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United Nations  
 Medal Name   Medal Description   User Lists   Medal Moderator 
UN16: OSGAP - Afghan/Pakistan 90
UN16: OSGAP - Afghan/Pakistan 90
NOTES: OSGAP - Office of the Secretary General for Afghanistan & Pakistan (UNIFIL Force), 1990 No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN17: UNIIMOG - Iran/Iraq 88-91
UN17: UNIIMOG - Iran/Iraq 88-91
NOTES: Established in August 1988 to verify, confirm and supervise the cease-fire and withdrawal of all forces to the internationally recognized boundaries agreed to between Iran and Iraq. The Mission ceased in February 1991. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN18: UNAVEM - Angola 89-97
UN18: UNAVEM - Angola 89-97
NOTES: Established to verify redeployment and phased total withdrawal of Cuban troops from the Peoples's Republic of Angola. Upon completion of the task, the Mission was terminated in June 1997. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN19: UNTAG - Nambia 89-90
UN19: UNTAG - Nambia 89-90
NOTES: Established to ensure the early independence of Namibia through free and fair elections under the supervision and control of the United Nations. The Mission was established April 1989 with a mandate for one year and finally closed in March 1990. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN20: ONUCA - Central America 89-92
UN20: ONUCA - Central America 89-92
NOTES: Established in December 1989 to conduct verification of termination of aid to irregular forces and insurrectionist movements, and non-use of the territory of one State for attacks on other States in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN21: UNIKOM - Iraq/Kuwait 91-
UN21: UNIKOM - Iraq/Kuwait 91-
NOTES: Established in April 1991, to monitor a demilitarized zone established along the boundary between the States of Iraq and Kuwait and the Khor Abdullah. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN22: ONUSAL - El Salvador 91-95
UN22: ONUSAL - El Salvador 91-95
NOTES: Established on 20 May 1991 to monitor all agreements between the Government of El Salvador and Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion Nacional (FMLN). Upon completion of the task, the Mission was terminated in April 1995. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN23: MINURSO - Western Sahara 91-
UN23: MINURSO - Western Sahara 91-
NOTES: Established in May1991, to enable the people of Western Sahara to choose freely between integration with Morocco or independence. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN24: UNAMIC - Cambodia 91-92
UN24: UNAMIC - Cambodia 91-92
NOTES: Established in October 1991 to assist the Cambodian Parties in matters relating to cease-fire and mine-awareness training role. Mission expired in March 1992. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN25: UNPROFOR - Bosnia-Herz 92-95
UN25: UNPROFOR - Bosnia-Herz 92-95
NOTES: Established in February 1992 as an interim arrangement to create the conditions of peace and security required for the negotiation of an overall settlement of the Yugoslavian crisis. On 31 March 1995, the Security Council restructured UNPROFOR. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN26: UNTAC - Cambodia 92-92
UN26: UNTAC - Cambodia 92-92
NOTES: Established in February 1992, incorporating the existing Mission, UNAMIC. The mandate for this Mission relates to human rights, the organisation and conduct of free and fair elections, military arrangements, civil administration, the maintenance of No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN27: UNOSOM - Somalia 92-95
UN27: UNOSOM - Somalia 92-95
NOTES: Established on 24 April 1992 by Security Council Resolution 751. UNOSOM II was withdrawn in early March 1995. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN28: ONUMOZ - Mozambique 92-95
UN28: ONUMOZ - Mozambique 92-95
NOTES: Established by Security Council Resolution 782. Upon completion of the task, the Mission was terminated in January 1995. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN29: UNOMUR Uganda-Rwanda 93-94
UN29: UNOMUR Uganda-Rwanda 93-94
NOTES: Established on 22 June 1993 by Security Council Resolution 846 (1993) to monitor the Uganda/Rwanda border and to verify that no military assistance reached Rwanda. The Mission was terminated in October 1994 No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN30: UNOMIG Georgia 93-
UN30: UNOMIG Georgia 93-
NOTES: Established on 24 August 1993 by Security Council Resolution 858. Qualifying time is 180 days of service. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN30: UNOMIL - Liberia 93-97
UN30: UNOMIL - Liberia 93-97
NOTES: Established on 22 September 1993 by Security Council Resolution 866. The Mission terminated in September 1997. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN31: UNMIH/UNSMIH - Haiti 93-
UN31: UNMIH/UNSMIH - Haiti 93-
NOTES: No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN32: UNAMIR - Rwanda 93-96
UN32: UNAMIR - Rwanda 93-96
NOTES: Established by Security Council Resolution 872 (1993) of 5 October 1993. The UNAMIR mandate came to end in March 1996. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN33: MINUGUA - Guatemala 94-97
UN33: MINUGUA - Guatemala 94-97
NOTES: Established in September 1994 to oversee human rights verification in Guatemala. The mission terminated in May 1997. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN34: UNMOT - Tajikistan 94-00
UN34: UNMOT - Tajikistan 94-00
NOTES: Established on 16 December 1994 by Security Council Resolution 968. The Mission successfully accomplished the assigned tasks and in May 2000 its mandate was terminated. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN35: UNCRO - Croatia 95-96
UN35: UNCRO - Croatia 95-96
NOTES: Established in February 1992 as an interim arrangement to create the conditions of peace and security required for the negotiation of an overall settlement of the Yugoslavian crisis. UNPF-HQ was phased out in January 1996. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN36: UNPREDEP - Macedonia 95-99
UN36: UNPREDEP - Macedonia 95-99
NOTES: No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN37: UNMIBH Bosnia/Herzegovina 95-
UN37: UNMIBH Bosnia/Herzegovina 95-
NOTES: Established in December 1995 under Resolution 1035. Main tasks include: monitoring, observing and inspecting law enforcement activities; training and advising law enforcement personnel; and ensuring conditions for free and fair elections. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN38: UNTAES E. Slavonia 96-98
UN38: UNTAES E. Slavonia 96-98
NOTES: Established on 15 January 1996 by Security Council Resolution 1037. Upon completion of the task, the Mission was terminated in January 1998. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN39: UNMOP Prevlaka 96-
UN39: UNMOP Prevlaka 96-
NOTES: Established in January 1996 under Resolution 1038 (1996). The mandate was to monitor the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula in accordance with Resolutions 779 (1992) and 981 (1995). No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN40: UNPSG Croatia 97-98
UN40: UNPSG Croatia 97-98
NOTES: Established by Security Council Resolution 1145. The Mission terminated in October 1998. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN41: MINURCA C. African Rep. 98-00
UN41: MINURCA C. African Rep. 98-00
NOTES: Established by Security Council Resolution 1159. The Mission terminated in February 2000. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN42: UNOMSIL - Sierra Leone 98-
UN42: UNOMSIL - Sierra Leone 98-
NOTES: UNOMSIL's monitor the military and security situation in the country as a whole, as security conditions permit; monitor the disarmament and demobilization of former combatants. The Mission continues to date. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN43: UNMIK Kosovo 99-
UN43: UNMIK Kosovo 99-
NOTES: Established on 10 June 1999 by adoption of the Security Council Resolution 1244. The goal of the mission is the resolution of the grave humanitarian situation in Kosovo. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN44: UNAMET/UNTAET/UNMISET E.Timor 05
UN44: UNAMET/UNTAET/UNMISET E.Timor 05
NOTES: Established on 25 October 1999 by the adoption of the Security Council Resolution 1272. The goals were to provide security and maintain law and order throughout East Timor. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN45: MONUC - Congo 00-
UN45: MONUC - Congo 00-
NOTES: Established on 24 February 2000 by adoption of Security Council Resolution 1291. The goals were to monitor implementation of Ceasefire Agreement and to investigate violations, and to obtain the release of all prisoners of war. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN46: UNMEE Ethiopia and Eritrea 00-
UN46: UNMEE Ethiopia and Eritrea 00-
NOTES: Established 15 September 2000 by adoption of Security Council Resolution 1320. The goals were to monitor cessation of hostilities, and assist observance of security commitments. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN47: UNMIL - Liberia 03-
UN47: UNMIL - Liberia 03-
NOTES: E stablished on 1 October 2003 by adoption of Security Council Resolution 1509. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN48: UNMINUCI - Côte d'Ivoire 03-04
UN48: UNMINUCI - Côte d'Ivoire 03-04
NOTES: No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN49: MINUSTAH - Haiti 04-
UN49: MINUSTAH - Haiti 04-
NOTES: By its resolution 1542 (2004) of 30 April 2004 , the Security Council established the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti ) from 1 June 2004. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN50: UNONUB - Burundi 04-
UN50: UNONUB - Burundi 04-
NOTES: No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN51: UNMIS - Sudan 05-
UN51: UNMIS - Sudan 05-
NOTES: No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN52: UNSSM - UN Special Service Medal
