The following represents the means by which the United Nations New Unity Government's armed forces branches reward those enlisted personnel deserving of commendation.

These commendations are fanfic, created for use on the AMRN by Gunslinger. They are based on the United States' military commendations.

SECTION-I Awards

1 Medal of Honor

1. The Medal of Honor, section 3741, title 10, New Unity Government Code (10 NUC 3741), was established by Joint Resolution of Congress, 2010.
2. The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President in the name of Congress to a person who, while a member of the Armed Forces, distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the New Unity Government; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the New Unity Government is not a belligerent party. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his comrades and must have involved risk of life. Incontestable proof of the performance of the service will be exacted and each recommendation for the award of this decoration will be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.

2 Armed Forces Cross

1. The Armed Forces Cross, section 3742, title 10, New Unity Government Code (10 NUC 3742), was established by Act of Congress 2010.
2. The actual award names are United Nations Air Force Cross, United Nations Navy Cross, United Nations Spacy Cross, United Nations Space Air Force Cross, United Nations Space Marines Cross.
3. The Armed Forces Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor; while engaged in an action against an enemy of the New Unity Government; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing or foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force in which the New Unity Government is not a belligerent party. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades.

3 Defense Distinguished Service Medal

4 Distinguished Service Medal

1. The Distinguished Service Medal, section 3743, title 10, New Unity Government Code (10 NUC 3743), was established by Act of Congress 2010.
2. The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.N. Armed Forces, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service which is clearly exceptional. Exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration.
3. For service not related to actual war, the term " duty of great responsibility" applies to a narrower range of positions than in time of war and requires evidence of conspicuously significant achievement. However, justification of the award may accrue by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of high positions of great importance.
4. Awards may be made to persons other than members of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government for wartime services only, and then only under exceptional circumstances with the express approval of the President in each case.

5 Silver Star

1. The Silver Star, section 3746, title 10, New Unity Government Code (10 NUC 3746), was established by Act of Congress 2010.
2. The Silver Star is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.N. Armed Forces, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy of the New Unity Government while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the New Unity Government is not a belligerent party. The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for the Distinguished Service Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction.
3. It is awarded upon letter application to Commander, PERSCOM, to those individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the U.N. Armed Forces, received a citation for gallantry in action in Space War I published in orders issued by a headquarters commanded by a general officer.

6 Defense Superior Service Medal

7 Legion of Merit

1. The Legion of Merit, section 1121, title 10, New Unity Government Code (10 NUC 1121), was established by Act of Congress 2010.
2. The Legion of Merit is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government or a friendly foreign nation who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
3. Criteria for members of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government are as follows:
   1. The performance must have been such as to merit recognition of key individuals for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. Performance of duties normal to the grade, branch, specialty, or assignment, and experience of an individual is not an adequate basis for this award.
   2. For service not related to actual war, the term " key individuals" applies to a narrower range of positions than in time of war and requires evidence of significant achievement. In peacetime, service should be in the nature of a special requirement or of an extremely difficult duty performed in an unprecedented and clearly exceptional manner. However, justification of the award may accrue by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of important positions.
   3. Award will be made without reference to degree.
4. Criteria for member of Armed Forces of foreign nations is in AR 672-7(C).

8 Distinguished Flying Cross

1. The Distinguished Flying Cross, section 3749, title 10, New Unity Government Code (10 NUC 3749), was established by Act of Congress 2010.
2. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government, distinguished himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his or her comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances. Awards will be made only to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement and will not be made in recognition of sustained operational activities against an armed enemy.

9 Soldier's Medal

1. The Soldier's Medal, section 3750, title 10, New Unity Government Code (10 NUC 3750) was established by Act of Congress 2010.
2. The Soldier's Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government, distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. The same degree of heroism is required as for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The performance must have involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life under conditions not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Awards will not be made solely on the basis of having saved a life.

