet 67111; 7⁄32 titled to both medals for the same act, inch White 67101; 1⁄8 inch Black 67138; achievement or period of service. 3⁄16 inch Scarlet 67111; 5⁄64 inch Emerald (c) General. Service members must 67128. have been assigned, attached, or mobi- lized to units operating in the area of § 578.30 Iraq Campaign Medal. eligibility for 30 consecutive days or (a) The Iraq Campaign Medal is au- for 60 non-consecutive days or meet thorized by Public Law 108–234, May 28, one of the following criteria: 2004 and Executive Order 13363, Novem- (1) Be engaged in combat during an ber 29, 2004. It is authorized for award armed engagement, regardless of the to individuals who have served in di- time in the area of eligibility. rect support of Operation IRAQI FREE- (2) While participating in an oper- DOM. The area of eligibility encom- ation or on official duties, is wounded passes all land area of the country of or injured and requires medical evacu- Iraq, and the contiguous water area ation from the area of eligibility. out to 12 nautical miles, and all air (3) While participating as a regularly spaces above the land area of Iraq and assigned air crewmember flying sorties above the contiguous water area out to into, out of, within or over the area of 12 nautical miles. The period of eligi- eligibility in direct support of the mili- bility is on or after March 19, 2003 to a tary operations; each day of operations counts as one day of eligibility. future date to be determined by the (d) Rules. The following rules apply Secretary of Defense or the cessation to award of the Afghanistan Campaign of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Medal: (b) Criteria. Service members quali- (1) The Afghanistan Campaign Medal fied for the Global War on Terrorism may be awarded posthumously. Expeditionary Medal by reasons of (2) Only one award of this medal may service between March 19, 2003 and Feb- be authorized for any individual. ruary 28, 2005, in an area for which the (3) Under no condition shall per- Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently sonnel or units receive the Afghanistan authorized, shall remain qualified for Campaign Medal, the Global War on that medal. Upon application, any such Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the service member may be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Iraq Campaign Medal in lieu of the Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, or Global War on Terrorism Expedi- the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal tionary Medal for such service. No for the same action, time period or service member shall be entitled to service. both medals for the same act, achieve- (e) Precedence. The Afghanistan Cam- ment or period of service. paign Medal shall be positioned below (c) General. Service members must the Kosovo Campaign Medal and above have been assigned, attached, or mobi- the Iraq Campaign Medal. lized to units operating in the area of (f) Description. On a bronze metal 1 3⁄8 eligibility for 30 consecutive days or inches (3.49 cm) in diameter above a for 60 non-consecutive days or meet range of mountains is a map of Afghan- one of the following criteria: istan. Around the top is the inscription (1) Be engaged in combat during an ‘‘AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN.’’ On the armed engagement, regardless of the reverse, a radiating demisun super- time in the area of eligibility. imposed by an eagle’s head couped. In- (2) While participating in an oper- scribed across the bottom half of the ation or on official duties, is wounded reverse side are the three lines ‘‘FOR or injured and requires medical evacu- SERVICE’’ ‘‘IN’’ ‘‘AFGHANISTAN’’ all ation from the area of eligibility.

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(3) While participating as a regularly (b) Procedures. (1) The Secretary of assigned air crewmember flying sorties Defense in consultation with the Chair- into, out of, within or over the area of man, Joint Chiefs of Staff will des- eligibility in direct support of the mili- ignate approved operations on a case- tary operations; each day of operations by-case basis when requested by the counts as one day of eligibility. Combatant Commanders. (d) Rules. The following rules apply (2) The general area of eligibility to award of the Iraq Campaign Medal: (AOE) encompasses all foreign land, (1) The Iraq Campaign Medal may be water, and air spaces outside the fifty awarded posthumously. states of the United States and outside (2) Only one award of this medal may 200 nautical miles of the shores of the be authorized for any individual. United States. The Secretary of De- fense, when recommended by the Chair- (3) Under no condition shall per- man, Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall des- sonnel receive the Iraq Campaign ignate the specific area of eligibility Medal, the Global War on Terrorism per qualifying operation. Expeditionary Medal, the Global War (3) Because counter-terrorism oper- on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraq ations are global in nature, the AOE Campaign Medal, or the Armed Forces for an approved operation may be Expeditionary Medal for the same ac- deemed to be non-contiguous. The tion, time period or service. Combatant Commander has the author- (e) Precedence. The Iraq Campaign ity to approve award of the medal for Medal shall be positioned below the Af- units and personnel deployed within ghanistan Campaign Medal and above his or her theater. Under no conditions the Global War on Terrorism Expedi- will units or personnel within the tionary Medal. United States, the general region ex- (f) Description. On a bronze metal 1⁄38 cluded in paragraph (b)(2) this section inches (3.49 cm) in diameter the relief be deemed eligible for the GWOTEM. of Iraq, surmounted by two lines (c) Criteria. Service members must be throughout, surmounting a palm assigned, attached or mobilized to a wreath. Above is the inscription ‘‘IRAQ unit participating in designated oper- CAMPAIGN.’’ On the reverse, the Stat- ations for 30 consecutive days or 60 ue of Freedom surmounting a sunburst, nonconsecutive days in the AOE, or encircled by two scimitars points down meet one of the following criteria: crossed at tip of blades, all above the (1) Be engaged in actual combat inscription ‘‘FOR SERVICE IN IRAQ.’’ against the enemy and under cir- The ribbon is 13⁄8 inches wide and con- cumstances involving grave danger of sists of the following stripes: 5⁄32 inch death or serious bodily injury from Scarlet 67111; 1⁄16 inch White 67101; 1⁄32 enemy action, regardless of time in the inch Green 67129; 1⁄16 inch White 67101; AOE. 5⁄32 inch Black 67138; 7⁄16 inch Chamois (2) While participating in the des- 67142; 5⁄32 inch Black 67138; 1⁄16 inch ignated operation, regardless of time, White 67101; 1⁄32 inch Green 67129; 1⁄16 is killed, wounded or injured requiring inch White 67101; 5⁄32 inch Scarlet 67111. medical evacuation from the AOE. (3) Service members participating as § 578.31 Global War on Terrorism Ex- a regularly assigned air crew member peditionary Medal. flying sorties into, out of, within, or (a) The Global War on Terrorism Ex- over the AOE in direct support of Oper- peditionary Medal (GWOTEM) was es- ations Enduring Freedom and/or Iraqi tablished by Executive Order 13289, Freedom are eligible to qualify for March 12, 2003. It is authorized for award of the GWOTEM. Each day that award to members of the Armed Forces one or more sorties are flown in ac- of the United States who deploy abroad cordance with these criteria shall for service in the Global War on Ter- count as one day toward the 30 or 60 rorism operations on or after Sep- day requirement. tember 11, 2001 to a date to be deter- (d) General. (1) The GWOTEM may be mined. Operations approved for the awarded posthumously. GWOTEM are provided in paragraph (g) (2) Service members may be awarded of this section. both the GWOTEM and the Global War

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on Terrorism Service Medal Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Oman, Paki- (GWOTSM) if they meet the criteria stan, Philippines, Qatar, Romania for both awards; however, the quali- (Constanta), Saudia Arabia, Somalia, fying period of service used to establish Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, eligibility for one award cannot be used Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab to justify eligibility for the other Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen, that award. portion of the Arabian Sea north of 10 (3) Order of Precedence. The GWOTEM degrees north latitude and west of 68 will be worn before the GWOTSM and degrees longitude, Bab El Mandeb, Gulf both shall directly follow the Kosovo of Aden, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Oman, Campaign Medal (KCM) (i.e., KCM, Gulf of Suez, that portion of the Medi- GWOTEM, GWOTSM, Korea Defense terranean Sea east of 28 degrees east Service Medal (KDSM), etc.). longitude, Mediterranean Sea (‘‘Board- (4) Subsequent awards. Only one ing And Searching’’ Vessel Operations), award of the GWOTEM may be author- Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Strait of ized to any individual; therefore, an ap- Hormuz, and the Suez Canal. purtenance (e.g., oak leaf cluster, (h) Description—(1) Ribbon. The dif- bronze service star) is authorized for ferent topographies our Armed Forces wear on the GWOTEM. operate in are represented by the col- (e) [Reserved] ors tan for the deserts, green for the (f) Battle stars. (1) Battle stars may be grass or woodlands, blue for the water- applicable for service members who ways and white for the snowy regions. were engaged in actual combat against Blue also alludes the atmosphere, the the enemy and under circumstances in- zone of airstrikes. Gold is emblematic volving grave danger of death or seri- of excellence and high achievement. ous bodily injury from enemy action. The red, white and blue stripes at cen- Only the Combatant Commander can ter highlight this nation’s role in the initiate a request for a Battle Star. global war on terrorism. The request will contain the specific (2) Obverse. The eagle, strong, keen of unit(s) or individual(s) engaged in ac- eye and vigilant, represents the United tual combat, the duration for which ac- States and our resolve to make the tual combat was sustained, and a de- world safe from the terrorism. The tailed description of the actions polestar and globe highlight the world- against the enemy. wide scope of this mission to secure our (2) The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of freedoms. Staff (CJCS) is the approving authority for Battle Stars. (3) Reverse. The torch and fasces de- (3) The approval of battle stars by note freedom and justice. The laurel the CJCS is the authority for the sen- represents honor and high esteem. ior Army commander in the combat theater to approve campaign participa- § 578.32 Global War on Terrorism Serv- ice Medal. tion credit. See paragraph 7–18, Table 7–1 and Figure 7–1, AR 600–8–22. (a) The Global War on Terrorism (g) Approved operations. Initial award Service Medal (GWOTSM) was estab- of the GWOTEM is limited to service lished by Executive Order 13289, March members deployed abroad in Oper- 12, 2003. It is authorized for award to ations ENDURING FREEDOM and members of the Armed Forces of the IRAQI FREEDOM in the following des- United States who have participated in ignated specific geographic areas of eli- or served in support of the Global War gibility AOE: Algeria, Bahrain, Bosnia- on Terrorism operations outside of the Herzegovina, Bulgaria (Bourgas), Chad, designated areas of eligibility defined Colombia, Crete, Guantanamo Bay in § 578.31 of this part, on or after Sep- Cuba, Cyprus, Diego Garcia, Djibouti, tember 11, 2001 to a future date to be Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Hun- determined. Operations approved for gary, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, the GWOTSM are provided in para- Kenya, Kosovo (only specific GWOT op- graph (e) of this section. erations not associated with operations (b) Procedures. (1) The Chairman, qualifying for the Kosovo Campaign Joint Chiefs of Staff will designate ap- Medal), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, proved operations on a case-by-case

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basis when requested by the Combatant (e) Approved operations. Initial ap- Commanders. proved operations for the Global War (2) At the request of the Combatant on Terrorism Service Medal are Air- Commander, the Chairman, Joint port Security Operations from Sep- Chiefs of Staff may approve specific ef- tember 27, 2001 through May 31, 2002 forts that are rendered by unit(s) or in- and Operations NOBLE EAGLE, EN- dividual(s) that meet all other require- DURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREE- ments for award of the Global War on DOM. Terrorism Service Medal however, are (f) Description—(1) Ribbon. The dark not issued specific orders for the ap- red stripe denotes sacrifice. The gold proved operation(s). stripes symbolize achievement. The (3) Battalion commanders and com- blue stripes signify justice. manders of separate units have the au- (2) Obverse. The obverse has a stylized thority to award the Global War on globe, the universal symbol of the Terrorism Service Medal for approved world. Surmounting the globe is six ar- operations to units and personnel with- rows exemplifying fighting power and in his or her command. readiness, also representing the area that terrorism is being fought; diplo- (c) Criteria. Service members must be matic, military, financial, intelligence, assigned, attached; or mobilized to a investigative and law enforcement. unit supporting designated operations Below, a olive branch exemplifies peace listed in § 578–31 of this part for 30 con- and an oak branch emphasizing secutive days or for 60 nonconsecutive strength and protection. days, or meet one of the following cri- (3) Reverse. The reverse is inscribed teria: ‘FOR INTERNATIONAL RESPONSES (1) Initial award of the Global War on AGAINST TERRORISM’ between three Terrorism Service Medal will be lim- stars commemorate achievement and ited to airport security operations below the year ‘2002’. from September 27, 2001 through May 31, 2002 and service members who sup- § 578.33 Korea Defense Service Medal. ported Operations NOBLE EAGLE, EN- (a) Eligibility Requirements. The Korea DURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREE- Defense Service Medal (KDSM) was au- DOM. thorized by Section 543, 2003 National (2) All service members on active Defense Authorization Act. It is award- duty, including Reserve Components ed to members of the Armed Forces mobilized, or National Guardsmen acti- who have served on active duty in sup- vated on or after September 11, 2001 to port of the defense of the Republic of a date to be determined having served Korea from July 28, 1954 to a date to be 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecu- determined. tive days are authorized the Global (1) The area of eligibility encom- War on Terrorism Service Medal. passes all land area of the Republic of (d) General. (1) The GWOTSM may be Korea, and the contiguous water out to awarded posthumously. 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces (2) Service members may be awarded above the land and water areas. both the GWOTEM and the GWOTSM if (2) The KDSM period of eligibility is they meet the requirements of both July 28, 1954, to a future date to be de- awards; however, the qualifying period termined by the Secretary of Defense. used to establish eligibility for one (b) Specific. Service members must cannot be used to justify eligibility for have been assigned, attached, or mobi- the other award. lized to units operating in the area of (3) Order of Precedence. The GWOTSM eligibility for 30 consecutive or for 60 will be worn directly below the nonconsecutive days, or meet the fol- GWOTEM and both shall directly fol- lowing criteria: low the Kosovo Campaign Medal. (1) Be engaged in combat during an (4) Subsequent awards. Only one award armed engagement, regardless of the of the GWOTSM may be authorized for time in the area of eligibility. any individual; therefore, an appur- (2) Is wounded or injured in the line tenance (e.g., oak leaf cluster, bronze of duty and requires medial evacuation service star) is not authorized. from the area of eligibility.

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(3) While participating as a regularly It is awarded to members of the Armed assigned air crew member flying sor- Forces of the United States who, after ties into, out of, or within the area of June 1, 1992 meet the following cri- eligibility in direct support of military teria: operations. Each day that one or more (1) Participate, or have participated, sorties are flown in accordance with as members of U.S. military units, in a these criteria shall count as one day U.S. military operation that is deemed toward the 30 or 60-day requirement. to be a significant activity; and (4) Personnel who serve in operations (2) Encounter no foreign armed oppo- and exercises conducted in the area of sition or imminent threat of hostile ac- eligibility are considered eligible for tion. the award as long as the basic time cri- (b) Eligibility requirements. To qualify teria is met. Due to the extensive time for award of the AFSM service mem- period for KDSM eligibility, the non- bers must be bona fide members of a consecutive service period for eligi- unit participating for one or more days bility remains cumulative throughout in the operation within the designated the entire period. area of eligibility, or meet one or more (c) Awarding. (1) The KDSM may be of the following criteria: awarded posthumously. (1) Be engaged in direct support for 30 (2) Only one award of the KDSM is consecutive days in the area of eligi- authorized for any individual. bility (or for the full period when an (d) Precedence. The KDSM shall be po- operation is of less than 30 days dura- sitioned below the Global War on Ter- tion) or for 60 nonconsecutive days pro- rorism Service Medal in precedence; vided this support involves entering and shall be positioned above the the area of eligibility. Armed Forces Service Medal. (2) Participate as a regularly as- (e) Description. The ribbon is dark signed crew member of an aircraft fly- green represents the land of Korea, ing into, out of, within, or over the blue indicates overseas service and area of eligibility in support of the op- commitment to achieving peace. Gold eration. denotes excellence, white symbolizes (c) Qualifying operations. (1) The idealism and integrity. The obverse is a AFSM may be authorized for signifi- bronze-color disc bearing a Korean cant U.S. military activities for which ‘‘circle dragon’’ within an encircling no other U.S. campaign or service scroll inscribed ‘‘Korea Defense Service medal is appropriate, such as— Medal’’ with, in base, two sprigs, laurel (i) Peacekeeping operations. to dexter side, bamboo to sinister. The (ii) Prolonged humanitarian oper- four-clawed dragon is a traditional ations. symbol of Korea and represents intel- (2) The AFSM may be awarded for ligence and strength of purpose. The U.S. military operations in direct sup- sprig of laurel denotes honorable en- port of the United Nations (UN) or the deavor and victory, the bamboo refers North Atlantic Treaty Organization to the land of Korea. The reverse is a (NATO), and for operations of assist- representation of the land mass of ance to friendly foreign nations. Korea surmounted by two swords (d) General criteria. (1) The AFSM pro- points up saltirewise within a circlet vides recognition to participants who garnished of five points. The swords deploy to the designated area of eligi- placed saltirewise over a map of Korea bility for the qualifying operation. signify defense of freedom in that coun- Outstanding or meritorious perform- try and the readiness to engage in com- ance of non-deployed or remotely lo- bat to that end. The circlet enclosing cated support units and individuals is the device recalls the forms of five- not justification for award of the petal symbols common in Korean ar- AFSM. Such performance may be rec- mory. ognized by appropriate unit and/or in- dividual decorations. § 578.34 Armed Forces Service Medal. (2) Because the AFSM may be award- (a) Criteria. The Armed Forces Serv- ed for a prolonged humanitarian oper- ice Medal (AFSM) was established by ation, distinction between the AFSM Executive Order 12985, January 11, 1996. and the Humanitarian Service Medal

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(HSM) must be maintained. The fol- (5) The AFSM will not be awarded for lowing rules apply: NATO or United Nations operations (i) The HSM is an individual U.S. not involving significant, concurrent service medal, presented to individuals U.S. military support operations. who are physically present at the site (f) Approval and designation of area of of immediate relief and who directly eligibility—(1) Approval of operations. contribute to and influence the human- The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of itarian action. The HSM is only award- Staff (CJCS) shall designate U.S. mili- ed for service during the identified tary operations subsequent to June 1, ‘‘period of immediate relief’’; eligi- 1992 that qualify for the AFSM. bility for the HSM terminates once (if) (2) Designation of area of eligibility. (i) the humanitarian action evolves into The CJCS shall specify the qualifying an ‘‘established ongoing operation be- area of eligibility for award of the yond the initial emergency condition.’’ AFSM. (ii) The AFSM is a theater award, au- (ii) Prior to submission to the CJCS thorized for presentation to all partici- for consideration, the proposed quali- pants who meet the eligibility require- fying area of eligibility will be coordi- ments established for a designated op- nated with the Joint Chiefs of Staff eration. and the Commander in Chiefs (CINCs) (iii) For operations in which all de- to ensure all appropriate locations are included. ployed participants are awarded the (iii) Upon the recommendation of a HSM and for which the ‘‘period of im- CINC and in coordination with the mediate relief’’ coincides with the du- Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CJCS may ad- ration of significant deployed oper- just the area of eligibility to reflect ations, award of the AFSM is not au- changes in the location, scope and de- thorized. gree of participation of forces deployed (iv) Humanitarian operations for to, and in direct support of, an oper- which some (or all) participants are ation for which the AFSM has been awarded the HSM, which continue be- awarded. yond the ‘‘period of immediate relief,’’ (g) Subsequent awards. No more than may be recognized by award of the one medal shall be awarded to any one AFSM. The AFSM may be awarded for Service member. One bronze service the entire period of the operation; indi- star is worn to denote second and sub- viduals awarded the HSM for direct sequent awards of the AFSM. To be eli- participation during the ‘‘period of im- gible for additional awards, service mediate relief’’ are also eligible for the must be rendered in more than one des- AFSM if awarded. ignated area and period of service. No (e) Limitations on awarding the AFSM. two awards will be made for service in The following limitations apply when the same designated area. (Service determining whether the AFSM should stars are described in § 578.61) be awarded for a particular mission or (h) Manner of wearing. The AFSM operation or when determining eligi- shall take precedence immediately bility for award to an individual: after the Southwest Asia Service (1) The AFSM shall be awarded only Medal. for operations for which no other U.S. (i) Posthumous awards. The AFSM campaign or service medal is approved. may be awarded posthumously to eligi- (2) For operations in which personnel ble soldier’s primary next of kin (pri- for only one Service participates, the mary next of kin is defined in the Glos- AFSM shall be awarded only if there is sary). no other suitable award available to (j) Designated U.S. military oper- that Service. ations, area and dates are as follows: (3) The military service of the indi- (1) Operations PROVIDE PROMISE, vidual on which qualification for the JOINT ENDEAVOR, ABLE SENTRY, award of the AFSM is based shall have DENY FLIGHT, MARITME MONITOR, been honorable. and SHARP GUARD, from November (4) Award of the AFSM is not author- 20, 1995 to December 19, 1996. ized for participation in national or (2) Operation JOINT GUARD from international exercises. December 20, 1996 to June 20, 1998.

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(3) Operation JOINT FORGE from school by law or by the Secretary of June 21, 1998 to a date to be deter- the Military Department concerned per mined. 10 U.S.C. 101(22). This includes service (4) Operation UNITED NATIONS as a cadet at the U.S. Military Acad- MISSION in HAITI; U.S. FORCES in emy. Members of the Army National HAITI and U.S. SUPPORT GROUP- Guard are eligible provided that the HAITI from April 1, 1995 to January 31, use of active forces has been authorized 2000. in the act or operation. (5) Operation PROVIDE COMFORT (2) Must have directly participated in from December 1, 1995 to December 31, the humanitarian act or operation 1996. within the designated geographical (k) See AR 672–20 for the Armed area of operation and within specified Forces Civilian Service Medal. time limits. ‘‘Direct participation’’ is (l) Description. The medal is Bronze, defined as ‘‘hands on’’ activity at the 11⁄4 inches in diameter with a demi- site or sites of the military act or oper- torch (as on the Statue of Liberty) en- ation. Specifically excluded from eligi- circled at the top by the inscription bility for this medal are personnel or ‘‘ARMED FORCES SERVICE MEDAL’’ elements remaining at geographically on the obverse side. On the reverse side separated military headquarters. is an eagle (as on the seal of the DOD) (3) Must provide evidence which sub- between a wreath of laurel in base and stantiates direct participation in a the inscription ‘‘IN PURSUIT OF DE- DOD approved humanitarian act or op- MOCRACY’’ at the top. The ribbon is eration except when by-name eligi- 3 1 ⁄8 inches wide and consists of the fol- bility lists are published. Acceptable 1 lowing stripes: ⁄16 inch Goldenlight evidence includes the following: 67107; 1⁄8 inch Jungle Green 67191; 1⁄8 (i) Certificates, letters of commenda- inch Green 67129; 1⁄8 inch Mosstone tion or appreciation. 67127; 1⁄8 inch Goldenlight; Center 1⁄4 (ii) Officer or enlisted evaluation re- inch Bluebird 67117; 1⁄8 inch ports. Goldenlight; 1⁄8 inch Mosstone; 1⁄8 inch (iii) Copies of TDY or special duty or- Green; 1⁄8 inch Jungle Green; and 1⁄16 inch Goldenlight. ders reflecting participation within the specified timeframe and geographical § 578.35 Humanitarian Service Medal. location cited. (a) Criteria. The Humanitarian Serv- (iv) After-action reports, situation ice Medal (HSM) was established by reports, rosters, unit files or any other Executive Order 11965, January 19, 1977. records or documentation which verify It is awarded to members of the Armed the service members participation. Forces of the United States who, after (v) Statements from commanders, su- April 1, 1975, distinguished themselves pervisors, or other officials who were in by meritorious direct participation in a a position to substantiate the service DOD approved significant military act members direct participation in the or operation of a humanitarian nature. area of operation. It is not awarded for participation in (c) The HSM is a U.S. service medal domestic disturbances involving law and does not preclude or conflict with enforcement, equal rights to citizens, other service medals or decorations or protection of properties. awarded on the basis of valor, achieve- (b) To be eligible, a service member ment or meritorious service. must meet the following requirements: (d) No person will be awarded more (1) Must be on active duty at the than one HSM for participation in the time of direct participation in a DOD same military act or operation. approved humanitarian act or oper- (e) A service star will be worn to de- ation. ‘‘Active duty’’ means full-time note direct participation in second or duty in the active military service of subsequent humanitarian acts or oper- the United States. It includes duty on ations. The approved HSM operations the active duty list, full-time training are provided in AR 600–8–22 and the duty, annual training duty, and attend- HQDA Military Awards Branch Web ance, while in the active military serv- site: https://www.perscomonline.army.mil/ ice, at a school designated as a Service tagd/awards/HSM.doc.

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(f) See AR 672–20 for Civilian Award considered qualifying service, while for Humanitarian Service. manning a community crisis action (g) Description. The medal is Bronze, telephone line is considered qualifying 11⁄4 inches in diameter, surmounted by service. an open hand, palm up, extending to (d) Approval authority for award of the upper left. On the reverse is a sprig the MOVSM will be commanders (over- of oak in a left oblique slant between seas and CONUS (continental United the inscription ‘‘FOR HUMANITARIAN States)) serving in the rank of Lieuten- SERVICE’’ in three horizontal lines, ant Colonel or higher. Before the rec- and ‘‘UNITED STATES ARMED ommendation is forwarded to the FORCES’’ in an arc around the base. award approval authority, the rec- The ribbon is 13⁄8 inches wide and con- ommender must certify that the serv- sists of the following stripes: 3⁄16 inch ice member meets the eligibility cri- Imperial Purple 67161; 1⁄16 inch White teria for award of the MOVSM. Sub- 67101; 5⁄16 inch Bluebird 67117; 1⁄4 inch stantiating documentation, such as Flag Blue 67124; 5⁄16 inch Bluebird; 1⁄16 record of hours contributed, letters or inch White; and 3⁄16 inch Imperial Pur- certificates from activity supervisors, ple. or other proof of the service member’s volunteer services may be attached as § 578.36 Military Outstanding Volun- teer Service Medal. enclosures to the recommendation. (e) Description. The medal is Bronze, (a) Criteria. The Military Outstanding 13⁄8 inches in diameter bearing on the Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) was obverse, five annulets interlaced established by Executive Order 12830, enfiled by a star and environed by a January 9, 1993. It may be awarded to wreath of laurel. On the reverse is a members of the Armed Forces of the sprig of oak between the inscription United States and their Reserve Com- ‘‘OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERV- ponents, who subsequent to December ICE’’ at the top and ‘‘UNITED STATES 31, 1992, perform outstanding volunteer ARMED FORCES’’ at the bottom. The community service of a sustained, di- ribbon is 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of rect and consequential nature. the following stripes: 1⁄8 inch Bluebird (b) To qualify for award of the 67117; 1⁄8 inch Goldenlight 67107; 3⁄16 inch MOVSM a service member’s volunteer Bluebird; 1⁄16 inch Green 67129; 5⁄32 inch service must meet the following re- Goldenlight; center 1⁄16 inch Green; 5⁄32 quirements: inch Goldenlight; 1⁄16 inch Green; 3⁄16 (1) Be to the civilian community, to inch Bluebird; 1⁄8 inch Goldenlight; and include the military family commu- 1⁄8 inch Bluebird. nity. (2) Be significant in nature and § 578.37 Army Good Conduct Medal. produce tangible results. (3) Reflect favorably on the Military (a) Criteria. The Army Good Conduct Service and the DOD. Medal (AGCM) was established by Ex- (4) Be of a sustained and direct na- ecutive Order 8809, June 28, 1941 and ture. was amended by Executive Order 9323, (c) While there is no specific time pe- 1943 and by Executive Order 10444, April riod to qualify for the MOVSM (for ex- 10, 1953. It is awarded for exemplary be- ample, 500 hours of community service havior, efficiency, and fidelity in ac- within 24 calendar months), approval tive Federal military service. It is authorities shall ensure the service to awarded on a selective basis to each be honored merits the special recogni- soldier who distinguishes himself or tion afforded by this medal. The herself from among his or her fellow MOVSM is intended to recognize excep- soldiers by his exemplary conduct, effi- tional community support over time ciency, and fidelity throughout a speci- and not a single act or achievement. fied period of continuous enlisted ac- Further, it is intended to honor direct tive Federal military service. There is support of community activities. For no right or entitlement to the medal the purpose of this award, attending until the immediate commander has membership meetings or social events approved the award and the award has of a community service group is not been announced in permanent orders.