UN52: UNSSM - UN Special Service Medal
NOTES: Established in June 1995 to recognize those military personnel and civilian police serving the United Nations in capacities other than established peace-keeping missions and United Nations Headquarters. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
UN53: UNHQ - Headquarters Service Medal
UN53: UNHQ - Headquarters Service Medal
NOTES: From time to time countries may provide, on a secondment basis, staff trained, military officers to serve in staff positions at United Nations Headquarters in New York to assist with the planning and implementation of new missions. Lunar Wind No Medal Moderator

United States Air Force  
 Medal Name   Medal Description   User Lists   Medal Moderator 
AF01: Medal of Honor
AF01: Medal of Honor
REQ: Awarded for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Originally established 17 February 1862. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF02: Air Force Cross
AF02: Air Force Cross
REQ: Awarded for extraordinary heroism at risk of life in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying award of the Medal of Honor, while serving with the Air Force. NOTES: Established July 6, 1960. Cherry 9 Major Disorder
AF03: Defense Distinguished Service
AF03: Defense Distinguished Service
REQ: Presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. NOTES: Established 9 July 1970. Awarded only at the highest levels of the military while assigned to a joint activity. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF04: AF Distinguished Service Medal
AF04: AF Distinguished Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the United States Air Force who distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility. NOTES: Established July 6, 1960. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF05: Silver Star
AF05: Silver Star
REQ: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, of lesser degree than required for the Navy Cross. NOTES: Established 9 July 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF06: Defense Superior Service Medal
AF06: Defense Superior Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while participating in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1976. Most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF07: Legion of Merit
AF07: Legion of Merit
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The award is given for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. NOTES: Established 20 July 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF08: Distinguished Flying Cross
AF08: Distinguished Flying Cross
REQ: Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. NOTES: Establshed 2 July 1926, retroactive to 6 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF09: Airman's Medal
AF09: Airman's Medal
REQ: Awarded for heroism, usually at voluntary risk of life, not involving actual conflict with an enemy while serving in any capacity with the Air Force. NOTES: Established July 6, 1960. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF10: Bronze Star
AF10: Bronze Star
REQ: Awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Authorized 4 February 1944, retroactive to 7 December 1941. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF11: Purple Heart
AF11: Purple Heart
REQ: Awarded to any member of an Armed Force who, while serving with the US military after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded. NOTES: Wounds must have required treatment by a medical officer. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF12: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
AF12: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in a joint activity, distinguish themselves by non-combat outstanding achievement or meritorious service. NOTES: First created in 1977 No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF13: Meritorious Service Medal
AF13: Meritorious Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States. Comparable to the Bronze Star. NOTES: Authorized 16 January 1969. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF14: Air Medal
AF14: Air Medal
REQ: Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, shall have distinguished himself/herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. NOTES: Authorized 11 May 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF15: Aerial Achievement Medal
AF15: Aerial Achievement Medal
REQ: Awarded for sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight with distinction, above and beyond that normally expected of professional airmen. NOTES: Established 3 February 1988. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF16: Joint Services Commendation Medal
AF16: Joint Services Commendation Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the armed forces who distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1963 No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF17: AF Commendation Medal
AF17: AF Commendation Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the armed forces who distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service while serving with the Air Force. NOTES: Established March 28, 1958. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF18: Joint Services Achievement Medal
AF18: Joint Services Achievement Medal
REQ: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a joint military activity not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. NOTES: Created in 1983 No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF19: AF Achievement Medal
AF19: AF Achievement Medal
REQ: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a non-combat area of a nature that would not warrant awarding the AF Commendation Medal. NOTES: Established October 20, 1980. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF20: Presidential Unit Citation
AF20: Presidential Unit Citation
REQ: Awarded to units of the US and allied Armed Forces for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941. NOTES:Established 26 February 1942. Cherry 9 Major Disorder
AF21: Gallant Unit Citation
AF21: Gallant Unit Citation
REQ: Awarded to units of the Air Force which display extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the US after September 11, 2001. Equivalent to the Silver Star for individuals. NOTES: Established March 2004. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF22: Joint Meritorious Unit Award
AF22: Joint Meritorious Unit Award
REQ: Awarded to joint units or activities which have distinguished themselves in action against the enemy with outstanding heroism, or outstanding non-combat service in support of military operations. NOTES: Established 22 July 1982. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF23: Meritorious Unit Award
AF23: Meritorious Unit Award
REQ: Awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for 90+ continuous daysduring the period of military operations against an armed enemy occurring on or after Sept. 11, 2001. NOTES: Established March 2004. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF24: Outstanding Unit Award
AF24: Outstanding Unit Award
REQ: Awarded to units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. NOTES: Established January 6, 1954. Cherry 9 Major Disorder
AF25: Organizational Excellence Award
AF25: Organizational Excellence Award
REQ: Recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of U.S. Air Force organizations or activities. NOTES: Established August 26, 1969. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF26: Prisoner of War Medal
AF26: Prisoner of War Medal
REQ: Issued to U.S. military personnel taken prisoner and held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy of the US or serving with friendly forces. NOTES: Authorized by Chapter 57 of Title 10, USC on 8 November 1985; retroactive to 5 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF27: Combat Readiness Medal
AF27: Combat Readiness Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the Air Force, and to members of other services after Aug. 1, 1960, for sustained individual combat or mission readiness or preparedness for direct weapon-system employment. NOTES: Established March 9, 1964. Cherry 9 Major Disorder
AF28: AF Good Conduct Medal
AF28: AF Good Conduct Medal
REQ: Awarded to Air Force enlisted personnel for exemplary conduct during a three-year period of active military service, (or for a one-year period of service during a time of war). NOTES: Awarding discontinued 8 February 2006. Cherry 9 Major Disorder
AF29: Air Reserve Meritorious Service
AF29: Air Reserve Meritorious Service
REQ: Awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a four-year period while serving in an enlisted status in the U.S. Air Reserve Forces. NOTES: Established April 1, 1964. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF30: Outstanding Airman of the Year
AF30: Outstanding Airman of the Year
REQ: Awarded to enlisted Airmen nominated for competition in the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Program. NOTES: Established February 21, 1968. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF31: Recognition Ribbon
AF31: Recognition Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to named team and individual Air Force recipients of Special Trophies and Awards except the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominees. NOTES: Established October 12, 1980. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF34: National Defense Service Medal
AF34: National Defense Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to anyone who serves on active duty in the United States military during a time period in which a “national emergency” had been declared. NOTES: Established by President Eisenhower per Executive Order 10448, dated 22 April 1953. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF36: Antarctica Service Medal