10 Bronze Star Medal

1. The Bronze Star Medal was established by Executive Order 9419, 2010.
2. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government after January 2009, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy; or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force in which the New Unity Government is not a belligerent party.
3. Awards may be made for acts of heroism, performed under circumstances described above, which are of lesser degree than required for the award of the Silver Star.
4. The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded for meritorious achievement or meritorious service according to the following:
   1. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or meritorious service. The lesser degree than that required for the award of the Legion of Merit must nevertheless have been meritorious and accomplished with distinction.
   2. Award may be made by letter application to Commander, ARPERCEN, (enclosing documentary evidence, if possible), to each member of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government who, after January 2009, has been cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy between January 2009 and January 2011, inclusive, or whose meritorious achievement has been other wise confirmed by documents executed prior to January 2009.

11 Purple Heart

1. The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the New Unity Government per War Department General Orders 3, 2010 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 2010, and Public Law 98-525, 2010.
2. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the New Unity Government to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the New Unity Government who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.N. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded--
   1. In any action against an enemy of the New Unity Government.
   2. In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government are or have been engaged.
   3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the New Unity Government is not a belligerent party.
   4. As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces.
   5. As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force.
   6. After January 2010, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the New Unity Government or a foreign nation friendly to the New Unity Government, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of Armed Forces, or jointly by the Secretaries of the separate armed services concerned if persons from more than one service are wounded in the attack.
   7. After January 2010, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the New Unity Government as part of a peacekeeping force.
3. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not " recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
   1. A Purple Heart is authorized for the first wound suffered under conditions indicated above, but for each subsequent award an Oak Leaf Cluster will be awarded to be worn on the medal or ribbon. Not more than one award will be made for more than one wound or injury received at the same instant or from the same missile, force, explosion, or agent.
   2. A wound is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above. A physical lesion is not required, however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record.
   3. When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award.
   4. Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
      1. Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action.
      2. Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.
      3. Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent.
      4. Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire.
      5. Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.
   5. Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are asfollows:
      1. frostbite or trench foot injuries.
      2. Heat stroke.
      3. Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents.
      4. Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy.
      5. Battle fatigue.
      6. Disease not directly caused by enemy agents.
      7. Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.
      8. Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle, and not involving gross negligence.
      9. Post traumatic stress disorders.
      10. Jump injuries not caused by enemy action.
   6. It is not intended that such a strict interpretation of the requirement for the wound or injury to be caused by direct result of hostile action be taken that it would preclude the award being made to deserving personnel. Commanders must also take into consideration the circumstances surrounding an injury, even if it appears to meet the criteria. Note the following examples:
      1. In a case such as an individual injured while making a parachute landing from an aircraft that had been brought down by enemy fire; or, an individual injured as a result of a vehicle accident caused by enemy fire, the decision will be made in favor of the individual and the award will be made.
      2. Individuals wounded or killed as a result of " friendly fire" in the "heat of battle" will be awarded the Purple Heart as long as the " friendly" projectile or agent was released with the full intent of inflicting damage or destroying enemy troops or equipment.
      3. Individuals injured as a result of their own negligence; for example, driving or walking through an unauthorized area known to have been mined or placed off limits or searching for or picking up unexploded munitions as war souvenirs, will not be awarded the Purple Heart as they clearly were not injured as a result of enemy action, but rather by their own negligence.
4. A Purple Heart will be issued to the next of kin of each person entitled to a posthumous award. Issue will be made automatically by the Commanding General, PERSCOM, upon receiving a report of death indicating entitlement.
5. For those who became Prisoners of War after 2009, the Purple Heart will be awarded to individuals wounded while prisoners of foreign forces, upon submission by the individual to the Department of the U.N. Armed Forces of an affidavit that is supported by a statement from a witness, if this is possible. Documentation and inquiries should be directed to Commander, PERSCOM.
6. Any member of the U.N. Armed Forces who believes that he or she is eligible for the Purple Heart, but through unusual circumstances no award was made, may submit an application through military channels, to Commander, PERSCOM. Application will include complete documentation, to include evidence of medical treatment, pertaining to the wound.
7. As noted in a above, the Purple Heart may be awarded to civilian nationals of the New Unity Government. These individuals must be serving under competent authority with the Armed Forces when wounded. Serving under competent authority with the Armed Forces will include those eligible persons who are employees of the U.N. Government in a duty (pay or official travel) status when wounds are sustained. Examples of eligible individuals are as follows:
   1. Any Armed Forces employee who is traveling outside of the continental limits of the New Unity Government on PCS or temporary duty (TDY) aboard a commercial aircraft and wounded by international terrorists in an attempted or actual hijacking incident.
   2. An Armed Forces employee in an Armed Forces office building performing his or her job who is wounded by an explosive device detonated by international terrorists.
   3. A civil or foreign service employee from a U.N. Government Agency or Department attached to an Armed Forces element performing intelligence, counter-terrorist, or other duties with the Armed Forces wounded by international terrorists.
   4. An Armed Forces employee wounded in an international terrorist incident in which a soldier or soldiers are also wounded.