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(b) Personnel eligible: (1) Active Com- commanders qualifies the use of such ponent enlisted soldiers. period toward the award by the current (2) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) en- commander. listed personnel serving on extended (e) Qualifying periods of service. Any periods of active duty (other than for one of the following periods of contin- training) under 10 U.S.C. and 32 U.S.C. uous enlisted active Federal military are eligible for award of the AGCM for service qualifies for award of the qualifying service beginning on or after AGCM or of an AGCM Clasp (see para- September 1, 1982, provided no period of graph (h) of this section in conjunction the service has been duplicated by the with the criteria in paragraph (f) of same period of service for which the this section): soldier has been awarded the Army Re- (1) Each 3 years completed on or after serve Components Achievement Medal August 27, 1940. (ARCAM). The AGCM qualification pe- (2) For first award only, 1 year served riod may commence anytime during entirely during the period December 7, the 3 years immediately preceding the 1941 to March 2, 1946. September 1, 1982 effective date pro- (3) For first award only, upon termi- vided no portion of service for the nation of service on or after June 27, AGCM is included in a period of service 1950, of less than 3 years but more than for which the ARCAM was awarded. 1 year. (3) Retroactively to eligible Army of (4) For first award only, upon termi- the United States (AUS) enlisted per- nation of service, on or after June 27, sonnel. 1950, of less than 1 year when final sep- (4) Other Army enlisted personnel as aration was by reason of physical dis- may be directed by the Secretary of ability incurred in the line of duty. the Army. (5) For first award only, for those in- (c) Awarding authority. Unit com- dividuals who died before completing 1 manders are authorized to award the year of active Federal military service AGCM to enlisted personnel serving if the death occurred in the line of under their command jurisdiction who duty. meet the established criteria. Send re- (f) Character of service. Throughout a quests for award of the AGCM for qualifying period, each enlisted soldier former soldiers to NPRC (see § 578.8(e) must meet all of the following criteria for address). Requests for award of the for an award: AGCM for Army National Guard and Army Reserve members for periods of (1) The immediate commander evalu- active duty based on qualifying prior ates the soldier’s character as above re- active Federal military service (Reg- proach. ular Army and AUS) will be forwarded (2) The record of service indicates through normal command channels to that the soldier has— the Commander, USA HRC-St. Louis, (i) Willingly complied with the de- ATTN: ARPC–PSP–R, One Reserve mands of the military environment. Way, St. Louis, MO 63132–5200. Separa- (ii) Been loyal and obedient to their tion transfer points will review the superiors. records of enlisted personnel being sep- (iii) Faithfully supported the goals of arated to determine whether they qual- their organization and the Army. ify for the AGCM. Where possible, (iv) Conducted themselves in such an make a reasonable effort to contact the exemplary manner as to distinguish unit commander before awarding the them from their fellow soldiers. medal to qualified members. (3) While any record of non-judicial (d) Basis for approval. The immediate punishment could be in conflict with unit commander’s decision to award recognizing the soldier’s service as ex- the AGCM will be based on his or her emplary, such record should not be personal knowledge and of the individ- viewed as automatically disqualifying. ual’s official records for periods of The commander analyzes the record, service under previous commanders giving consideration to the nature of during the period for which the award the infraction, the circumstances is to be made. The lack of official dis- under which it occurred and when. Con- qualifying comment by such previous viction by court-martial terminates a

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period of qualifying service; a new pe- (4) An award made for any authorized riod begins following the completion of period of less than 3 years must be for sentence imposed by court-martial. the total period of obligated active (4) In terms of job performance, the Federal military service. This applies soldier’s efficiency must be evaluated to first award only, all other awards of and must meet all requirements and the AGCM require 3 full years quali- expectations for that soldier’s grade, fying service. Military Occupational Specialty (5) Discharge under provisions of AR (MOS), and experience. 635–200 for immediate (re)enlistment is (5) Individuals whose retention is not not termination of service. warranted under standards prescribed (h) Disqualification for the Army Good in AR 604–10, or for whom a bar to reen- Conduct Medal. (1) Conviction by listment has been approved under the courts-martial terminates a period of provisions of AR 601–280, chapter 6 (spe- qualifying service; a new period begins cifically for the reasons enumerated in the following day after completion of paragraphs 6–4a, b, and d), are not eli- the sentence imposed by the court- gible for award of the AGCM. martial. (g) Additional implementing instruc- (2) Individual whose retention is not tions. (1) Qualifying periods of service warranted under standards prescribed (paragraph (e) of this section) must be in AR 604–10, or for whom a bar to reen- continuous enlisted active Federal listment has been approved under the military service. When an interval in provisions of AR 601–280, chapter 6 (spe- excess of 24 hours occurs between en- cifically for the reasons enumerated in, listments, that portion of service be- paragraphs 6–4a, b, and d, AR 601–280), fore to the interruption is not cred- are not eligible for award of the AGCM. itable toward an award. (3) In instances of disqualification as (2) Release from enlisted status for determined by the unit commander, entry into service as a cadet or mid- the commander will prepare a state- shipman at any U.S. service academy, ment of the rationale for his or her de- or discharge from enlisted status for cision. This statement will include the immediate entry on active duty in an period of disqualification and will be officer status is considered termination referred to the individual according to of service for awarding the AGCM. A AR 600–37. The unit commander will minimum of 12 months enlisted service consider the affected individual’s state- is required and must have been com- ment. If the commander’s decision re- pleted for first award of the AGCM; mains the same, the commander will otherwise, the full 3 years of qualifying forward his or her statement, the indi- enlisted service is required. vidual’s statement, and his or her con- (3) A qualified person scheduled for sideration for filing in the individual’s separation from active Federal mili- military record. tary service should receive the award (4) Disqualification for an award of at his or her last duty station. Such the AGCM can occur at any time dur- award is authorized up to 30 days be- ing a qualifying period (for example, fore the soldier’s departure en route to when manner of performance or effi- a separation processing installation in ciency declines). The custodian of the CONUS or overseas. Orders announcing soldier’s record will establish the new such advance awards will indicate the ‘‘beginning date’’ for the soldier’s eligi- closing date for the award prefixed bility for award of the AGCM, annotate with date of separation, on or about, as the date on the soldier’s DA Form 2–1, the response to the ‘‘Dates or period of and submit an automated transaction. service’’ lead line. Example: From Oc- These procedures do not apply if the tober 31, 1977 to date of separation on soldier is disqualified under the provi- or about October 30, 1980. For soldiers sions of paragraph (h)(2) of this section. who are granted terminal leave prior to (i) Subsequent awards and clasps. A retirement or End Tour of Service clasp is authorized for wear on the (ETS), orders awarding second and sub- AGCM to denote a second or subse- sequent awards of the AGCM may be quent award. Clasps authorized for sec- issued up to 90 days before retirement ond and subsequent award are: or ETS date. (1) Award: 2d; Clasp: Bronze, 2 loops;

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(2) Award: 3d; Clasp: Bronze, 3 loops; ter, Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN 46249– (3) Award: 4th; Clasp: Bronze, 4 loops; 5301, by the commander having com- (4) Award: 5th; Clasp: Bronze, 5 loops; mand jurisdiction. Upon receipt of eli- (5) Award: 6th; Clasp: Silver, 1 loop; gibility information from U.S. Army (6) Award: 7th; Clasp: Silver, 2 loops; Enlisted Records and Evaluation Cen- (7) Award: 8th; Clasp: Silver, 3 loops; ter (USAEREC), the commander can (8) Award: 9th; Clasp: Silver, 4 loops; take action to confirm retroactive (9) Award: 10th; Clasp: Silver, 5 loops; award of the AGCM by publication of (10) Award: 11th; Clasp: Gold, 1 loop; orders, or by informing the soldier of (11) Award: 12th; Clasp: Gold, 2 loops; findings of ineligibility. (12) Award: 13th; Clasp: Gold, 3 loops; (l) Description. The medal is Bronze, (13) Award: 14th; Clasp: Gold, 4 loops; 11⁄4 inches in diameter, with an eagle, and wings spread, standing on a closed (14) Award: 15th; Clasp: Gold, 5 loops. book and sword, encircled by the words (j) Army Good Conduct Medal certifi- ‘‘EFFICIENCY HONOR FIDELITY’’. On cate policy. (1) The DA Form 4950 (Good the reverse is a five-pointed star and a Conduct Medal Certificate) may be pre- scroll between the words ‘‘FOR GOOD’’ sented to enlisted soldiers only on the and ‘‘CONDUCT’’, surrounded by a following occasions: wreath formed by a laurel branch on (i) Concurrent with the first award of the left and an oak branch on the the AGCM earned on or after January right. Clasps are placed on the ribbon 1, 1981. to represent subsequent awards. The (ii) Concurrent with retirement on or ribbon is 13⁄8 inches ribbon consisting of after January 1, 1981. the following stripes: 1⁄16 inch Soldier (2) When presented at retirement, the Red 67157; 1⁄16 inch White 67101; 1⁄16 inch DA Form 4950 will reflect the last ap- Soldier Red; 1⁄16 inch White; 1⁄16 inch proved award of the AGCM earned by Soldier Red; 1⁄16 inch White; center 5⁄8 the soldier before retirement. The inch Soldier Red; 1⁄16 inch White; 1⁄16 number of the last earned will be cen- inch Soldier Red; 1⁄16 inch White; 1⁄16 tered immediately beneath the line inch Soldier Red; 1⁄16 inch White; and ‘‘THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL;’’ for 1⁄16 inch Soldier Red. example, ‘‘Sixth Award.’’ The period shown on the certificate will be the pe- § 578.38 Army Reserve Components riod cited in the last award earned by Achievement Medal. the soldier. The words ‘‘UPON HIS OR (a) Criteria. The Army Reserve Com- HER RETIREMENT’’ may be typed ponents Achievement Medal (ARCAM) below the soldier’s name. was established by the Secretary of the (3) The DA Form 4950 will not be pre- Army on March 3, 1971 and amended by sented for second or subsequent awards Department of the Army General Or- of the AGCM except as provided in ders (DAGO) 4, 1974. It is awarded for paragraph (j)(2) of this section. exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fi- (4) DA Form 4950 is available from delity while serving as a member of an the U.S. Army Publications Distribu- Army National Guard (ARNG) or USAR tion Center, St. Louis, MO. troop program unit (TPU) or as an in- (k) Retroactive award. (1) Retroactive dividual mobilization augmentee award to enlisted personnel, and to of- (IMA). The first design bears the in- ficer personnel who qualified in an en- scription ‘‘United States Army Re- listed status, is authorized provided serve,’’ the other design bears the in- evidence is available to establish quali- scription, ‘‘Army National Guard.’’ fication. Where necessary, to correct (b) Personnel eligible. The ARCAM is conflicting or duplicate awards, pre- authorized for award to Army per- vious general or permanent orders may sonnel including Active Guard Reserve be revoked and new orders published, (AGR) officers in the rank of colonel citing this paragraph as authority. and below. Individual must have been a (2) Requests for retroactive awards to member of an ARNG unit or USAR enlisted persons which cannot be proc- TPU, excluding enlisted soldiers in an essed due to lack of information will be AGR status. AGR enlisted soldiers are forwarded to Commander, U.S. Army eligible for the AGCM under the provi- Enlisted Records and Evaluation Cen- sions of § 578.37(b). The medal is also

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awarded to USAR soldiers serving as school will be considered enlisted serv- IMA after completing qualifying serv- ice, and termination will occur when ice and on recommendation of the unit the soldier is commissioned or ap- commander or HQDA official to which pointed a warrant officer. the IMA is assigned. (ii) Although only unit service may (c) Award approval authority. Ap- be credited for award of this medal, proval authority for award of the consecutive Ready Reserve service be- ARCAM for ARNG units and USAR tween periods of unit service will not TPU soldiers is the soldier’s unit com- be considered as a break in service and mander. Commander, USA HRC-St. service in the first unit may be added Louis, One Reserve Way, St. Louis, MO to service in the second unit to deter- 63132–5200, is the approval authority for mine total qualifying service. award of the ARCAM to USAR IMA sol- (iii) Soldiers who are ordered to ac- diers. Orders are not published for the tive duty in the AGR program will be award of this medal. Approved ARCAM awarded the ARCAM if they have com- is announced using an official memo- pleted 2 of the 3 years required (Army randum. The records custodian will Good Conduct Medal eligibility starts then annotate the records. on the effective date of the AGR order). (d) Peacetime and wartime applica- Soldiers with less than 2 years will not bility. The ARCAM is awarded to eligi- receive an award. Service lost may be ble Army Reserve Component soldiers recovered if the soldier is separated during times of peace and war. How- honorably from the AGR program and ever, during periods of war, the length reverts to troop program unit service, of qualifying service is subject to for example, a soldier serves 1 year and change at the discretion of the Sec- 6 months of qualifying service and is retary of the Army. ordered to an AGR tour. This service is (e) Basis or criteria for approval. (1) not sufficient for award of the ARCAM. Between March 3, 1972 and March 28, When the soldier leaves the AGR pro- 1995, the medal was authorized on com- gram that 1 year and 6 months is pletion of 4 years’ service with a Re- granted towards the next award of the serve Component unit. Individual must ARCAM. Only the State adjutant gen- have completed 4 years of qualifying eral may determine that the AGR serv- service on or after March 3, 1972 and be- ice was not sufficiently honorable fore March 28, 1995. A qualifying year enough to revoke the previously earned of service is one in which a Reserve sol- time, regardless of the type of separa- dier earns a minimum of 50 retirement tion given. points during his/her retirement year. (iv) The member must have exhibited Qualifying service for computation honest and faithful service as is in ac- purposes is based only by retirement cordance with the standards of con- ending year dates. duct, courage and duty required by law (2) Effective March 28, 1995, the pe- and customs of the service, of a mem- riod of qualifying service for award of ber of the same grade as the individual the ARCAM is reduced from 4 to 3 to whom the standard is being applied. years. That is, soldiers completing 3 (4) A member must be recommended years of qualified service on or after for the award by his or her unit com- March 28, 1995 are eligible for ARCAM mander whose recommendation is consideration. This change is not retro- based on personal knowledge of the in- active. dividual and the individual’s official (3) All awards of the ARCAM must be records of periods of service under prior made under the following conditions: commanders during the period for (i) Such years of qualifying service which the award is made. must have been consecutive. A period (5) A commander may not delay of more than 24 hours between Reserve award or extend the qualifying period enlistments or officer’s service will be for misconduct. A determination that considered a break in service. Credit service is not honorable as prescribed toward earning the award must begin negates the entire period of the award. anew after a break in service. Service (f) Unqualified service. (1) Service per- while attending Officer Candidate formed in the Reserve Components of School or Warrant Officer Candidate the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine

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Corps, or Coast Guard may not be cred- (b) Effective July 11, 1984, all mem- ited for award of the ARCAM. bers of the ARNG and USAR are eligi- (2) Release from Army Reserve Com- ble for this award if they were active ponent status for entry into service as Reserve status members of the Army a cadet or midshipman at any U.S. National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve service academy or discharge from (not on active duty in the Active Army Reserve Component for imme- Army), or AGR FTUS soldiers at the diate entry in the Regular Army, in an time their unit underwent AT or ADT officer or enlisted status, is considered on foreign soil. termination of service for the purpose (c) AGR personnel, not assigned to a of qualifying for the ARCAM. TPU, are also eligible for award of the (3) Service while in an enlisted AGR ARCOTR provided they are ordered status may not be credited for award of overseas specifically as advance party the ARCAM. to, simultaneously with, or in support (g) Subsequent awards and Oak Leaf of mop-up operations of RC units train- Clusters. Second and succeeding awards ing overseas. Ten consecutive days of the ARCAM are denoted by Oak Leaf overseas must be met. Other AGR Clusters. members overseas for any other reason (h) Description. The medal is Bronze, are not eligible for the ARCOTR. 11⁄4 inches in diameter, consisting of a (d) The ARCOTR may be awarded faceted twelve-pointed star with a bev- retroactively to those personnel who eled edge, the points surmounting a successfully completed AT or ADT on wreath of laurel and bearing on a disc foreign soil in a Reserve status prior to within a smaller wreath of laurel, a July 11, 1984 provided they have an ac- torch between two swords crossed tive status as defined above on or after saltirewise, points up and flanked by July 11, 1984. two mullets. The reverse has the cui- (e) Soldiers must be credited with rass from the DA seal centered below completion of at least 10 consecutive ‘‘ARMY NATIONAL GUARD’’ or duty days outside the 50 States, the ‘‘UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE’’ District of Columbia and U.S. posses- and above ‘‘FOR ACHIEVEMENT’’. The sions and territories in the perform- 3 ribbon is 1 ⁄8 inches wide ribbon con- ance of duties in conjunction with Ac- 5 sisting of the following stripes: ⁄16 inch tive Army, joint services, or Allied 1 Old Gold 67105; ⁄8 inch Ultramarine Forces. The day of departure counts; 1 Blue 67118; ⁄16 inch White 67101; center the day of return does not. 3⁄8 inch Scarlet 67111; 1⁄16 inch White; 1⁄8 (f) The ARCOTR is a training ribbon, inch Ultramarine Blue; and 5⁄16 inch Old which does not conflict with service Gold. medals or decorations. § 578.39 Army Reserve Components (g) Numerals will be used to denote Overseas Training Ribbon. second and subsequent awards of the ARCOTR. (See § 578.61 Appurtenances (a) Criteria. The Army Reserve Com- to military decorations.) ponents Overseas Training Ribbon (h) Description. The ribbon is 13⁄8 (ARCOTR) was established by the Sec- inches in width; however, it is mounted retary of the Army on July 11, 1984. It on the ribbon bar horizontally so that is awarded to members of the Reserve 3 Components of the Army, (Army Na- the horizontal center stripe is ⁄32 inch 3 tional Guard and U.S. Army Reserve), Old Glory Red with a ⁄64 inch White for successful completion of annual stripe on each side. The remainder of training (AT) or active duty for train- the ribbon is Ultramarine Blue. ing (ADT) for a period not less than 10 § 578.40 Overseas Service Ribbon. consecutive duty days on foreign soil. ARNG and USAR soldiers who accom- (a) Criteria. The Overseas Service pany the Reserve Component (RC) unit Ribbon (OSR) was established by the (including unit cells) to which they are Secretary of the Army on April 10, 1981. assigned or attached as full-time unit It is awarded to members of the U.S. support (FTUS) during overseas train- Army for successful completion of ing are also eligible for the award. overseas tours.

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(b) Effective August 1, 1981, all mem- basic/orientation or higher level bers of the Active Army, Army Na- course. For those officer personnel as- tional Guard and Army Reserve in an signed a specialty, special skill identi- active Reserve status are eligible for fier, or MOS based on civilian or other this award. The ribbon may be awarded service acquired skills, this ribbon will retroactively to those personnel who be awarded upon honorable completion were credited with a normal overseas of 4 months active service. tour completion before August 1, 1981 (d) Enlisted soldiers will be awarded provided they had an Active Army sta- this ribbon upon successful completion tus as defined above on or after August of their initial MOS producing course. 1, 1981. For those enlisted soldiers assigned a (c) Soldiers must be credited with a MOS based on civilian or other service normal overseas tour completion ac- acquired skills, this ribbon will be cording to AR 614–30. Service members awarded on honorable completion of 4 who had overseas service with another months active service. branch of service (U.S. Navy, Air (e) Only one award of the ASR is au- Force, or Marine Corps) must be cred- thorized, regardless of whether a sol- ited with a normal overseas tour com- dier completes both officer and enlisted pletion by that service to qualify for initial entry training. award of the Army OSR. (f) For first award only, an individual (d) Numerals will be used to denote may be posthumously awarded (on or second and subsequent awards of the after August 1, 1981) the Army Service OSR. Ribbon prior to completion of the req- (e) Posthumous award of the OSR. For uisite training or time in service, pro- first award of the OSR only, an indi- vidual may be posthumously awarded vided the soldier’s death is ruled ‘‘Line (on or after August 1, 1981) the OSR be- of duty-Yes.’’ 3 fore completion of the overseas tour, (g) Description. The ribbon is 1 ⁄8 provided the soldier’s death is ruled inches in width. It is composed of the ‘‘Line of duty-Yes.’’ following vertical stripes: 7⁄32 inch (f) Description. The Army Overseas Scarlet 67111, 5/32 Orange 67110, 3⁄32 inch 1 8 Service ribbon is 13⁄8 inches in with. It Golden Yellow 67104, ⁄ inch Emerald is composed of the following vertical 67128, Ultramarine Blue 67118, 1⁄8 inch 3 32 5 32 stripes: 3⁄16 inch National Flag Blue Emerald, ⁄ inch Golden Yellow, ⁄ 7 32 67124, 5⁄16 inch Grotto Blue 67165, 1⁄16 inch Orange, and ⁄ inch Scarlet. inch Golden Yellow 67104, 1⁄4 inch Brick § 578.42 Noncommissioned Officer Pro- Red 67113, 1⁄16 inch Golden Yellow, 5⁄16 fessional Development Ribbon. inch Grotto Blue, and 3⁄16 inch National Flag Blue. (a) Criteria. The Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Develop- § 578.41 Army Service Ribbon. ment Ribbon (NPDR) was established (a) Criteria. The Army Service Ribbon by the Secretary of the Army on April (ASR) was established by the Secretary 10, 1981. It is awarded to members of of the Army on April 10, 1981. It is Active Army, ARNG, and USAR sol- awarded to members of the U.S. Army diers for successful completion of des- for successful completion of initial ignated NCO professional development entry training. courses. (b) Effective August 1, 1981, all mem- (b) Subsequent awards. The NPDR bers of the Active Army, Army Na- consist of the basic ribbon with nu- tional Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve meral devices of 2, 3, or 4, which signify in an active Reserve status are eligible satisfactory completion of the respec- for this award. The ribbon may be tive levels of NCO professional develop- awarded retroactively to those per- ment courses. Numerals used in con- sonnel who completed the required junction with this service ribbon are training before August 1, 1981 provided the same type as those used for subse- they had an Active Army status as de- quent awards of the Air Medal. fined above on or after August 1, 1981. (c) Policy. (1) A change approved in (c) Officers will be awarded this rib- February 1989 completely revamped the bon upon successful completion of their wear policy of numerals on ribbons and

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award suspension elements. Also, si- successfully completed as follows—Bar multaneously U.S. Army Training and Ribbon Device=Primary Level; 2=Basic Doctrine Command (TRADOC) an- Level; 3=Advanced Level; and 4=Senior nounced that the First Sergeant Level. Course is not a recognized element of (d) Requirements. Effective August 1, the NCO Professional Development 1981, all Active Army, Army National Training System. Because of the im- Guard and Army Reserve soldiers in an pact of these two far-reaching policy active status are eligible for this award changes, no grandfathering is allowed for satisfactory completion of the re- for Active Army or RC soldiers con- spective NCOES or RC–NCOES courses cerning the wear of numerals on the as follows: NPDR. Only the numerals 2, 3, and 4 (1) Primary level—Primary NCO are authorized for wear on the ribbon. Course, Combat Arms (PNCOC), Pri- (2) Once a service member has been mary Leadership Course (PLC), Pri- awarded the NPDR upon graduation mary Technical Courses (Service from Primary Leadership Development School—PTC), and Primary Leadership Course (PLDC) or Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) for award Development Course-RC, subsequent of the basic ribbon. appropriate numerals will be awarded (2) Basic level—Basic NCO Course, to identify completion of higher level Combat Arms (BNCOC), Basic Tech- NCO Education System (NCOES) or RC nical Courses (Service School—BTC), NCOES courses. and Basic NCO Course (CS/CSS– (3) Senior NCOs selected by the U.S. BNCOC) for award of numeral 2. Army Sergeants Major Academy (3) Advanced level—Advanced NCO (USASMA) who complete equivalent Courses (Service School—ANCOC) for resident courses conducted by the award of numeral 3. other Services will wear the NPDR (4) Senior level—U.S. Army Ser- with numeral 4. geants Major Academy (USASMA) for (4) Soldiers who have been authorized award of numeral 4. (See paragraph by their local commanders to attend (c)(3) of this section). local NCO courses or training con- (e) Special instructions. Special in- ducted by the other Services and who structions for ARNG and USAR are as qualify for or are awarded another follows: Service’s training ribbon will not wear (1) Primary level—Primary NCO the other Service’s ribbons on the Course, Combat Arms–Reserve Compo- Army uniform. nents (PNCOC–RC), and effective Octo- (5) Soldiers who have attended NCO ber 1, 1985 Primary Leadership Devel- development courses, other than Sen- opment Course–Reserve Components ior Level, conducted by another Serv- (PLDC–RC). ice while in the Army will not be (2) Basic level—Basic NCO Course– granted Army course equivalency rec- Reserve Components (CS/CSS BNCOC– ognition. RC) through September 30, 1985 (6) Soldiers must successfully com- (PNCOC–RC and BNCOC–RC combined plete one or more of the courses listed for CA/CS/CSS). Effective October 1, in paragraph (d) of this section which 1987 Basic NCO Course/Reserve Compo- are further described in AR 351–1. Grad- nents (CA, CS, CSS) as developed and uates of NCO Academy courses con- implemented. ducted prior to 1976 for the Active (f) Description. The ribbon is 13⁄8 Army, and 1980 for Reserve Compo- inches in width. It is composed of the nents, will be given credit for the Pri- following vertical stripes: 3⁄16 inch mary Level only. Green 67129, 1⁄8 inch Yellow 67108, 3⁄16 (7) Acceptable evidence of graduation inch Green, 1⁄16 inch Yellow; 1⁄4 inch is a diploma, certificate, or a letter Flag Blue 67124, 1⁄16 inch Yellow, 3⁄16 signed by an appropriate service school inch Green, 1⁄8 inch Yellow, and 3⁄16 inch official. Green. (8) Effective March 30, 1989, a service member will be awarded the NPDR § 578.43 Armed Forces Reserve Medal. with the numeral which identifies the (a) Criteria. The Armed Forces Re- highest level of NCOES or RC–NCOES serve Medal (AFRM) was established by

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Executive Order 10163, as announced in any State, territory, possession, or the DA Bulletin 15, 1950, and was amended District of Columbia. by Executive Order 10439, announced in (5) Members called to active duty. On or DA Bulletin 3, 1953 and Executive Order after August 1, 1990, the member was 13013, dated August 6, 1996. called to active duty and served under (b) The reverse side of this medal is 10 U.S.C. 12301(a), 12302, 12304, 12406, or, struck in two designs for award to per- in the case of the U.S. Coast Guard Re- sonnel whose Reserve Component serv- serve, 14 U.S.C. 712. The member volun- ice has been primarily in the organized teered and served on active duty in Reserve or primarily in the National support of specific U.S. military oper- Guard. The first design portrays the ations or contingencies designated by Minute Man from the Organized Re- the Secretary of Defense, as defined in serve Crest; the other design portrays of 10 U.S.C. 101(A) (13). AGR members the National Guard insignia. who receive orders changing their cur- (c) The AFRM is awarded for honor- rent duty status (legal authority under able and satisfactory service as a mem- which they perform duty), their duty ber or former member of one or more of location, or assignment to support a the Reserve Components of the Armed contingency operation are eligible for Forces of the United States, including the award of the ‘‘M’’ Device. the Coast Guard Reserve and the Ma- (d) The Ten-year-device is authorized rine Corps Reserve, for a period of 10 for wear on the AFRM to denote each years under the following conditions: succeeding 10-year period as follows: (1) Such years of service must have (1) A bronze hourglass shall be award- been performed within a period of 12 ed upon completion of the first 10-year consecutive years. period award. (2) Each year of active or inactive (2) A silver hourglass shall be award- status honorable service prior to July ed upon completion of the second 10- 1, 1949 in any Reserve Component listed year period award. in AR 135–180, will be credited toward (3) A gold hourglass shall be awarded award. For service performed on or upon completion of the third 10-year after July 1, 1949, a member must accu- period award. mulate, during each anniversary year, (4) A gold hourglass, followed by a a minimum of 50 retirement points as bronze hourglass shall be awarded upon prescribed in AR 135–180. completion of the fourth 10-year period (3) Service in a regular component of award. the Armed Forces, including the Coast (e) ‘‘M’’ Device. The ‘‘M’’ Device is Guard, is excluded except that service authorized for wear on the AFRM by in a Reserve Component which is con- members of the Reserve Components current in whole or in part with service who are called or who volunteer and in a regular component will be in- serve or active duty in support of spe- cluded. (Example: regular component cific U.S. military operations or con- enlisted soldier with a Reserve com- tingencies designed by the Secretary of mission.) Defense, as defined in of 10 U.S.C. (4) Any period during which Reserve 101(A)(13). service is interrupted by one or more of (1) When a member qualifies for the the following will be excluded in com- ‘‘M’’ Device, the Bronze ‘‘M’’ shall be puting, but will not be considered as a awarded, positioned on the ribbon and break in the period of 12 years: medal, and a number shall be included (i) Service in a regular component of on the ribbon and medal. No more than the Armed Forces. one AFRM may be awarded to any one (ii) During tenure of office by a State person. Multiple periods of service dur- official chosen by the voters of the en- ing one designated contingency (under tire State, territory, or possession. provisions of § 578.41(c)) shall count as (iii) During tenure of office of mem- one ‘‘M’’ Device award. ber of the legislative body of the (2) If no ‘‘M’’ Device is authorized, United States or of any State, terri- the appropriate hourglass shall be posi- tory, or possession. tioned in the center of the ribbon. If no (iv) While service as judge of a court hourglass is authorized, the ‘‘M’’ De- of record of the United States, or of vice shall be positioned in the center of

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the ribbon, followed by Arabic numer- ois; 1⁄16 inch Bluebird; 1⁄32 inch Chamois; als indicating the number of times the 1⁄16 inch Bluebird; 1⁄32 inch Chamois; and device has been awarded, starting with 1⁄16 inch Bluebird. the second award, no number is worn for the first award. § 578.44 Korean Service Medal. (3) If both the hourglass and the ‘‘M’’ (a) Criteria. The Korean Service Device are awarded, the hourglass shall Medal (KSM) was established by Execu- be positioned in first position on the tive Order 10179, dated November 8, ribbon (at the wearer’s right), the ‘‘M’’ 1950. It is awarded for service between Device in the middle position, and the June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954, under number of times the ‘‘M’’ Device has any of the following conditions: been awarded in the remaining position (1) Within the territorial limits of (at the wearer’s left). Korea or in waters immediately adja- (f) Description. The medal is Bronze, cent thereto. 11⁄4 inches in diameter, with a flaming torch in front of a crossed powder horn (2) With a unit under the operational and a bugle within a circle composed of control of the Commander in Chief, Far thirteen stars and thirteen rays. On the East, other than one within the terri- reverse is a different design for each of torial limits of Korea, which has been the reserve components. The reverse of designated by the Commander in Chief, all medals have the inscription Far East, as having directly supported ‘‘ARMED FORCES RESERVE’’ around the military efforts in Korea. the rim. Organized Reserve: On a (3) Was furnished an individual cer- wreath, the Lexington Minuteman tificate by the Commander in Chief, statue as it stands on the Common in Far East, testifying to material con- Lexington, Massachusetts encircled by tribution made in direct support of the thirteen stars. National Guard: The military efforts in Korea. National Guard insignia (two crossed (b) The service prescribed must have fasces superimposed on an eagle dis- been performed under any of the fol- played with wings reversed). Air Force lowing conditions: Reserve: The crest from the Air Forces (1) On permanent assignment. seal (on a wreath, an eagle displayed in (2) On temporary duty for 30 consecu- front of a cloud form). Naval Reserve: tive days or 60 nonconsecutive days. The center device of the Department of (3) In active combat against the the Navy seal (an eagle displayed on an enemy under conditions other than anchor in front of a ship in full sail). those prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1) Marine Corps Reserve: The Marine and (2) of this section, provided a com- Corps insignia (eagle perched on a bat decoration has been awarded or an globe superimposed on an anchor). individual certificate has been fur- Coast Guard Reserve: The central de- nished by the commander of an inde- sign of the Coast Guard seal (crossed pendent force or of a division, ship, or anchors superimposed by a shield with- air group, or comparable or higher in an annulet). unit, testifying to such combat credit. (1) The devices are Bronze hourglass (c) One bronze service star is author- to indicate 10 years service; silver ized for each campaign under the fol- hourglass to indicate 20 years service; gold hourglass to indicate 30 years lowing conditions: service; letter ‘‘M’’ to indicate mobili- (1) Assigned or attached to and zation in support of U.S. Military oper- present for duty with a unit during the ations or contingencies designated by period in which it participated in com- the Secretary of Defense; and a nu- bat. meral to indicate number of times mo- (2) Under orders in the combat zone bilized. and in addition meets any of the fol- (2) The ribbon is 13⁄8 inches wide and lowing requirements: consists of the following stripes: 1⁄16 (i) Awarded a combat decoration. inch Bluebird 67117; 1⁄32 inch Chamois (ii) Furnished a certificate by a com- 67142; 1⁄16 inch Bluebird; 1⁄32 inch Cham- manding general of a corps, higher ois; 1⁄16 inch Bluebird; 3⁄8 inch Chamois; unit, or independent force that he actu- center 1⁄8 inch Bluebird; 3⁄8 inch Cham- ally participated in combat.