AF36: Antarctica Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to military or civilian personnel spending between 15-30 days stationed on the Antarctic continent or performing transport missions to Antarctica. NOTES: Established 1960. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF37: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
AF37: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
REQ: Awarded for participation in a military campaign of the United States for which no other service medal has been authorized. NOTES: Established 4 December 1961. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF38: Vietnam Service Medal
AF38: Vietnam Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace thereover, from 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. NOTES: Established 8 July 1965. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF39: SW Asia Service Medal
AF39: SW Asia Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for military service between August 2, 1990 and November 30, 1995 for participation during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. NOTES: Established by EO 12754 on 12 March 1991. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF40: Kosovo Campaign Medal
AF40: Kosovo Campaign Medal
REQ: Issued to members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in or in direct support of Kosovo operations. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 13154 of William J. Clinton, 3 May 2000. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF41: Korea Defense Service Medal
AF41: Korea Defense Service Medal
REQ: For those members of the U.S. military who have served duty in the Republic of Korea to uphold the armistice between South and North Korea since July 28, 1954. NOTES: Created by order of President George W. Bush in 2002. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF42: Armed Forces Service Medal
AF42: Armed Forces Service Medal
REQ: A theater service award for engagement in 'significant activity' for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized. NOTES: Authorized by EO 12985, dated 11 January 1996. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF43: Humanitarian Service Medal
AF43: Humanitarian Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to any member of the United States military who distinguish themselves by meritorious participation in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature. NOTES: Established by President Ford per EO 11965, dated 19 Jan. 1977. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF44: Outstanding Volunteer Service
AF44: Outstanding Volunteer Service
REQ: Awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who performed outstanding volunteer community service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature after 31 Dec. 1992. NOTES: Established by EO 12830, dated 9 January 1993. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF45: Air and Space Campaign Medal
AF45: Air and Space Campaign Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the Air Force who, after 24 March 1999, participated in or directly supported a significant U.S. military operation, providing direct support to combat operations. NOTES: Established 24 April 2002. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF46: Overseas Ribbon Short Tour
AF46: Overseas Ribbon Short Tour
REQ: Awarded to Air Force members who complete an overseas tour of at least 181 consecutive days on or after September 1, 1980. NOTES: Established October 12, 1980. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF47: Overseas Ribbon Short Tour
AF47: Overseas Ribbon Short Tour
REQ: Awarded to Air Force members who complete an overseas tour of at least 2 years on or after September 1, 1980. NOTES: Established October 12, 1980. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF48: Expeditionary Service Ribbon
AF48: Expeditionary Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to any member of the Air Force who completes a standard contingency deployment of 45 consecutive days or 90 non-consecutive days. NOTES: Established June 18, 2003. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF49: Longevity Service Award
AF49: Longevity Service Award
REQ: Awarded to members of the Air Force for completing four years of Active, Reserve, or Air National Guard service. NOTES: Established November 25, 1957. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF50: Military Training Instructor
AF50: Military Training Instructor
REQ: Awarded to any member of the Air Force who completes no less than twelve consecutive months of duty as a military training instructor (and received the Guide badge). NOTES: Established 7 December 1998. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF51: Air Force Recruiter Ribbon
AF51: Air Force Recruiter Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to members of the Air Force performing recruitment duty (recruitment of more than 1 SG member). NOTES: Established 21 June 2000. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF52: Armed Forces Reserve Medal
AF52: Armed Forces Reserve Medal
REQ: Awarded to United States Armed Forces Reserve component members (or former members) who complete (or have completed) a total of ten years service. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 10163 signed by President Harry S. Truman on September 25, 1950. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF53: NCO Pro Military Education Grad
AF53: NCO Pro Military Education Grad
REQ: Awarded to graduates of the following certified NCO PME schools: NCO Preparatory Course, Airman Leadership School, NCO Leadership School, NCO Academy, SRNCO Academy. NOTES: Established 28 August 1962. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF54: Basic Training Honor Graduate
AF54: Basic Training Honor Graduate
REQ: Awarded to honor graduates of Basic Military Training who, after July 29, 1976, have demonstrated excellence in all phases of academic and military training and limited to the top 10 percent of the training flight. NOTES: Established April 3, 1976. Cherry 9 Major Disorder
AF55: Marksmanship Award Ribbon
AF55: Marksmanship Award Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to all Air Force service members who, after January 1, 1963, qualify as "expert" in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or handgun. NOTES: Established August 28, 1962. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF56: Training Ribbon
AF56: Training Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to Air Force service members on completion of initial accession training after August 14, 1974. NOTES: October 12, 1980. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AFX4: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
AFX4: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
REQ: Service for six months in South Vietnam from March 1, 1961 to March 28, 1973. NOTES: Established by Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Armed Forces Order Number 48 of March 24, 1966. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AFX5: Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
AFX5: Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
REQ: Saudi Arabian medal awarded to members of the Coalition Forces who participated in Operation Desert Storm and the liberation of Kuwait between the dates of 17 Jan. 1991 and 28 Feb. 1991. NOTES: Accepted by the Deputy SECDEF on 3 Jan. 1992. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AFX6: Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
AFX6: Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
REQ: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm. NOTES: Established by the Government of Kuwait and accepted by the Deputy SECDEF on 7 August 1995. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZAF01: Medal of Honor
ZAF01: Medal of Honor
REQ: Awarded for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Originally established 17 February 1862. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZAF02: Air Force Cross
ZAF02: Air Force Cross
REQ: Awarded for extraordinary heroism at risk of life in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying award of the Medal of Honor, while serving with the Air Force. NOTES: Established July 6, 1960. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZAF03: Defense Distinguished Service
ZAF03: Defense Distinguished Service
REQ: Presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. NOTES: Established 9 July 1970. Awarded only at the highest levels of the military while assigned to a joint activity. Cherry 9 Major Disorder
ZAF04: Air Force Distinguished Service
ZAF04: Air Force Distinguished Service
REQ: Awarded to members of the United States Air Force who distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility. NOTES: Established July 6, 1960. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZAF05: Silver Star
ZAF05: Silver Star
REQ: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, of lesser degree than required for the Navy Cross. NOTES: Established 9 July 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZAF06: Defense Superior Service Medal
ZAF06: Defense Superior Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while participating in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1976. Most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. No member has this medal Major Disorder

United States Army  
 Medal Name   Medal Description   User Lists   Medal Moderator 
A01: Medal of Honor
A01: Medal of Honor
REQ: Awarded for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Originally established 17 February 1862. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A02: Distinguished Service Cross
A02: Distinguished Service Cross