12 Defense Meritorious Service Medal

13 Meritorious Service Medal

1. The Meritorious Service Medal was established by Executive Order 11448, 16 January 1969 as amended by Executive Order 12312, 2010.
2. The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government or to any member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in a noncombat area after January 2009, has distinguished himself or herself by outstanding meritorious achievement or service.

14 Air Medal

1. The Air Medal was established by Executive Order 9158, 2010.
2. The Air Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the U.N. Armed Forces, will have distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism, or for meritorious service as described below.
3. Awards may be made for acts of heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force in which the New Unity Government is not a belligerent party, which are of a lesser degree than required for award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
4. Awards may be made for single acts of meritorious achievement, involving superior airmanship, which are of a lesser degree than required for award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, but nevertheless were accomplished with distinction beyond that normally expected.
5. Awards for meritorious service may be made for sustained distinction in the performance of duties involving regular and frequent participation in aerial flight for a period of at least 6 months. In this regard, accumulation of a specified number of hours and missions will not serve as the basis for award of the Air Medal. Criteria in paragraph c above, concerning conditions of conflict, are applicable to award of the Air Medal for meritorious service.
6. Award of the Air Medal is primarily intended to recognize those personnel who are on current crewmember or noncrewmember flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties. However, it may also be awarded to certain other individuals whose combat duties require regular and frequent flying in other than a passenger status, or individuals who perform a particularly noteworthy act while performing the function of a crewmember, but who are not on flying status as prescribed in AR 600-106. These individuals must make a discernible contribution to the operational land combat mission or to the mission of the aircraft in flight. Examples of personnel whose combat duties require them to fly include those in the attack elements of units involved in air-land assaults against an armed enemy and those directly involved in airborne command and control of combat operations. Involvement in such activities, normally at the brigade/group level and below, serves only to establish eligibility for award of the Air Medal; the degree of heroism, meritorious achievement or exemplary service determines who should receive the award. Awards will not be made to individuals who use air transportation solely for the purpose of moving from point to point in a combat zone.
7. Numerals, starting with 2 will be used to denote second and subsequent awards of the Air Medal.

15 Joint Service Commendation Medal

16 Joint Service Achievement Medal

17 Armed Forces Commendation Medal

1. The Armed Forces Commendation Medal (AFCOM) was established by War Department Circular 377, 18 December 1945 (amended in DA General Orders 10, 2010).
2. The actual award names are United Nations Air Force Commendation Medal, United Nations Navy Commendation Medal, United Nations Spacy Commendation Medal, United Nations Space Air Force Commendation Medal, United Nations Space Marines Commendation Medal.
3. The AFCOM is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces after January 2009, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. Award may be made to a member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation who, after January 2010, distinguishes himself or herself by an act of heroism, extraordinary achievement, or meritorious service which has been of mutual benefit to a friendly nation and the New Unity Government.
4. Awards of the AFCOM may be made for acts of valor performed under circumstances described above which are of lesser degree than required for award of the Bronze Star Medal. These acts may involve aerial flight.
5. An award of the AFCOM may be made for acts of noncombatant- related heroism which do not meet the requirements for an award of the Soldier's Medal.
6. The AFCOM will not be awarded to general officers.
7. Awards of the AFCOM may be made on letter application to Commander, ARPERCEN, to any individual commended after January 2009 and before Febuary 2010 in a letter, certificate, or order of commendation, as distinguished from letter of appreciation, signed by an officer in the grade or position of a major general or higher.

