One bronze service star will be worn on the suspension and service ribbon of the SWASM for participation in each designated campaign. It is awarded to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 24 March , meet the following criteria:. The area of eligibility for the air campaign includes the total land area and airspace of Serbia including Kosovo , Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, and Slovenia; and the waters and airspace of the Adriatic and Ionian Sea north of the 39th north latitude.
The area of eligibility for the defense campaign includes the total land area and airspace of Serbia including Kosovo , Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, and the waters and airspace of the Adriatic Seas within 12 nautical miles of the Montenegro, Albania, and Croatia coastlines south of 42 degrees and 52 minutes north latitude.
The KCM may be awarded posthumously to any person who lost his or her life without regard to the length of such service. One bronze service star will be worn on the suspension and service ribbon of the KCM for participation in each campaign Kosovo Air Campaign and Kosovo Defense Campaign. Qualification for a second bronze service star requires meeting the criteria for both campaigns. The 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days that begin during the air campaign and continues into the defense campaign entitles a Servicemember to only one bronze service star.
Upon application, any such Servicemember may be awarded the KCM in lieu of the AFEM or the AFSM, but no person may be awarded more than one of these three medals by reason of service in Kosovo, and no person will be entitled to more than one award of the KCM for the same action, time period or service. The area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the country of Afghanistan and all airspaces above the land.
Servicemembers must have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating in the area of eligibility for 30 consecutive days or for 60 nonconsecutive days or meet one of the following criteria:. No Soldier will be entitled to both medals for the same act, achievement, or period of service. The area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the country of Iraq, and the contiguous water area out to 12 nautical miles, and all airspaces above the land area of Iraq and above the contiguous water area out to 12 nautical miles.
The designated campaigns for Iraq are listed in app B. Veterans requesting bronze service star approval will send their letter of request, along with a copy of their DD Form or DD Form , as well as supporting documents to Commander, U. It is authorized for award to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States who are deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after 11 September to a date to be determined.
The Secretary of Defense, when recommended by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will designate the specific area of eligibility per qualifying operation. The combatant commander has the authority to approve award of the medal for units and personnel deployed within his or her theater. Under no conditions will units or personnel within the United States, the general region excluded in paragraph 2—18b 2 , be deemed eligible for the GWOTEM. Servicemembers must be assigned, attached, or mobilized to a unit participating in designated operations for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days in the area of eligibility or meet one of the following criteria:.
Each day that one or more sorties are flown in accordance with these criteria will count as 1 day toward the 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive day requirement. Only the combatant commander can initiate a request for a battle star. The request will contain the specific unit s or individual s engaged in actual combat, the duration for which actual combat was sustained, and a detailed description of the actions against the enemy.
Only one award of the GWOTEM may be authorized to any individual; therefore, second or subsequent awards will not be awarded. It is authorized for award to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in or served in support of a Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated area of eligibility defined in paragraph 2—19d on or after 11 September to a future date to be determined.
Servicemembers must be assigned, attached, or mobilized to a unit supporting designated operations listed in paragraph 2—18d for 30 consecutive days or for 60 nonconsecutive days, or meet one of the following criteria:. All Soldiers in a training status basic or advanced individual training are not eligible for receipt of this award until assigned to their first duty station and meet the requirements in paragraph 2—19c. Only one award of the GWOTSM may be authorized to any individual; therefore, second and subsequent awards will not be awarded.
It is authorized for award to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The area of eligibility and period of eligibility are as follows:. Servicemembers must have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating in the area of eligibility for 30 consecutive or for 60 nonconsecutive days, or meet the following criteria:. Each day that one or more sorties are flown in accordance with these criteria will count as 1 day toward the or day requirement.
Due to the extensive time period for KDSM eligibility, the nonconsecutive service period for eligibility remains cumulative throughout the entire period. Special provisions. It is awarded to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 1 June , meet the following criteria:.
Servicemembers must be bona fide members of a unit participating in or engaged in direct support of the operation for 30 consecutive days in the area of operations or for the full period when an operation is less than 30 days duration or for 60 consecutive days provided this support involves entering the area of operations or meet the following criteria:. The AFSM provides recognition to participants who deploy to the designated area of eligibility for the qualifying operation.
Outstanding or meritorious performance of nondeployed or remotely located support units and individuals is not justification for award of the AFSM.
The following rules apply:. The following limitations apply when determining whether the AFSM should be awarded for a particular mission or operation or when determining eligibility for award to an individual:.
One bronze service star is worn to denote second and subsequent awards of the AFSM. To be eligible for additional awards, service must be rendered in more than one designated area and period of service.
No two awards will be made for service in the same designated area see para 6—8 for further information on the bronze service star. It is awarded to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 1 April , distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation in a DOD or DA approved significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature. These must be above and beyond routine actions. For example, normal search and rescue operations conducted by specifically trained search and rescue units would not be eligible for HSM consideration.