REQ: Awarded for extraordinary heroism at risk of life in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying award of the Medal of Honor, while serving with the Army. NOTES: Established 2 January 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A03: Defense Distinguished Service
A03: Defense Distinguished Service
REQ: Presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. NOTES: Established 9 July 1970. Awarded only at the highest levels of the military while assigned to a joint activity. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A04: Army Distinguished Service Medal
A04: Army Distinguished Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in a duty of great responsibility. NOTES: 2 January 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A05: Silver Star
A05: Silver Star
REQ: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, of lesser degree than required for the Navy Cross. NOTES: Established 9 July 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A06: Defense Superior Service Medal
A06: Defense Superior Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while participating in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1976. Most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A07: Legion of Merit
A07: Legion of Merit
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The award is given for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. NOTES: Established 20 July 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A08: Distinguished Flying Cross
A08: Distinguished Flying Cross
REQ: Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. NOTES: Establshed 2 July 1926, retroactive to 6 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A09 Soldier's Medal
A09 Soldier's Medal
REQ: Awarded for heroism, usually at voluntary risk of life, not involving actual conflict with an enemy while serving in any capacity with the Army. NOTES: Established 2 July 1926. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A10: Bronze Star
A10: Bronze Star
REQ: Awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Authorized 4 February 1944, retroactive to 7 December 1941. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A11: Purple Heart
A11: Purple Heart
REQ: Awarded to any member of an Armed Force who, while serving with the US military after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded. NOTES: Wounds must have required treatment by a medical officer. Captain Artemis Major Disorder
A12: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
A12: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in a joint activity, distinguish themselves by non-combat outstanding achievement or meritorious service. NOTES: First created in 1977 No member has this medal Major Disorder
A13: Meritorious Service Medal
A13: Meritorious Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States. Comparable to the Bronze Star. NOTES: Authorized 16 January 1969. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A14: Air Medal
A14: Air Medal
REQ: Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, shall have distinguished himself/herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. NOTES: Authorized 11 May 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A15: Joint Services Commendation Medal
A15: Joint Services Commendation Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the armed forces who distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1963 No member has this medal Major Disorder
A16: Army Commendation Medal
A16: Army Commendation Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the armed forces who distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service while serving with the Army. NOTES: Established 18 December 1945. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A17: Joint Services Achievement Medal
A17: Joint Services Achievement Medal
REQ: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a joint military activity not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. NOTES: Created in 1983 No member has this medal Major Disorder
A18: Army Achievement Medal
A18: Army Achievement Medal
REQ: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a non-combat area of a nature that would not warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. NOTES: Established 18 February 1981. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A19: Prisoner of War Medal
A19: Prisoner of War Medal
REQ: Issued to U.S. military personnel taken prisoner and held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy of the US or serving with friendly forces. NOTES: Authorized by Chapter 57 of Title 10, USC on 8 November 1985; retroactive to 5 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A20: Army Good Conduct Medal
A20: Army Good Conduct Medal
REQ: Awarded to any enlisted soldier who completes three consecutive years of 'honorable and faithful service' free of disciplinary infractions. NOTES: Established 28 June 1941. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A21: Army Reserve Components Achievement
A21: Army Reserve Components Achievement
REQ: Awarded to active members of the Army Reserve who have performed three years of satisfactory duty free of disciplinary action. NOTES: Established 11 August 1969 No member has this medal Major Disorder
A24: National Defense Service Medal
A24: National Defense Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to anyone who serves on active duty in the United States military during a time period in which a “national emergency” had been declared. NOTES: Established by President Eisenhower per Executive Order 10448, dated 22 April 1953. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A26: Antarctica Service Medal
A26: Antarctica Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to military or civilian personnel spending between 15-30 days stationed on the Antarctic continent or performing transport missions to Antarctica. NOTES: Established 1960. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A27: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
A27: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
REQ: Awarded for participation in a military campaign of the United States for which no other service medal has been authorized. NOTES: Established 4 December 1961. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A28: Vietnam Service Medal
A28: Vietnam Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace thereover, from 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. NOTES: Established 8 July 1965. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A29: SW Asia Service Medal
A29: SW Asia Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for military service between August 2, 1990 and November 30, 1995 for participation during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. NOTES: Established by EO 12754 on 12 March 1991. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A30: Kosovo Campaign Medal
A30: Kosovo Campaign Medal
REQ: Issued to members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in or in direct support of Kosovo operations. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 13154 of William J. Clinton, 3 May 2000. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A31: Korea Defense Service Medal
A31: Korea Defense Service Medal
REQ: For those members of the U.S. military who have served duty in the Republic of Korea to uphold the armistice between South and North Korea since July 28, 1954. NOTES: Created by order of President George W. Bush in 2002. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A32: Armed Forces Service Medal
A32: Armed Forces Service Medal
REQ: A theater service award for engagement in 'significant activity' for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized. NOTES: Authorized by EO 12985, dated 11 January 1996. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A33: Humanitarian Service Medal
A33: Humanitarian Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to any member of the United States military who distinguish themselves by meritorious participation in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature. NOTES: Established by President Ford per EO 11965, dated 19 Jan. 1977. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A34: Outstanding Volunteer Service
A34: Outstanding Volunteer Service
REQ: Awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who performed outstanding volunteer community service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature after 31 Dec. 1992. NOTES: Established by EO 12830, dated 9 January 1993. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A35: Armed Forces Reserve Medal
A35: Armed Forces Reserve Medal
REQ: Awarded to United States Armed Forces Reserve component members (or former members) who complete (or have completed) a total of ten years service. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 10163 signed by President Harry S. Truman on September 25, 1950. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A36: Army NCO Professional Development
A36: Army NCO Professional Development
REQ: Awarded to members of the Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve for successful completion of designated Noncommissioned Officer professional development courses. NOTES: Established 10 April 1981. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A37: Army Sea Duty Ribbon
A37: Army Sea Duty Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to those members of the US Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard for completion of 2 years cumulative sea duty on Class A or B US Army Vessel. NOTES: Created in 2006 No member has this medal Major Disorder
A38: Army Service Ribbon
A38: Army Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to members of the Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard for successful completion of initial-entry training. NOTES: Established 10 April 1981. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A39: Army Overseas Service Ribbon