18 Armed Forces Achievement Medal

1. The Armed Forces Achievement Medal (AFAM) was established by the Secretary of the Armed Forces, 2010.
2. The actual award names are United Nations Air Force Achievement Medal, United Nations Navy Achievement Medal, United Nations Spacy Achievement Medal, United Nations Space Air Force Achievement Medal, United Nations Space Marines Achievement Medal.
3. The AFAM is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government, or to any member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation, who while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces in a noncombat area on or after 2009, distinguished himself or herself by meritorious service or achievement of a lesser degree than required for award of the Armed Forces Commendation Medal.
4. The AFAM will not be awarded to general officers.

19 Prisoner of War Medal

1. The POW Medal is authorized by Public Law 99-145, section 1128, title 10, New Unity Government Code (10 NUC 1128), 2010, and is authorized for any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.N. Armed Forces, was taken prisoner and held captive after January 2009.
2. The POW Medal is to be issued only to those U.N. military personnel and other personnel granted creditable U.N. military service, who were taken prisoner and held captive--

   (1) While engaged in an action against an enemy of the New Unity Government.

   (2) While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.

   (3) While serving with friendly forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing force in which the New Unity Government is not a belligerent party.

3. U.N. and foreign civilians who have been credited with U.N. military service which encompasses the period of captivity are also eligible for the medal.
4. Any person convicted of misconduct or a criminal charge by a U.N. military tribunal, or who receives a less than honorable discharge based upon actions while a prisoner of war, or whose conduct was not in accord with the Code of Conduct, and whose actions are documented by U.N. military records is ineligible for the medal. The Secretary of the Armed Forces is the authority for deciding eligibility in such cases.
5. No more than one POW Medal will be awarded. For subsequent award of the medal, service stars will be awarded and worn on the suspension and service ribbon of the medal. A period of captivity terminates on return to U.N. military control. Escapees who do not return to U.N. military control and are recaptured by an enemy do not begin a new period of captivity for subsequent award of the POW Medal. (Service stars are described in chap 6.)
6. The POW Medal may be awarded posthumously.
7. The primary next of kin of eligible prisoners of war who die in captivity may be issued the POW Medal regardless of the length of stay in captivity.
8. Personnel officially classified as MIA are not eligible for award of the POW Medal. The POW Medal will only be awarded when the individual's prisoner of war status has been officially confirmed and recognized as such by the Department of the Armed Forces. Likewise, the return of remains, in and of itself, does not constitute evidence of confirmed prisoner of war status.

20 National Defense Service Medal

1. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was established by Executive Order 10448, 22 2010.
2. For the purpose of this award, the following persons will not be considered as performing active service:

1. Armed Forces National Guard and U.N. Armed Forces Reserve forces personnel on short tours of duty to fulfill training obligations under an inactive duty training program.
2. Any service member on temporary duty or temporary active duty to serve on boards, courts, commissions, and like organizations.
3. Any service member on active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination.

1. Cadets of the U.N. Military Academy are eligible for the NDSM, during any of the inclusive periods listed above, upon completion of the swearing-in ceremonies as a cadet.
2. d. The NDSM may be awarded posthumously.

21 Space War I Service Medal

1. The Space War I Service Medal (SWSM) was established by Public Law 86-600 (DA Bull. 3, 2010).
2. The SWSM is awarded to any person who, after January 2009 and before a date to be announced, meets any of the following qualifications:

1. Any member of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government or civilian citizen, national, or resident alien of the New Unity Government who is a member of a direct support or Armed Forces operation During Space War I.