It includes duty on the active duty list, full-time training duty, annual training duty, and attendance, while in the active military service, at a school designated as a Service school by law or by the SECARMY.
Military Academy. Servicemembers of the ARNG are eligible provided, that the use of active forces has been authorized in the act or operation. When appropriate, the local commander in his or her recommendation may propose specific clarification of designated boundaries based on the intent of the Presidential or Department of State request.
However, the burden of proof rests with each potentially eligible Soldier to furnish appropriate source documents, per paragraphs 2—22d 3 a through e to his or her personnel officer. The HSM is an individual award, as such, only those individuals who meet the specific requirements in paragraph 2—22b will be eligible for award of the HSM. In these instances, the appropriate level of recognition is provided by the applicable State governor. Name of operation and date or period of operation.
Federal Disaster Assistance Control Number. A full explanation of the humanitarian aspects of the military assistance or operation to include the specific nature of the duties performed that were beyond normal duty expectations.
The names of the units and location involved. The estimated number of military participants listed by unit. Individuals who retired or were discharged after 1 October and the primary next of kin of Soldiers who died after 1 October should send their requests to Commander , U. It may be awarded to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of the United States and their RCs who, subsequent to 31 December , perform outstanding volunteer community service of a sustained, direct, and consequential nature.
Approval authorities will ensure the service to be honored merits the special recognition afforded by this medal. The MOVSM is intended to recognize exceptional community support over time and not a single act or achievement. Further, it is intended to honor direct support of community activities.
For the purpose of this award, attending membership meetings or social events of a community service group is not considered qualifying service, while manning a community crisis action telephone line is considered qualifying service.
Before the recommendation is forwarded to the award approval authority, the recommender must certify that the Servicemember meets the eligibility criteria for award of the MOVSM. For subsequent periods of community service justifying award of the medal, a bronze service star will be worn on the suspension and service ribbon of the medal.
Army Vessels, as defined in AR 56—9. The ASDR is also authorized to be awarded for duty aboard other qualifying vessels when the vessels meet the requirements of AR —88 see other qualifying vessels. The ASDR consists of the basic ribbon with service star appurtenances, which signify the comple- tion of respective periods of qualifying sea duty. Subsequent awards are authorized upon completion of each additional 2 years of qualified sea duty up to 20 years of sea duty, as outlined in table 5—2.
Army Reserve members. Army watercraft unit, which must include a minimum of 25 days underway during each year and two annual training exercises underway on a Class A or B U. Army Vessel or a day deployment aboard a U. Army Vessel, underway. Subsequent awards are authorized upon completion of additional qualifying periods of sea duty as outlined above. One year of sea duty as a mobilized Soldier will be credited toward 1 creditable year as long as the minimum underway requirement is met. Servicemembers of other Services are authorized to be awarded the ASDR as outlined in paragraphs 5—7b 1 and 2 , consistent with their respective Service policies and concurrence, in accordance with paragraph 1— Posthumous award.
Award approval authority. Retroactive award. The ASDR may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who were credited with service as defined in paragraph 5—7b after 1 August , the activation date of the first heavy boat company in the Transportation Corps. The reverse of this medal is struck in two designs for award to personnel whose RC service has been primarily in the organized Reserve or primarily in the National Guard.
For service performed on or after 1 July , a member must accumulate, during each anniversary year, a minimum of 50 retirement points as prescribed in AR — Officers holding Reserve commissions serving on the active duty list are, by statute, members of the RC. For example, if a Reserve officer on active duty list serves 10 active years prior to going Active Army, or also received retirement points for other RC service, which, when added together with their active duty list service adds up to 10 years, then that officer is eligible for the AFRM.
The member volunteered and served on active duty in support of specific U. The year-device is authorized for wear on the AFRM to denote each year-period as follows: 1 A bronze hourglass will be awarded upon completion of the first year-period award. No more than one AFRM may be awarded to any one person. Designated contingency operations are outlined in table 6—1. Acceptable evidence of graduation is a diploma, certificate, or a letter signed by an appropriate Service school official.
The NCOPDR consists of the basic ribbon with numeral devices of 2, 3, or 4, which signify satisfactory completion of the respective levels of NCO professional development courses as outlined in table 5—1.
A change approved in February completely revised the wear policy of numerals on ribbons and award suspension elements. Simultaneously, U. Only the numerals 2, 3, and 4 are authorized for wear on the ribbon. It is awarded to Servicemembers of the U. Army for successful completion of initial entry training. More than one flight can be awarded the Warrior Flight status since the determining factor for achieving the status is based on total points earned.
Flights that achieve Warrior Flight do not get special privileges beyond the pride of knowing they did a great job as a team to earn that status. Based on all of the evaluations made during BMT, one flight will be recognized as being the Honor Flight. This flight is recognized as being the best flight out of all the other flights graduating that week. As a result, all Airmen currently graduating BMT are awarded this medal.