A39: Army Overseas Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to members of the US Army for successful completion of overseas tours (typically 2-3 years). NOTES: Established 10 April 1981. No member has this medal Major Disorder
A40: Army Reserve Component Overseas
A40: Army Reserve Component Overseas
REQ: Awarded to members of the Army Reserves or National Guard for successful completion of annual training or active duty for training for 10+ consecutive duty days on foreign soil. NOTES: Established 11 July 1984 No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF4: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
AF4: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
REQ: Service for six months in South Vietnam from March 1, 1961 to March 28, 1973. NOTES: Established by Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Armed Forces Order Number 48 of March 24, 1966. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF5: Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
AF5: Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
REQ: Saudi Arabian medal awarded to members of the Coalition Forces who participated in Operation Desert Storm and the liberation of Kuwait between the dates of 17 Jan. 1991 and 28 Feb. 1991. NOTES: Accepted by the Deputy SECDEF on 3 Jan. 1992. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AF6: Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
AF6: Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
REQ: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm. NOTES: Established by the Government of Kuwait and accepted by the Deputy SECDEF on 7 August 1995. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AR1: Presidential Unit Citation
AR1: Presidential Unit Citation
REQ: Awarded to units of the US and allied Armed Forces for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941. NOTES:Established 26 February 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AR2: Joint Meritorious Unit Award
AR2: Joint Meritorious Unit Award
REQ: Awarded to joint units or activities which have distinguished themselves in action against the enemy with outstanding heroism, or outstanding non-combat service in support of military operations. NOTES: Established 22 July 1982. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AR3: Valorous Unit Award
AR3: Valorous Unit Award
REQ: Awarded to units of the US Army which display extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the US. Equivalent to the Silver Star for individuals. NOTES: Established 7 January 1966. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AR4: Meritorious Unit Commendation
AR4: Meritorious Unit Commendation
REQ: Awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for 6+ continuous months during the period of military operations against an armed enemy occurring on or after 1 Jan. 1944. NOTES: Established 23 Aug. 1944. No member has this medal Major Disorder
AR5: Superior Unit Award
AR5: Superior Unit Award
REQ: Awarded for outstanding meritorious performance of a unit during peacetime in a difficult and challenging mission under extraordinary circumstances. NOTES: Established April 1985. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZA01: Medal of Honor
ZA01: Medal of Honor
REQ: Awarded for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Originally established 17 February 1862. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZA02: Distinguished Service Cross
ZA02: Distinguished Service Cross
REQ: Awarded for extraordinary heroism at risk of life in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying award of the Medal of Honor, while serving with the Army. NOTES: Established 2 January 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZA03: Defense Distinguished Service
ZA03: Defense Distinguished Service
REQ: Presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. NOTES: Established 9 July 1970. Awarded only at the highest levels of the military while assigned to a joint activity. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZA04: Army Distinguished Service Medal
ZA04: Army Distinguished Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in a duty of great responsibility. NOTES: 2 January 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZA05: Silver Star
ZA05: Silver Star
REQ: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, of lesser degree than required for the Navy Cross. NOTES: Established 9 July 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZA06: Defense Superior Service Medal
ZA06: Defense Superior Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while participating in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1976. Most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. No member has this medal Major Disorder

United States Marine Corps  
 Medal Name   Medal Description   User Lists   Medal Moderator 
MC01: Medal of Honor
MC01: Medal of Honor
REQ: Awarded for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Originally established 17 February 1862. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC02: Navy Cross
MC02: Navy Cross
REQ: Awarded for extraordinary heroism at risk of life in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying award of the Medal of Honor, while serving with the Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard in time of war. NOTES: Established 6 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC03: Defense Distinguished Service
MC03: Defense Distinguished Service
REQ: Presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. NOTES: Established 9 July 1970. Awarded only at the highest levels of the military while assigned to a joint activity. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC04: Navy Distinguished Service Medal
MC04: Navy Distinguished Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in a duty of great responsibility. NOTES: Normally awarded only to senior Flag/General Officers. Established 1919. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC05: Silver Star
MC05: Silver Star
REQ: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, of lesser degree than required for the Navy Cross. NOTES: Established 9 July 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC06: Defense Superior Service Medal
MC06: Defense Superior Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while participating in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1976. Most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC07: Legion of Merit
MC07: Legion of Merit
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The award is given for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. NOTES: Established 20 July 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC08: Distinguished Flying Cross
MC08: Distinguished Flying Cross
REQ: Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. NOTES: Establshed 2 July 1926, retroactive to 6 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC09: Navy & MC Medal
MC09: Navy & MC Medal
REQ: Awarded for heroism, usually at voluntary risk of life, not involving actual conflict with an enemy while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps. NOTES: Established 7 August 1942 No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC10: Bronze Star
MC10: Bronze Star
REQ: Awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Authorized 4 February 1944, retroactive to 7 December 1941. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC11: Purple Heart
MC11: Purple Heart
REQ: Awarded to any member of an Armed Force who, while serving with the US military after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded. NOTES: Wounds must have required treatment by a medical officer. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC12: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
MC12: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in a joint activity, distinguish themselves by non-combat outstanding achievement or meritorious service. NOTES: First created in 1977 No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC13: Meritorious Service Medal
MC13: Meritorious Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States. Comparable to the Bronze Star. NOTES: Authorized 16 January 1969. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC14: Air Medal
MC14: Air Medal
REQ: Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, shall have distinguished himself/herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. NOTES: Authorized 11 May 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC15: Joint Services Commendation Medal
MC15: Joint Services Commendation Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the armed forces who distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1963 No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC16: Navy&MC Commendation Medal
MC16: Navy&MC Commendation Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the armed forces who distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service while serving with the Navy or Marines. NOTES: First authorized in 1949. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC17: Joint Services Achievement Medal
MC17: Joint Services Achievement Medal
REQ: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a joint military activity not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. NOTES: Created in 1983 No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC18: Navy&MC Achievement Medal
MC18: Navy&MC Achievement Medal
REQ: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. NOTES: Established in 1961. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC19: Combat Action Ribbon
MC19: Combat Action Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to Marines of the rank of Colonel and below who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. NOTES: First created in February 1969, retroactive to 7 December 1941. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MC20: Navy&MC Presidential Unit Citation