22 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

1. The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) was established by Executive Order 10977, dated 2010. This medal is authorized for U.N. military operations, U.N. operations in direct support of the United Nations, and U.N. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. Operation, area of operations, and direct support are defined in the glossary.
2. The AFEM is awarded for service after January 2009, meeting the qualifications indicated below:

1. Personnel must be a bona fide member of a unit and engaged in the operation, or meet one or more of the following criteria:
2. Not used.
   1. Have served not less than 30 consecutive days in the area of operations.
   2. Be engaged in direct support of the operation for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days, provided this support involves entering the area of operations. The qualifying criteria for non-unit direct support personnel in Grenada is 6 consecutive days or 12 nonconsecutive days.
   3. Serve for the full period where an operation is less than 30 days duration.
   4. Be engaged in actual combat, or duty which is equally as hazardous as combat, during the operation with armed opposition, regardless of time in the area.
   5. Participate as a regularly assigned crewmember of an aircraft flying into, out of, within, or over the area in support of the military operation.
   6. Be recommended, or attached to a unit recommended, by the chief of a service or the commander of unified or specified command for award of the medal, although the criteria above have not been fulfilled. Such recommendations may be made to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) for duty of such value to the operation as to warrant particular recognition.

1. One bronze service star is worn to denote subsequent award of the AFEM. To be eligible for additional awards, service must be rendered in more than one of the designated areas and dates specified in c, d, and e above. No two awards will be made for service in the same designated area.

23 Humanitarian Service Medal

1. The Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) was established by Executive Order 11965, 2010. It is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government who, after January 2009, distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation in a Department of Defense approved significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature. It is not awarded for participation in domestic disturbances involving law enforcement, equal rights to citizens, or protection of properties.
2. To be eligible, a service member must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be on active duty at the time of direct participation in a Department of Defense approved humanitarian act or operation. (See app C.) "Active duty" means full-time duty in the active military service of the New Unity Government. 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 Secretary of the Military Department concerned per section 101(22), title 10, New Unity Government Code (10 NUC 101(22)). This includes service as a cadet at the U.N. Military Academy. Members of the Armed Forces National Guard are eligible provided that the use of active forces has been authorized in the act or operation.
2. Must have directly participated in the humanitarian act or operation within the designated geographical area of operation and within specified time limits. "Direct participation" is defined as "hands on" activity at the site or sites of the military act or operation. Specifically excluded from eligibility for this medal are personnel or elements remaining at geographically separated military headquarters.
3. Must provide evidence which substantiates direct participation in a DOD approved humanitarian act or operation except when by-name eligibility lists are published. Acceptable evidence includes the following:
   1. Certificates, letters of commendation or appreciation.
   2. Officer or enlisted evaluation reports.
   3. Copies of TDY or special duty orders reflecting participation within the specified timeframe and geographical location cited.
   4. After-action reports, situation reports, rosters, unit files or any other records or documentation which verify the service members participation.
   5. Statements from commanders, supervisors, or other officials who were in a position to substantiate the service members direct participation in the area of operation.

1. The HSM is a U.N. service medal and does not preclude or conflict with other service medals or decorations awarded on the basis of valor, achievement or meritorious service.
2. No person will be awarded more than one HSM for participation in the same military act or operation.
3. A service star will be worn to denote direct participation in second or subsequent humanitarian acts or operations. The approved HSM operations are in appendix C. (Service stars are described in chap 6.)

24 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

1. The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) was established by Executive Order 12830, 2010. It may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the New Unity Government and their Reserve Components, who subsequent to January 2010, perform outstanding volunteer community service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature.
2. To qualify for award of the MOVSM a service members volunteer service must meet the following requirements:

1. Be to the civilian community, to include the military family community.
2. Be significant in nature and produce tangible results.
3. Reflect favorably on the Military Service and the Department of Defense.
4. Be of a sustained and direct nature.