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(iii) Served at a normal post of duty (1) Northern boundary. 54th parallel (as contrasted to occupying the status north latitude; of an inspector, observer, or visitor). (2) Eastern boundary. 14th meridian (iv) Aboard a vessel other than in a east longitude; passenger status and furnished a cer- (3) Southern boundary. 48th parallel tificate by the home port commander north latitude; of the vessel that he served in the com- (4) Western boundary. 5th meridian bat zone. west longitude. (3) Was an evader or escapee in the (c) Posthumous award may be made combat zone or recovered from a pris- to any person who lost his life while, or oner-of-war status in the combat zone as a direct result of, participating in during the time limitations of the cam- the Berlin airlift, without regard to the paign. Prisoners of war will not be ac- length of such service, if otherwise eli- corded credit for the time spent in con- gible. finement or while otherwise in re- (d) See DA Pamphlet 672–1 for the list straint under enemy control. (§ 578.61 of Army units entitled to the Berlin Appurtenances to military decorations) Airlift Device. (d) The arrowhead device is author- (e) Description. The medal is Bronze ized for wear on the KSM to denote and is 11⁄4 inches in diameter. The mini- participation in a combat parachute ature medal is 5⁄8 inch in diameter. On jump, helicopter assault landing, com- the obverse, in the center, a C–54 air- bat glider landing, or amphibious as- plane (as viewed from above) within a sault landing, while assigned or at- wreath of wheat connected at the bot- tached as a member of an organized tom by a coat of arms. On the reverse, force carrying out an assigned tactical an eagle, shield and arrows from the mission. Additional information on the seal of the DOD, beneath the words arrowhead device is in § 578.61. ‘‘FOR HUMANE ACTION’’ and above (e) Description. The medal is Bronze, the inscription in four lines, ‘‘TO SUP- 11⁄4 inches in diameter, a Korean gate- PLY NECESSITIES OF LIFE TO THE way, encircled by the inscription ‘‘KO- PEOPLE OF BERLIN GERMANY’’. The REAN SERVICE’’. On the reverse is the ribbon to the Medal for Humane Action Korean symbol taken from the center is 13⁄8 inches in width and consists of of the Korean National flag with the the following stripes: 9⁄32 inch black; 1⁄16 inscription ‘‘UNITED STATES OF inch white; 9⁄32 inch teal blue; 3⁄64 inch AMERICA’’ and a spray of oak and lau- white; 1⁄32 inch scarlet; 3⁄64 inch white; rel encircling the design. The ribbon is 9⁄32 inch teal blue; 1⁄16 inch white; and 9 13⁄8 inches wide and consisting of the ⁄32 inch black. following stripes: 1⁄32 inch White 67101; 19⁄32 inch Bluebird 67117; center 1⁄8 inch § 578.46 Army of Occupation Medal. White; 19⁄32 inch Bluebird; and 1⁄32 inch (a) Criteria. The Army of Occupation White. Medal (AOM) was established by War Department General Orders (WDGO) 32, § 578.45 Medal of Humane Action. 1946. It is awarded for service for 30 (a) Criteria. The Medal of Humane Ac- consecutive days at a normal post of tion was established by the act of Con- duty (as contrasted to inspector, vis- gress July 20, 1949 (63 Stat. 477). It is itor, courier, escort, passenger, tem- awarded to members of the Armed porary duty, or detached service) while Forces of the United States and to assigned to any of the following: other persons when recommended for (1) Army of Occupation of Germany meritorious participation, for service (exclusive of Berlin) between May 9, while participating in the Berlin airlift 1945 and May 5, 1955. (Service between or in direct support thereof. May 9 and November 8, 1945 will be (b) Service must have been for at counted only if the European-African- least 120 days during the period June Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was 26, 1948 and September 30, 1949, inclu- awarded for service before May 9, 1945.) sive, with the following prescribed (2) Service for the prescribed period boundaries of area of Berlin airlift op- with a unit which has been designated erations: in DA general orders as having met the

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requirement for the Berlin airlift de- Theater during the occupation of Eu- vice. rope will wear the clasp inscribed (3) Service for which the individual ‘‘Germany.’’ Soldiers who served in the was awarded the Berlin airlift device in Far East Theater during the occupa- orders issued by appropriate field au- tion of the Far East will wear the Clasp thority. inscribed ‘‘Japan.’’ Clasps bearing (4) Army of Occupation of Austria be- other inscriptions are not authorized. tween May 9, 1945 and July 27, 1955. (The Army of Occupation Medal Clasp (Service between May 9 and November is described in § 578.61). 8, 1945 will be counted only if the Euro- (2) Berlin Airlift Device. This device is pean-African-Middle Eastern Campaign awarded for service of 92 consecutive Medal was awarded for service before days with a unit credited with partici- May 9, 1945.) pation in the Berlin airlift, or by com- (5) Army of Occupation of Berlin be- petent field authority on an individual tween May 9, 1945 and October 2, 1990. basis. Qualifying service must have (Service between May 9 and November been entirely within the period from 8, 1945 will be counted only if the Euro- June 26, 1948 to September 30, 1949, in- pean-African-Middle Eastern Campaign clusive. Orders announcing award of Medal was awarded for service before the Berlin Airlift device will specifi- May 9, 1945.) cally award the Army of Occupation (6) Army of Occupation of Italy be- Medal to persons not otherwise eligible tween May 9, 1945 and September 15, therefor. 1947 in the compartment of Venezia Giulia E. Zara or Province of Udine, or (c) Description. The medal is Bronze, 1 with a unit in Italy as designated in 1 ⁄4 inches in width. On the obverse, the DAGO 4, 1947. (Service between May 9 Remagen Bridge abutments below the and November 8, 1945 will be counted words ‘‘ARMY OF OCCUPATION’’. On only if the European-African-Middle the reverse, Fujiyama with a low hang- Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded ing cloud over two Japanese junks for service before May 9, 1945.) above a wave scroll and the date (7) Army of Occupation of Japan be- ‘‘1945’’. A Bronze clasp 1⁄8 inch wide and tween September 3, 1945 and April 27, 11⁄2 inches in length with the word 1952 in the four main islands of ‘‘GERMANY’’ or ‘‘JAPAN’’ is worn on Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and the suspension ribbon to indicate serv- Kyushu, the surrounding smaller is- ice in Europe or the Far East. NAVY: lands of the Japanese homeland, the On the obverse is Neptune mounted on Ryukyu Islands, and the Bonin-Vol- a composite creature of a charging cano Islands. (Service between Sep- horse and a sea serpent with a trident tember 3, 1945 and March 2, 1946 will be grasped in right hand above wave counted only if the Asiatic-Pacific scrolls. Around the bottom of the Campaign Medal was awarded for serv- medal are the words ‘‘OCCUPATION ice before September 3, 1945. In addi- SERVICE’’. The reverse is the same as tion, service which meets the require- the China Service Medal and is an ments for the KSM as prescribed in eagle perched on the shank of a hori- § 578.44 will not be counted in deter- zontal anchor with a branch of laurel mining eligibility for this medal.) entwined around the anchor. On the (8) Army of Occupation of Korea be- left is the word ‘‘FOR’’ and to the right tween September 3, 1945 and June 29, is the word ‘‘SERVICE’’ and around the 1949, inclusive. (Service between Sep- top is the inscription ‘‘UNITED tember 3, 1945 and March 2, 1946 will be STATES NAVY’’. MARINE CORPS: counted only if the Asiatic-Pacific The medal for the Marine Corps is the Campaign Medal was awarded for serv- same as the Navy, except the inscrip- ice before September 3, 1945.) tion around the top of the reverse is (b) Clasps and the Berlin airlift de- ‘‘UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS’’. vice are authorized for wear on the The ribbon is the same for both medals Army of Occupation Medal. They are as and is 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of follows: the following stripes: 3⁄16 inch White (1) Army of Occupation Medal Clasp. 67101; 1⁄2 inch Black 67138; 1⁄2 inch Scar- Soldiers who served in the European let 67111; and 3⁄16 inch White.

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§ 578.47 World War II Victory Medal. ern boundary of the American Theater (§ 578.50 American Campaign Medal). (a) Criteria. The World War II Victory (c) One bronze service star is author- Medal was established by the act of ized for each campaign under the fol- Congress July 6, 1945 (59 Stat. 461). It is lowing conditions: awarded for service between December (1) Assigned or attached to, and 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946, both present for duty with, a unit during the dates inclusive. period in which it participated in com- (b) Description. The medal is Bronze, bat. 3 1 ⁄8 inches in width. On the obverse is a (2) Under orders in the combat zone figure of Liberation standing full and in addition meets any of the fol- length with head turned to dexter look- lowing requirements: ing to the dawn of a new day, right foot (i) Awarded a combat decoration. resting on a war god’s helmet with the (ii) Furnished a certificate by a com- hilt of a broken sword in the right manding general of a corps or higher hand and the broken blade in the left unit or independent force that he actu- hand, the inscription ‘‘WORLD WAR ally participated in combat. II’’ placed immediately below the cen- (iii) Served at a normal post of duty ter. On the reverse are the inscriptions (as contrasted to occupying the status ‘‘FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND of an inspector, observer, or visitor). WANT’’ and ‘‘FREEDOM OF SPEECH (iv) Aboard a vessel other than in a AND RELIGION’’ separated by a palm passenger status and furnished a cer- branch, all within a circle composed of tificate by the home port commander the words ‘‘UNITED STATES OF of the vessel that he served in the com- 3 AMERICA 1941–1945’’. The ribbon is 1 ⁄8 bat zone. inches wide and consists of the fol- (3) Was an evadee or escapee in the 3 lowing stripes: ⁄8 inch double rainbow combat zone or recovered from a pris- in juxtaposition (blues, greens, yellows, oner-of-war status in the combat zone reds (center), yellows, greens, and during the time limitations of the cam- 1 9 blues); ⁄32 inch White 67101; center ⁄16 paign. Prisoners of war will not be ac- 1 inch Old Glory Red 67156; ⁄32 inch corded credit for the time spent in con- 3 White; and ⁄8 inch double rainbow in finement or while otherwise in re- juxtaposition. The rainbow on each straint under enemy control. side of the ribbon is a miniature of the (d) The arrowhead is authorized for pattern used in the WWI Victory wear on this medal to denote participa- Medal. tion in a combat parachute jump, heli- copter assault landing, combat glider § 578.48 European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. landing, or amphibious assault landing, while assigned or attached as a mem- (a) Criteria. The European-African- ber of an organized force carrying out Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was an assigned tactical mission. (The ar- established by Executive Order 9265, rowhead is described in § 578.61) announced in WD Bulletin 56, 1942, as (e) Description. The Bronze medal is amended by Executive Order 9706, 11⁄4 inches in width. On the obverse is a March 15, 1947. It is awarded for service LST landing craft and troops landing within the European-African-Middle under fire with an airplane in the back- Eastern Theater between December 7, ground below the words ‘‘EUROPEAN 1941 and November 8, 1945 under any of AFRICAN MIDDLE EASTERN CAM- the conditions as prescribed in § 578.49 PAIGN’’. On the reverse, an American (Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal). bald eagle close between the dates (b) The boundaries of European-Afri- ‘‘1941–1945’’ and the words ‘‘UNITED can-Middle Eastern Theater are as fol- STATES OF AMERICA’’. The ribbon is lows: 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of the fol- (1) Eastern boundary. The eastern lowing stripes: 3⁄16 inch Brown 67136; 1⁄16 boundary is coincident with the west- inch Irish Green 67189; 1⁄16 inch White ern boundary of the Asiatic-Pacific 67101; 1⁄16 inch Scarlet 67111; 1⁄4 inch Theater (§ 578.49). Irish Green; center 1⁄8 inch triparted (2) Western boundary. The western Old Glory Blue 67178, White and Scar- boundary is coincident with the east- let; 1⁄4 inch Irish Green; 1⁄16 inch White;

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1⁄16 inch Black 67138; 1⁄16 inch White; and ing troops and palm trees in the fore- 3⁄16 inch Brown. ground with the words ‘‘ASIATIC PA- CIFIC CAMPAIGN’’ above the scene. § 578.49 Asiatic-Pacific Campaign On the reverse, an American bald eagle Medal. close between the dates ‘‘1941–1945’’ and (a) Criteria. The Asiatic-Pacific Cam- the words ‘‘UNITED STATES OF paign Medal was established by Execu- AMERICA’’. The ribbon is 13⁄8 inches tive Order 9265 (WD Bulletin 56, Novem- wide and consists of the following ber 6, 1942), as amended by Executive stripes: 3⁄16 inch Yellow 67108; 1⁄16 inch Order 9706, March 15, 1947. It is awarded White 67101; 1⁄16 inch Scarlet 67111; 1⁄16 for service with the Asiatic-Pacific inch White; 1⁄4 inch Yellow; center 1⁄8 Theater between December 7, 1941 and triparted Old Glory Blue 67178, White March 2, 1946 under any of the fol- and Scarlet; 1⁄4 inch Yellow; 1⁄16 inch lowing conditions: White; 1⁄16 inch Scarlet; 1⁄16 inch White; (1) On permanent assignment in the and 3⁄16 inch Yellow. Asiatic-Pacific Theater. (2) In a passenger status or on tem- § 578.50 American Campaign Medal. porary duty for 30 consecutive days or (a) Criteria. The American Campaign 60 nonconsecutive days. Medal was established by Executive (3) In active combat against the Order 9265 (WD Bulletin 56, 1942), as enemy and was awarded a combat deco- amended by Executive Order 9706, ration or furnished a certificate by the March 15, 1947. It is awarded for service commanding general of a corps or high- within the American Theater between er unit or independent force showing December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946 that he actually participated in com- under any of the following conditions: bat. (1) On permanent assignment outside (b) Boundaries of Asiatic-Pacific The- the continental limits of the United ater—(1) Eastern boundary. Coincident States. with the western boundary of the (2) Permanently assigned as a mem- American Theater (§ 578.50 American ber of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean Campaign Medal). waters for a period of 30 consecutive (2) Western boundary. From the North days or 60 nonconsecutive days. Pole south along the 60th meridian (3) Outside the continental limits of east longitude to its intersection with the United States in a passenger status the east boundary of Iran, thence south or on temporary duty for 30 consecu- along the Iran boundary to the Gulf of tive days or 60 nonconsecutive days. Oman and the intersection of the 60th (4) In active combat against the meridian east longitude, thence south enemy and was awarded a combat deco- along the 60th meridian east longitude ration or furnished a certificate by the to the South Pole. commanding general of a corps, higher (c) One bronze service star is author- unit, or independent force that the sol- ized for each campaign under the con- dier actually participated in combat. ditions outlined in § 578.48 European-Af- (5) Within the continental limits of rican-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. the United States for an aggregate pe- (Service stars are described in § 578.61). riod of 1 year. (d) The arrowhead is authorized for (b) The boundaries of American The- wear on this medal to denote participa- ater are as follows: tion in a combat parachute jump, heli- (1) Eastern boundary. The eastern copter assault landing, combat glider boundary is located from the North landing, or amphibious assault landing, Pole, south along the 75th meridian while assigned or attached as a mem- west longitude to the 77th parallel ber of an organized force carrying out north latitude, thence southeast an assigned tactical mission. (The ar- through Davis Strait to the intersec- rowhead is described in § 578.61). tion of the 40th parallel north latitude (e) Description. The Bronze medal is and the 35th meridian west longitude, 11⁄4 inches in width. On the obverse is a thence south along the meridian to the tropical landing scene with a battle- 10th parallel north latitude, thence ship, aircraft carrier, submarine and an southeast to the intersection of the aircraft in the background with land- Equator and the 20th meridian west

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longitude, thence south along the 20th between September 1, 1943 and Sep- meridian west longitude to the South tember 2, 1945. Pole. (b) Description. A Bronze medal, 11⁄4 (2) Western boundary. The western inches in diameter, with the head of boundary is located from the North Pallas Athene in profile facing right, Pole, south along the 141st meridian superimposed on a sheathed sword west longitude to the east boundary of cross with oak leaves and a palm Alaska, thence south and southeast branch within a circle composed of the along the Alaska boundary to the Pa- words ‘‘WOMEN’S’’ in the upper half, cific Ocean, thence south along the and in the lower half ‘‘ARMY CORPS’’. 130th meridian to its intersection with On the reverse, within an arrangement the 30th parallel north latitude, thence of 13 stars, is a scroll bearing the words southeast to the intersection of the ‘‘FOR SERVICE IN THE WOMEN’S Equator and the 100th meridian west ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS’’ in front longitude, thence south to the South of the letters ‘‘U S’’ in lower relief. At Pole. the top and perched on the scroll is an (c) One bronze service star is author- eagle with wings elevated and dis- ized for wear on the American Cam- played and at the bottom, the date 3 paign Medal to denote participation in ‘‘1942–1943’’. The ribbon is 1 ⁄8 inches the antisubmarine campaign. The indi- wide and consists of the following 1 1 vidual must have been assigned or at- stripes: ⁄8 inch Old Gold 67105; 1 ⁄8 inch 1 tached to, and present for duty with, a Mosstone Green 67127; and ⁄8 inch Old unit credited with the campaign. Infor- Gold. mation on the antisubmarine cam- § 578.52 American Defense Service paign. Medal. (d) Description. The Bronze medal is (a) The American Defense Service 11⁄4 inches in width. On the obverse is a Medal (ADSM) was established by Ex- Navy cruiser under full steam with a ecutive Order 8808, announced in WD B–24 airplane flying overhead with a Bulletin 17, 1941. It is awarded for serv- sinking enemy submarine in the fore- ice between September 8, 1939 and De- ground on three wave symbols, in the cember 7, 1941 under orders to active background a few buildings rep- duty for a period of 12 months or resenting the arsenal of democracy, longer. above the scene the words ‘‘AMER- (b) A clasp, with the inscription ICAN CAMPAIGN’’. On the reverse an ‘‘Foreign Service’’, is worn on the American bald eagle close between the ADSM to denote service outside the dates ‘‘1941–1945’’ and the words continental limits of the United ‘‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’’. States, including service in Alaska, as 3 The ribbon is 1 ⁄8 inches wide and con- a member of a crew of a vessel sailing 3 sists of the following stripes: ⁄16 inch ocean waters, flights over ocean wa- Oriental Blue 67172; 1⁄16 inch White ters, or as an assigned member of a or- 67101; 1⁄16 inch Black 67138; 1⁄16 inch ganization stationed outside the conti- Scarlet 67111; 1⁄16 inch White; 3⁄16 inch nental limits of the United States. Pos- Oriental Blue; center 1⁄8 triparted Old session of a clasp is denoted by the Glory Blue 67178, White and Scarlet; 3⁄16 wearing of a bronze service star on the inch Oriental Blue; 1⁄16 inch White; 1⁄16 service ribbon. (See § 578.61 for descrip- inch Scarlet; 1⁄16 inch Black; 1⁄16 inch tions of the clasp and service stars.) White; and 3⁄16 inch Oriental Blue. (c) Description. The Bronze medal is 11⁄4 inches in width. On the obverse is a § 578.51 Women’s Army Corps Service female Grecian figure symbolic of de- Medal. fense, holding in her sinister hand an (a) Criteria. The Women’s Army Corps ancient war shield in reverse and her Service Medal was established by Exec- dexter hand brandishing a sword above utive Order 9365, announced in WD Bul- her head, and standing upon a conven- letin 17, 1943. It is awarded for service tionalized oak branch with four leaves. in both the Women’s Army Auxiliary Around the top is the lettering Corps between July 10, 1942 and August ‘‘AMERICAN DEFENSE’’. On the re- 31, 1943 and the Women’s Army Corps verse is the wording ‘‘FOR SERVICE

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DURING THE LIMITED EMERGENCY with either of the following expedi- PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT tions: ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1939 OR DURING (1) American Expeditionary Forces in THE UNLIMITED EMERGENCY PRO- European Russia between November 12, CLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON 1918 and August 5, 1919. MAY 27, 1941’’ above a seven-leafed (2) American Expeditionary Forces spray of laurel. The foreign service Siberia between November 23, 1918 and clasp is a Bronze bar 1⁄8 inch in width April 1, 1920. and 11⁄2 inches in length with the words (b) Battle clasps, service clasps, and ‘‘FOREIGN SERVICE’’, with a star at service stars are authorized appur- each end of the inscription. The foreign tenances to be worn on the World War service clasp is placed on the suspen- I Victory Medal. (See § 578.61 for spe- sion ribbon of the medal. The ribbon is cific details.) 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of the fol- (c) Description. The medal is Bronze lowing stripes: 3⁄16 inch Golden Yellow and 13⁄8 inches in diameter. On the ob- 67104; 1⁄8 inch triparted Old Glory Blue verse is a winged Victory, standing full 67178; White 67101; and Scarlet 67111; length and full face. On the reverse is center 3⁄4 inch Golden Yellow; 1⁄8 inch the inscription ‘‘THE GREAT WAR triparted Scarlet; White; and Old Glory FOR CIVILIZATION’’ and the United Blue 67178; and 3⁄16 inch Golden Yellow. States shield with the letters ‘‘U.S.’’ surmounted by a fasces, and on either § 578.53 Army of Occupation of Ger- side the names of the allied and associ- many Medal. ated nations. The lapel button is a five- (a) Criteria. The Army of Occupation pointed star 5⁄8-inch in diameter on a of Germany Medal was established by wreath with the letters ‘‘U.S.’’ in the the act of November 21, 1941, (55 Stat. center. The medal is suspended by a 781). It is awarded for service in Ger- ring from a silk ribbon 13⁄8 inches in many or Austria-Hungary between No- width, representing two rainbows vember 12, 1918 and July 11, 1923. placed in juxtaposition and having the (b) Description. The medal is Bronze red in the middle. and 11⁄4 inches in diameter. On the ob- verse is a profile of General John J. § 578.55 Service medals and ribbons no Pershing, encircled by four stars indi- longer available for issue. cating his insignia of grade as Com- The medals listed below are no longer manding General of the Field Forces. issued by HQDA. They may be pur- In the lower left is the inscription chased if desired from civilian dealers ‘‘GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING’’ and in military insignia and some Army ex- on the right is a laurel wreath super- changes. imposed by a sword with the dates (a) Civil War Campaign Medal. This ‘‘1918’’ and ‘‘1923’’ enclosed by the medal was established by WDGO 12, wreath. The reverse shows the Amer- 1907. It is awarded for service between ican eagle perched with outspread April 15, 1861 and April 9, 1865, or in wings standing on the Castle Texas between April 15, 1861 and Au- Ehrenbreitstein, encircled by the words gust 20, 1866. ‘‘U.S. ARMY OF OCCUPATION OF (b) Indian Campaign Medal. This GERMANY’’ and three stars at the bot- medal was established by WDGO 12, tom of the medal. The ribbon is 13⁄8 1907. It is awarded for service in a cam- inches in width consisting of the fol- paign against any tribes or in any lowing stripes: 1⁄16 inch Ultramarine areas listed below, during the indicated Blue 67118; 1⁄16 inch Scarlet 67111; 3⁄16 period. inch White 67101; 3⁄4 inch Black 67138 (c) Spanish Campaign Medal. This (center); 3⁄16 inch White; 1⁄16 inch Scar- medal was established by WDGO 5, 1905. let; 1⁄16 inch Ultramarine Blue. It is awarded for service ashore in, or on the high seas en route to, any of the § 578.54 World War I Victory Medal. following countries: (a) The World War I Victory Medal (1) Cuba between May 11 and July 17, was established by WDGO 48, 1919. The 1898. medal is awarded for service between (2) Puerto Rico between July 24 and April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 or August 13, 1898.

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(3) Philippine Islands between June (2) Served beyond the date on which 30 and August 16, 1898. entitled to discharge. (d) Spanish War Service Medal. This (3) Ashore in the Philippine Islands medal was established by the act of between February 4, 1899 and July 4, July 9, 1918 (40 Stat. 873). It is awarded 1902. for service between April 20, 1898 and (i) China Campaign Medal. This medal April 11, 1899, to persons not eligible was established by WDGO 5, 1905. It is for the Spanish Campaign Medal. awarded for service ashore in China (e) Army of Cuban Occupation Medal. with the Peking Relief Expedition be- This medal was established by WDGO tween June 20, 1900 and May 27, 1901. 40, 1915. It is awarded for service in (j) Army of Cuban Pacification Medal. Cuba between July 18, 1898 and May 20, This medal was established by WDGO 1902. 96, 1909. It is awarded for service in (f) Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Cuba between October 6, 1906 and April Medal. This medal was established by 1, 1909. War Department Compilation of Or- (k) Mexican Service Medal. This medal ders, changes 15, February 4, 1919. It is was established by WDGO 155, 1917. It is awarded for service in Puerto Rico be- awarded for service in any of the fol- tween August 14 and December 10, 1898. lowing expeditions or engagements: (g) Philippine Campaign Medal. This (1) Vera Cruz Expedition in Mexico medal was established by WDGO 5, 1905. between April 24 and November 26, 1914. It is awarded for service in the Phil- (2) Punitive Expedition in Mexico be- ippine Islands under any of the fol- tween March 14, 1916 and February 7, lowing conditions: 1917. (1) Ashore between February 4, 1899 (3) Buena Vista, Mexico, December 1, and July 4, 1902. 1917. (2) Ashore in the Department of (4) San Bernardino Canon, Mexico, Mindanao between February 4, 1899 and December 26, 1917. December 31, 1904. (5) Le Grulla, Texas, January 8 and 9, (3) Against the Pulajanes on Leyte 1918. between July 20, 1906 and June 30, 1907, (6) Pilares, Mexico, March 28, 1918. or on Samar between August 2, 1904 and (7) Nogales, Arizona, November 1 to 5, June 30, 1907. 1915 or August 27, 1918. (4) With any of the following expedi- (8) El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mex- tions: ico, June 15 and 16, 1919. (i) Against Pala on Jolo between (9) Any action against hostile Mexi- April and May 1905. cans in which U.S. troops were killed (ii) Against Datu Ali on Mindanao in or wounded between April 12, 1911 and October 1905. February 7, 1917. (iii) Against hostile Moros on Mount (l) Mexican Border Service Medal. This Bud-Dajo, Jolo, March 1906. medal was established by the act of (iv) Against hostile Moros on Mount July 9, 1918 (40 Stat. 873). It was award- Bagsac, Jolo, between January and ed for service between May 9, 1916 and July, 1913. March 24, 1917, or with the Mexican (v) Against hostile Moros on Border Patrol between January 1, 1916 Mindanao or Jolo between 1910 and and April 6, 1917, to persons not eligible 1913. for the Mexican Service Medal. (5) In any action against hostile na- tives in which U.S. troops were killed § 578.56 United States Unit Awards. or wounded between February 4, 1899 (a) Intent. Awards are made to orga- and December 31, 1913. nizations when the heroism displayed (h) Philippine Congressional Medal. or meritorious service performed is a This medal was established by the act result of group effort. of June 29, 1906 (34 Stat. 621). It is (b) Announcement. All unit awards ap- awarded for service meeting all the fol- proved at HQDA will be announced in lowing conditions: HQ, DAGO. (1) Under a call of the President en- (c) Presentation. Unit awards will be tered the Army between April 21 and presented at an appropriate formal October 26, 1898. ceremony at the earliest practicable

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date after the award is announced. FM § 578.58 Valorous Unit Award. 22–5 prescribes the ceremony for pres- (a) Criteria. The Valorous Unit Award entation of unit awards at a formal re- (VUA) may be awarded to units of the view. Armed Forces of the United States for extraordinary heroism in action § 578.57 Presidential Unit Citation. against an armed enemy of the United (a) Criteria. The Presidential Unit Ci- States while engaged in military oper- tation (PUC) (re-designated from the ations involving conflict with an op- Distinguished Unit Citation on Novem- posing foreign force or while serving ber 3, 1966) is awarded to unit of the with friendly foreign forces engaged in Armed Forces of the United States and an armed conflict against an opposing cobelligerent nations for extraordinary armed force in which the United States heroism in action against an armed is not a belligerent party for actions occurring on or after August 3, 1963. enemy occurring on or after December (b) Requirements. The VUA requires a 7,1941. The unit must display such gal- lesser degree of gallantry, determina- lantry, determination, and esprit de tion, and esprit de corps than that re- corps in accomplishing its mission quired for the Presidential Unit Cita- under extremely difficult and haz- tion. Nevertheless, the unit must have ardous conditions as to set it apart performed with marked distinction from and above other units partici- under difficult and hazardous condi- pating in the same campaign. The de- tions in accomplishing its mission so gree of heroism required is the same as as to set it apart from and above other that which would warrant award of a units participating in the same con- Distinguished Service Cross to an indi- flict. The degree of heroism required is vidual. Extended periods of combat the same as that which would warrant duty or participation in a large number award of the Silver Star to an indi- of operational missions, either ground vidual. Extended periods of combat or air is not sufficient. This award will duty or participation in a large number normally be earned by units that have of operational missions, either ground participated in single or successive ac- or air is not sufficient. tions covering relatively brief time (c) Unit eligibility. This award will spans. It is not reasonable to presume normally be earned by units that have that entire units can sustain Distin- participated in single or successive ac- tions covering relatively brief time guished Service Cross performance for spans. It is not reasonable to presume extended periods except under the most that entire units can sustain Silver unusual circumstances. Recommenda- Star performance for extended periods tions for units larger than brigade will except under the most unusual cir- not be submitted. cumstances. Recommendations for (b) Awarding authorities. Approval au- units larger than brigade will not be thority for award of the PUC is the submitted. President of the United States who del- (d) Awarding authorities. The Deputy egated authority to the Service Secre- Chief of Staff (DCS), G–1 is approval taries. authority for the VUA. Recommenda- (c) Award elements. The award ele- tions for award of the VUA will be for- ments for the PUC (Army) are as fol- warded to Commander, USA HRC, lows: ATTN: AHRC–PDO–PA, Alexandria, VA (1) PUC Streamer (Army); 22332–0471, for processing to the DCS, (2) PUC Emblem (Army); G–1 for final action. (3) PUC Certificate and Citation; (e) Award elements. The award ele- ments for the VUA are as follows: (4) DAGO. (1) VUA Streamer; (d) Description. The PUC Emblem is 1 (2) VUA Emblem; 7⁄16 inches wide and 9⁄16 inch in height. (3) VUA Certificate and Citation; The emblem consists of a 1⁄16 inch wide (4) DAGO. gold frame with laurel leaves, which (f) Description. The VUA emblem is encloses an ultramarine blue 67118 rib- 17⁄16 inches wide and 9⁄16 inch in height. bon. The emblem consists of a 1⁄16 inch wide

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gold frame with laurel leaves which en- formed by senior headquarters, com- closes a ribbon of the pattern of the bat, or combat support units. Silver Star Medal ribbon centered on a (b) Awarding authorities. Approval au- red ribbon. The stripe dimensions of thority for the MUC is the Deputy the ribbon are: 3⁄8 inch old glory red Chief of Staff (DCS), G–1. Rec- 67156; 1⁄16 inch ultramarine blue 67118; ommendations for award of the MUC 1⁄164 inch white 67101; 3⁄32 inch ultra- will be forwarded to Commander, USA marine blue 67118; 3⁄32 inch white 67101; HRC, ATTN: AHRC–PDO–PA, Alexan- center 3⁄32 inch old glory red 67156; 3⁄32 dria, VA 22332–0471, for processing to inch white 67101; 3⁄32 inch ultramarine the DCS, G–1 for final action. blue 67118; 1⁄64 inch white 67101; 1⁄16 inch (c) Award elements. The award ele- ultramarine blue; and 3⁄8 inch old glory ments for the MUC are as follows: red 67156. The streamers are the same (1) MUC Streamer; pattern as the silver star medal ribbon. (2) MUC Emblem; (3) MUC Certificate and Citation; and § 578.59 Meritorious Unit Commenda- (4) DAGO. tion. (d) Description. The MUC emblem is (a) Criteria. (1) The Meritorious Unit 17⁄16 inches wide and 9⁄16 inch in height. Commendation (MUC) (Army) (pre- The emblem consists of a 1⁄16 inch ide viously called the Meritorious Service gold frame with laurel leaves which en- Unit Plaque) is awarded to units for ex- closes a scarlet 67111 ribbon. The pre- ceptionally meritorious conduct in the viously authorized emblem was a gold performance of outstanding services for color embroidered laurel wreath, 15⁄8 at least 6 continuous months during inches in diameter on a 2 inch square of the period of military operations olive drab cloth. against an armed enemy occurring on or after January 1, 1944. Service in a § 578.60 Army Superior Unit Award. combat zone is not required, but must (a) Criteria. The Army Superior Unit be directly related to the combat ef- Award (ASUA) was created in 1985 to fort. Units based in the continental recognize outstanding meritorious per- United States are excluded from this formance of a unit during peacetime of award, as are other units outside the a difficult and challenging mission area of operation. The unit must dis- under extraordinary circumstances. play such outstanding devotion and su- Circumstances may be deemed to be perior performance of exceptionally extraordinary when they do not rep- difficult tasks as to set it apart and resent the typical day-to-day cir- above other units with similar mis- cumstances under which the unit nor- sions. The degree of achievement re- mally performs, or may reasonably be quired is the same as that which would expected to perform, its peacetime mis- warrant award of the Legion of Merit sion. The following additional criteria to an individual. Recommendations for also applies: units larger than brigade will not be (1) The unit must display such out- submitted. For services performed dur- standing devotion and superior per- ing World War II, awards will be made formance of exceptionally difficult only to service units and only for serv- tasks as to set the unit apart from and ices performed between January 1, 1944 above other units with similar mis- and September 15, 1946. sions. For the purpose of this award, (2) Effective March 1, 1961, the MUC peacetime is defined as any period dur- was authorized for units and/or detach- ing which wartime or combat awards ments of the Armed Forces of the are not authorized in the geographical United States for exceptionally meri- area in which the mission was exe- torious conduct in performance of out- cuted. The ASUA may be awarded to standing services for at least 6 contin- units that distinguish themselves while uous months in support of military op- conducting humanitarian missions for erations. Service(s), as used in this a minimum of 30 days, however, the paragraph, is interpreted to relate to ASUA will not be awarded if the same combat service support type activities act or period of service has already and not to the type of activities per- been recognized by another unit award.