MC20: Navy&MC Presidential Unit Citation
REQ: Awarded to units of the US and allied Armed Forces for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941. NOTES: Established 6 February 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC21: Joint Meritorious Unit Award
MC21: Joint Meritorious Unit Award
REQ: Awarded to joint units or activities which have distinguished themselves in action against the enemy with outstanding heroism, or outstanding non-combat service in support of military operations. NOTES: Established 22 July 1982. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC22: Navy Unit Commendation
MC22: Navy Unit Commendation
REQ: Awarded to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself in action against the enemy with outstanding heroism, or outstanding non-combat service in support of military operations. NOTES: Established 18 December 1944. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC23: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
MC23: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
REQ: Awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for 6+ continuous months during the period of military operations against an armed enemy occurring on or after 1 Jan. 1944. NOTES: Established 17 July 1967. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC24: Navy 'E' Award
MC24: Navy 'E' Award
REQ: Awarded to sailors and Marines on permanent duty on U.S. Navy ships or in squadrons that win a battle efficiency competition after 1 July 1974. NOTES: Authorized 31 March 1976. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC25: Prisoner of War Medal
MC25: Prisoner of War Medal
REQ: Issued to U.S. military personnel taken prisoner and held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy of the US or serving with friendly forces. NOTES: Authorized by Chapter 57 of Title 10, USC on 8 November 1985; retroactive to 5 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC26: MC Good Conduct Medal
MC26: MC Good Conduct Medal
REQ: Awarded to any enlisted Marine who completes three consecutive years of 'honorable and faithful service' free of disciplinary infractions. NOTES: First issued in 1896. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC27: Selected Marine Corps Reserve
MC27: Selected Marine Corps Reserve
REQ: Awarded to active enlisted member of the Reserve who have performed three years of satisfactory duty free of disciplinary action. NOTES: First created in 1925. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC28: MC Expeditionary Medal
MC28: MC Expeditionary Medal
REQ: Awarded to Marines who engaged in a landing on foreign territory, participated in combat operations against an opposing force, or participated in a designated operation for which no other service medal is authorized. NOTES: Created on May 8, 1919. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MC30: National Defense Service Medal
MC30: National Defense Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to anyone who serves on active duty in the United States military during a time period in which a “national emergency” had been declared. NOTES: Established by President Eisenhower per Executive Order 10448, dated 22 April 1953. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MC32: Antarctica Service Medal
MC32: Antarctica Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to military or civilian personnel spending between 15-30 days stationed on the Antarctic continent or performing transport missions to Antarctica. NOTES: Established 1960. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC33: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
MC33: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
REQ: Awarded for participation in a military campaign of the United States for which no other service medal has been authorized. NOTES: Established 4 December 1961. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MC34: Vietnam Service Medal
MC34: Vietnam Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace thereover, from 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. NOTES: Established 8 July 1965. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC35: SW Asia Service Medal
MC35: SW Asia Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for military service between August 2, 1990 and November 30, 1995 for participation during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. NOTES: Established by EO 12754 on 12 March 1991. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MC36: Kosovo Campaign Medal
MC36: Kosovo Campaign Medal
REQ: Issued to members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in or in direct support of Kosovo operations. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 13154 of William J. Clinton, 3 May 2000. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MC37: Korea Defense Service Medal
MC37: Korea Defense Service Medal
REQ: For those members of the U.S. military who have served duty in the Republic of Korea to uphold the armistice between South and North Korea since July 28, 1954. NOTES: Created by order of President George W. Bush in 2002. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC38: Armed Forces Service Medal
MC38: Armed Forces Service Medal
REQ: A theater service award for engagement in 'significant activity' for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized. NOTES: Authorized by EO 12985, dated 11 January 1996. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC39: Humanitarian Service Medal
MC39: Humanitarian Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to any member of the United States military who distinguish themselves by meritorious participation in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature. NOTES: Established by President Ford per EO 11965, dated 19 Jan. 1977. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC40: Outstanding Volunteer Service
MC40: Outstanding Volunteer Service
REQ: Awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who performed outstanding volunteer community service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature after 31 Dec. 1992. NOTES: Established by EO 12830, dated 9 January 1993. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MC41: Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
MC41: Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to members of the Navy or Marines assigned to a Naval Afloat Command and who perform 90+ consecutive days of a seaward deployment within a one year period. NOTES: Established in May 1980 and retroactively authorized to August 1974. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC42: Navy Arctic Service Ribbon
MC42: Navy Arctic Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to any member of the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps who serves 28+ consecutive days of duty in the Arctic Circle. NOTES: Authorized by OPNAVNOTE 1650 of 3 June 1987, retroactive to January 1982. May be awarded to civilians. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC43: Navy&MC Overseas Service Ribbon
MC43: Navy&MC Overseas Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to any member of the Navy or Marine Corps who completes one year of consecutive or cumulative duty at a permanent overseas duty station. NOTES: Authorized by OPNAVNOTE 1650 of 3 June 1987, retroactive to 15 August 1974. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MC44: Marine Recruiting Service Ribbon
MC44: Marine Recruiting Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to Marines performing recruitment duty (recruitment of more than 1 SG member) NOTES: Authorized by SECNAV on 7 June 1995, retroactive to 1 January 1973. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MC45: Marine Drill Instructor Ribbon
MC45: Marine Drill Instructor Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to Marine Corps personnel who have served in a training capacity (and received the Guide badge) NOTES: awarded retroactive to 06 October 1952. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC46: Marine Security Guard Ribbon
MC46: Marine Security Guard Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to Marine Corps personnel who have served as Security Guards. NOTES: Awarded retroactive to 28 Jan 1949 No member has this medal Major Disorder
MC47: Armed Forces Reserve Medal
MC47: Armed Forces Reserve Medal
REQ: Awarded to United States Armed Forces Reserve component members (or former members) who complete (or have completed) a total of ten years service. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 10163 signed by President Harry S. Truman on September 25, 1950. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MCF6: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
MCF6: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
REQ: Service for six months in South Vietnam from March 1, 1961 to March 28, 1973. NOTES: Established by Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Armed Forces Order Number 48 of March 24, 1966. No member has this medal Major Disorder
MCF7: Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
MCF7: Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
REQ: Saudi Arabian medal awarded to members of the Coalition Forces who participated in Operation Desert Storm and the liberation of Kuwait between the dates of 17 Jan. 1991 and 28 Feb. 1991. NOTES: Accepted by the Deputy SECDEF on 3 Jan. 1992. Major Disorder Major Disorder
MCF8: Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
MCF8: Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
REQ: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm. NOTES: Established by the Government of Kuwait and accepted by the Deputy SECDEF on 7 August 1995. Major Disorder Major Disorder
ZMC01: Medal of Honor
ZMC01: Medal of Honor