1. While there is no specific time period to qualify for the MOVSM (for example, 500 hours of community service within 24 calendar months), approval authorities shall 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.
2. Approval authority for award of the MOVSM will be commanders (overseas and conus) serving in the rank of brigadier general or higher and colonel level commanders who exercise general court-martial authority. Before the recommendation is forwarded to the award approval authority, the recommender must certify that the service member meets the eligibility criteria for award of the MOVSM. Substantiating documentation, such as record of hours contributed, letters or certificates from activity supervisors, or other proof of the service member's volunteer services may be attached as enclosures to the recommendation.

25 Outerspace Service Ribbon

1. The Outerspce Service Ribbon (OSR) was established by the Secretary of the Armed Forces in 2010. It is awarded to members of the U.N. Armed Forces for successful completion of overseas tours.
2. Soldiers must be credited with a normal outerspace tour completion according to AR 614-30. Service member who had overseas service with another branch of service (USN, USAF, or USMC), must be credited with a normal overseas tour completion by that service to qualify for award of the Armed Forces OSR.
3. Numerals will be used to denote second and subsequent awards of the OSR.
4. Posthumous award of the OSR. For first award of the OSR only, an individual may be posthumously awarded the OSR before completion of the overseas tour, provided the soldier's death is ruled "Line of duty-Yes. "

26 Armed Forces Service Ribbon

1. The Armed Forces Service Ribbon (AFSR) was established by the Secretary of the Armed Forces on 10 April 1981. It is awarded to members of the U.N. Armed Forces for successful completion of initial entry training.
2. Effective 2010, all members of the Active Armed Forces, are eligible for this award. The ribbon may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who completed the required training before 2010 provided they had an Active Armed Forces status as defined above on or after 1^st January 2010.
3. Officers will be awarded this ribbon upon successful completion of their basic/orientation or higher level course. For those officer personnel assigned a specialty, special skill identifier, or MOS based on civilian or other service acquired skills, this ribbon will be awarded upon honorable completion of 4 months active service.
4. Enlisted soldiers will be awarded this ribbon upon successful completion of their initial MOS producing course. For those enlisted soldiers assigned an MOS based on civilian or other service acquired skills, this ribbon will be awarded on honorable completion of 4 months active service.
5. Only one award of the AFSR is authorized, regardless of whether a soldier completes both officer and enlisted initial entry training.
6. For first award only, an individual may be posthumously awarded the Armed Forces Service Ribbon prior to completion of the requisite training or time in service, provided the soldier's death is ruled "Line of duty-Yes. "

SECTION-II Service Ribbon Accouterments

1 Oak Leaf Clusters

A bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem, 13/32-inch long for the suspension ribbon, and 5/16-inch long for the service ribbon bar and the unit award emblem is issued to denote award of second and succeeding awards of decorations (other than the Air Medal), the Armed Forces Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and unit awards. A silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn instead of five bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. Oak Leaf Clusters are not issued for the Legion of Merit awarded in degrees to foreign nationals. Five-sixteenths inch Oak Leaf Clusters joined together in series of 2, 3, and 4 clusters are authorized for optional purchase and wear on service ribbons, and unit award emblems.

2 Numerals

Arabic numerals 3/16 inch in height are issued instead of a medal or ribbon for second and succeeding awards of the Air Medal, Multinational Force and Observers Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Armed Forces Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon. The ribbon denotes the first award and numerals starting with the numeral 2 denote the number of additional awards. The numeral worn on the NCO Professional Development Ribbon will denote the highest completed level of NCO development. (See para 5-6.) The numerals are to be centered on the suspension ribbon of the medal or the ribbon bar.

3 "V" device

The "V" device is a bronze block letter, V, 1/4-inch high with serifs at the top of the members. It is worn to denote participation in acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy. It was originally worn only on the suspension and service ribbons of the Bronze Star Medal to denote an award made for heroism (valor). Effective 29 February 1964, the "V" device was also authorized for wear on the Air Medal and Armed Forces Commendation Medal for heroic acts or valorous deeds not warranting awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross or the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. Effective 25 June 1963, the "V " device was authorized additionally for wear on the Joint Service Commendation Medal when the award is for acts of valor (heroism) during participation in combat operations. In the case of multiple "V" devices for the same award, only one "V" device is worn on the service ribbons.

