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U.S. Military Awards 2006 (Army Regulation 600–8–22).pdf. English: This regulation provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual military decorations, Good Conduct Medal, service medals and ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, and trophies, and similar ...
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ( AFEM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces, which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John F. Kennedy. The medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the ...
Military Awards AR 600-8-22 6-2. Service Ribbons: b. The MOH is the only decoration authorized a neck ribbon. The service ribbon for the MOH is the same color as the neckband, showing five stars in the form of an "M". (See AR 670–1 for wear of service ribbons). Formal Corps functions: Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia AR 670-1 ...
In the 11 December 2006 revision of AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards), the Army eliminated the policy which had restricted the awarding of the Overseas Service Ribbon when another campaign or service medal is awarded. Additional awards of the Army Overseas Service Ribbon are denoted by award numerals. For those Army service members performing ...
In the modern age, members of other military branches serving under an Army command are also eligible to receive Army decorations. All Army service members may receive inter-service awards and decorations, international decorations, and authorized foreign medals. The Department of the Army also awards a limited number of civilian awards.
Policy for awards, approving authority, supply, and issue of decorations is contained in AR 600-8-22. 10 U.S.C. § 3991 provides for a 10% increase in retired pay for enlisted personnel who have been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and retired with more than 20 years of service. Awarding history World War I
"Case Reference Guide for the authorization of military awards and decorations", Military Personnel Records Center; St. Louis, Missouri; SECNAVINST 1650.1H (Navy Awards Manual) AFI 36-2803 (Air Force Awards and Decorations Program) AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
The second- through fourth-award CIB awards were indicated with silver five-point stars, one to three stars centered, at badge's top, between the tips of the oak-leaf wreath; the fifth- through eighth-awards of the CIB were indicated with gold stars. However, Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) only authorizes up to three awards of the CIB.