REQ: Awarded for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Originally established 17 February 1862. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZMC02: Navy Cross
ZMC02: Navy Cross
REQ: Awarded for extraordinary heroism at risk of life in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying award of the Medal of Honor, while serving with the Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard in time of war. NOTES: Established 6 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZMC03: Defense Distinguished Service
ZMC03: Defense Distinguished Service
REQ: Presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. NOTES: Established 9 July 1970. Awarded only at the highest levels of the military while assigned to a joint activity. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZMC04: Navy Distinguished Service Medal
ZMC04: Navy Distinguished Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in a duty of great responsibility. NOTES: Normally awarded only to senior Flag/General Officers. Established 1919. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZMC05: Silver Star
ZMC05: Silver Star
REQ: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, of lesser degree than required for the Navy Cross. NOTES: Established 9 July 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZMC06: Defense Superior Service Medal
ZMC06: Defense Superior Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while participating in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1976. Most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. No member has this medal Major Disorder

United States Navy  
 Medal Name   Medal Description   User Lists   Medal Moderator 
N01: Medal of Honor
N01: Medal of Honor
REQ: Awarded for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Originally established 17 February 1862. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N02: Navy Cross
N02: Navy Cross
REQ: Awarded for extraordinary heroism at risk of life in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying award of the Medal of Honor, while serving with the Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard in time of war. NOTES: Established 6 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N03: Defense Distinguished Service
N03: Defense Distinguished Service
REQ: Presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. NOTES: Established 9 July 1970. Awarded only at the highest levels of the military while assigned to a joint activity. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N04: Navy Distinguished Service Medal
N04: Navy Distinguished Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in a duty of great responsibility. NOTES: Normally awarded only to senior Flag/General Officers. Established 1919. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N05: Silver Star
N05: Silver Star
REQ: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, of lesser degree than required for the Navy Cross. NOTES: Established 9 July 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N06: Defense Superior Service Medal
N06: Defense Superior Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while participating in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1976. Most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N07: Legion of Merit
N07: Legion of Merit
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The award is given for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. NOTES: Established 20 July 1942. Liquid Zero Major Disorder
N08: Distinguished Flying Cross
N08: Distinguished Flying Cross
REQ: Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. NOTES: Establshed 2 July 1926, retroactive to 6 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N09: Navy & MC Medal
N09: Navy & MC Medal
REQ: Awarded for heroism, usually at voluntary risk of life, not involving actual conflict with an enemy while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps. NOTES: Established 7 August 1942 No member has this medal Major Disorder
N10: Bronze Star
N10: Bronze Star
REQ: Awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Authorized 4 February 1944, retroactive to 7 December 1941. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N11: Purple Heart
N11: Purple Heart
REQ: Awarded to any member of an Armed Force who, while serving with the US military after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded. NOTES: Wounds must have required treatment by a medical officer. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N12: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
N12: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in a joint activity, distinguish themselves by non-combat outstanding achievement or meritorious service. NOTES: First created in 1977 No member has this medal Major Disorder
N13: Meritorious Service Medal
N13: Meritorious Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States. Comparable to the Bronze Star. NOTES: Authorized 16 January 1969. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N14: Air Medal
N14: Air Medal
REQ: Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, shall have distinguished himself/herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. NOTES: Authorized 11 May 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N15: Joint Services Commendation Medal
N15: Joint Services Commendation Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the armed forces who distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1963 No member has this medal Major Disorder
N16: Navy&MC Commendation Medal
N16: Navy&MC Commendation Medal
REQ: Awarded to members of the armed forces who distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service while serving with the Navy or Marines. NOTES: First authorized in 1949. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N17: Joint Services Achievement Medal
N17: Joint Services Achievement Medal
REQ: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a joint military activity not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. NOTES: Created in 1983 No member has this medal Major Disorder
N18: Navy&MC Achievement Medal
N18: Navy&MC Achievement Medal
REQ: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. NOTES: Established in 1961. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N19: Combat Action Ribbon
N19: Combat Action Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to Marines of the rank of Colonel and below who have actively participated in ground or surface combat. NOTES: First created in February 1969, retroactive to 7 December 1941. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N20: Navy&MC Presidential Unit Citation
N20: Navy&MC Presidential Unit Citation
REQ: Awarded to units of the US and allied Armed Forces for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941. NOTES: Established 6 February 1942. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N21: Joint Meritorious Unit Award
N21: Joint Meritorious Unit Award
REQ: Awarded to joint units or activities which have distinguished themselves in action against the enemy with outstanding heroism, or outstanding non-combat service in support of military operations. NOTES: Established 22 July 1982. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N22: Navy Unit Commendation
N22: Navy Unit Commendation
REQ: Awarded to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself in action against the enemy with outstanding heroism, or outstanding non-combat service in support of military operations. NOTES: Established 18 December 1944. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N23: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
N23: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
REQ: Awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for 6+ continuous months during the period of military operations against an armed enemy occurring on or after 1 Jan. 1944. NOTES: Established 17 July 1967. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N24: Navy 'E' Award
N24: Navy 'E' Award
REQ: Awarded to sailors and Marines on permanent duty on U.S. Navy ships or in squadrons that win a battle efficiency competition after 1 July 1974. NOTES: Authorized 31 March 1976. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N25: Prisoner of War Medal
N25: Prisoner of War Medal
REQ: Issued to U.S. military personnel taken prisoner and held captive while engaged in an action against an enemy of the US or serving with friendly forces. NOTES: Authorized by Chapter 57 of Title 10, USC on 8 November 1985; retroactive to 5 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N26: Navy Good Conduct Medal
N26: Navy Good Conduct Medal
REQ: Awarded to any enlisted sailor who completes three consecutive years of 'honorable and faithful service' free of disciplinary infractions. NOTES: Created in 1869. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N27: Naval Reserve Meritorious Service
N27: Naval Reserve Meritorious Service
REQ: Awarded to active enlisted member of the Reserve who have performed three years of satisfactory duty free of disciplinary action. NOTES: First created in 1962, retroactive to 1969. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N28: Fleet Marine Force Ribbon
N28: Fleet Marine Force Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to any member of the Navy who completes 12 months of duty with the Fleet Marine Force, and completes the formal qualification program. NOTES: 24 months service required for members of the Naval Reserve. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N29: Navy Expeditionary Medal
N29: Navy Expeditionary Medal
REQ: Awarded to Marines who engaged in a landing on foreign territory, participated in combat operations against an opposing force, or participated in a designated operation for which no other service medal is authorized. NOTES: Retroactive to 12 Feb 1874 No member has this medal Major Disorder