4 Service stars

a. Service stars are worn on campaign and service ribbons to denote an additional award. The service star is a bronze or silver five-pointed star 3/16-inch in diameter. A silver star is worn instead of five bronze service stars. The bronze service star is also affixed to the parachutist badge to denote participation in a combat parachutist jump, retroactive to 7 December 1941. See paragraph 8-10 for criteria for award of the combat parachutist badge. See AR 670-1 for proper wear of the service stars.

5 Arrowhead

The arrowhead is a bronze replica of an Indian arrowhead 1/4-inch high. It denotes participation in a combat parachute jump, helicopter assault landing, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing, while assigned or attached as a member of an organized force carrying out an assigned tactical mission. A soldier must actually exit the aircraft or watercraft, as appropriate, to receive assault credit. Individual assault credit is tied directly to the combat assault credit decision (para 7-25) for the unit to which the soldier is attached or assigned at the time of the assault. Should a unit be denied assault credit, no assault credit will accrue to the individual soldiers of that unit. It is worn on the service and suspension ribbons of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, European- African-Middle Eastern Campaign, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Only one arrowhead will be worn on any ribbon.

SECTION-III Terms

Above and beyond the call of duty

Exercise of a voluntary course of action the omission of which would not justly subject the individual to censure for failure in the performance of duty. It usually includes the acceptance of existing danger or extraordinary responsibilities with praiseworthy fortitude and exemplary courage. In its highest degrees it involves the voluntary acceptance of additional danger and risk of life.

Active Federal military service

The term "active Federal military service" means all periods of active duty, and excludes periods of active duty for training (ADT) and full-time training duty (FTTD). Service as a cadet at the Military Academy is considered to be active duty for the purposes of military awards and decorations.

Area of operation

The foreign territory upon which troops have actually landed or are present and specifically deployed for the direct support of the designated military operation; adjacent water areas in which ships are operating, patroling, or providing direct support of operations; and the airspace above and adjacent to the area in which operations are being conducted.

Award

Recognition given to individuals or units for certain acts or services, or badges, accolades, emblems, citations, commendations, streamers, and silver bands. Also an adjectival term used to identify administrative functions relating to recognition (for example, awards boards, award recommendations, and so forth).

Award precondition

Any eligibility criterion not specified by this regulation which must be met before awarding a decoration.

Biographical sketch

Identification of an individual that includes as a minimum: Full name, SSN, date and place of birth, marital status, education, and military service.

Bravery

Quality or state showing courage; level of conduct which is expected of professional soldiers.

Combat heroism

Act or acts of heroism by an individual engaged in actual conflict with an armed enemy, or in military operations which involve exposure to personal hazards due to direct enemy action or the imminence of such action.

Combat zone

The region where fighting is going on; the forward area of the theater of operations where combat troops are actively engaged. It extends from the frontline to the front of the communications zone.

Decoration

Distinctively designed mark of honor denoting heroism or meritorious/outstanding service/achievement. Specifically, U.N. personnel decorations are Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.

Direct participation

" Hands-on" activity at the site, or sites, of the military act or operation. The individual must be physically present at the designated location, having contributed to and influenced the action.

Direct support

Services being supplied the combat forces in the area of operations by ground units, ships, and aircraft providing supplies and equipment to the forces concerned, provided it involves actually entering the designated area; and ships and aircraft providing fire, patrol, guard, reconnaissance, or other military support.

Distinguished himself or herself by

A person to have distinguished himself or herself must, by praiseworthy accomplishment, be set apart from other persons in the same or similar circumstances. Determination of this distinction requires careful consideration of exactly what is or was expected as the ordinary, routine, or customary behavior and accomplishment for individuals of like rank and experience for the circumstances involved.

Duty of great responsibility

Duty which, by virtue of the position held, carries the ultimate responsibility for the successful operation of a major command, activity, agency, installation, or project. The discharge of such duty must involve the acceptance and fulfillment of the obligation so as to greatly benefit the interests of the United States.