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(2) The award applies to both TO&E ticipation in a specific event, or other units and TDA organizations of bat- distinguished characteristics of the talion size or equivalent. TDA organi- award. The following is a list of au- zations may be considered for this thorized appurtenances: award, even if comprised mostly of ci- (a) Oak Leaf Clusters. A bronze or sil- vilians. As an exception to policy, or- ver twig of four oak leaves with three ganizations larger than battalion acorns on the stem, 13⁄32-inch long for equivalent size may also be submitted, the suspension ribbon, and 5⁄16-inch but the submitting headquarters must long for the service ribbon bar and the take care to highlight the logic associ- unit award emblem is issued to denote ated with the request to justify an ex- award of second and succeeding awards ception to policy. of decorations (other than the Air (b) Approval authority. The approval Medal), the Army Reserve Components authority for the ASUA is the Deputy Achievement Medal, and unit awards. Chief of Staff (DCS), G–1. Rec- A silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn in- ommendations for award of the ASUA stead of five bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. will be forwarded to Commander, USA If the number of authorized Oak Leaf HRC, ATTN: AHRC–PDO–PA, Alexan- Clusters exceeds four and will not fit dria, VA 22332–0471, for processing to on a single ribbon, a second ribbon is the DCS, G–1 for final action. authorized for wear. When wearing the (c) Award elements. The award ele- second ribbon, place it after the first ments for the ASUA are as follows: ribbon; the second ribbon counts as one ASUA Streamer; ASUA Emblem; award. Wear no more than four Oak ASUA Certificate and Citation; DAGO; Leaf Clusters on each ribbon. If the re- Army Superior Unit Award Lapel Pin. ceipt of future awards reduces the The lapel pin is authorized for issue number of Oak Leaf Clusters suffi- and wear by Department of the Army ciently (that is, a silver oak leaf clus- civilians in the employ of the deco- ter for five awards), remove the second rated unit. Those individuals employed ribbon and place the appropriate num- with the unit during the cited period ber of devices on a single ribbon. Oak may wear the lapel pin permanently. Leaf Clusters are not issued for the Le- Those currently employed with a deco- gion of Merit awarded in degrees to for- rated unit, but who were not employed eign nationals. Five-sixteenths inch during the cited period may wear the Oak Leaf Clusters joined together in lapel pin on a temporary basis as long series of 2, 3, and 4 clusters are author- as they remain employed by the unit. ized for optional purchase and wear on The lapel pin is also authorized for op- service ribbons, and unit award em- tional purchase and wear on civilian blems. clothing by qualified military per- (b) Numerals. Arabic numerals 3⁄16 sonnel. Permanent and temporary wear inch in height are issued instead of a is governed by the provisions of AR medal or ribbon for second and suc- 670–1. ceeding awards of the Air Medal, Multi- (d) Description. The ASUA emblem is national Force and Observers Medal, 17⁄16 inches wide and 9⁄16 inch in height. Overseas Service Ribbon and the Army The emblem consists of a 1⁄16 inch wide Reserve Components Overseas Training gold frame with laurel leaves which en- Ribbon. The ribbon denotes the first closes a ribbon of the following pat- award and numerals starting with the tern: 17⁄32 inch scarlet 67111; 1⁄32 inch yel- numeral 2 denote the number of addi- low 67103; 1⁄4 inch green 67129; 1⁄32 inch tional awards. The numeral worn on yellow 67103; and 17⁄32 inch scarlet 67111. the NCO Professional Development The streamers are the same pattern as Ribbon will denote the highest com- the emblem ribbon. pleted level of NCO development. The numerals are to be centered on the sus- § 578.61 Appurtenances to military pension ribbon of the medal or the rib- decorations. bon bar. Appurtenances are devices affixed to (c) ‘‘V’’ device. The ‘‘V’’ (Valor) de- service or suspension ribbons or worn vice is a bronze block letter, V, 1⁄4-inch instead of medals or ribbons. They are high with serifs at the top of the mem- worn to denote additional awards, par- bers. It is worn to denote participation

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in acts of heroism involving conflict paign or the words ‘‘Defensive Sector,’’ with an armed enemy. It was originally and with a star at each end of the in- worn only on the suspension and serv- scription. The campaigns are as fol- ice ribbons of the Bronze Star Medal to lows: denote an award made for heroism (i) Cambrai; (valor). Effective February 29, 1964, the (ii) Somme, Defensive; ‘‘V’’ device was also authorized for (iii) Lys; wear on the Air Medal and Army Com- (iv) Aisne; mendation Medal for heroic acts or val- (v) Montdidier-Noyon; orous deeds not warranting awards of (vi) Champagne-Marne; the Distinguished Flying Cross or the (vii) Aisne-Marne; Bronze Star Medal with ‘‘V’’ device. Ef- (viii) Somme, Offensive; fective June 25, 1963, the ‘‘V’’ device (ix) Oise-Aisne; was authorized additionally for wear (x) Ypres-Lys; on the Joint Service Commendation (xi) St. Mihiel; Medal when the award is for acts of (xii) Meuse-Argonne; valor (heroism) during participation in combat operations. In the case of mul- (xiii) Vittorio-Veneto; tiple ‘‘V’’ devices for the same award, (xiv) Defensive Sector. only one ‘‘V’’ device is worn on the (3) The World War I Victory Medal 1 service ribbons. service clasp is a bronze bar ⁄8-inch by 1 (d) ‘‘M’’ device. The ‘‘M’’ (Mobiliza- 1 ⁄2 inches with the name of the coun- try which the service was performed in- tion) Device is a bronze letter, M, 1⁄4- inch high with serifs at the bottom of scribed thereon. The service clasps au- the members. It is authorized for wear thorized are as follows: on the Armed Forces Reserve Medal by (i) England; members of the Reserve Components (ii) France; who are called or who volunteer and (iii) Italy; serve on active duty in support of spe- (iv) Russia; cific U.S. Military operations or con- (v) Siberia. tingencies designated by the Secretary (4) The American Defense Service of Defense, as defined in 10 U.S.C. 101(a) Medal clasp is a bronze bar 1⁄8-inch by (13). AGR members who receive orders 11⁄2 inches with the words ‘‘Foreign changing their current duty status Service’’ and with a star at each end of (legal authority under which they per- the inscription. form duty), their duty location, or as- (5) The Army of Occupation Medal signment to support a contingency op- clasp is a bronze bar 1⁄8-inch by 11⁄2 eration are also eligible for award of inches with the word ‘‘Germany’’ or the ‘‘M’’ Device. ‘‘Japan’’ inscribed thereon, to denote (e) Clasps. They are authorized for occupation duty rendered in Europe wear on the Army Good Conduct and/or the Far East. Medal, World War I Victory Medal, (6) The Antarctica Service Medal is a American Defense Service Medal, clasp bearing the words ‘‘Wintered Army of Occupation Medal, and Ant- Over’’ for wear on the suspension rib- arctica Service Medal. All clasps, ex- bon of the medal awarded in bronze for cept the Army Good Conduct Medal the first winter, in gold for the second clasp, are worn only on the suspension winter, and in silver for the third win- ribbon of the medal. The clasps are de- ter. scribed as follows: (f) Service stars. Are worn on cam- (1) The Army Good Conduct Medal paign and service ribbons to denote an clasp is a bar 1⁄8-inch by 13⁄8 inches, of additional award. The service star is a bronze, silver or gold, with loops indic- bronze or silver five-pointed star 3⁄16- ative of each period of service. Para- inch in diameter. A silver star is worn graph 4–9 describes the clasps author- instead of five bronze service stars. The ized for second and subsequent awards bronze service star is also affixed to of the Army Good Conduct Medal. the parachutist badge to denote par- (2) The World War I Victory Medal ticipation in a combat parachutist battle clasps is a bronze bar 1⁄8-inch by jump, retroactive to December 7, 1941. 11⁄2 inches with the name of the cam- See § 578.74 on Parachutist badges for

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criteria for award of the combat para- (2) A silver hourglass shall be award- chutist badge. See AR 670–1 for proper ed upon completion of the second 10- wear of the service stars. Service stars year period award. are authorized for wear on the fol- (3) A gold hourglass shall be awarded lowing campaign and service medals upon completion of the third 10-year and or ribbons: period award. (1) World War I Victory Medal; (4) A gold hourglass, followed by a (2) American Defense Service Medal; bronze hourglass shall be awarded upon (3) American Campaign Medal; completion of the fourth 10-year period award. (4) Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; (i) Berlin Airlift Device. A gold colored (5) European-African-Middle Eastern metal miniature of a C–54 type aircraft Campaign Medal; of 3⁄8-inch wingspan, other dimensions (6) Korean Service Medal; proportionate. It is worn on the service (7) Armed Forces Expeditionary and suspension ribbons of the Army of Medal; Occupation Medal. (See § 578.46 Army of (8) Vietnam Service Medal; Occupation Medal) (9) National Defense Service Medal; (j) Army Astronaut Device. A gold col- (10) Humanitarian Service Medal; ored device, 7⁄16-inches in length, con- (11) Prisoner of War Medal; sisting of a star emitting three (12) Southwest Asia Service Medal; contrails encircled by an elliptical (13) Military Outstanding Volunteer orbit. It is awarded by the Chief of Service Medal. Staff, Army, to personnel who com- plete a minimum of one operational (g) Arrowhead. The arrowhead is a mission in space (50 miles above earth) bronze replica of an Indian arrowhead and is affixed to the appropriate Army 1⁄4-inch high. It denotes participation in Aviator Badge, Flight Surgeon Badge, a combat parachute jump, helicopter or Aviation Badge awarded to the as- assault landing, combat glider landing, tronaut. Individuals who have not been or amphibious assault landing, while awarded one of the badges listed above assigned or attached as a member of an but who meet the other astronaut cri- organized force carrying out an as- teria will be awarded the basic Avia- signed tactical mission. A soldier must tion Badge with Army Astronaut De- actually exit the aircraft or watercraft, vice. as appropriate, to receive assault cred- it. Individual assault credit is tied di- § 578.62 Service ribbons. rectly to the combat assault credit de- A ribbon identical in color with the cision for the unit to which the soldier suspension ribbon of the service medal is attached or assigned at the time of it represents, attached to a bar 13⁄8 the assault. Should a unit be denied as- inches in width and 3⁄8 inch in length, sault credit, no assault credit will ac- equipped with a suitable attaching de- crue to the individual soldiers of that vice. A service ribbon is issued with unit. It is worn on the service and sus- each service medal. pension ribbons of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, European-African-Middle § 578.63 Lapel buttons. Eastern Campaign, Korean Service (a) Lapel buttons are miniature rep- Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed licas of military decorations; service Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Glob- medals and ribbons; and identification al War on Terrorism Expeditionary. badges. Lapel buttons are worn only on Only one arrowhead will be worn on civilian clothing. The buttons will be any ribbon. worn on the left lapel of civilian cloth- (h) Ten-Year Device. The Ten-year de- ing for male personnel and in a similar vice is authorized for wear on the location for female personnel. Armed Forces Reserve Medal to denote (b) Lapel buttons for military decora- each succeeding 10-year period as fol- tions. Lapel buttons for military deco- lows: rations are issued in the following two (1) A bronze hourglass shall be award- forms: ed upon completion of the first 10-year (1) A rosette, 1⁄2-inch in diameter, for period award. the Medal of Honor.

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(2) A colored enamel replica (1⁄8-inch (those being transferred to another by 21⁄32-inch) for the service ribbon for component for completion of a mili- other decorations. tary service obligation, and those re- (c) Lapel buttons for badges. The only ceiving an Honorable Discharge Certifi- badges that have an approved lapel cate). button are certain identification (2) Non-adverse separation provision. badges as follows: (3) Minimum 9 months continuous (1) Presidential Service Badge; service—a break is 24 hours or more. (2) Vice Presidential Service Badge; (4) Active Federal service on or after (3) Office of the Secretary of Defense April 1, 1984; or, service in a Ready Re- Identification Badge; serve unit organized to serve as a unit (4) Joint Chiefs of Staff Identifica- (National Guard unit or Army Reserve tion Badge; and troop program unit) on or after July 1, (5) Army Staff Identification Badge. 1986. (d) World War I Victory Button. A five- (5) Retroactive issuance is not au- pointed star 5⁄8-inch in diameter on a thorized. wreath with the letters ‘‘US’’ in the (6) No soldier separating from the center. For persons wounded in action, Service is to be awarded more than one the lapel button is silver; for all others, Army Lapel Button. the lapel button is bronze. Eligibility (h) U.S. Army Retired Lapel Button. requirements are the same for the Retired Army personnel who are in World War I Victory Medal. possession of DD Form 2 (U.S. Uni- (e) Honorable Service Lapel Button formed Services Identification Card) (World War II Victory Medal). A button (Retired)) are eligible to wear the of gold-color metal consists of an eagle Army Retired Lapel Button. Com- perched within a ring composed of a manders will present the U.S. Army chief and 13 vertical stripes. The but- Retired Lapel Button to Army per- ton is 7⁄16-inch high and 5⁄8-inch wide. sonnel at an appropriate ceremony be- Eligibility requirements are honorable fore they retire. Federal military service between Sep- (i) Active Reserve Lapel Button. The tember 8, 1939 and December 31, 1946. Active Reserve Lapel Button is author- (f) Lapel button for service prior to Sep- ized for active membership in the tember 8, 1939. (Not issued or sold by the Ready Reserve of the Army. It is made Department of the Army.) A button 7⁄16- up of a minute man in gold color on a inch high and 5⁄8-inch wide, of gold- bronze color base and is 11⁄16-inch in color metal consists of an eagle length. The button is an optional pur- perched within a ring which displays chase item, not issued or sold by the seven white and six red vertical stripes Department of the Army. It is not worn and a blue chief bearing the words on the uniform. ‘‘National Defense.’’ It may be worn (j) Lapel Button for Korean Augmenta- only by a person who served honorably tion to the U.S. Army (KATUSA). The before September 8, 1939 as an enlisted KATUSA Lapel Button (KLB) was ap- man, warrant officer, nurse, contract proved by the Secretary of the Army surgeon, veterinarian, or commissioned on March 22, 1988 as a gratuitous issue officer, in the Regular Army or a Citi- item. The KLB is a round disk with an zen’s Military Training Camp for 2 outside diameter of 9⁄16-inch that is months, or in the National Guard, En- comprised of a Korean Taeguk that listed Reserve Corps, or Senior ROTC consists of the characteristics from for 1 year, or in junior ROTC for 2 both the U.S. and Republic of Korea years. National Flags resting on a white (g) Army Lapel Button. The Army background. The words ‘‘Honorable Lapel Button is a gratuitous issue item Service * KATUSA’’ are situated on the made up of a minute man in gold color border of the outer edge of the KLB. on a red enamel disk surrounded by 16- (1) The following requirements must pointed gold rays with an outside di- be met to be eligible for award of the ameter of 9⁄16-inch. Eligibility require- KLB: ments are as follows: (i) Individual must have been a Re- (1) Soldiers transitioning with an public of Korea Army soldier who has honorable characterization of service been assigned as a KATUSA soldier to

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a U.S. Army unit or activity for a min- an attack by the Secretary of Defense; imum of 9 months of continuous honor- or while serving in a military oper- able active service on or after March ation while serving outside the United 22, 1988. States (including the commonwealths, (ii) Must be separating from active territories, and possessions of the duty with the Republic of Korea Army. United States) as part of a peace- (iii) Disqualifying characterization of keeping force. service for the award of the KLB is (1) The Gold Star Lapel Button con- identical with that used for the Army sists of a gold star on a purple circular Lapel Button. background, bordered in gold and sur- (2) Issuance requirements are as fol- rounded by gold laurel leaves. On the lows: reverse is the inscription ‘‘United (i) The KLB will be awarded to all el- States of America, Act of Congress, igible KATUSA soldiers. August 1966’’ with space for engraving (ii) The U.S. Army unit commander the initials of the recipient. Gold Star will coordinate with the appropriate Lapel Buttons inscribed August 1947 Republic of Korea staff officer/NCO to may be issued until present inventories obtain Republic of Korea Army concur- are exhausted. rence prior to presentation of the KLB. (2) One Gold Star Lapel Button will (iii) Presentation will normally be be furnished without cost to the widow made by the U.S. Army unit com- or widower, to each of the parents, mander to which last assigned prior to each child, stepchild, child through separation from active service or by his adoption, brother, half brother, sister, designated U.S. Army commissioned and half sister of a member of the officer representative during a troop Armed Forces who lost his or her life formation or other appropriate cere- while in the active military service mony. during the periods indicated above. The (3) Orders will not be published to term ‘‘widow or widower’’ includes confirm award of the KLB. those who have since remarried, and (k) Gold Star Lapel Button. The Gold the term ‘‘parents’’ includes mother, Star Lapel Button was established by father, stepmother, stepfather, mother Act of Congress (Pub. L. 80–306) August through adoption, father through adop- 1, 1947, codified at 10 U.S.C. 1126 in tion, and foster parents who stood in order to provide an appropriate identi- loco parentis. Request for replacement fication for widows, widowers, parents, of the Gold Star Lapel Button (lost, de- and next of kin of members of the stroyed or unserviceable) will be sub- Armed Forces of the United States who mitted on DD Form 3 (Application for lost their lives during World War I, Gold Star Lapel Button) to NPRC (see April 6, 1917 to March 3, 1921; World § 578.16 (a)(3)). War II, September 8, 1939 to July 25, (3) Each casualty area commander 1947; any subsequent period of armed and major overseas commander will hostilities in which the United States stock Gold Star Lapel Buttons and en- was engaged before July 1, 1958 (United sure that survivor assistance officers Nations action in Korea, June 27, 1950 are provided them for issue to eligible to July 27, 1954); or who lost their lives next of kin. Normally, delivery should after June 30, 1958, while engaged in an not be made prior to the first visit to action against an enemy of the United the next of kin following interment. States; or while engaged in military (l) Lapel Button for Next of Kin of De- operations involving conflict with an ceased Personnel. The Lapel Button, opposing foreign force; or while serving Next of Kin of Deceased Personnel is with friendly foreign forces engaged in provided to widows(ers), parents, and an armed conflict in which the United primary next of kin of armed services States is not a belligerent party members who lose their lives while against an opposing Armed Force; or serving on active duty or while as- who lost or lose their lives after March signed in an Army Reserve or Army 28, 1973, as a result of an international National Guard unit in a drill status. terrorist attack against the United (1) The button consists of a gold star States or a foreign nation friendly to within a circle (commemorating honor- the United States, recognized as such able service) surrounded by sprigs of

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oak (referring to the Army, Navy, Air § 578.65 Supply, service, and requisi- Force, and Marine Corps). tion of medals and badges. (2) One lapel button will be furnished (a) Medals and appurtenances listed without cost to the widow or widower, are issued by DA: to each of the parents, each child, step- (1) Decorations; child, child through adoption, brother, (2) Service medals; half brother, sister, and half sister of a (3) Service ribbons; member of the Armed Forces who lost (4) Palms; his or her life while on active duty. The (5) Rosettes; term widow or widower includes those (6) Clasps; who have since remarried, and the (7) Arrowheads; term parents includes mother, father, (8) Service stars; stepmother, stepfather, mother (9) French Fourragere; through adoption, father through adop- (10) Netherlands Orange Lanyard; tion, and foster parents who stood in (11) Army Good Conduct Medals; place of a parent. (12) Oak Leaf Cluster; (3) Casualty area commands will (13) Numerals; stock the button and ensure that sur- vivor assistance officers issue them to (14) Letter ‘‘V’’ devices; eligible next of kin. (15) Certificate for decorations; (4) The Lapel Button, Next of Kin of (16) Lapel buttons for decorations; Deceased Personnel is authorized for (17) Miscellaneous lapel buttons list- ed in Lapel buttons for badges and issue retroactive to March 29, 1973. The Lapel buttons for service; next of kin of soldiers who died since (18) Ten-year devices; that date may request issue of the but- (19) Berlin Airlift devices; ton by writing to the NPRC (see § 578.16(a)(3)). Furnish the name, grade, (20) Containers for decorations; SSN, and date of death of the deceased (21) Miniature decorations to foreign military personnel; soldier. The names and relationships of the next of kin must also be provided. (22) Letter ‘‘V’’ Device; (23) Letter ‘‘M’’ Device; (m) Army Superior Unit Award Lapel Pin. The Army Superior Unit Award (b) Badges and appurtenances listed below are issued by Department of the Lapel Pin is authorized for issue and Army: wear by DA civilians in the employ of (1) Combat and special skill badges; a unit awarded the Army Superior Unit (2) Basic Marksmanship Designation Award. The lapel pin is also authorized Badges; for optional purchase and wear on ci- (3) Distinguished marksmanship des- vilian clothing by qualified military ignation badges; personnel. (4) Excellence in competition badges; § 578.64 Miniature decorations. (5) Basic marksmanship qualification badges and bars; (a) Decorations. Miniature replicas of (6) Army Staff Identification Badge; all medals except the Medal of Honor (7) The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown and the Legion of Merit in the Degrees Soldier Identification Badge (an item of Chief Commander and Commander of organizational equipment); are authorized for wear on certain uni- (8) Army ROTC Nurse Cadet Program forms instead of the issued medals. Identification Badge; Miniatures of decorations are issued (9) Drill Sergeant Identification only to foreign nationals and with the Badge; award of the Distinguished Service (10) U.S. Army Recruiter Identifica- Medal to U.S. personnel. tion Badge; (b) Miniature badges. Replicas of com- (11) Career Counselor Badge; bat and special skill badges in minia- (12) Army National Guard Recruiting ture size are authorized for wear on and Retention Identification Badge; certain uniforms instead of the full- (13) U.S. Army Reserve Recruiter size badges. Identification Badge.

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§ 578.66 Original issue or replacement. be issued on individual request to ap- (a) General. All U.S. Army medals are propriate Service as shown below. presented without cost to an awardee. (1)(i) Request for: Navy awards. Replacement of medals or service rib- (ii) Submit to: Office of the Chief of bons for individuals not on active duty Naval Operations, Awards, Code: 09B33, may be made at cost price. Requests 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC will be honored from the original re- 20350–2000. cipient of the award, or if deceased, (2)(i) Request for: Air Force awards. from his or her primary next of kin in (ii) Submit to: Commander, U.S. Air the following order: surviving spouse, Force Personnel Center/DPPPRA, 550 C eldest surviving child, father or moth- Street West, Suite 12, Randolph Air er, eldest surviving brother or sister, or Force Base, TX 78150–6001. eldest surviving grandchild. (3)(i) Request for: Marine Corps (b) Issue or replacement of service awards. medals and service ribbons antedating (ii) Submit to: Commandant, U.S. the World War I Victory Medal is no Marine Corps, Manpower and Reserve longer accomplished. These awards are Affairs, Code: MMMA, 3280 Russell not available from the supply system, Road, Quantico, VA 22134–5103. but may be purchased from private (4)(i) Request for: Coast Guard dealers in military insignia. awards. (c) No money should be mailed until (ii) Submit to: Commandant, United instructions are received by NPRC. Re- States Coast Guard, 2100 Second quests for medals should be directed to Street, SW., ATTN: G–PS–5/TP41, the following addresses as shown Washington, DC 20593–0001. below. (1)(i) Request for: Personnel in active § 578.67 Manufacture, sale, and illegal Federal military service or in the possession. Army National Guard or U.S. Army Re- Sections 507.1 to 507.8 of this chapter serve. prescribe: (ii) Submit to: Unit Commander. (a) Restrictions on manufacture and (2)(i) Request for: Medals on behalf of sale of service medals and appur- individuals having no current U.S. tenance by civilians. Army status or deceased prior to Octo- (b) Penalties for illegal possession ber 1, 2002. (ii) Submit to: National Personnel and wearing of service medals and ap- Records Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St. purtenances. Louis, MO 63132–5100. § 578.68 Badges and tabs; general. (3)(i) Request for: Medals for individ- uals who retired, were discharged or (a) Purpose. The purpose of awarding died (except general officers) after Oc- badges is to provide for public recogni- tober 1, 2002. tion by tangible evidence of the attain- (ii) Submit to: Commander, U.S. ment of a high degree of skill, pro- Army Human Resources Command, ficiency, and excellence in tests and ATTN: AHRC–CC–B, 1 Reserve Way, St. competition, as well as in the perform- Louis, MO 63132–5200. ance of duties. Awards of badges pro- (4)(i) Request for: Personnel receiv- mote esprit de corps, and provide an in- ing retired pay, except general officers. centive to greater effort, thus becom- (ii) Submit to: National Personnel ing instrumental in building and main- Records Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St. taining morale. Types of badges au- Louis, MO 63132–5100. thorized to be awarded as hereinafter (5)(i) Request for: Retired general of- prescribed, are combat and special skill ficers. badges, marksmanship qualification (ii) Submit to: Commander, USA badges, identification badges and tabs. HRC, ATTN: AHRC–PDO–PA, 200 Sto- (b) Recommendations and approval au- vall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332–0471. thority. (1) Recommendations for (d) Issue of medals, other than Army. awards of badges will be submitted by Medals and appurtenances awarded memorandum or DA Form 4187 through while in active Federal service in one command channels to the commander of the other U.S. military Services will authorized to make the award.

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(2) Badges may be approved and (vii) The Guard, Tomb of the Un- awarded in the field only by the com- known Soldier Identification Badge (an manders authorized to award the re- item of organizational equipment); spective badge. (viii) Army ROTC Nurse Cadet Pro- (3) Award of badges to Active Army gram Identification Badge; personnel which cannot be resolved by (ix) Drill Sergeant Identification local commanders will be forwarded Badge; through command channels to HQ, (x) U.S. Army Recruiter Identifica- USA HRC, (see address § 578.3(c)). tion Badge; (c) Posthumous awards. When an indi- vidual who has qualified for a badge (xi) Career Counselor Badge; dies before the award is made, the (xii) Army National Guard Recruit- badge may be presented to the next of ing and Retention Identification kin. Badge; (d) Retroactive awards. Retroactive (xiii) U.S. Army Reserve Recruiter awards of the Combat Infantryman Identification Badge. Badge and the Combat Medical Badge (2) Items not issued or sold by the may be made to fully qualified individ- DA: uals. Such awards will not be made ex- (i) Identification badges, except as cept where evidence of injustice is pre- provided in paragraph (g)(1) of this sec- sented. Active duty soldiers will for- tion; ward their applications through com- (ii) Lapel buttons for badges; mand channels to HQ, AHRC, (see ad- (iii) Certificates for badges; dress § 578.3(c)). Reserve Component (iv) Foreign badges; soldiers should address their applica- (v) Miniature Combat Infantryman, tion to Commander, USA HRC–St. Louis, One Reserve Way, St. Louis, MO Expert Infantryman, Combat Medical, 63132–5200. Retirees and veterans should Expert Field Medical, and Aviation address their application to the NPRC badges; (see § 578.16(a)(3) for address). (vi) Dress miniature badges. (Minia- (e) Announcement of awards. Perma- tures may be purchased from dealers in nent awards of badges, except basic military insignia.) marksmanship qualification badges, (h) Requisition. Combat and special identification badges, and the Physical skill badges, basic marksmanship qual- Fitness Badge, will be announced in ification badges, and authorized bars, Permanent Orders by commanders au- may be requisitioned by commanders thorized to make the award or Perma- through normal channels. Requisitions nent Orders of HQDA. will contain a statement that issue is (f) Presentation of awards. Whenever to be made to authorized personnel. practical, badges will be presented to Commanders authorized to make the military personnel in a formal cere- award may requisition bulk delivery of mony. Presentations should be made as badges to meet needs for 60 days. Care promptly as practical following an- should be taken that excessive stocks nouncement of awards, and when pos- are not requisitioned. Initial issue or sible, in the presence of the troops with replacement for a badge lost, de- whom the recipients were serving at stroyed, or rendered unfit for use with- the time of the qualification. (g) Supply of badges. (1) Badges listed out fault or neglect on the part of the below are issued by the DA. person to whom it was awarded, will be (i) Combat and special skill badges; made upon application, without charge (ii) Basic Marksmanship Designation to military personnel on active duty Badges; and at stock fund standard price to all (iii) Distinguished marksmanship others. designation badges; (i) Character of service. A badge will (iv) Excellence in competition not be awarded to any person who, sub- badges; sequent to qualification therefore, has (v) Basic marksmanship qualification been dismissed, dishonorably dis- badges and bars; charged, or convicted of desertion by (vi) Army Staff Identification Badge; court-martial.