The ribbon version is usually worn with the blues uniform and the actual medal version is usually worn with formal dress blues or mess dress uniform attire. Each trainee has the ability to earn the status of expert marksman when they qualify on the M weapon during BMT.
In order to achieve this award trainees must score enough points on their target to meet or exceed to expert marksman threshold. Trainees who achieve this status will be awarded the Expert Marksman ribbon to wear on their uniform during their Air Force career.
Only the top 10 percent of each flight are eligible for being selected as Honor Graduate. The medal was granted in addition to campaign stars and the Defence Medal. To apply for the War Medal , you must have served at least 28 days between 3 September and 2 September If you become eligible for a further clasp, you will not get a second medal.
The clasp should be added to the GSM medal ribbon, worn above the first clasp. The clasp should be added to the Naval GSM medal ribbon, worn above the first clasp. To apply for the Korea Medal , you must have either:. The clasp should be added to the GSM ribbon, worn above the first clasp. The qualifying dates are:. All applications must be endorsed an official organisation such as the Ministry of Defence or veterans associations before the medal can be issued.
To apply for the South Atlantic Medal and rosette , you must have either:. To apply for the South Atlantic Medal without the rosette , you must have:. The Gulf Medal was awarded to personnel for service in the areas of operations in the Middle East. To apply for the Gulf medal only , you must have:. The governments of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia issued these medals to the allied personnel who had taken part in the liberation of Kuwait.
The Iraq and Syria clasp is to be worn on the ribbon of this medal, denoting the risk and rigour of the task. The colours of the ribbon represent the large number of airframes used in the operation, and the 3 services. A silver rosette may be issued for service on Operations Maidenly and Barras. The rosette is worn on the ribbon of the OSM. The Operational Service Medal OSM Afghanistan is awarded to personnel who complete operational service on or in support of, operations in Afghanistan from 11 September If you have not received your medal and think you might be entitled, speak to your Unit HR.
To apply for the Operational Service Medal - Afghanistan , you must have:. The Iraq medal is awarded to personnel who completed operational service in Iraq between 20 January and 22 May The clasp is to be worn on the ribbon of the medal.
The colours of the ribbon represent the Iraq landscape. Criteria for this medal is complex and the above is a guide only. In order to qualify for the above clasps, specific criteria must be met. If you become eligible for further clasp, you will not get a second medal. It is expected that further operations and clasps will be added to the GSM 08 as time progresses. Officers may be considered immediately after commissioning. The Service Boards look for evidence of particular achievements, either in the course of or outside of military duty.
These can include:. Service boards consider recommendations in April and October every year. To find out how to recommend someone go to:. To apply for the ACSM , you must have completed 1, days aggregated by 1 January in theatres which would have merited:.
If your aggregated service falls short of 1, days by 1 January , the service will go towards the ACSM If you go on to complete a further 1, days aggregated service by 31 December , you will be awarded a bar. The bar is worn on the ribbon of the ACSM. To apply for the ACSM , you must have completed days aggregated service and be serving either on or after 1 January If you go on to complete a further days aggregated service, you will be awarded a bar.
You can receive more than one bar. The regulations were updated on 1 October The MOD medals office is currently processing applications. If you have a disciplinary entry on your record, you will need to wait 15 years from the date of your last offence before you will be eligible again.
You should apply through your unit HR. For example, if you qualify and have served 26 years you will receive the medal and clasp. The VRSM is awarded to both officers and other ranks of the:. To be considered for the VRSM , you must have:. The clasp should be worn on the ribbon of the VRSM.
At the discretion of service boards, the following are not counted as breaks in continuity of service for the medal:. Prior to , 8 years additional service was required. The clasp should be worn on the ribbon of the CFM. The Elizabeth Cross and Memorial Scroll are granted to the next of kin of regular, reserve or Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel who have died on operations, or as a result of an act of terrorism since 1 January You can apply for both the Elizabeth Cross and Memorial Scroll.
For retrospective claims and when the next of kin is deceased, their legal successor may apply. An additional Memorial Scroll only is available to the following or their legal successors where they are not the next of kin:.
The latest full list of the British Orders of Knighthood, decorations, medals and the order of wear can be found in the publication of The London Gazette. You can contact the Medals Office if you have a query about the order of wear. You should only wear official decorations, medals or emblems that you are entitled to and have been approved for acceptance and wear.
Unofficial medals should not be worn with official orders, decorations and medals. Ensure that your replica and miniature medals are bought from an officially licensed replica medal manufacturer. The merchandise licensing programme generates much needed revenue for our Armed Forces welfare funds that supports Serving and Ex-Serving members of the Armed Forces and their families. If you suspect any replica and miniature medals are unlicensed please report to DIPR-Enforcement mod.
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