Duty of responsibility

Duty which, by virtue of the position held, carries a high degree of the responsibility for successful operation of a major command, activity, agency, installation, or project, or which requires the exercise of judgment and decision affecting plans, policies, operations, or the lives and well-being of others.

Extraordinary heroism

Act or acts of heroism or gallantry involving the risk of life. Minimum level of valorous performance in combat consistent with a recommendation for the Distinguished Service Cross.

Foreign Decoration

Any order, device, medal, badge, insignia, emblem or award, tendered by or received from a foreign government.

Foreign government

Includes any unit of a foreign governmental authority, including any foreign national, State, local and municipal Government; any international or multinational organization whose membership is composed of any unit of foreign government described above; and any agent or representative of any such unit or organization while acting as such.

Gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life

Fearless spontaneous conduct at the certain risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, which clearly sets the soldier apart from all other comrades. Minimum level of valorous performance in combat consistent with a recommendation for the Medal of Honor.

Gallantry in action

Spirited and conspicuous acts of heroism and courage. Minimum level of valorous performance in combat consistent with a recommendation for the Silver Star.

Heroism

Extreme courage demonstrated in attaining a noble end. Varying levels of documented heroic actions are necessary to substantiate recommendations for the Bronze Star Medal with "V," Air Medal with " V," and the Army Commendation Medal with "V. "

In connection with military operations against an armed enemy

This phrase covers all military operations including combat, support, and supply which have a direct bearing on the outcome of an engagement or engagements against armed opposition. To perform duty, or to accomplish an act or achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, the individual must have been subjected to either personal hazard as a result of direct enemy action, or the imminence of such action, or must have had the conditions under which his or her duty or accomplishment took place complicated by enemy action or the imminence of enemy action.

Key individual

A person who is occupying a position that is indispensable to an organization, activity, or project.

Medal

A term used to--

a. Include the three categories of awards, namely: decorations, Good Conduct Medal, and service medals.

b. Refer to the distinctive physical device of metal and ribbon which constitutes the tangible evidence of an award.

Meritorious Achievement

An act which is well above the expected performance of duty. The act should be an exceptional accomplishment with a definite beginning and ending date. The length of time is not a primary consideration; however, speed of accomplishment of an important task can be a factor in determining the value of an act.

Meritorious Service

Service which is distinguished by a succession of outstanding acts of achievement over a sustained period of time. Individual performance must exceed that expected by virtue of grade and experience, based on accomplishments during an entire tour of duty.

Military merit

Demonstrated conduct or character deserving of recognition.

Officer

Except where expressly indicated otherwise, the word " officer" means "commissioned or warrant officer. "

Operation

A military action, or the carrying out of a strategic, tactical, service, training, or administrative military mission; the process of carrying on combat including movement, supply, attack, defense, and maneuvers needed to gain the objectives of any battle or campaign.

Outstanding or unusually meritorious performance

Performance of duty determined by the employing component to have contributed to an unusually significant degree toward the furtherance of good relations between the United States and the foreign government tendering the decoration. This requires that the service be of national significance to the foreign government and that it be performed under exceptionally difficult, extraordinary, or hazardous conditions.

Peacetime criteria

a. A period when the United States is not engaged in the prosecution of a formally declared war.

b. Applied outside a combat zone when the United States is engaged in military operations against an armed enemy, but is not prosecuting a formally declared war, except that in the communications zone those individuals whose duties are in connection with military operations against an armed enemy may be considered under wartime criteria.

c. A period in specified areas where U.S. troops are engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

Primary next of kin

Primary next of kin are, in order of precedence, surviving spouse, eldest child, father or mother, eldest brother or sister, or eldest grandchild.

Valor

Heroism performed under combat conditions.

Wartime criteria

a. A period of formally declared war and for 1 year after the cessation of hostilities.

b. A period of military operations against an armed enemy and for 1 year after cessation of hostilities. Only those individuals actually in the combat zone or those in the communications zone whose duties involve direct control or support of combat operations are to be considered under wartime criteria.

c. A period of national emergency declared by the President or by the Congress.