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(j) Special guidance. (1) Effective Sep- only with the prior consent of his or tember 30, 1986, local established spe- her Government and upon completion cial skill badges are no longer author- of the full requirements established for ized for wear. Authority for major com- each badge. Foreign military personnel manders to approve local badges is re- may also qualify for Army badges scinded. while attending U.S. Army service (2) The wear of badges issued by schools or while participating in com- other Services is governed by AR 670–1. bined or joint operations. Those cases that cannot be resolved (4) All other special skill badges may should be forwarded to Office of the be earned by U.S. military personnel Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1, ATTN: who qualify while performing honor- DAPE–HR–S, 300 Army Pentagon, able active duty or Reserve service in Washington, DC 20310–0300. an active status or while formally as- (3) Authority must be obtained from signed or attached to the U.S. Army. HQ, USA HRC (AHRC–PDO–PA) before (5) In certain cases, civilian per- wearing on the Army uniform badges sonnel may be awarded special skill awarded by other U.S. Services and the badges provided specific criteria are Director of Civilian Marksmanship. met. Requests or recommendations for (k) To whom awarded. (1) The Combat award of special skill badges to civil- Infantryman Badge may be awarded ians should be directed to designated only to members of the U.S. Army. approval authorities or Commander, (2) The Combat Medical Badge may USA HRC (see § 578.3 (c) for address). be awarded only to members of the (6) Table 9 below lists the U.S. Army U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Force. combat and special skill badges au- (3) Awards of U.S. Army badges to thorized and who is authorized to be foreign military personnel will be made awarded each badge.

TABLE 9—U.S. ARMY BADGES AND TABS

Order of precedence may be Department of the army civil- awarded to: Members of other services ians Foreign military personnel

Combat Infantryman Badge .... YES ...... NO ...... YES Combat Medical Badge ...... YES ...... NO ...... NO Combat Action Badge ...... YES ...... NO ...... YES Expert Infantryman Badge ...... NO ...... NO ...... NO Expert Field Medical Badge .... YES ...... YES ...... YES Parachutist Badges ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Parachute Rigger Badge ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Military Free-Fall Parachutist NO ...... NO ...... NO Badge. Army Aviator Badge ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Astronaut Device ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Flight Surgeon Badge ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Divers Badges ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Special Operations Diver YES ...... NO ...... NO Badge. Explosive Ordnance Disposal YES ...... YES ...... YES Badges. Pathfinder Badge ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Air Assault Badge ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Aviation Badge ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Driver & Mechanic Badge ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Ranger Tab ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Special Forces Tab ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Sapper Tab ...... YES ...... YES ...... YES Notes: 1. Badges authorized to foreign military personnel will be made only after obtaining prior consent from his or her Government and after completion of the full requirements established for each badge. 2. DA civilians must complete full requirements for the respective badge before it is awarded.

§ 578.69 Combat Infantryman Badge. for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB): (a) Specific eligibility requirements. There are basically three requirements

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(1) The Soldier must be an infantry- Commanders are not authorized to man satisfactorily performing infantry make any exceptions to this policy. duties. (4) Awards will not be made to gen- (2) Must be assigned to an infantry eral officers or to members of head- unit during such time as the unit is en- quarters companies of units larger in gaged in active ground combat. size than brigade. (3) Must actively participate in such (5) On or after September 18, 2001, the ground combat. (Campaign or battle following rules apply: credit alone is not sufficient for award (i) A Soldier must be an Army infan- of the CIB.) try or special forces (SSI 11 or 18) in (b) The specific eligibility criteria for the grade of colonel or below, or an the CIB requires that: Army enlisted Soldier or warrant offi- (1) A Soldier must be an Army infan- cer with an infantry or special forces try or special forces officer (SSI 11 or MOS, who has satisfactorily performed 18) in the grade of colonel or below, or duty while assigned or attached as a an Army enlisted Soldier or warrant member of an infantry, ranger or spe- officer with an infantry or Special cial forces unit of brigade, regimental, Forces Military Occupational Special- or smaller size during any period such ties (MOS), who, subsequent to Decem- unit was engaged in active ground com- ber 6, 1941, has satisfactorily performed bat, to close with and destroy the duty while assigned or attached as a enemy with direct fire. member of an infantry, ranger or spe- (ii) A Soldier must be personally cial forces unit of brigade, regimental, present and under fire while serving in or smaller size during any period such an assigned infantry or Special Forces unit was engaged in active ground com- primary duty, in a unit engaged in ac- bat. Eligibility for Special Forces per- tive ground combat, to close with and sonnel in MOS 18B, 18E, 18F, and 18Z destroy the enemy with direct fire. (less Special Forces medical sergeant) (iii) Soldiers possessing MOS of 18D accrues from December 20, 1989. Retro- (Special Forces Medical Sergeant) who active awards of the CIB to Special satisfactorily perform special forces Forces personnel are not authorized duties while assigned or attached to a prior to December 20, 1989. special forces unit of brigade, regi- (2) A recipient must be personally mental, or smaller size during any pe- present and under hostile fire while riod such unit was engaged in active serving in an assigned infantry or Spe- ground combat may be awarded the cial Forces primary duty, in a unit ac- CIB. These Soldiers must have been tively engaged in ground combat with personally present and engaged in ac- the enemy. The unit in question can be tive ground combat, to close with and of any size smaller than brigade. For destroy the enemy with direct fires. example, personnel possessing an in- Retroactive awards under these cri- fantry MOS in a rifle squad of a cav- teria are not authorized for service alry platoon in a cavalry troop would prior to September 18, 2001. be eligible for award of the CIB. Battle (iv) Those Soldiers possessing MOS of or campaign participation credit alone 18D who qualify for award of the Com- is not sufficient; the unit must have bat Medical Badge from September 18, been in active ground combat with the 2001 to June 3, 2005 will remain quali- enemy during the period. fied for the badge. Upon request any (3) Personnel with other than an in- such Soldier may be awarded the CIB fantry or Special Forces MOS are not instead of the Combat Medical Badge. eligible, regardless of the cir- In such instances, the Soldier must cumstances. The infantry or Special submit a request through the chain of Forces SSI or MOS does not nec- command to the Commander, USA essarily have to be the Soldier’s pri- HRC (see § 578.3(c) for address), for con- mary specialty, as long as the Soldier version of the Combat Medical Badge has been properly trained in infantry to the CIB. or Special Forces tactics, possesses the (v) Service members from other U.S. appropriate skill code, and is serving in Armed Forces and foreign military (in- that specialty when engaged in active fantry and Special Forces equivalents) ground combat as described above. assigned or attached as a member of a

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U.S. Army infantry or Special Forces confirmed in writing at the earliest unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller practicable date. size may be considered for award of the (i) In addition, any officer, warrant CIB. The specific eligibility require- officer, or enlisted Soldier whose ments listed in § 578.69(a) must be met. branch is other than infantry, who Retroactive awards under these cri- under appropriate orders was assigned teria are not authorized for service to advise a unit listed in paragraphs prior to September 18, 2001. (d)(2) and (3) of this section or was as- (c) The CIB is authorized for award signed as a member of a White Star for the following qualifying periods: Mobile Training Team or a member of (1) World War II (December 7, 1941 to MAAG-Laos as indicated in paragraphs September 3, 1945). (d)(4)(i) and (ii) of this section will be (2) The Korean War (June 27, 1950 to eligible for award of the CIB provided July 27, 1953). all other requirements have been met. (3) Republic of Vietnam Conflict (ii) After December 1, 1967 for service (March 2, 1961 to March 28, 1973), com- in the Republic of Vietnam, non- bined with qualifying service in Laos commissioned officers serving as Com- (April 19, 1961 to October 6, 1962). mand Sergeants Major of infantry bat- (4) Dominican Republic (April 28, 1965 talions and brigades for periods of at to September 1, 1966). least 30 consecutive days in a combat (5) Korea on the DMZ (January 4, 1969 zone are eligible for award of the CIB to March 31, 1994). provided all other requirements have been met. (6) El Salvador (January 1, 1981 to (2) Subsequent to March 1, 1961, a February 1, 1992). Soldier must have been— (7) Grenada (October 23 to November (i) Assigned as advisor to an infantry 21, 1983). unit, ranger unit, infantry-type unit of (8) Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, the civil guard of regimental or small- Korea (November 23, 1984). er size, and/or infantry-type unit of the (9) Panama (December 20, 1989 to Jan- self-defense corps unit of regimental or uary 31, 1990). smaller size of the Vietnamese govern- (10) Southwest Asia Conflict (Janu- ment during any period such unit was ary 17 to April 11, 1991). engaged in actual ground combat. (11) Somalia (June 5, 1992 to March (ii) Assigned as advisor of an irreg- 31, 1994). ular force comparable to the above in- (12) Afghanistan (Operation ENDUR- fantry units under similar conditions. ING FREEDOM, December 5, 2001 to a (iii) Personally present and under fire date to be determined). while serving in an assigned primary (13) Iraq (Operation IRAQI FREE- duty as a member of a tactical advi- DOM, March 19, 2003 to a date to be de- sory team while the unit participated termined). in ground combat. (d) The special provisions authorized (3) Subsequent to May 24, 1965, to for the Vietnam Conflict, Laos, and qualify for the CIB, personnel serving Korea on the DMZ are outlined in para- in U.S. units must meet the require- graphs (d)(1) through (5) of this section. ments of paragraph (b)(1) of this sec- (1) During the Vietnam Conflict, any tion. Individuals who performed liaison officer whose branch is other than in- duties with the Royal Thai Army of fantry who, under appropriate orders, the Army of the Republic of Korea has commanded a line infantry (other combat units in Vietnam are eligible than a headquarters unit) unit of bri- for award of the badge provided they gade, regimental, or smaller size for at meet all other requirements. least 30 consecutive days is deemed to (4) In Laos from April 19, 1961 to Oc- have been detailed in infantry and is tober 6, 1962, a Soldier must have eligible for award of the CIB notwith- been— standing absence of a written directive (i) Assigned as member of a White detailing that Soldier in the infantry, Star Mobile Training Team while the provided all other requirements for the team was attached to or working with award have been met. Orders directing a unit of regimental (groupment mo- the officer to assume command will be bile) or smaller size of Forces Armee

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du Royaume (FAR), or with irregular (f) If a Soldier has been awarded the type forces of regimental or smaller CIB in one of the qualifying periods size. outlined in paragraph (c) of this sec- (ii) A member of MAAG-Laos as- tion, that Soldier is not eligible to earn signed as an advisor to a region or zone the CMB in the same period. of FAR, or while serving with irregular (g) Who may award—(1) Current type forces of regimental or smaller awards. Current awards of the CIB may size. be awarded by the Commanding Gen- (iii) Personally under hostile fire eral, USA HRC and any commander while assigned as specified in para- delegated authority by the Secretary graphs (d)(4)(i) and (ii) of this section. of the Army during wartime. (5) In Korea on the DMZ. The special (2) Retroactive awards. Retroactive requirements for award of the CIB for awards of the Combat Infantryman service in the Republic of Korea are re- Badge and the Combat Medical Badge scinded. Army veterans and service may be awarded by the Commanding members who served in Korea on or General, USA HRC to active duty Sol- after July 28, 1953 and meet the criteria diers and Reserve Component Soldiers. for award of the CIB outlined in para- Applications for retroactive award of graphs (a) and (b) of this section, may the CIB and CMB will be forwarded submit an application (to include sup- through command channels to the porting documentation) for award of Commander, USA HRC, (see § 578.3(c) the CIB to the Commander, USA HRC, for address). Retirees and veterans (see § 578.3(c) for address). Retroactive should address their application to the awards under these criteria are not au- NPRC, (see § 578.16(a)(3) for address). thorized for service prior to July 29, Retroactive award of the CIB and CMB 1953. are authorized for time periods speci- (e) Subsequent awards. To date, a sep- fied above to fully qualified individ- arate award of the CIB has been au- uals. Such awards will not be made ex- thorized for qualified soldiers in any of cept where evidence of injustice is pre- the following four qualifying periods: sented. (1) World War II (December 7, 1941 to (h) Description. A silver and enamel September 3, 1945). badge 1 inch in height and 3 inches in (2) The Korean Conflict (June 27, 1950 width, consisting of an infantry mus- to July 27, 1953). ket on a light blue bar with a silver (3) The Vietnam Conflict. Service in border, on and over an elliptical oak the Republic of Vietnam conflict (after wreath. Stars are added at the top of March 1, 1961) combined with quali- the wreath to indicate subsequent fying service in Laos (April 19, 1961 to awards; one star for the second award, October 6, 1962); the Dominican Repub- two stars for the third award and three lic (April 28, 1965 to September 1, 1966); stars for the fourth award. Korea on the DMZ (after January 4, 1969); El Salvador (January 1, 1981 to § 578.70 Combat Medical Badge. February 1, 1992); Grenada (October 23 (a) Eligibility requirements. (1) The to November 21, 1983); Joint Security Combat Medical Badge (CMB) may be Area, Panmunjom, Korea (November awarded to members of the Army Med- 23, 1984); Panama (December 20, 1989 to ical Department (colonels and below), January 31, 1990); Southwest Asia (Jan- the Naval Medical Department (cap- uary 17 to April 11, 1991); and Somalia tains and below), the Air Force Medical (June 5, 1992 to March 31, 1994) is recog- Service (colonels and below), assigned nized by one award only regardless of or attached by appropriate orders to an whether a soldier has served one or infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or multiple tours in any or all of these smaller size, or to a medical unit of areas. company or smaller size, organic to an (4) Global War on Terrorism. Operation infantry unit of brigade or smaller size, ENDURING FREEDOM (November 20, during any period the infantry unit is 2001 to date to be determined) and Op- engaged in actual ground combat on or eration IRAQI FREEDOM (March 19, after December 6, 1941. Battle partici- 2003 to a date to be determined). pation credit alone is not sufficient;

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the infantry unit must have been in eligible for award of the CMB (see contact with the enemy. § 578.69 (b)(5)(iii) of this part). (2) Award of the CMB will not be (c) The CMB is authorized for award made to general or flag officers. for the following qualifying periods: (b) The following individuals are also (1) World War II (December 7, 1941 to eligible for the CMB: September 3, 1945). (1) Effective December 19, 1989, Spe- (2) The Korean War (June 27, 1950 to cial Forces personnel possessing mili- July 27, 1953). tary occupational specialty 18D (Spe- (3) Republic of Vietnam Conflict cial Operations Medical Sergeant) who (March 2, 1961 to March 28, 1973), com- satisfactorily performed medical duties bined with qualifying service in Laos while assigned or attached to a Special (April 19, 1961 to October 6, 1962). Forces unit during any period the unit (4) Dominican Republic (April 28, 1965 is engaged in actual ground combat, to September 1, 1966). provided they are personally present (5) Korea on the DMZ (January 4, 1969 and under fire. Retroactive awards to March 31, 1994). under these criteria are not authorized (6) El Salvador (January 1, 1981 to prior to December 19, 1989. February 1, 1992). (2) Effective January 16, 1991, Medical (7) Grenada (October 23 to November personnel outlined in paragraph (a) of 21, 1983). this section, assigned or attached to (8) Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, armor and ground cavalry units of bri- Korea (November 23, 1984). gade or smaller size, who satisfactorily (9) Panama (December 20, 1989 to Jan- perform medical duties while the unit uary 31, 1990). is engaged in actual ground combat, (10) Southwest Asia Conflict (Janu- provided they are personally present ary 17 to April 11, 1991). and under fire. Retroactive awards (11) Somalia (June 5, 1992 to March under these criteria are not authorized 31, 1994). prior to January 16, 1991. (12) Afghanistan (Operation ENDUR- (3) Effective September 11, 2001, Med- ING FREEDOM, December 5, 2001 to a ical personnel outlined in paragraphs date to be determined). (a) (1) and (b)(2) of this section, as- (13) Iraq (Operation IRAQI FREE- signed or attached to or under oper- DOM, March 19, 2003 to a date to be de- ational control of any ground Combat termined). Arms units (not to include members as- (d) The special provisions for the signed or attached to Aviation units) of Vietnam Conflict, Laos and Korea on brigade or smaller size, who satisfac- the DMZ are as follows: torily perform medical duties while the (1) For service in Vietnam Conflict: unit is engaged in actual ground com- (i) On or after March 1, 1961, a Soldier bat, provided they are personally must have been assigned to a Viet- present and under fire. Retroactive namese unit engaged in actual ground awards under these criteria are not au- combat or as a member of a U.S. Army thorized prior to September 11, 2001. infantry unit of brigade or smaller size, (4) Effective on or after September 18, including Special Forces Detachments, 2001: serving with a Republic of Vietnam (i) Medical personnel assigned or at- unit engaged in actual ground combat. tached to or under operational control The Republic of Vietnam unit must of any ground Combat Arms units (not have been of regimental size or smaller to include members assigned or at- and either an infantry, ranger, infan- tached to Aviation units) of brigade or try-type unit of the civil guard, infan- smaller size, who satisfactorily per- try-type unit of the self-defense corps, form medical duties while the unit is or the irregular forces. The Soldier engaged in active ground combat, pro- must have been personally present and vided they are personally present and under hostile fire while assigned as under fire. Retroactive awards under specified. these criteria are not authorized for (ii) On or after May 24, 1965, Soldiers service prior to September 18, 2001. serving in U.S. units must meet the re- (ii) Effective June 5, 2005, Soldiers quirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this possessing a MOS of 18D are no longer section. Soldiers who perform liaison

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duties with the Royal Thai Army or Southwest Asia Conflict; and Somalia the Army of the Republic of Korea regardless of whether a Soldier has combat units in Vietnam are eligible served one or multiple tours in any or for award of the badge provided they all of these areas. The Vietnam Con- meet all other requirements. flict Era officially terminated on (2) For service in Laos, from April 19, March 10, 1995. 1961 to October 6, 1962, the Soldier must (iv) Global War on Terrorism (Af- have been— ghanistan, Operation ENDURING (i) Assigned as member of a White FREEDOM) and Iraq, Operation IRAQI Star Mobile Training Team while the FREEDOM. team was attached to or working with (2) If a Soldier has been awarded the a unit of regimental (groupment mo- CIB in one of the qualifying periods bile) or smaller size of Forces Armee that Soldier is not eligible to earn the du Royaume (FAR), or with irregular- CMB in the same period. type forces of regimental or smaller (f) Who may award. The award ap- size. proval authority for the CMB is the (ii) A member of the Military Assist- same as the CIB (see § 578.69(g) of this ance Advisory Group (MAAG), Laos, part. assigned as an advisor to a region or (g) Description. An oxidized silver zone of FAR, or while serving with ir- badge 1 inch in height and 11⁄2 inches in regular-type forces of regimental or width, consisting of a stretcher crossed smaller size. by a caduceus surmounted at top by a (iii) Personally under hostile fire Greek cross, all on and over an ellip- while assigned as specified in para- tical oak wreath. Stars are added to in- graphs (d)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section. dicate subsequent awards; one star at (3) For service in Korea on the DMZ. top for the second award, one star at The special requirements for award of top and one at bottom for the third the CMB for service in the Republic of award, one star at top and one at each Korea are rescinded. Army veterans side for the fourth award. and service members who served in Korea on or after July 28, 1953 and meet § 578.71 Combat Action Badge. the criteria for award of the CMB out- (a) On May 2, 2005, the Chief of Staff, lined in paragraph (a) of this section, Army, approved the creation of the may submit an application (to include Combat Action Badge (CAB) to provide supporting documentation) for award special recognition to Soldiers who of the CMB to the Commander, USA personally engage, or are engaged by HRC, (see § 578.3(c) for address). Retro- the enemy. active awards under these criteria are (b) Basic eligibility requirements. The not authorized for service prior to July requirements for award of the CAB are 29, 1953. Branch and MOS immaterial. Assign- (e) Subsequent awards. Second and ment to a Combat Arms unit or a unit subsequent awards of the CMB are as organized to conduct close or offensive follows: combat operations, or performing of- (1) Second and third awards of the fensive combat operations is not re- CMB are indicated by superimposing 1 quired to qualify for the CAB. However, and 2 stars respectively, centered at it is not intended to award all Soldiers the top of the badge between the points who serve in a combat zone or immi- of the oak wreath. To date, a separate nent danger area. award of the CMB has been authorized (c) Specific eligibility requirements. (1) for qualified soldiers who service in the May be awarded to any Soldier. follow four qualifying periods: (2) Soldier must be performing as- (i) World War II. signed duties in an area where hostile (ii) The Korean War. fire pay or imminent danger pay is au- (iii) Vietnam Conflict. Service in the thorized. Republic of Vietnam conflict combined (3) Soldier must be personally with qualifying service in Laos; the Do- present and actively engaging or being minican Republic; Korea on the DMZ; engaged by the enemy, and performing El Salvador; Grenada; Joint Secruity satisfactorily in accordance with the Area, Panmunjom, Korea; Panama; and prescribed rules of engagement.

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(4) Soldier must be assigned or at- CAB will be announced in permanent tached to a unit that would qualify the orders. Soldier for the CIB or CMB. For exam- (k) Description. A silver badge 2 ple, an 11B assigned to Corps staff is el- inches (5.08cm) in width overall con- igible for award of the CAB. However, sisting of an oak wreath supporting a an 11B assigned to an infantry bat- rectangle bearing a bayonet sur- talion is not eligible for award of the mounting a grenade, all silver. Stars CAB. are added at the top to indicate subse- (d) In addition to Army Soldiers, the quent awards; one star for the second CAB may be awarded to members of award, two stars for the third award other U.S. Armed Forces and foreign and three stars for the fourth award. military personnel assigned to a U.S. Army unit, provided they meet the cri- § 578.72 Expert Infantryman Badge. teria (for example, Korean Augmenta- (a) Basic eligibility criteria—(1) Spe- tion to U.S. Army (KATUSA) personnel cialty skill identifier and Military Occu- in the 2d Infantry Division would be el- pational Specialty (MOS) requirement. igible). Candidates must be in an Active Army (e) Award of the CAB is authorized status and must possess a primary from September 18, 2001, to a date to be MOS in CMF 11 or 18B, 18C, 18E, 18F, or determined. Award for qualifying serv- 18Z; be warrant officers identified as ice in any previous conflict is not au- 180A; or be infantry or special oper- thorized. ations branch officers serving in infan- (f) Second and subsequent awards of try positions. the CAB are as follows: (2) Duty requirement. All personnel (1) Only one CAB may be awarded having a Career Management Field during a qualified period. (CMF) 11 or Specialty Code 11 code, re- (2) Second and subsequent awards of gardless of their present assignment, the CAB will be indicated by super- are eligible to participate in the Expert imposing one and two stars respec- Infantryman Badge (EIB) program. tively, centered at the top of the badge They must meet the prerequisites and between the points of the oak wreath. take the test with an infantry unit of (g) Retroactive awards of the CAB at least battalion size. are not authorized prior to September (b) Test requirement. Personnel must 18, 2001. For service on or after Sep- meet all prerequisites and proficiency tember 18, 2001, applications (with sup- tests prescribed by U.S. Army Infantry porting documentation) for retroactive Center. awards of the CAB will be forwarded (c) Authority to test and award the through the first 2-star general in the badge. The following commanders are chain of command to the Commander, authorized to give EIB tests and award USA HRC, (see § 578.3(c) for address). the badge to qualified soldiers in their (h) The CAB is categorized as a commands: Group 1 Badge. See Army Regulation (1) Division commanders; 670–1 for specific wear instructions. (2) Commanders of separate infantry (i) Soldiers may be awarded the CIB, brigades and regiments; CMB and CAB for the same qualifying (3) Commanders of divisional bri- period, provided the criteria for each gades when authority is delegated to badge are met. However, subsequent them by their division commanders; awards of the same badge within the (4) Separate infantry battalion com- same qualifying period are not author- manders when authority is delegated ized. to them by the commander exercising (j) The CAB may be awarded by a general court-martial authority over commander delegated authority by the the battalion; Secretary of the Army during wartime (5) Commanders of U.S. Army Train- or the Cdr, USA HRC. Effective June 3, ing Centers; 2005, commanders delegated authority (6) Commandant, U.S. Army Infantry to award the CAB may further delegate School; award authority to commanders in the (7) Commanders of Special Forces grade of major general or above. The Groups;

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(8) Commanders of separate Special Medical Department Center and Forces battalions when authority is School. delegated to them by the commander (1) Active Army Table of Organiza- exercising general court-martial au- tion and Equipment (TOE) and Table of thority over their units; Distribution and Allowances (TDA) (9) Commanders of Reserve Compo- medical units. nent combat and training divisions, (2) Division support commands. and brigade size units are authorized to (3) Separate regiments and brigades. administer EIB tests and award the (4) Commanders of U.S. Army Re- badge to qualified personnel in the serve and National Guard units. Re- command. serve and National Guard units must (d) Description. A silver and enamel conduct the test during their annual active duty training. badge 7⁄16 inch in height and 3 inches in width, consisting of an Infantry mus- (d) Description. An oxidized silver ket on a light blue bar with a silver badge 15⁄16 inch in height and 17⁄16 inches border. in width consisting of a stretcher crossed by a caduceus surmounted at § 578.73 Expert Field Medical Badge. top by a Greek cross. (a) Basic eligibility criteria. (1) Officers § 578.74 Parachutist badges. must be assigned or detailed to an (a) Three degrees of badges are au- Army Medical Department (AMEDD) thorized for award: Basic Parachutist corps. This includes Army officers in Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, and training at the Uniformed Services Master Parachutist Badge. University of Health Sciences. It also (b) Eligibility criteria for each badge includes Army officers enrolled in the as set forth in Parachutist Badge— Health Professions Scholarship Pro- Basic, Senior Parachutist Badge, and gram. Master Parachutist Badge. (2) Warrant officers must have an (c) Special eligibility for awards will AMEDD primary MOS controlled by be determined from the DA Form 1307 the Surgeon General. Warrant officer (Individual Jump Record) in their mili- pilots are also eligible, if they have a tary record. Each entry on this form ‘‘D’’ SQI (Aeromedical Evacuation will include pay period covered and ini- Pilot) and are assigned to an air ambu- tials of the personnel officer; the entry lance unit. will be made only from a DA Form 1306 (3) Enlisted personnel must have a (Statement of Jump and Loading Mani- primary Military Occupational Spe- fest) completed by an officer or cialty (MOS) in the Medical Career jumpmaster. Management Field or an MOS of 18D. (d) Jumps with civilian parachute (4) Other U.S. Armed Services and clubs will not be counted in the num- foreign military must either be med- ber of total jumps required for each ical personnel or serving in comparable badge. medical positions. The approval for (e) Award of the basic Parachutist wear of the badge by other U.S. Armed Badge or advanced parachutist badges Services and foreign military is gov- awarded by other U.S. Services may erned according to their respective only be awarded if the soldier meets Services guidance. the Army criteria for the badge. (b) Duty requirement. Eligible per- (f) Approval authority. Award ap- sonnel must be on active duty or as- proval authorities for all three badges signed to a troop program unit in the are as follows: Reserve component unit or an AMEDD (1) Commanding Generals of major mobilization augmentation agency. Army commands (MACOM) and conti- (c) Authority to test and award. The nental United States (CONUS); following commanders in the grade of (2) Commanders of U.S. Army Corps Lieutenant Colonel or above are au- with organic long-range reconnaissance thorized to conduct the test and award companies, commanders of airborne the badge. Commanders must have the corps, airborne divisions; resources and facilities to conduct the (3) Commander, 4th Psychological test as prescribed by the U.S. Army Operations Group (Airborne);

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(4) Infantry divisions containing or- (4) Four jumps: Two bronze stars on ganic airborne elements; the base of each wing; (5) Commandants of the Infantry (5) Five jumps: A gold star centered School and the Quartermaster School; on the shroud lines 5⁄16 inch below the (6) Commanders of separate airborne canopy. regiments, separate airborne battal- ions, Special Forces Group (Airborne), § 578.75 Parachutist Badge—Basic. and the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy General. To be eligible for award of Special Warfare Center and School; the basic Parachutist Badge, an indi- (7) The President, U.S. Army Air- vidual must have satisfactorily com- borne, Communications and Elec- pleted the prescribed proficiency tests tronics Board; while assigned or attached to an air- (8) Commander, U.S. Army Special borne unit or the Airborne Department Forces Command (Airborne); of the Infantry School, or have partici- pated in at least one combat parachute (9) Commander, U.S. Army Special jump as follows: Operations Support Command (Air- (a) A member of an organized force borne). carrying out an assigned tactical mis- (g) Subsequent awards. A bronze serv- sion for which the unit was credited ice star is authorized to be worn on the with an airborne assault landing by the Parachutist Badges to denote a sol- theater commander; dier’s participation in a combat para- (b) While engaged in military oper- chute jump. Orders are required to con- ations involving conflict with an op- firm award of these badges. A soldier’s posing foreign force; combat parachute jump credit is tied (c) While serving with friendly for- directly to the combat assault credit eign forces engaged in an armed con- decision for the unit to which the sol- flict against an opposing armed force dier is attached or assigned at the time in which the United States is not a bel- of the assault. Should a unit be denied ligerent party. air assault credit, no air assault credit for purpose of this badge will accrue to § 578.76 Senior Parachutist Badge. the individual soldiers of that unit. To be eligible for the Senior Para- Each soldier must physically exit the chutist Badge, an individual must have aircraft to receive combat parachute been rated excellent in character and jump credit and the Parachutist badge efficiency and have met the following with bronze service star. requirements: (h) Description. An oxidized silver (a) Participated in a minimum of 30 badge 113⁄64 inches in height and 11⁄2 jumps to include the following: inches in width, consisting of an open (1) Fifteen jumps with combat equip- parachute on and over a pair of stylized ment to consist of normal TOE equip- wings displayed and curving inward. A ment including individual weapon car- star and wreath are added above the ried in combat whether the jump was parachute canopy to indicate the de- in actual or simulated combat. In cases gree of qualification. A star above the of simulated combat the equipment canopy indicates a Senior Parachutist; will include water, rations (actual or the star surrounded by a laurel wreath dummy), ammunition (actual or indicates a Master Parachutist. Small dummy), and other essential items nec- stars are superimposed on the appro- essary to sustain an individual in com- priate badge to indicate combat jumps bat. as follows: (2) Two night jumps made during the (1) One jump: A bronze star centered hours of darkness (regardless of time of on the shroud lines 3⁄16 inch below the day with respect to sunset) one of canopy; which will be as jumpmaster of a stick. (2) Two jumps: A bronze star on the (3) Two mass tactical jumps which base of each wing; culminate in an airborne assault prob- (3) Three jumps: A bronze star on the lem with either a unit equivalent to a base of each wing and one star centered battalion or larger; a separate com- on the shroud lines 3⁄16 inch below the pany battery; or an organic staff of canopy; regimental size or larger. The soldier

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must fill a position commensurate with this section must be obtained by static his or her rank or grade during the line parachuting. problem. (b) Either graduated from the (4) For award of the Senior Para- Jumpmaster Course of the Airborne chutist Badge, the prerequisite require- Department of the Infantry School or ments above must be obtained by stat- the Jumpmaster School of a separate ic line parachuting. airborne battalion or larger airborne (b) Either graduated from the unit, or infantry divisions and separate Jumpmaster Course of the Airborne infantry brigades containing organic Department of the Infantry School or airborne elements, to include the U.S. the Jumpmaster School of a separate Army Alaska Jumpmaster Course, or airborne battalion or larger airborne served as jumpmaster on one or more unit, or infantry divisions and separate combat jumps or as jumpmaster on 33 infantry brigades containing organic noncombat jumps. airborne elements, to include the U.S. (c) Have served on jump status with Army Alaska Jumpmaster Course or an airborne unit or other organization served as jumpmaster on one or more authorized parachutists for a total of combat jumps or as a jumpmaster on 15 at least 36 months. noncombat jumps. (c) Have served on jump status with § 578.78 Parachute Rigger Badge. an airborne unit or other organizations (a) Eligibility requirements. Any indi- authorized parachutists for a total of vidual who successfully completes the at least 24 months. Parachute Rigger course conducted by the U.S. Army Quartermaster School § 578.77 Master Parachutist Badge. and holds an awarded MOS of 43E (en- To be eligible for the Master Para- listed) or 401A (warrant officers) may chutist Badge, an individual must have be awarded the Parachute Rigger been rated excellent in character and Badge. Officers qualify upon successful efficiency and have met the following completion of one of the following requirements: courses: Aerial Delivery and Materiel (a) Participated in a minimum of 65 Officer Course; Parachute Maintenance jumps to include: and Aerial Supply Officer Course; Para- (1) Twenty-five jumps with combat chute Maintenance and Airdrop Course equipment to consist of normal TOE (officer or enlisted) or Parachute Rig- equipment, including individual weap- ger Course (enlisted). Sergeants Major on carried by the individual in combat and Master Sergeants who hold by ca- whether the jump was in actual or sim- reer progression a MOS of 00Z or 76Z ulated combat. In cases of simulated and formerly held an awarded MOS of combat the equipment will include 43E are qualified for award of the Para- water rations (actual or dummy), am- chute Rigger Badge. munition (actual or dummy), and other (b) Retroactive award. The Parachute essential items necessary to sustain an Rigger Badge may be awarded retro- individual in combat. actively to any individual who grad- (2) Four night jumps made during the uated from the Parachute Rigger hours of darkness (regardless of the school after May 1951 and holds or at time of day with respect to sunset) one anytime held an awarded MOS listed in of which will be as jumpmaster of a paragraph (a) of this section. Officers stick. must have successfully completed one (3) Five mass tactical jumps which of the courses listed in paragraph (a) of culminate in an airborne assault prob- this section to qualify for retroactive lem with a unit equivalent to a bat- award of the badge. The badge may talion or larger; a separate company/ also be awarded retroactively to any battery; or an organic staff of regi- individual who performed as a rigger mental size or larger. The individual prior to May 1951 and did not attend or must fill a position commensurate with graduate from the U.S. Army Quarter- their rank or grade during the problem. master Center and School. (4) For award of the Master Para- (c) Who may award—(1) Current chutist Badge, the prerequisite require- awards. Current awards of the Para- ments in paragraphs (a)(1), (2) and (3) of chute Rigger Badge will be made by the

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Commandant, U.S. Army Quarter- (d) Approval authority. (1) The Com- master School, Fort Lee, VA 23801–5152, mander in Chief, U.S. Special Oper- and the Commander, USA HRC ations Command is the approval au- (§ 578.3(c) for address). thority for award of these badges. (2) Retroactive awards—(i) After 1951. (2) The Commanding General, Requests for award of the badge from USAJFKSWC&S is the approval au- individuals having no current Army thority for award of the badges to status (veterans and retirees) who qualifying personnel upon their grad- qualified after 1951 will be forwarded to uation from USAJFKSWC&S Military the NPRC (see § 578.16(a)(3) for address). Free Fall Parachutist basic and Mili- (ii) Before 1951. Requests for award of tary Free Fall Parachutist the badge from individuals (Active Jumpmaster courses. duty, veterans and retirees) who quali- (3) Retroactive award. Special Oper- fied before 1951 will be submitted to the ations Forces personnel who qualified Commandant, U.S. Army Quarter- in military free fall prior to October 1, master Center and School, ATTN: 1994 must obtain approval prior to ATSM–Q–MG (Historian), Fort Lee, VA wearing the Military Free Fall Para- 23801–1601. Requests must include writ- chutist Badges. Requests for award of ten justification and will be considered the badge will be submitted in writing on a case-by-case basis. to Commander, U.S. Army John F. (d) Description. A silver winged hemi- Kennedy Special Warfare Center and spherical canopy with conically School, ATTN: AFJK–GPD–SA, Fort arrayed cords, 13⁄4 inches wide, with a Bragg, NC 28307–5000. Applications will band centered on the badge inscribed include the following: ‘‘RIGGER.’’ (i) Name, rank, SSN, and MOS; (ii) Copy of official jump record, DA § 578.79 Military Free Fall Parachutist Form 1307 (Individual Jump Record), Badge. and any other supporting documents (a) The Military Free Fall Para- (that is, graduation or qualification chutist Badges identify Special Oper- certificates). ations Forces (SOF) personnel who (4) Veterans and retirees. Veterans and have qualified in one of the military’s retirees may request update of their most demanding and hazardous skills, records to show permanent award of military free fall parachuting. the badge by writing to the NPRC (b) Badge authorized. Two degrees of (§ 578.16 (a)(3) for address). Requests the Military Free Fall Parachutist should include copy of official jump Badges are authorized for award: Basic record, DA Form 1307 (Individual Jump and Jumpmaster. Record), and any other support docu- (c) Eligibility requirements. (1) Military ments (that is, graduation or qualifica- Free Fall Parachutist Badge, Basic. To tion certificates). be eligible for the basic badge, an indi- (e) A bronze service star is authorized vidual must meet one of the following to be worn on all degrees of the Mili- criteria: tary Free Fall Parachutist Badge to (i) Have satisfactorily completed a denote a soldier’s participation in a prescribed program of instruction in combat parachute jump. Orders are re- military free fall approved by the U.S. quired to confirm award of this badge. Army John F. Kennedy Special War- A soldier’s combat parachute jump fare Center and School credit is tied directly to the combat as- (USAJFKSWC&S); or sault landing credit decision for the (ii) Have executed a military free fall unit to which the soldier is assigned or combat jump. attached at the time of the assault (2) Military Free Fall Parachutist landing. Should a unit be denied air as- Badge, Jumpmaster. To be eligible for sault credit, no air assault credit for the Jumpmaster Badge, an individual purpose of this badge will accrue to the must have satisfactorily completed a individual soldiers of that unit. Each prescribed military free fall soldier must physically exit the air- jumpmaster program of instruction ap- craft to receive combat parachute proved by USAJFKSWC&S. jump credit and the Military Free Fall

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Parachutist badge with bronze service pletion of courses leading to an aero- star. nautical rating of Army Aviator, and to foreign military personnel under the § 578.80 Army Aviator Badges. provisions of paragraph (d) of this sec- (a) Badges authorized. There are three tion. degrees of the aviator badges author- (2) CG, USA HRC (HRC–OPA–V) to ized for award. They are as follows: inter-service transfers who previously Basic Army Aviator Badge, Senior held an aeronautical rating in another Army Aviator Badge, and Master Army service. Aviator Badge. (3) Commanders having general (b) Eligibility requirements—(1) Eligi- court-martial convening authority bility for U.S. personnel. An individual may award the Senior or Master Army must have satisfactorily completed Aviator Badge to officers on extended prescribed training and proficiency active duty. tests as outlined in AR 600–105, and (4) Major Army overseas com- must have been designated as an avi- manders, CONUSA (the numbered ar- ator in orders issued by headquarters mies in the continental United States) indicated above. commanders, and CDR, USA HRC may (2) Eligibility for foreign military per- award the Senior and Master Aviator sonnel. While only U.S. officers may be Badge to U.S. Army Reserve personnel awarded an aeronautical rating, the not on extended active duty in the Ac- Army Aviator Badge may be awarded tive Army. to foreign military graduates of initial (5) Chief, National Guard Bureau may entry flight-training courses conducted award the Senior or Master Aviator at the U.S. Army Aviation Center. The Badge to Army National Guard (ARNG) Senior and Master Army Aviator personnel not on extended active duty Badges may be awarded to foreign mili- in the Active Army. tary personnel rated as pilots who (d) Army Astronaut Device. A gold col- meet or exceed eligibility criteria re- ored device, 7⁄16 inch in length, con- quired of U.S. Army officers for the re- sisting of a star emitting three spective badges, and subject to the reg- contrails encircled by an elliptical ulations of their countries. As a min- orbit. It is awarded by the Chief of imum, foreign officers recommended Staff, Army, to personnel who com- for award of advanced aviator badges plete a minimum of one operational must— mission in space (50 miles above earth) (i) Be currently qualified for flying and is affixed to the appropriate Army duty in their own military service. Aviator Badge, Flight Surgeon Badge, (ii) Be medically qualified. or Aviation Badge awarded to the as- (iii) If not a graduate of an initial tronaut. Individuals who have not been entry U.S. Army aviation course, have awarded one of the badges listed above attended a formal training or aircraft but who meet the other astronaut cri- transition course conducted at Fort teria will be awarded the basic Avia- Rucker or at an U.S. Army Aviation tion Badge with Army Astronaut De- Training School. vice. (iv) Have 1000 flying hours in aircraft (e) Description. An oxidized silver and 7 years from basic rating date for badge 3⁄4 inch in height and 21⁄2 inches the Senior Aviator Badge; have 2000 in width, consisting of the shield of the hours in aircraft and 15 years from coat of arms of the United States on basic rating date for the Master Avi- and over a pair of displayed wings. A ator Badge. Total Operational Flying star is added above the shield to indi- Duty Credit (TOFDC) which may be ap- cate qualification as a Senior Army plied by U.S. officers to qualify for ad- Aviator. The star is surrounded with a vanced badges will not be used to jus- laurel wreath to indicate qualification tify awards to foreign officers. as a Master Army Aviator. (c) Approval authority. Badge ap- proval authority is as follows: § 578.81 Flight Surgeon Badges. (1) The Commander, U.S. Army Avia- (a) Badges authorized. Three levels of tion Center and Fort Rucker, to U.S. Flight Surgeon Badges are authorized student aviators upon successful com- for award, Basic Flight Surgeon Badge;

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Senior Flight Surgeon Badge; and Mas- (c) Eligibility requirements. See AR ter Flight Surgeon Badge. 611–75. (b) Eligibility requirements. Any Army (d) Badge approval authority. See AR Medical Corps officer who satisfac- 611–75. torily completes the training and other (e) Descriptions. (1) Scuba—A 1 inch requirements prescribed by AR 600–105. high silver badge consisting of a scuba (c) Badge approval authority. (1) The diver’s hood with face mask, mouth- basic Flight Surgeon Badge may be piece, and breathing tubes. The width awarded by the Commanding General, is 31⁄32 inch. U.S. Army Aviation Center and Fort (2) Salvage—A silver diving helmet, 1 Rucker. The CG will award the badge inch in height, with the letter ‘‘S’’ 3⁄8 to those U.S. medical officers who have inch in height, superimposed on the been awarded an aeronautical designa- chest plate. The width is 23⁄32 inch. tion per AR 600–105 and to foreign mili- (3) Second Class—A silver diving hel- tary personnel who complete the train- met 1 inch in height. The width is 23⁄32 ing and the requirements prescribed by inch. AR 600–105. (4) First Class—A silver diving hel- 15 (2) Senior and Master Flight Surgeon met ⁄16 inch in height, between two 3 Badges may be awarded by the fol- dolphins, 1 inch high. The width is 1 ⁄32 lowing: inches. (i) The Surgeon General. Forward re- § 578.83 Special Operations Diver quests to HQDA (DASG–HCZ, WASH Badge. DC 20310–2300. (a) The Scuba Diver Badge was re- (ii) The Chief, National Guard Bureau named the Special Operations Diver to National Guard personnel not on ac- Badge (SODB). In additional to the tive duty. Forward requests to the Na- SODB, another skill level was created, tional Guard Bureau, Military Per- Special Operations Diving Supervisor sonnel Office, 111 South George Mason Badge (SODSB). Drive, Arlington, VA 22204–1382. (b) Eligibility criteria. The basic eligi- (d) Description. An oxidized silver bility criteria for award of the SODB 23 1 badge ⁄32 inch in height and 2 ⁄2 inches and the SODSB are as follows: in width, consisting of a shield, its field (1) The SODB is awarded to graduates scored with horizontal lines and bear- of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Spe- ing the Staff of Aesculapius on and cial Warfare Center and School over a pair of displayed wings. A star is (USAJFKSWCS) Combat Diver Quali- added above the shield to indicate the fication Course (CDQC), Special Forces degree of Senior Flight Surgeon and Underwater Operations, Key West, the star is surrounded with a laurel Florida or any other United States wreath to indicate the degree of Master Army Special Operations Command Flight Surgeon. (USASOC) approved combat diver qual- ification course. § 578.82 Diver Badges. (2) The SODSB is awarded to grad- (a) Badges authorized. There are five uates of the USAJFKSWCS CDQC, Spe- types of Diver Badges authorized for cial Forces Underwater Operations, award, Master Diver Badge; First-Class Key West, Florida or any other Diver Badge; Salvage Diver Badge; Sec- USASOC approved combat diving su- ond-Class Diver Badge; and Scuba pervisor course. Prerequisite for the Diver Badge. SODSB is the SODB. (b) Navy Badges. The following Navy (c) Approval authority. The Com- Diving Badges may also be worn on the manding General, USAJFKSWCS is the Army uniform after written approval is approval authority for the SODB and obtained from HQ, AHRC (§ 578.3(c)): the SODSB. Diving Officer and Diving Medical Offi- (d) Retroactive award. The SODB and cer. The eligibility criteria and ap- the SODSB may be awarded retro- proval authority for these two badges actively to members of any service who is provided in Army Regulation AR successfully completed the 611–75, Selection, Qualification, Rating USAJFKSWCS CDQC and the Combat and Disrating of Marine Divers. Diving Supervisor Course on or after

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October 1, 1964. Retroactive award re- (b) Badge approval authority. Com- quests will be submitted to the Com- manding generals of divisions and high- mander, USAJFKSWCS, ATTN: AOJK– er commands; commanders of separate GPB (C/21 SWTG LNO), Fort Bragg, NC groups or equivalent headquarters ex- 28310. Retroactive requests for veterans ercising operational control of EOD must be forwarded to the National Per- personnel or units, Commandant, U.S. sonnel Records Center, ATTN: Army Ordnance Missile & Munitions NRPMA–M, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Center & School, and a commander of Louis, MO 63132–5100. an EOD Control Group, or units may (e) Revocation. The SODB and the approve awards of all levels of badges. SODSB may be revoked by the Com- (c) Basic eligibility criteria. Eligibility mander, USAJFKSWCS or the CG, USA requirements for each badge are pro- HRC, based on the recommendation of vided below. the field commander (COL and above). (d) Description. A silver badge, 13⁄4 If the commander believes the indi- inches in height, consisting of shield vidual has exhibited a pattern of be- charged with a conventional, drop havior or duty performance that is in- bomb, point down, from which radiates consistent with expectations of the four lightning flashes, all in front of Army, or the qualified service member and contained within a wreath of laurel does not continuously demonstrate en- leaves. The Senior Explosive Ordnance hanced degrees of confidence, commit- Disposal Badge is the same as the basic ment, competency and discipline, then badge except the drop bomb bears a 7⁄32 the badge may be revoked. Award of inch silver star. The Master Explosive the SODB and the SODSB may be re- Ordnance Disposal Badge is the same voked for any of the following condi- as the Senior Badge except a star, sur- tions: rounded by a laurel wreath, is added (1) Dismissal, dishonorable discharge, above the shield. or conviction by courts-martial for de- sertion in time of war. § 578.85 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge—Basic. (2) Failure to maintain prescribed standards of personal fitness and readi- (a) Eligibility requirements. Any com- ness to accomplish missions commen- missioned officer or enlisted soldier surate with position and rank. may be awarded the badge if he or she (3) Upon relief or release for cause. meets, or has met, all the following re- (f) Description. (1) SODB. A silver quirements: badge 11⁄8 inches (2.86cm) in height con- (1) Successful completion of conven- sisting of a diver’s head in full gear in tional render safe qualification as pre- front of two crossed Sykes-Fairbain scribed for the Explosive Ordnance Dis- Commando daggers points up. Around posal (EOD) course of instruction (min- either side of the diver’s head is diving imum requirement). shark with tail fin behind the dagger (2) Assigned in a TOE or TDA EOD point. position for which basic EOD course is (2) SODSB. A silver badge 11⁄8 inches a prerequisite. (2.86cm) in height consisting of a div- (3) Service in a position in paragraph er’s head in full gear in front of two (a)(2) of this section must be satisfac- crossed Sykes-Fairbain Commando tory for a period of 18 months for the daggers points up. Around either side award to be permanent. of the diver’s head a diving shark with (4) Officers must have a special skill tail fin behind the dagger point. Over identifier of 91E, and enlisted personnel the mouth piece is a star surrounded must hold the military occupational by a wreath of laurel. specialty 55D. (b) Who may award. See § 578.84 of this § 578.84 Explosive Ordnance Disposal part. Badges. (a) Badges authorized. There are three § 578.86 Senior Explosive Ordnance types of explosive ordnance disposal Disposal Badge. (EOD) badges authorized for award. (a) Eligibility requirements. Any com- They are the Basic, Senior, and Master. missioned officer or enlisted soldier

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may be awarded the badge if he or she (c) Description. A gold color metal has: and enamel badge 13⁄16 inches in height (1) Been awarded the basic Explosive and 11⁄2 inches in width, consisting of a Ordnance Disposal Badge and effective gold sinister wing displayed on and May 1, 1989, has served 36 months cu- over a gold torch with red and gray mulative service assigned to a TOE or flames. table of distribution (TD) EOD position following award of basic badge. § 578.89 Air Assault Badge. (2) Effective May 1, 1989, has served 36 (a) Basic eligibility criteria. The basic months cumulative service assigned to eligibility criteria consist of satisfac- a TOE or TD EOD position following tory completion of— award of the basic badge. Prior to May (1) An air assault training course ac- 1, 1989, must have served 18 months cu- cording to the TRADOC standardized mulative service assigned to a TOE or Air Assault Core Program of Instruc- TD EOD position following award of tion. the basic badge. (2) The standard Air Assault Course (3) Been recommended for the award while assigned or attached to 101st Air- by immediate commander. borne Division (Air Assault) since April (4) Current explosive ordnance dis- 1, 1974. posal qualifications at the time of rec- (b) Badge approval authority. Badge ommendation for the award. approval authority is as follows: (b) Who may award. See § 578.84 of this part. (1) Commanders of divisions and sep- arate brigades. § 578.87 Master Explosive Ordnance (2) The Commander, 101st Airborne Disposal Badge. Division (Air Assault). (a) Eligibility requirements. Any com- (c) Description. An oxidized silver missioned officer, or enlisted soldier badge 3⁄4 inch in height and 117⁄32 inches may be awarded the badge if he or she in width, consisting of a helicopter, meets, or has met, all the following re- frontal view, superimposed upon a pair quirements: of stylized wings displayed and curv- (1) Must have been awarded the Sen- ing. The wings suggest flight and to- ior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge. gether with the helicopter symbolize (2) Sixty months cumulative service individual skills and qualifications in assigned to a TOE or TD officer or non- assault landings utilizing the heli- commissioned officer EOD position copter. since award of Senior Explosive Ord- nance Disposal Badge. § 578.90 Aviation Badges. (3) Must be recommended for the (a) Badges authorized. There are three award by immediate commander. degrees of Aviation Badge (formerly (4) Explosive ordnance disposal quali- the Aircraft Crew Member Badge) au- fications must be current at the time thorized for award, Basic, Senior and of recommendation for the award. Master. (b) Who may award. See § 578.84 of this (b) Badge approval authority. Com- part. manders exercising jurisdiction over the individuals’ personnel records will § 578.88 Pathfinder Badge. make permanent award of these (a) Eligibility criteria. (1) Successful badges. Permanent award of these completion of the Pathfinder Course badges based upon wounds or combat conducted by the U.S. Army Infantry missions will be referred to Com- School. mander, USA HRC (see § 578.3(c) for ad- (2) Any person previously awarded dress). Request for award of the Senior the Pathfinder award for completion of and Master Aviation Badges that can- Pathfinder training is authorized not be resolved at the MPD/PSC will be award of the Pathfinder Badge. forwarded to the Commander, U.S. (b) Badge approval authority. The Army Aviation Center, ATTN: ATZQ– Pathfinder Badge may be approved by AP, Fort Rucker, AL 36362–5000. the Commandant, U.S. Army Infantry (c) Special policy. (1) The retroactive School. date for these badges is January 1, 1947.

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(2) The Master Aviation Badge and this section, is permanently authorized the Senior Aviation Badge are author- to wear the Basic Aviation Badge. ized for permanent wear. The Basic (4) The Basic Aviation Badge may be Aviation Badge may be authorized for permanently awarded to soldiers upon temporary or permanent wear. An offi- successful completion of formal ad- cer awarded an Aviation Badge while vanced individual training (AIT) in Ca- serving in an enlisted status is author- reer Management Field (CMF) 67 and ized to wear the badge as a permanent CMF 93 MOS’, and to soldiers who pre- part of the uniform. viously completed AIT in CMF 28 (d) Eligibility requirements for each MOS’. This includes soldiers who grad- badge are provided in §§ 578.91, 578.92, uated from AIT for MOS’ in the 68 se- and 578.93. ries. Soldiers holding MOS’ 35L, 35M, (e) Description. An oxidized silver 35Q, and 35W who graduated from a CMF 67 AIT prior to September 30, 1996 badge 3⁄4 inch in height and 22⁄12 inches in width, consisting of a shield with its and MOSs 93C and 93P who graduated field scored with horizontal lines and from a CMF 67 AIT after December 31, bearing the coat of arms of the United 1985 are authorized based on docu- States on and over a pair of displayed mented prior AIT. wings. A star is added above the shield (5) Individuals who meet the criteria to indicate the degree of Senior Avia- for award of the Army Astronaut De- tion Badge and the star is surrounded vice and are not authorized an Aviator, with a laurel wreath to indicate the de- Flight Surgeon or Aviation Badge will gree of Master Aviation Badge. be awarded the Aviation Badge in addi- tion to the Army Astronaut Device. § 578.91 Aviation Badge—Basic. (6) The Aviation Badge may be per- manently awarded to soldiers upon suc- (a) Permanent award. (1) For perma- cessful completion of formal AIT in nent award of this badge, an individual CMF 93 MOS’. Soldiers previously hold- must be on flying status, (physically ing MOS 93B who graduated from a qualified-class III), IAW AR 600–106 or CMF 93 AIT prior to January 1, 1998 be waived by HQDA, have performed in- and soldiers previously holding MOS flight duties for not less than 12 hours 93D who graduated from a CMF 93 AIT (not necessarily consecutive), or is prior to September 30, 1996 are author- school trained. ized the badge based on documented (2) An officer on flying status as an AIT after December 31, 1985. aerial observer may be awarded the (b) Temporary award. For temporary Basic Aviation Badge. U.S. Army per- award of this badge, the commander of sonnel assigned to a Joint Service Air- any Army unit that has Army aircraft borne Command Post and serving as assigned may authorize in published members of an operational team on fly- orders qualified personnel of his or her ing status manning the Airborne Com- command to wear the Aviation Badge. mand Post are eligible for the award of The individual must be performing in- the Basic Aviation Badge. Concurrent flight duties. with such assignment, these personnel are authorized temporary wear of the § 578.92 Senior Aviation Badge. Basic Aviation Badge until relieved (a) Eligibility criteria. For award of from such duty or until such time as he this badge, an individual must either or she fulfills the mandatory require- successfully perform 7 years on flight ments for permanent award. status (physically qualified-class III) in (3) An individual who has been inca- a principal duty assignment described pacitated for further flight duty by in AR 600–106 or serve in CMF 67 and 93, reason of being wounded as a result of including all 68 series MOS’. Warrant enemy action, or injured as the result Officers MOS’ 150A and 151A, and MOS of an aircraft accident for which he or 00Z individuals from CMF 67 or 93 field she was not personally responsible, or may qualify for the Senior Aviation has participated in at least 15 combat Badge with 10 years of experience and missions under probable exposure to meet the following criteria: enemy fire while serving in a principal (1) Only time involving frequent and duty outlined in paragraph (a)(1) of regular flights will be counted toward

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fulfillment of this requirement, except PCS assignments, to include TDY, will that time involved in transit between also be credited. PCS assignments to include TDY, will (2) Soldiers that retain CMF 67 or 93 also be credited. while performing career progressive as- (2) Soldiers who retain CMF 67 or 93 signments, especially duties as Drill while performing career progressive as- Sergeant, Recruiter, Career Manage- signments, especially duties as Drill ment NCO, Career Advisor, Instructor Sergeant, Recruiter, Career Manage- or Equal Opportunity Advisor, will be ment NCO, Career Advisor, Instructor counted towards this requirement not or Equal Opportunity Advisor will be to exceed 36 months. Warrant Officer counted towards this requirement not MOS’ 150A and 151A may qualify for to exceed 36 months. Warrant Officers this badge after successfully per- MOS 150A or 151A may qualify for this forming 15 years on flight status or 17 badge after successfully performing 7 years experience in CMF 67 or 93 or years on flight status or 10 years expe- MOS 150A and 151A. Prior enlisted CMF rience in CMF 67 or 93, MOS 151A or 67 time may count with MOS 151A ex- 150A. Prior enlisted CMF 67 time may perience and CMF 93 time may count count with MOS 151A experience and with MOS 150A experience to fulfill CMF 93 time may count with MOS 150A this requirement. experience to fulfill this requirement. (3) Displayed complete competence in The retroactive date for this badge the principal duty or duties performed under these criteria is January 1, 1983. leading to this award. (3) Displayed complete competence in (4) Attained the grade of E–6 or high- the principal duty or duties performed er. leading to this award. (5) Be recommended by the unit com- (4) Attained the grade of E–4 or high- mander and endorsed by the next high- er. er commander of the unit to which (5) Be recommended by the unit com- presently assigned. mander of the unit to which presently (b) Retroactive date. The retroactive assigned. date for the badge under these revised (b) Retroactive award. The retroactive criteria is January 1, 1976. The retro- date for award of this badge is Feb- active date for CMF 93, Warrant Officer ruary 1, 1989 for CMF 93, Warrant Offi- MOS’ 150A and 151A and individuals in cer MOS’ 150A and 151A and individuals MOS 00Z is February 1, 1982. Soldiers in MOS 00Z. Soldiers holding CMF 93 or holding CMF 93, MOS 93D, prior to Sep- MOS 93D, prior to September 30, 1996 tember 30, 1996 and MOS 93B, prior to and MOS 93B prior to January 1, 1998, January 1, 1998, may qualify for award may qualify for award of the Senior of the Master Aviation Badge based on Aviation Badge based on documented documented experience. experience. § 578.94 Driver and Mechanic Badge. § 578.93 Master Aviation Badge. (a) Basic criteria. The Driver and Me- (a) For award of this badge, an indi- chanic Badge is awarded to drivers, me- vidual must either successfully per- chanics, and special equipment opera- form 15 years on flight status (phys- tors to denote the attainment of a high ically qualified-class III) in a principal degree of skill in the operation and duty assignment described in AR 600– maintenance of motor vehicles. 106 or serve in CMF 67 or 93, including (b) Badge approval authority. Com- all 68 series MOS’. Warrant Officers manders of brigades, regiments, sepa- MOS’ 150A and 151A and individuals in rate battalions, and any commander in MOS 00Z from a CMF 67 or 93 field, may the rank of lieutenant colonel or high- qualify for the Master Aviation Badge er. with 17 years of experience and meet (c) Eligibility requirements for drivers. the following criteria: A soldier must— (1) Only time involving frequent and (1) Qualify for and possess a current regular flights will be counted toward OF 346 (U.S. Government Motor Vehi- fulfillment of this requirement, except cles Operator’s Identification Card), that time involved in transit between issued as prescribed by AR 600–55 and,

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(2) Be assigned duties and respon- are authorized only for the following sibilities as a driver or assistant driver types of vehicles and/or qualifications: of government vehicles for a minimum (1) Driver—W (for wheeled vehicles); of 12 consecutive months, or during at (2) Driver—T (for tracked vehicles); least 8,000 miles and with no govern- (3) Driver—M (for motorcycles); ment motor vehicle accident or traffic (4) Driver—A (for amphibious vehi- violation recorded on his or her DA cles); Form 348–1–R (Equipment Operator’s (5) Mechanic (for automotive or al- Qualification Record (Except Air- lied vehicles); craft)), or, (6) Operator—S (for special mechan- (3) Perform satisfactorily for a min- ical equipment). imum period of 1 year as an active § 578.95 Glider Badge (Rescinded). qualified driver instructor or motor ve- hicle driver examiner. (a) Effective May 3, 1961, the Glider (d) Eligibility requirements for mechan- Badge is no longer awarded. An indi- ics. A soldier must— vidual who was awarded the badge (1) Pass aptitude tests and complete upon satisfying then current eligibility the standard mechanics’ course with a requirements may continue to wear the ‘‘skilled’’ rating or have demonstrated badge. Further, it may be awarded possession of sufficient previous experi- retroactively upon application to the ence as an automotive or engineer Commander, USA HRC (see § 578.3(c) for equipment mechanic to justify such a address), when it can be established by means of sufficient documentation that rating. the proficiency tests then prescribed (2) Be assigned to primary duty as an were satisfactorily completed while as- automotive or engineer mechanic, unit signed or attached to an airborne unit level or higher, or is an active auto- or to the Airborne Department of the motive or engineer mechanic instruc- Infantry School, or by participation in tor. at least one combat glider landing into (3) If required to drive an Army enemy-held territory as a member of motor vehicle in connection with auto- an organized force carrying out an as- motive mechanic or automotive me- signed tactical mission for which the chanic instructor duties, qualify for unit was credited with an airborne as- motor vehicle operators permit as pre- sault landing by the theater com- scribed above, and perform duty which mander. includes driving motor vehicles for a (b) Description. An oxidized silver minimum of 6 consecutive months, and badge 11⁄16 inch in height and 11⁄2 inches has no Army motor vehicle accident or in width consisting of a glider, frontal traffic violation recorded on his or her view, superimposed upon a pair of styl- DA Form 348 (Equipment Operator’s ized wings displayed and curving in- Qualification Record (Except Air- ward. craft)). (e) Eligibility requirements for operators § 578.96 Nuclear Reactor Operator of special mechanical equipment. A sol- Badge (Rescinded). dier or civilian whose primary duty in- (a) Effective October 1, 1990, the Nu- volves operation of Army materials clear Reactor Operator Badges are no handling or other mechanical equip- longer awarded. The Army has not con- ment must have completed 12 consecu- ducted nuclear reactor operations or tive months or 500 hours of operation, nuclear reactor operator training in whichever comes later, without acci- several years. Accordingly, the Nuclear dent or written reprimand as the result Reactor Operator Badges will no longer of his or her operation, and his or her be awarded. Current Army recipients operating performance must have been who were permanently awarded any de- adequate in all respects. gree of the badge may continue to wear (f) Description. A white metal (silver, it on the Army uniform. AR 672–5–1, nickel and rhodium), 1 inch in height dated October 1, 1990, terminated au- and width, a cross patee with the rep- thorization to award the badge. resentation of disk wheel with tire (b) Description—(1) Basic. On a 7⁄8 inch placed on the center. Component bars square centered on two horizontal bars

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each 1⁄8 inch in width separated by a 3⁄32 (JROTC) units may make awards to inch square and protruding 1⁄8 inch members of the ROTC/JROTC. from each side of the square, a disc 3⁄4 (2) To civilian personnel. Installation inch in diameter bearing the symbol of commanders may make the authoriza- the planet Uranus all silver colored tion for civilian guards to wear marks- metal 7⁄8 inch in height overall. manship badges. Civilian guards will (2) Second Class Operator. The basic procure badges at their own expense. badge reduced in size placed on and (c) Description—(1) Expert. A white partially encircled at the base by an metal (silver, nickel and rhodium), 1.17 open laurel wreath, the ends of the inches in height, a cross patee with the upper bar resting on the tips of the representation of a target placed on wreath, all of silver colored metal 1 the center thereof and enclosed by a inch in height overall. The areas be- wreath; tween the wreath and the basic badge (2) Sharpshooter. A white metal (sil- are pierced. ver, nickel, and rhodium), 1 inch in (3) First Class Operator. The basic height, a cross patee with the represen- badge reduced in size is placed on and tation of a target placed on the center entirely encircled by a closed laurel thereof; wreath all of silver colored metal 1 (3) Marksman. A white metal (silver, inch in height overall. The areas be- nickel, and rhodium), 1 inch in height, tween the wreath and the basic badge a cross patee. are pierced. (d) Component bars. Weapons for (4) Shift Supervisor. The design of the which component bars are authorized Shift Supervisor Badge is the same as are provided in Table 10 below. the First Class Operator Badge, except it is gold colored metal. TABLE 10—WEAPONS FOR WHICH COMPONENT BARS ARE AUTHORIZED § 578.97 Marksmanship Qualification Badge. Weapon Inscription (a) Eligibility criteria. A basic marks- Rifle ...... Rifle. manship qualification badge is awarded Pistol ...... Pistol. to indicate the degree in which an indi- Antiaircraft artillery ...... AA Artillery. Automatic rifle ...... Auto Rifle. vidual, military or civilian, has quali- Machinegun ...... Machinegun. fied in a prescribed record course and Field Artillery ...... Field Arty. an appropriate bar is furnished to de- Tank Weapons ...... Tank Weapons. note each weapon with which he or she Flamethrower ...... Flamethrower. Submachine Gun ...... Submachine Gun. qualified. Each bar will be attached to Rocket Launcher ...... Rocket Launcher. the basic badge that indicates the qual- Grenade ...... Grenade. ification last attained with the respec- Carbine ...... Carbine. tive weapon. Basic qualification badges Recoilless rifle ...... Recoilless rifle. Mortar ...... Mortar. are of three classes. Expert, sharp- Bayonet ...... Bayonet. shooter, and marksman. The only Rifle, small bore ...... Small bore rifle. weapons for which component bars are Pistol, small bore ...... Small bore pistol. authorized are listed in Table 10. Basic Missile ...... Missile. Aeroweapons ...... Aeroweapons. marksmanship qualification badges are awarded to U.S. military and civilian personnel, and to foreign military per- § 578.98 Ranger Tab. sonnel who qualify as prescribed. (a) Basic eligibility criteria. The basic (b) Approval authority—(1) To military eligibility criteria for award of the personnel. Any commander in the rank Ranger Tab is as follows: or position of lieutenant colonel or (1) Successful completion of a Ranger higher may make awards to members course conducted by the U.S. Army In- of the Armed Forces of the United fantry School. States; Camp/Post Commanders, Pro- (2) Any person who was awarded the fessors of Military Science, Directors Combat Infantryman Badge while serv- of Army Instruction/Senior Army In- ing during World War II as a member of structors (DAI/SAI) or Reserve Offi- a Ranger Battalion (1st–6th inclusive) cers’ Training Corps (ROTC)/ Junior or in the 5307th Composite Unit (Provi- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps sional) (Merrill’s Marauders).

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(3) Any person who successfully com- prescribing SF qualification require- pleted a Ranger course conducted by ments in effect at the time the indi- the Ranger Training Command at Fort vidual began an RC SF qualification Benning, GA. program. (b) Award approval authority. The (e) Unit administered SF qualification Commandant of the U.S. Army Infan- programs. The SF Tab may be awarded try School; CG, USA HRC, and the Cdr, to all personnel who successfully com- USA HRC–St. Louis, may award the pleted unit administered SF qualifica- Ranger Tab. tion programs as authorized by regula- (c) Description. The ranger qualifica- tion. The USAJFKSWCS will deter- tion tab is 23⁄8 inches wide with a black mine individual entitlement to award embroidered background and yellow of the SF Tab based upon historical re- embroidered border and letters. A sub- view of regulations prescribing SF dued version with olive drab back- qualification requirements in effect at ground and border and black letters is the time the individual began a unit authorized for work uniforms. administered SF qualification pro- gram. § 578.99 Special Forces Tab. (f) Wartime service. The SF Tab may (a) Basic eligibility criteria. Any person be awarded to all personnel who per- meeting one of the criteria below may formed the following wartime service. be awarded the Special Forces (SF) (1) Prior to 1955. Service for at least Tab: 120 consecutive days in one of the fol- (1) Successful completion of lowing organizations: 1st Special Serv- USAJFKSWCS approved Active Com- ice Force, August 1942 to December ponent (AC) institutional training 1944, OSS Detachment 101, April 1942 to leading to SF qualification; September 1945, OSS Jedburgh Detach- (2) Successful completion of a ments, May 1944 to May 1945, OSS USAJFKSWCS approved Reserve Com- Operational Groups, May 1944 to May ponent (RC) SF qualification program; 1945, OSS Maritime Unit, April 1942 to (3) Successful completion of an au- September 1945, 6th Army Special Re- thorized unit administered SF quali- connaissance Unit (Alamo Scouts), fication program. February 1944 to September 1945, and (b) Award approval authority. The 8240th Army Unit, June 1950 to July Commander, U.S. Army John F. Ken- 1953. nedy Special Warfare Center (USAJFKSWCS), Fort Bragg, NC 28307– (2) 1955 through 1975. Any company 5000. grade officer or enlisted member (c) Active Component institutional awarded the CIB while serving for at training. The SF Tab may be awarded least 120 consecutive days in one of the to all personnel who successfully com- following type organizations: SF Oper- plete the Special Forces Qualification ational Detachment-A (A-Team), Mo- Course or Special Forces Detachment bile Strike Force, SF Reconnaissance Officer Qualification Course (pre- Team, and SF Special Project Unit. viously known as the Special Forces (g) Description. The SF Tab is 31⁄4 Officer Course). These courses are/were inches wide with a teal blue embroi- conducted by the USAJFKSWC (pre- dered background and border and yel- viously known as the U.S. Army Insti- low embroidered letters. A subdued tute for Military Assistance). version with olive drab background and (d) Reserve Component SF qualification borders and black letters is authorized programs. The SF Tab may be awarded for work uniforms. A metal SF Badge to all personnel who successfully com- is authorized for wear on the mess/ plete a RC SF qualification program dress uniforms and green shirt. according to TRADOC Regulation 135– 5, dated June 1, 1988 or its predecessors. § 578.100 Sapper Tab. The USAJFKSWCS will determine in- (a) Purpose. The Sapper Tab was es- dividual entitlement for award of the tablished by the Chief of Staff, Army, SF Tab based on historical review of on June 28, 2004. It is authorized for Army, Continental Army Command award to U.S. military and civilian per- (CONRAC), and TRADOC regulations sonnel and foreign military personnel

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who meet the prescribed eligibility cri- § 578.101 Physical Fitness Badge. teria. (a) The Physical Fitness Badge was (b) Basic eligibility criteria. The basic established by the Secretary of the eligibility criteria for award of the Army on June 25, 1986. Effective Feb- Sapper Tab is as follows: ruary 1, 1999, soldiers who obtain a (1) Successful graduation of a Sapper minimum score of 270 or above, with a Leader Course conducted by the U.S. minimum of 90 points per event on the Army Engineer School. Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) (2) Any person who successfully grad- and meet the body fat standards will be uates from a Sapper Leaders Course awarded the Physical Fitness Badge for conducted by the U.S. Army Engineer Physical Fitness Excellence. Soldiers School at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. are required to meet the above criteria (3) The tab may be awarded retro- each record test to continue to wear the badge. Units can obtain APFT actively to any person who successfully Standards and the new APFT Card (DA completed the Sapper Leaders Course Form 705, dated June 1998) off the on or after June 14, 1985. World Wide Web at http:/ (c) Revocation. The Sapper Tab may www.benning.army.mil/usapfs/. Perma- be revoked by the Commandant, U.S. nent Orders are not required for award Army Engineer School or the CG, USA of the Physical Fitness Badge. HRC based on the recommendation of (b) Description. On a dark blue disc 15⁄8 the field commander (Colonel and inches (4.13 cm) in diameter edged dark above) of the individual in question. blue; a yellow stylized human figure This can be based on the opinion of with arms outstretched in front of a that commander, that the individual representation of the coat of arms of has exhibited a pattern of behavior, ex- the United States displaying six stars pertise or duty performance that is in- (three on each side of the figure and consistent with expectations of the thirteen alternating white and red Army, that is, degree of confidence, stripes, all encircled by a Brittany blue commitment, competency and dis- designation band inscribed ‘‘PHYS- cipline. Award of the Sapper Tab may ICAL FITNESS’’ at top and ‘‘EXCEL- LENCE’’ below separated on either side be revoked for any of the following by a star, all navy blue; edged with a 1⁄8 conditions: inch (.32 cm) navy blue border. Overall (1) Dismissal, dishonorable discharge, diameter is 25⁄8 inches (6.67 cm). or conviction by court’s martial for de- sertion in time of war. § 578.102 U.S. Civilian Marksmanship (2) Failure to maintain prescribed Program. standards of personal fitness and readi- The Civilian Marksmanship Program ness to accomplish missions commen- (CMP) was created by the U.S. Con- surate with position and rank. gress. The original purpose was to pro- (3) Upon relief or release for cause. vide civilians an opportunity to learn (d) Award approval authority. The and practice marksmanship skills so Commandant of the U.S. Army Engi- they would be skilled marksmen if neer School and the CG, USA HRC, later called on to service the U.S. mili- may award the Sapper Tab. tary. Over the years the emphasis of (e) Description. The full color tab is the program shifted to focus on youth development through marksmanship. 23⁄8 inches (6.03 cm) long, 11⁄16 inch (1.75 From 1916 to 1996 the CMP was admin- cm) wide, with a 1⁄8 inch (.32 cm) red istered by the U.S. Army. The National border and the word ‘‘SAPPER’’ in- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 5 scribed in white letters ⁄16 inch (1.79 Year 1996 (Title 10) created the Cor- cm) high. The woodland subdued tab is poration for the (CPRPFS) Promotion identical, except the background is of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, olive drab and the word ‘‘SAPPER’’ is Inc. to take over administration and in black letters and the desert subdued promotion of the CMP. The CPRPFS is tab has a khaki background with the a tax exempt not-for-profit 501(c)(3) or- word ‘‘SAPPER’’ in spice brown let- ganization that derives its mission ters. from public law. The address for the

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CMP headquarters is PO Box 576, Port were made at Camp Perry, Ohio, in Clinton, Ohio, 43452. early September 1958. The metal tab was never officially authorized for wear § 578.103 President’s Hundred Tab. on the uniform by military personnel. (a) The President’s Hundred Tab is However, the NRA issued the metal tab awarded to soldiers who qualify among to military personnel for wear on the the top scoring 100 competitors in the shooting jacket. President’s Match. (c) Description. A full-color embroi- (b) Background. (1) The National Rifle dered tab of yellow 41⁄4 inches (10.80 cm) Association’s (NRA) President’s Match in length and 5⁄8 inch (1.59 cm) in was instituted at the NRA matches of height, with the words ‘‘President’s 1878, as the American Military Rifle Hundred’’ centered in 1⁄4 inch (.64 cm) Championship Match. It was patterned high green letters. after an event for British Volunteers called the Queen’s Match, which the § 578.104 Identification Badges. NRA of Great Britain had initiated in (a) Intent. Identification Badges are 1860. In 1884, the name was changed to authorized to be worn as public evi- the President’s Match for the Military dence of deserved honor and distinction Rifle Championship of the United to denote service performed in speci- States. It was fired at Creedmor, New fied assignments in the White House, in York until 1891. In 1895, it was reintro- the Office of the Secretary of Defense; duced at Sea Girt, New Jersey. in the Organization of the Joint Chiefs (2) The tradition of making a letter of Staff, in the Office of the Secretary from the President of the United of the Army or as members of the Gen- States the first prize began in 1904 eral Staff; as members of the Guard, when President Theodore Roosevelt, at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; as a the conclusion of the President’s Drill Sergeant; as a U.S. Army Re- Match, personally wrote a letter of cruiter, as an Army National Guard congratulations to the winner, Private Recruiter, as a U.S. Army Reserve Re- Howard Gensch of the 1st Regiment of cruiter; or as a Career Counselor. Infantry of the New Jersey National Guard. (b) It should be noted that some of (3) It cannot be ascertained as to the identification badges are not De- when the President’s Match was dis- partment of the Army badges. Criteria continued; however, it is known that it and eligibility is subject to change and was not fired during World Wars I and individuals are advised to contact the II. It appears to have disappeared dur- badge proponent for additional infor- ing the 1930s and during the depression mation and guidance. when lack of funds severely curtailed (c) Eligibility requirements for the the holding of matches of importance. Identification Badges are provided in (4) The President’s Match was rein- §§ 578.105 through 578.116. stated in 1957 at the National Matches as ‘‘The President’s Hundred.’’ The top- § 578.105 Presidential Service Badge and Certificate. scoring 100 competitors in the Presi- dent’s Match were singled out for spe- (a) The Presidential Service Badge cial recognition in a retreat ceremony and the Presidential Service Certifi- in which they passed in review before cate were established by Executive the winner and former winners of this Order 11174, September 1, 1964 as historic match. amended by Executive Order 11407, (5) On May 27, 1958, the NRA re- April 23, 1968; Executive Order 11520, quested the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 March 25, 1970; and Executive Order approval of a tab for presentation to 12793, March 20, 1992. This award re- each member of the ‘‘President’s Hun- placed the White House Service Badge dred.’’ The NRA’s plan was to award and Certificate established by Execu- the cloth tab together with a metal tab tive Order 10879, June 1, 1960. during the 1958 National Matches. The (b) The certificate is awarded, in the cloth tab was of high level interest and name of the President by the Secretary approved for wear on the Army uni- of the Army, to members of the Army form on March 3, 1958. The first awards who have been assigned to the White

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House Office; to military units and sup- ized under 10 U.S.C., to provide a dis- port facilities under the administration tinct identification of military staff of the White House Military Office or members while assigned and, after re- to other direct support positions with assignment, to indicate that the serv- the Executive Office of the President ice member satisfactorily served on the (EOP). The certificate will not be Secretary of Defense’s staff. The pre- issued to any member who is issued a scribing directive for this badge is DOD Vice Presidential Certificate or similar 1348.33–M, Manual of Military Decora- EOP Certificate, for the same period of tions and Awards. service. Such assignment must be for a (b) Description. The badge, 2 inches in period of at least one year, subsequent diameter, consists of an eagle with to January 21, 1989. wings displayed horizontally grasping (c) The badge is awarded to those three crossed arrows all gold bearing members of the Armed Forces who on its breast a shield paleways of thir- have been granted the Certificate and teen pieces argent and gules a chief is awarded in the same manner in azure, a gold annulet passing behind which the certificate is given. Once the the wing tips bearing thirteen gold badge is awarded, it may be worn as a stars above the eagle and a wreath of permanent part of the uniform. laurel and olive in green enamel below (d) Only one certificate will be the eagle, the whole superimposed on a awarded to an individual during an ad- silver sunburst of 33 rays. ministration. Only one badge will be awarded to an individual regardless of § 578.108 Joint Chiefs of Staff Identi- the number of certificates received. fication Badge. (e) The Presidential Service Badge and Certificate may be awarded post- (a) A certificate of eligibility may be humously. issued to military personnel who have been assigned to duty and have served § 578.106 Vice Presidential Service not less than 1 year after January 14, Badge and Certificate. 1961 in a position of responsibility (a) The Vice Presidential Service under the direct cognizance of the Badge was established by Executive Joint Chiefs of Staff. The individual Order 11926, July 19, 1976. must have served in a position which (b) The badge is awarded upon rec- requires as a primary duty the cre- ommendation of the Military Assistant ation, development, or coordination of to the Vice President, by the Secretary policies, principles, or concepts per- of the Army to U.S. Army personnel taining to a primary function of the or- who have been assigned to duty in the ganization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Office of the Vice President for at least and must be approved for authorization 1 year after December 19, 1974. to wear the badge by the Chairman, (c) The badge shall be accompanied Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Director, by a certificate, which is awarded in Joint Staff; the head of a Directorate the same manner in which the badge is of the Joint Staff; or one of the subor- given. Once the badge is awarded it dinate agencies of the organization of may be worn as a permanent part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The certifi- the uniform. cate of eligibility constitutes authority (d) Only one badge will be awarded to for wearing the badge as a permanent an individual during an administra- part of the uniform. tion. Only one badge will be awarded to (b) Description. Within an oral silver an individual regardless of the number metal wreath of laurel, 21⁄4 inches in of certificates received. height and 2 inches in width overall, (e) The Vice Presidential Service the shield on the United States (the Badge and Certificate may be awarded chief in blue enamel and the 13 stripes posthumously. alternating white and red enamel) su- perimposed on four gold metal un- § 578.107 Office of the Secretary of De- sheathed swords, two in pale and two in fense Identification Badge. saltire with points to chief, the points (a) The Office of the Secretary of De- and pommels resting on the wreath, fense Identification Badge is author- the blades and grips entwined with a

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gold metal continuous scroll sur- Regiment (The Old Guard), may au- rounding the shield with the word thorize the wearing of the badge as a JOINT at the top and the words permanent part of the uniform for per- CHIEFS OF STAFF at the bottom, all sonnel who: in blue enamel letters. (i) Have served honorably for a min- imum of 9 months, which need not be § 578.109 Army Staff Identification continuous, as a member of the Tomb Badge. of the Unknown Soldier. (a) The Army Staff Identification (ii) Have met all specified criteria for Badge (ASIB) and Army Staff Lapel earning the badge. Pin (ASLP) are neither awards nor (iii) Have been recommended by the decorations but are distinguished Commanding Officer, E Company, 3d marks of service at HQDA. They are Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). visible signs of professional growth as- (3) If soldiers who have served honor- sociated with the important duties and able meet all specified criteria for responsibilities of the Army Secre- earning the badge prior to serving 9 tariat and the Army Staff (ARSTAF). total months as a member of the Tomb Issuance of the ASIB and the ASLP is of the Unknown Soldier and are rec- not automatic, but is based on dem- ommended by the Commanding Officer, onstrated outstanding performance of E Company (Honor Guard), 3d U.S. In- duty and approval by a principal HQDA fantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tem- official. Eligibility for the ASIB does porary wear of the badge may be au- not constitute eligibility for the ASLP; thorized by the Commanding Officer, 3d likewise, eligibility for the ASLP does U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old not constitute eligibility for the ASIB. Guard). (b) Description. The Coat of Arms of (4) Soldiers who are moved from au- the United States in gold with the thorized positions prior to completion stripes of the shield to be enameled of 9 total months may be considered for white and red and chief of the shield permanent award on a case-by-case and the sky of the glory to be enameled basis by the Commanding Officer, 3d blue, superimposed on a five-pointed U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old black enameled star; in each reentrant Guard). angle of the star are three green enam- (b) Authorization. (1) Authorization of eled laurel leaves. The star is 3 inches the badge as a uniform item will be in diameter for the Chief of Staff and made by order of the 3d U.S. Infantry former Chiefs of Staff and a 2 inches in Regiment Commander citing this para- diameter badge is authorized for all graph as authority. This order will con- other personnel awarded the badge. stitute authority for individuals to wear the badge as a part of their mili- § 578.110 Guard, Tomb of the Unknown tary uniform. Original issue of the Soldier Identification Badge. badge will be made by the Commanding (a) Wear. (1) The Guard, Tomb of the Officer of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regi- Unknown Soldier Identification Badge ment (The Old Guard). Replacements will be authorized by the Commanding will be purchased from approved com- Officer, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The mercial sources to ensure the quality Old Guard), for wear by each member of the badge. of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (2) This award is retroactive to Feb- who have met all specified criteria for ruary 1, 1958 for personnel in the Active earning the badge. Only soldiers serv- Army. This date reflects when the ing in the following positions are au- badge was first created and recognized thorized to earn the badge: by the Army for official wear. Former (i) Commander of the Guard (Platoon soldiers may apply to Commander, 3d Leader). U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old (ii) Sergeant of the Guard (Platoon Guard), Fort Myer, VA 22211–5020. Sergeant). (c) Revocation. (1) When the Com- (iii) Commander of the Relief. mander of The Old Guard becomes (iv) Sentinels. aware of information about a current (2) Effective December 17, 1963 the or former member of the Tomb of the Commanding Officer, 3d U.S. Infantry Unknown Soldier who was authorized

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permanent wear of the Tomb Identi- calaureate degree in nursing. It was fication Badge that suggests inappro- formerly referred to as the Army Stu- priate conduct, including, but not lim- dent Nurse Program Identification ited to, acts of commission or omission Badge. for a member of that unit, or the inten- tion to engage in inappropriate con- § 578.112 Drill Sergeant Identification duct, he will notify the Commander, E Badge. Company (Honor Guard), 3d U.S. Infan- (a) Eligibility. Successful completion try Regiment (The Old Guard). The of the Drill Sergeant course and assign- Commander, E Company (Honor Guard) ment as a drill sergeant to a training will conduct a Commander’s Inquiry to command. determine if the matter warrants fur- (b) Authorization. The Commandant ther investigation, or if there is suffi- of the Drill Sergeant School will au- cient information to recommend to the thorize the permanent wear of the Commanding Officer, 3d U.S. Infantry badge to eligible personnel by memo- Regiment (The Old Guard) that the randum. Officers are authorized to Tomb Identification Badge be revoked wear this badge if it was permanently or that the soldier be reassigned, or awarded to them while in an enlisted both. status. (2) Nothing stated in this section pre- (c) Description—(1) Metal. A gold plat- vents the Regimental Commander from ed metal and enamel insignia, 2 inches taking peremptory action deemed nec- (5.08 cm) in width and 151⁄64 inches (4.56 essary or appropriate to protect the in- cm) in height, consisting of a flaming terests of the U.S. Army, the 3d U.S. torch above a breast plate and jupon in Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), or front of a rattlesnake on a green back- the soldiers under his command. Au- ground, grasping in its mouth at upper thority to revoke the badge remains right and with its tail at upper left, the with Commanding Officer, 3d U.S. In- ends of an encircling scroll inscribed fantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Rev- ‘‘THIS WE’LL DEFEND’’ in black let- ocation will be announced in perma- ters, between 13 black star, 7 on the nent orders. left and 6 on the right. (d) Reinstatement. Requests to have (2) Embroidered. An embroidered in- the badge reinstated will be directed to signia, as described above in subdued the current Commanding Officer, Head- colors, except the size is 23⁄4 inches (6.99 quarters, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment cm) in width and 21⁄2 inches (6.35 cm) in (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, VA 22211– height. The insignia is on a olive drab 1199. Requests will be reviewed upon re- square background measuring 31⁄2 ceipt of all information and forwarded inches (8.89 cm) in width and height. to the reinstatement authority with a recommendation. Approval authority § 578.113 U.S. Army Recruiter Identi- for reinstatement of the badge is the fication Badge. Commander, USA HRC (see § 578.3(c) for (a) The U.S. Army Basic Recruiter address). Badge is authorized for wear by mili- (e) Description. A silver color metal tary personnel assigned or attached to badge 2 inches in width and 115⁄32 inches the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in height, consisting of an inverted (USAREC) as designated by the CG, open laurel wreath surmounted by a USAREC. One, two, or three gold representation of the front elevation of achievement stars may be awarded to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the eligible personnel meeting the criteria upper section containing the three fig- established for each achievement star ures of Peace, Victory, and Valor, the by the CG, USAREC. These stars will base bearing in two lines the words be affixed to the basic badge. ‘‘HONOR GUARD’’, all in low relief. (b) The U.S. Army Gold Recruiter Badge is authorized for wear by eligible § 578.111 Army ROTC Nurse Cadet personnel meeting the criteria estab- Program Identification Badge. lished by the CG, USAREC. One, two, This badge is authorized for issue to or three sapphire achievement stars and wear by contracted ROTC cadets may be awarded to eligible personnel enrolled in a program leading to a bac- meeting the criteria established for

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each achievement star by the CG, ARNG Recruiter Badges. See National USAREC. These stars will be affixed to Guard Regulation 672–2. the gold badge. (c) Description. A silver or gold color § 578.116 U.S. Army Reserve Recruiter metal device 21⁄8 inches (5.4 cm) in Identification Badge. height overall consisting of a circular The U.S. Army Reserve Recruiter band inscribed, between two narrow Badge no longer exists as a separate green enamel borders, with the words identification badge. All Regular Army ‘‘U.S. ARMY’’ on the left and ‘‘RE- and Reserve Component recruiters only CRUITER’’ on the right, in silver let- wear the U.S. Army Recruiter Identi- ters, reading clockwise and at bottom fication Badges authorized in § 578.109 center three five-pointed stars; perched of this part. upon the inside edge of the band at bot- tom center an eagle looking to its § 578.117 Foreign and International right its wings raised vertically and ex- Decorations and Awards to U.S. tended over the top of the band and Army Personnel—General. supported between its wings diagonally (a) Guidelines. The provisions for re- from lower left to upper right a flam- ceipt and acceptance, or prohibition ing torch with both ends extended out- thereof, of foreign decorations and side the band. badges outlined in this chapter apply to— § 578.114 Career Counselor Badge. (1) Active Army, Army National (a) The Career Counselor Badge may Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve soldiers be authorized for wear by enlisted per- to include retirees regardless of duty sonnel assigned to authorized duty po- status. sitions which requires Primary Mili- (2) All civilian employees of DA in- tary Occupational Specialty (PMOS) cluding experts and consultants under 79S (Career Counselor). The award is contract to DA. retroactive to January 1, 1972. (3) All spouses, unless legally sepa- (b) Description. An oxidized silver rated and family members of the per- badge 17⁄8 inches in height overall con- sonnel listed in paragraphs (a)(1) and sisting of an eagle with raised and out- (2) of this section. stretched wings standing upon, at the (b) The provisions for receipt and ac- point of the intersection, the shaft of a ceptance, or prohibition thereof, of for- spear to the left and the barrel of a eign decorations and badges outlined in musket with fixed bayonet to the this chapter do not apply when: right, weapons terminated just below (1) A foreign decoration is awarded the point of crossing, and all enclosed posthumously. Such decorations and by a horizontal oval-shaped frame, its accompanying documents will be for- lower half consisting of a scroll in- warded to Commander, USA HRC, (see scribed with the words ‘‘CAREER § 578.3(c) for address), for delivery to COUNSELOR’’ in raised letters, the next of kin. upper half composed of two olive (2) The recipient of a decoration dies branches issuing from the ends of the before approval of acceptance can be scroll at either side and passing behind obtained. the eagle’s wing tips, meeting at top (3) A foreign decoration was awarded center; all areas between the eagle, for service while the recipient was a spear and musket and the frame are bona fide member of the Armed Forces pierced. of a friendly foreign nation, provided the decoration was made prior to em- § 578.115 Army National Guard Re- ployment of the recipient by the U.S. cruiting and Retention Identifica- Government. tion Badges. (4) A decoration for service in the Re- The National Guard Bureau (NGB– public of Vietnam was accepted on or ARP) is the proponent agency for the after March 1, 1961, but not later than Army National Guard Recruiting and March 28, 1973. Retention Identification Badges. There (c) Restriction. No person will request, are three degrees of badges that may be solicit, or otherwise encourage the ten- awarded; basic, senior, and master der of a foreign decoration. Whenever

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possible, personnel are obligated to ini- against an opposing armed force in tially refuse acceptance of foreign which the United States is not a bellig- decorations. erent party, Army Component com- (d) Constitutional restriction. No per- manders, or major Army commanders son holding any office of profit or trust are authorized to accept foreign unit under the United States will, without decorations tendered to brigades, bat- the consent of the Congress, accept any talions, or smaller units under their present, emolument, office, or title of command. HQ, USA HRC (AHRC–PDO– any kind whatsoever from any king, PA) will take final action on all prince, or foreign state. (Constitution, tenders of foreign unit decorations to Article. I, section. 9) This includes headquarters and headquarters compa- decorations and awards tendered by nies of divisions and higher or com- any official of a foreign government. parable units. This authority will not (e) Congressional authorization. 5 be further delegated. Acceptance of for- U.S.C. 7342 authorizes members of the eign unit decorations will be reported Army to accept, retain, and wear for- to the CG, USA HRC for confirmation eign decorations tendered in recogni- in DAGO. Confirmed foreign unit deco- tion of active field service in time of rations are listed in DA Pamphlet 672– combat operations or awarded for other 1 and DA Pamphlet 672–3. outstanding or unusually meritorious (b) Foreign unit decorations may be performance, subject to the approval of accepted only if all the following con- the Secretary of the Army. ditions are met: (f) Participation in ceremonies. Subject (1) The decoration is tendered by a to the restriction in, an individual may friendly foreign nation for heroism or participate in a ceremony and receive exceptionally meritorious service in di- the tender of a foreign decoration. The rect support of military operations; receipt of the decoration will not con- stitute acceptance of the award by the (2) The decoration is one that is con- recipient. ferred by the national government of (g) Disciplinary action. The wearing of the foreign country upon units of its unauthorized awards, decorations, or own Armed Forces; and other devices is a violation of the Uni- (3) The unit is cited by name in or- form Code of Military Justice and may ders of the national government of the subject a soldier to appropriate dis- foreign country. ciplinary action. (c) Foreign unit decorations will be neither recommended by nor sought by § 578.118 Individual foreign decora- the Department of the Army. Solicita- tions. tion of foreign unit decorations by in- Decorations received which have dividuals or units within the Army is been tendered in recognition of active prohibited. Acceptance of foreign unit field service in connection with combat decorations will be approved by CG, operations or which have been awarded USA HRC, only when the award is prof- for outstanding or unusually meri- fered by the foreign government based torious performance may be accepted on services performed and without so- and worn upon receiving the approval licitation. of HQ, USA HRC. In the absence of (d) Display of foreign unit decorations. such approval, the decoration will be- Awards of foreign unit decorations are come the property of the United States evidenced by streamers, fourrageres, or and will be deposited with HQ, USA lanyards attached to the pike or lance HRC, for use or disposal. as a component part of organizational colors, distinguishing flags or guidons. § 578.119 Foreign unit decorations. (e) The streamer will be of colors cor- (a) During the period of military op- responding to the ribbon of the unit erations against an armed enemy and decoration with the name of the action for 1 year thereafter; or while engaged or the area of operations embroidered in military operations involving con- thereon. A separate streamer will be flict with an opposing foreign force; or furnished for each award. The medal while serving with friendly foreign will be attached only on ceremonial oc- forces engaged in an armed conflict casions.

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(f) Additional foreign unit decora- ance but not for wear, and will not be tions which have been tendered and ac- entered in the official military records cepted but for which no streamer is au- of the recipient. Of particular impor- thorized for unit colors and guidons are tance are the criteria established by as follows: the military department of the host (1) Citation in the Order of the Day of country; for example, if a particular the Belgian Army; badge is authorized for award only to (2) State of Vietnam Ribbon of enlisted personnel of host country then Friendship; badge may be accepted and worn by (3) Netherlands Orange Lanyard; U.S. Army enlisted personnel. (g) Emblems. (1) Normally when a unit (b) Awarding authority. Commanders is cited, only the organizational color, (overseas and CONUS) serving in the distinguishing flag, or guidon is deco- rank of brigadier general or higher and rated. Unless specifically authorized by colonel level commanders who exercise orders of the foreign government and general court-martial authority are approved by CG, USA HRC, no emblem delegated authority to approve the ac- is issued but may be purchased for ceptance, retention, and permanent wear on the uniform. See AR 670–1 for wear of foreign badges. This authority information on wear of foreign unit may be further delegated to com- awards. manders charged with custody of mili- (2) The only emblems so far author- tary personnel record files. The burden ized for wear on the uniform to indi- of proof rests on the individual soldier cate a foreign decoration received by a to produce valid justification, that is, unit are the French and Belgian orders, citations, or other original cop- Fourrageres, the Netherlands Orange ies of the foreign elements that award- Lanyard, the Philippine Republic Pres- ed them the badge. A list of approved idential Unit Citation Badge, the Re- badges are provided in Appendix D, AR public of Korea Presidential Unit Cita- 600–8–22 and the Army Awards Branch tion Badge, the Vietnam Presidential Web site: https:// Unit Citation Badge, the Republic of www.perscomonline.army.mil/tagd/ Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation awards/AppendixlD.doc. Request for Badge, and the Republic of Vietnam accept and wear of any foreign badges Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation not listed in Appendix D or the website Badges. Only the French Fourragere is will be forwarded to HQ, USA HRC (see authorized for temporary wear. § 578.3(c) for address). (3) The following emblems are not (c) Other badges. Badges presented to sold by the Department of the Army, Army personnel which do not fall but may be purchased if desired from under the category of qualification or civilian dealers in military insignia special skill badges discussed in para- and some Army Exchanges: Philippine graph (a) of this section (honorary Republic, Republic of Korea, and the badges, identification devices, insignia) Vietnam Presidential Unit Citations, will be reported in accordance with AR the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry 1–100, paragraph 6. Badges in these cat- Cross, and the Republic of Vietnam egories are considered gifts. They will Civil Actions Medal. not be authorized for wear nor entered in official military personnel records. § 578.120 Foreign badges. (d) Wear. AR 670–1 governs the man- (a) Eligibility requirements. Qualifica- ner of wear of foreign qualification and tion and special skill badges may be special skill badges. accepted if awarded in recognition of meeting the criteria, as established by § 578.121 United Nations Service the foreign government concerned, for Medal. the specific award. Only those badges (a) The United National Service that are awarded in recognition of Medal (UNSM) was established by military activities and by the military United Nations General Assembly Res- department of the host country are au- olution 483(V), December 12, 1950. Presi- thorized for acceptance and permanent dential acceptance for the United wear. Badges that do not meet these States Armed Forces was announced by criteria may be authorized for accept- the DOD on November 27, 1951.

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(b) Qualifications. To qualify for (d) Exclusions. No personnel of the award of the UNSM, individuals must United Nations or of its specialized meet one of the following: agencies or of any national government (1) Members of the Armed Forces of service other than as prescribed above the United States dispatched to Korea and no International Red Cross per- or adjacent areas for service on behalf sonnel engaged for service under the of the United Nations in the action in United Nations Commander in Chief Korea. with any United Nations relief team in (2) Other personnel dispatched to Korea will be eligible for award of the Korea or adjacent areas as members of medal. paramilitary and quasi-military units designated by the U.S. Government for § 578.122 Inter-American Defense service in support of United Nations Board Medal. action in Korea and certified by the (a) The Inter-American Defense United Nations Commander in Chief as Board Medal was established by the having directly supported military op- Ninety-first Session of the Inter-Amer- erations there. ican Defense Board on December 11, (3) Personnel awarded the Korean 1945 and authorized by Executive Order Service Medal automatically establish 11446, January 18, 1969. eligibility for the United Nations Serv- (b) U.S. military personnel who have ice Medal. served on the Inter-American Defense (4) Service with a national contin- Board for at least 1 year as chairman of gent designated by the U.S. Govern- the board, delegates, advisers, officers ment for service in support of the of the staff, officers of the secretariat, United Nations action in Korea and or officers of the Inter-American De- certified by the United Nations Com- fense College may wear the Inter- mander in Chief as having directly sup- American Defense Board ribbon perma- ported military operations in Korea. nently. (c) Service requirements. Service will (c) U.S. military personnel who have be for periods provided between June been awarded the Inter-American De- 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954, inclusive, fense Board Medal and ribbon may under either of the following condi- wear them when attending meetings, tions: ceremonies, or other functions where (1) Within the territorial limits of Latin American members of the Board Korea or the waters immediately adja- are present. cent thereto or in the air over Korea or over such waters. § 578.123 Philippine Defense Ribbon. (2) The service prescribed must have The Philippine Defense Ribbon is been performed while serving with any awarded for service in the defense of unit as provided in paragraphs (b)(1) the Philippines from December 8, 1941 and (2) of this section as specified to June 15, 1942, under either of the fol- below: lowing conditions: (i) While on an assignment to such (a) Participation in any engagement unit for any period between the dates against the enemy in Philippine terri- specified above. tory, in Philippine waters, or in the air (ii) While attached to such a unit for over the Philippines or over Philippine a period of 30 days consecutive or non- waters. An individual will be consid- consecutive, between the dates speci- ered as having participated in an en- fied above. gagement if they meet one of the fol- (iii) While in active combat against lowing: the enemy under conditions other than (1) Was a member of the defense gar- those prescribed in paragraphs (b) and rison of the Bataan Peninsula or of the (c) of this section if a combat decora- fortified islands at the entrance to Ma- tion has been awarded or an individual nila Bay. certificate testifying to such combat (2) Was a member of and present with service has been furnished by the com- a unit actually under enemy fire or air mander of an independent force or a di- attack. vision, ship, or air group, or com- (3) Served on a ship that was under parable or higher unit. enemy fire or air attack.

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(4) Was a crewmember or passenger § 578.125 Philippine Independence in an airplane that was under enemy Ribbon. aerial or ground fire. The Philippine Independence Ribbon (b) Assigned or stationed in Phil- is authorized by DA Circular 59, 1948. ippine territory or in Philippine waters Any recipient of both the Philippine for not less than 30 days during the pe- Defense and Philippine Liberation rib- riod. bons is eligible for award of the Phil- (c) Individuals who meet conditions ippine Independence Ribbon. United set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of States Army personnel authorized to this section are authorized to wear a wear the Philippine Independence Rib- bronze service star on the ribbon. bon under the established criteria, may continue to wear the ribbon, provided § 578.124 Philippine Liberation Rib- bon. the authority for such wear was re- corded before November 24, 1954. (a) The Philippine Liberation Ribbon is authorized by DA Circular 59, March § 578.126 United Nations Medal. 8, 1948. (b) It is awarded for service in the (a) Authorized by the Secretary Gen- liberation of the Philippines from Oc- eral of the United Nations and Execu- tober 17, 1944 to September 3, 1945, tive Order 11139, January 7, 1964. U.S. under any of the following conditions: service members who are or have been (1) Participated in the initial landing in the service of the United Nations in operations on Leyte or adjoining is- operations designated by the Secretary lands from October 17, 1944 to October of Defense may accept the United Na- 20, 1944. An individual will be consid- tions Medal (UNM) when awarded by ered as having participated in such op- the Chief of the United Nations Mis- erations if he landed on Leyte or ad- sion. joining islands, was on a ship in Phil- (b) Eligibility. The eligibility criteria ippine waters, or was a crewmember of for award of the UNM requires that an an airplane, which flew over Philippine individual serve under the operational territory during the period. or tactical control of the United Na- (2) Participated in any engagement tions and serve a minimum of 90 con- against the enemy during the cam- secutive days in the service of the paign on Leyte and adjoining islands. United Nations. The following United An individual will be considered as Nations missions/operations have been having participated in combat if he approved for acceptance and wear: meets any of the conditions set forth in (1) United Nations Observation Group Philippine Defense Ribbon § 578.123(a)(2) in Lebanon (UNOGIL); through (4). (2) United Nations Truce Supervision (3) Participated in any engagement Organization in Palestine (UNTSO); against the enemy on islands other (3) United Nations Military Observer than those included in paragraph (b)(2) Group in India and Pakistan of this section. An individual will be (UNMOGIP); considered as having participated in (4) United Nations Security Forces, combat if he or she meets any of the Hollandia (UNSFH); conditions set forth in Philippine De- (5) United Nations Transitional Au- fense Ribbon § 578.123(a)(2) through (4). thority in Cambodia (UNTAC); (4) Served in the Philippine Islands or (6) United Nations Advance Mission on ships in Philippine waters for not in Cambodia (UNAMIC); less than 30 days during the period. (7) United Nations Protection Force (c) Bronze service stars. An individual in Yugoslavia (UNPROFOR); who meets more than one of the condi- (8) United Nations Mission for the tions set forth in paragraph (a) of this Referendum in Western Sahara section is authorized to wear a bronze (MINURSO); service star on the ribbon for each ad- (9) United Nations Iraq/Kuwait Obser- ditional condition under which he or vation Mission (UNIKOM); she qualifies other than that under (10) United Nations Operations in So- which he or she is eligible for the ini- malia (to include U.S. Quick Reaction tial award of the ribbon. Force members) (UNOSOM);

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(11) United Nations Mission in Haiti CIPLES OF THE CHARTER OF THE (UNMIH); UNITED NATIONS’’. (12) United Nations Medal Special (2) Ribbon. Each United Nations mis- Service (UNMSS). sion for which a UNM is awarded is (c) Wear. Each United Nations mis- commemorated by a suspension and sion for which an UNM is awarded is service ribbon of unique colors and de- commemorated by a suspension and sign. The ribbon and medallion com- service ribbon of unique colors and de- bination take on the name of the spe- sign. The ribbon and medallion com- cific operation for which the combina- bination take on the name of the spe- tion was created. For example, the op- cific operation for which the combina- eration in the Former Republic of tion was created. For example, the op- Yugoslavia is the United Nations Pro- eration in the Former Republic of tection Force (UNPROFOR), yielding Yugoslavia is the United Nations Pro- the UNPROFOR Medal. Service mem- tection Force (UNPROFOR), yielding bers who are awarded a UNM may wear the UNPROFOR Medal. Service mem- the first UNM with unique suspension bers who are awarded an UNM may and service ribbon for which they qual- wear the first UNM with unique sus- ify. A bronze service star will be worn pension and service ribbon for which to denote subsequent awards of the they qualify. A bronze service star will UNM for service in a different United denote subsequent awards of the UNM Nations mission. Only one United Na- for service in a different United Na- tions ribbon is authorized for wear. tions mission. Only one United Nations ribbon is authorized for wear. § 578.127 North Atlantic Treaty Orga- (d) Presentation. The Senior Rep- nization (NATO) Medal. resentative of the Secretary-General (a) The North Atlantic Treaty Orga- who makes the award normally makes nization (NATO) Medal is awarded by presentation of the UNM in the field. the Secretary-General of the North At- Approval authority to accept and wear lantic Treaty Organization to military the UNM to member of the Armed and civilian members of the Armed Forces of the United States is the Sec- Forces of the United States who par- retary of Defense. When presentation is ticipate in NATO operations related to not so accomplished, any person who the former Republic of Yugoslavia. The believes he or she is eligible for award Secretary of Defense authorized ac- may submit to Commander, USA HRC, ceptance of the NATO Medal on No- (see § 578.3(c) for address) and a request vember 14, 1995. for such award with copy of any sub- (b) Acceptance. Acceptance of the stantiating documents. Commander, NATO Medal has been approved for AHRC will forward each such request U.S. military personnel who serve through the Office of Internal Adminis- under NATO command or operational tration, Office of the Assistant Sec- control in direct support of NATO oper- retary of State for International Orga- ations in the former Republic of Yugo- nization Affairs, to the United Nations slavia, or as designated by the Supreme for consideration. Allied Command, Europe (SACEUR), (e) Description—(1) Medal. The medal from July 1, 1992 to a date to be deter- is bronze, 13⁄8 inches in diameter, with mined. a top view of the globe enclosed at (c) Presentation. The NATO Medal sides and bottom by a wreath and the will normally be presented by the Al- letters ‘‘UN’’ at the top of the medal. lied Command Europe headquarters ex- On the reverse side is the inscription ercising operational command or con- ‘‘IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE’’. The trol over U.S. military units or individ- United Nations Service Medal Korea is uals prior to their departure from serv- the same design, except the obverse ice with NATO. does not include the letters ‘‘UN’’ and (d) Medal set. The medal set includes the medal has a hanger bar with the in- a ribbon clasp denoting the specific op- scription ‘‘KOREA’’. On the reverse eration for which the award was made. side of the United Nations Service U.S. service members are authorized to Medal Korea is the inscription ‘‘FOR retain the ribbon clasp presented but SERVICE IN DEFENCE OF THE PRIN- may not wear the clasp. Only the basic

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medal and service ribbon are author- time may be lost for disciplinary rea- ized for wear on the uniform. sons. (e) Subsequent awards. Subsequent (c) Awards. The Director General, awards (if approved by the Secretary of MFO makes awards, or in his or her Defense) for service in a different name by officials to whom he or she NATO operation, U.S. military per- delegates awarding authority. sonnel will affix a bronze service star (d) Presentation. Presentations are to the NATO Medal suspension ribbon usually to be made by personnel des- and service ribbon. ignated by the Director General, MFO. (f) Precedence. The NATO Medal shall When presentation is not accom- have the same precedence as the plished, any person with MFO service United Nations Medal, but will rank who believes he or she is eligible for immediately below the United Nations the award may submit a request for the Medal when the wearer has been award- award to Commander, USA HRC, (see ed both medals. § 578.3(c) for address). This request (g) Description. The medal is bronze, must include complete details related to MFO duty, including geographical 13⁄8 inches in diameter, bearing on the obverse the NATO emblem (a four location and inclusive dates of service, pointed star emitting a ray from each and copies of all substantiating docu- ments. Commanding General, USA point superimposed on an annulet) en- HRC, will then forward each such re- closed in base by a wreath of olive. The quest through the Office of Internal reverse side has a band inscribed Administration, Office of the Assistant ‘‘NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGA- Secretary of State for International NIZATION’’ at top and Organization Affairs, to the Multi- ‘‘ORGANISATION DU TRAITE DE national Force and Observers for con- L’ATLANTIQUE NORD’’ at the bot- sideration. tom. In the center is a sprig of olive be- (e) Subsequent awards. An appropriate tween the inscription ‘‘IN SERVICE OF numeral starting with numeral 2 will PEACE AND FREEDOM’’ above and indicate second and subsequent awards ‘‘AU SERVICE DE LA PAIX ET DE LA for each completed 6-month tour. If an 3 LIBERTE’’ below. The ribbon is 1 ⁄8 individual has not completed a cumu- inches wide and consists of the fol- lative 6-month tour, he or she is not el- 5 lowing stripes: ⁄32 inch Yale Blue 67176; igible for award of the MFO medal un- 1 13 ⁄8 inch White 67101; ⁄16 inch Yale Blue; less one of the following conditions ex- 1 5 ⁄8 inch White; and ⁄32 inch Yale Blue. ists: (1) The award is to be made post- § 578.128 Multinational Force and Ob- servers Medal. humously. (2) The member is medically evacu- (a) The Multinational Force and Ob- ated due to service-incurred injuries or servers (MFO) Medal was established serious illness. by the Director General, Multinational (3) The member is withdrawn at the Force and Observers, March 24, 1982. request of the parent Government for Presidential acceptance for the United national service reasons under honor- States Armed Forces and DOD civilian able conditions. personnel is announced by DOD on July 28, 1982. § 578.129 Republic of Vietnam Cam- (b) Eligibility. To qualify for the paign Medal. award personnel must have served with (a) Criteria. The Republic of Vietnam the MFO at least ninety (90) cumu- Campaign Medal is awarded by the lative days after August 3, 1981. Effec- Government of the Republic of Viet- tive March 15, 1985, personnel must nam to members of the United States serve 6 months (170 days minimum) Armed Forces and authorized by DOD with the MFO to qualify for the award. 1348.33–M. Periods of service on behalf of the MFO (b) Requirements. To qualify for award outside of the Sinai, and periods of personnel must meet one of the fol- leave while a member is serving with lowing requirements: the MFO, may be counted toward eligi- (1) Have served in the Republic of bility for the MFO medal. Qualifying Vietnam for 6 months during period

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specified in paragraph (c) of this sec- that lies north of 10 degrees north lati- tion. tude and west of 68 degrees east lon- (2) Have served outside the geo- gitude; the Gulf of Aden; or the total graphical limits of the Republic of land areas of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Ara- Vietnam and contributed direct com- bia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and the bat support to the Republic of Vietnam United Arab Emirates. and Armed Forces for 6 months. Such (c) To be eligible personnel must individuals must meet the criteria es- meet one of the following qualifica- tablished for the Armed Forces Expedi- tions: tionary Medal (Vietnam) or the Viet- (1) Be attached to or regularly serv- nam Service Medal, during the period ing for one or more days with an orga- of service required to qualify for the nization participating in ground or Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. shore operations. (3) Have served as in paragraph (b)(1) (2) Be attached to or regularly serv- or (2) of this section for less than 6 ing for one or more days aboard a naval months and have been one of the fol- vessel directly supporting military op- lowing: erations. (i) Wounded by hostile forces. (3) Actually participate as a crew (ii) Captured by hostile forces, but member in one or more aerial flights later escaped, was rescued or released. supporting military operations in the (iii) Killed in action or otherwise in areas designated above. line of duty. (4) Serve on temporary duty for 30 (4) Personnel assigned in the Repub- consecutive days during the period lic of Vietnam on January 28, 1973 must January 17, 1991 to February 28, 1991 meet one of the following: under any of the criteria in paragraphs (i) Served a minimum of 60 days in (b)(1) through (3) of this section. This the Republic of Vietnam as of that time limit may be waived by HQ, USA date. HRC (AHRC–PDO–PA) for people par- (ii) Completed a minimum of 60 days ticipating in actual combat operations. service in the Republic of Vietnam dur- (d) The eligibility period and geo- ing the period from January 28, 1973 to graphic boundaries were specified by March 28, 1973, inclusive. the Government of Saudi Arabia and (c) Eligibility for award under au- may not be waived. thority of this paragraph is limited to (e) Posthumous award to the next of the period from March 1, 1961 to March kin of any soldier who lost his or her 2, 1973, inclusive. Eligibility for accept- life, while, or as a direct result of, par- ance of this award solely by virtue of ticipating in Operation DESERT service performed prior to March 1, 1961 STORM between January 17, 1991 and or subsequent to March 1973 is gov- February 28, 1991, without regard to the erned by AR 600–8–22, paragraph 9–8. length of such service, will be made by (d) The Republic of Vietnam Cam- HQ, USA AHRC (AHRC–PDO–PA). paign Medal with Device (1960) and the (f) The Kuwait Liberation Medal, rib- miniature medal are items of indi- bon, and miniature medal are items of vidual purchase. individual purchase. The Army accom- plished an initial issue to eligible per- § 578.130 Kuwait Liberation Medal— sonnel from a one-time stock provided Saudi Arabia. by the Government of Saudi Arabia in (a) The Kuwait Liberation Medal is 1992. awarded by the Government of Saudi (g) Description. The medal is 125⁄32 Arabia to members of the Armed inches in width and is described as fol- Forces of the United States and au- lows: On a gold sunburst with stylized thorized by DOD on January 3, 1992. silver rays, a glob depicting the Ara- (b) It is awarded to members of the bian Peninsula encircled by a wreath of Armed Forces of the U.S. who partici- palm between a scroll in the base in- pated in Operation DESERT STORM scribed ‘‘Liberation of Kuwait’’ and at between January 17, 1991 and February the top a palm tree issuing from two 28, 1991 in one or more of the following diagonally crossed sabers, all gold. The areas: Persian Gulf; Red Sea; Gulf of ribbon is 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of Oman; that portion of the Arabian Sea the following stripes: 5⁄32 inch Old Glory

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Red 67156; 4⁄64 inch black 67138; 9⁄64 inch STORM between August 2, 1990 and Au- white stripe 67101; center 5⁄8 inch irish gust 31, 1993, without regard to the green 67189; 9⁄64 inch white stripe 67101; length of such service, will be made by 5⁄64 inch black 67138; and 5⁄32 inch Old HQ, USA HRC (AHRC–PDO–PA). Glory Red. (f) The Government of Kuwait pro- vided a one-time stock of the Kuwait § 578.131 Kuwait Liberation Medal— Kuwait. Liberation Medal for initial issue to el- igible personnel. (a) The Kuwait Liberation Medal is (g) Description. A bronze metal and awarded by the Government of Kuwait enamel, 19⁄16 inches in diameter sus- to members of the Armed Forces of the pended from a bar by a wreath. A ob- United States and authorized by the DOD on August 7, 1995. verse bears the Coat of Arms of the (b) It is awarded to members of the State of Kuwait. The Coat of Arms con- Armed Forces of the U.S. who served in sists of the shield of the flag design in support of Operations DESERT color superimposed on a falcon with SHIELD and DESERT STORM between wings displayed. The falcon supports a August 2, 1990 and August 31, 1993 in disk containing a sailing ship with the one or more of the following areas: the full name of the State written at the Arabian Gulf; the Red Sea; the Gulf of top of the disk. At the top of the medal Oman; that portion of the Arabian Sea is the inscription ‘‘1991 Liberation that lies north of 10 degrees north lati- Medal’’ in Arabic letters. The reverse tude and west of 68 degrees east lon- side is the map of Kuwait on a rayed gitude; the Gulf of Aden; or the total background. The ribbon is the pattern land areas of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Ara- of the flag of the State of Kuwait and bia, Omar, Bahrain, Qatar, and the consists of three equal stripes 29⁄64 inch United Arab Emirates. each of the following colors: old glory (c) To be eligible, personnel must red (cable 67156), white (cable 67101), meet one of the following qualifica- and irish green (cable 67189). A black tions: trapezium is at top of the ribbon drape (1) Be attached to or regularly serv- and service ribbon. ing for one or more days with an orga- nization participating in ground and/or § 578.132 Republic of Korea War Serv- shore operations. ice Medal. (2) Be attached to or regularly serv- ing for one or more days aboard a naval (a) The Republic of Korea War Serv- vessel directly supporting military op- ice Medal (ROKWSM) was originally of- erations. fered to the Armed Forces of the (3) Actually participate as a crew United States by the Ministry of De- member in one or more aerial flights fense, Republic of Korea, on November directly supporting military operations 15, 1951. On 20 August 1999, the Assist- in the areas designated above. ant Secretary of Defense (Force Man- (4) Serve on temporary duty for 30 agement & Policy) approved accept- consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive ance and wear of the medal for vet- days during the period August 2, 1990 to erans of the Korean War. August 31, 1993 under any of the cri- (b) Criteria. It is awarded to members teria in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in this section. This time limit may be Korea and adjacent waters between waived by HQ, USA HRC (AHRC–PDO– June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953. The PA) for soldiers participating in actual service prescribed must have been per- combat operations. formed as follows: (d) The eligibility period and geo- (1) While on permanent assignment; graphic boundaries were specified by or the Government of Kuwait and may (2) While on temporary duty within not be waived. (e) Posthumous award to the next of the territorial limits of Korea or on kin of any soldier who lost his life, waters immediately adjacent thereto while, or as direct result of partici- for 30 consecutive days or 60 non- pating in Operations DESERT SHIELD/ consecutive days; or

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(3) While as crew members of air- Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) craft, in aerial flight over Korea par- and Army Achievement Medal (AAM) ticipating in actual combat operations will be completed by the awarding or in support of combat operations. commander and will bear his or her (c) Supply of the medal. The Air Force personal signature in the lower right is the Executive Agency for the corner. The Permanent Orders number ROKWSM. Therefore, requests for and date are typed on the line on the award of the medal should be forwarded left side of the LM, MSM, ARCOM, and to the following address: HQ, Air Force AAM certificates. The grade, name, Personnel Center, DPPPRK, 550 C and branch of service, together with Street W, Suite 12, Randolph AFB, TX the place and dates of the act, achieve- 78150–4612. ment, or service of the recipient, will (d) Order of precedence. Order of prec- be inserted on the certificate in the ap- edence for non-U.S. service medals and propriate spaces. ribbons is determined by date of ap- (c) Replacement of Award Certificates— proval. Accordingly, the ROKWSM will (1) Veterans and retirees. Veterans and be worn after the Kuwait Liberation retirees awarded U.S. military decora- Medal—Government of Kuwait. For the tions to whom an appropriate certifi- majority of Korean War veterans, the cate has not been issued may apply for medal will be worn after the United such certificate by writing to the ap- Nations Medal or the Republic of Viet- propriate office indicated in § 578.66. nam Campaign Medal, if they served (2) Active duty soldiers. Active duty during the Vietnam Conflict era. soldiers may request replacement cer- (e) Description. A gold six pointed star tificate through command channels to with rays, 37mm in diameter, super- the headquarters currently having au- imposed by a white enameled star, thority to award the decoration for 42mm in diameter, overall in center a which certificate is required. Each re- green disc, 18mm in diameter, with the quest should include a copy of the or- outline of the Vietnamese country with ders announcing the award. The re- a red flame of three rays between placement certificate will be annotated North and South Vietnam. On the re- with the original order number (for ex- verse of the medal is a circle with a ample, Per Permanent Orders XX–XX, designated band containing the word January 1, 2000). ‘‘CHIEN–DICH’’ (Campaign) at the top and ‘‘BOI–THINH’’ (Medal) at the bot- § 578.134 Certificate of Achievement. tom. Across the center of the circle is (a) Commanders may recognize peri- the word ‘‘VIET–NAM’’. The ribbon is ods of faithful service, acts, or achieve- 13⁄8 inches wide and consists of the fol- ments which do not meet the standards lowing stripes: 1⁄16 inch gherkin green required for decorations by issuing to 67183; 3⁄16 inch white 67101; 5⁄16 inch gher- individual U.S. military personnel a kin green 67183; 1⁄4 inch white 67101; 5⁄16 DA Form 2442 (Certificate of Achieve- inch gherkin green 67183; 3⁄16 inch white ment) or a Certificate of Achievement 67101; 1⁄16 inch gherkin green 67183, and of local design. 3⁄16 inch white 67101. (b) Certificates of Achievement will be issued under such regulations as the § 578.133 Certificates for decorations. local commander may prescribe. (a) Current issue. A certificate will be (c) If a locally designed Certificate of presented with each award of an au- Achievement is printed for use accord- thorized military decoration. In no ing to this regulation, it may bear re- case will a commander issue a certifi- productions of insignia. In the interest cate indicating award of a military of economy, the use of color will be decoration other than on the standard held to a minimum. DA certificate for the awarded decora- (d) The citation on such certificates tion. Awards certificates will be issued will not be worded so that the act of without reference to numbered oak leaf service performed appears to warrant clusters. the award of a decoration. (b) Completion. Each certificate for (e) No distinguishing device is au- award of the Legion of Merit (LM), thorized for wear to indicate the re- Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), ceipt of a Certificate of Achievement.

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