N31: National Defense Service Medal
N31: National Defense Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to anyone who serves on active duty in the United States military during a time period in which a “national emergency” had been declared. NOTES: Established by President Eisenhower per Executive Order 10448, dated 22 April 1953. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N33: Antarctica Service Medal
N33: Antarctica Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to military or civilian personnel spending between 15-30 days stationed on the Antarctic continent or performing transport missions to Antarctica. NOTES: Established 1960. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N34: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
N34: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
REQ: Awarded for participation in a military campaign of the United States for which no other service medal has been authorized. NOTES: Established 4 December 1961. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N35: Vietnam Service Medal
N35: Vietnam Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace thereover, from 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. NOTES: Established 8 July 1965. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N36: SW Asia Service Medal
N36: SW Asia Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for military service between August 2, 1990 and November 30, 1995 for participation during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. NOTES: Established by EO 12754 on 12 March 1991. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N37: Kosovo Campaign Medal
N37: Kosovo Campaign Medal
REQ: Issued to members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in or in direct support of Kosovo operations. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 13154 of William J. Clinton, 3 May 2000. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N38: Korea Defense Service Medal
N38: Korea Defense Service Medal
REQ: For those members of the U.S. military who have served duty in the Republic of Korea to uphold the armistice between South and North Korea since July 28, 1954. NOTES: Created by order of President George W. Bush in 2002. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N39: Armed Forces Service Medal
N39: Armed Forces Service Medal
REQ: A theater service award for engagement in 'significant activity' for which no other campaign or service medal is authorized. NOTES: Authorized by EO 12985, dated 11 January 1996. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N40: Humanitarian Service Medal
N40: Humanitarian Service Medal
REQ: Awarded to any member of the United States military who distinguish themselves by meritorious participation in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature. NOTES: Established by President Ford per EO 11965, dated 19 Jan. 1977. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N41: Outstanding Volunteer Service
N41: Outstanding Volunteer Service
REQ: Awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who performed outstanding volunteer community service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature after 31 Dec. 1992. NOTES: Established by EO 12830, dated 9 January 1993. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N42: Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
N42: Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to members of the Navy or Marines assigned to a Naval Afloat Command and who perform 90+ consecutive days of a seaward deployment within a one year period. NOTES: Established in May 1980 and retroactively authorized to August 1974. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N43: Navy Arctic Service Ribbon
N43: Navy Arctic Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to any member of the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps who serves 28+ consecutive days of duty in the Arctic Circle. NOTES: Authorized by OPNAVNOTE 1650 of 3 June 1987, retroactive to January 1982. May be awarded to civilians. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N44: Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon
N44: Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to any member of the U.S. Navy Reserve who, while serving as a drilling reservist, completes 24 cumulative months of duty on board a U.S. Navy Reserve Ship. NOTES: Authorized by SECNAV Note 5420 of 28 May 1986. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N45: Navy&MC Overseas Service Ribbon
N45: Navy&MC Overseas Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to any member of the Navy or Marine Corps who completes one year of consecutive or cumulative duty at a permanent overseas duty station. NOTES: Authorized by OPNAVNOTE 1650 of 3 June 1987, retroactive to 15 August 1974. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N46: Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon
N46: Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to Naval personnel performing recruitment duty (recruitment of more than 1 SG member) NOTES: Established by SECNAV on 2 February 1989, retroactive to 1 July 1973. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N47: Navy Recruit Training Serv. Medal
N47: Navy Recruit Training Serv. Medal
REQ: Awarded to Navy personnel who have served in a training capacity (and received the Guide badge) NOTES: Established by SECNAV 13 March 1998, retroactive to October 1995. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N48: Naval Ceremonial Guard Ribbon
N48: Naval Ceremonial Guard Ribbon
REQ: Awarded to members of the Navy who, while stationed in Washington D.C., complete a standard tour of duty with the Navy Ceremonial Guard. NOTES: Established 12 December 2003, retroactive to 1 May 2001. No member has this medal Major Disorder
N49: Armed Forces Reserve Medal
N49: Armed Forces Reserve Medal
REQ: Awarded to United States Armed Forces Reserve component members (or former members) who complete (or have completed) a total of ten years service. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 10163 signed by President Harry S. Truman on September 25, 1950. No member has this medal Major Disorder
NF6: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
NF6: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
REQ: Service for six months in South Vietnam from March 1, 1961 to March 28, 1973. NOTES: Established by Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Armed Forces Order Number 48 of March 24, 1966. No member has this medal Major Disorder
NF7: Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
NF7: Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
REQ: Saudi Arabian medal awarded to members of the Coalition Forces who participated in Operation Desert Storm and the liberation of Kuwait between the dates of 17 Jan. 1991 and 28 Feb. 1991. NOTES: Accepted by the Deputy SECDEF on 3 Jan. 1992. No member has this medal Major Disorder
NF8: Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
NF8: Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
REQ: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm. NOTES: Established by the Government of Kuwait and accepted by the Deputy SECDEF on 7 August 1995. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZN01: Medal of Honor
ZN01: Medal of Honor
REQ: Awarded for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. NOTES: Originally established 17 February 1862. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZN02: Navy Cross
ZN02: Navy Cross
REQ: Awarded for extraordinary heroism at risk of life in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying award of the Medal of Honor, while serving with the Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard in time of war. NOTES: Established 6 April 1917. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZN03: Defense Distinguished Service
ZN03: Defense Distinguished Service
REQ: Presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. NOTES: Established 9 July 1970. Awarded only at the highest levels of the military while assigned to a joint activity. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZN04: Navy Distinguished Service Medal
ZN04: Navy Distinguished Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in a duty of great responsibility. NOTES: Normally awarded only to senior Flag/General Officers. Established 1919. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZN05: Silver Star
ZN05: Silver Star
REQ: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, of lesser degree than required for the Navy Cross. NOTES: Established 9 July 1918. No member has this medal Major Disorder
ZN06: Defense Superior Service Medal
ZN06: Defense Superior Service Medal
REQ: Awarded for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while participating in a joint activity. NOTES: Created in 1976. Most often presented to senior officers in the flag and general officer grades. No member has this medal Major Disorder

Paragon City Police Force  
 Medal Name   Medal Description   User Lists   Medal Moderator 
PF01: Medal of Honor
PF01: Medal of Honor
An Officer who has done what was impossible possible No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF02: Combat Cross
PF02: Combat Cross
An Officer who has shown bravery and alertness in a heat of battle. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF03: Medal of Merit
PF03: Medal of Merit
An officer who has performed a brutal attempt for the safety of others. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF04: Meritourious Duty & Service Medal
PF04: Meritourious Duty & Service Medal
An officer who has performed long and meritorious service to the Paragon Police Department. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF05: Excellent Service & Duty Medal
PF05: Excellent Service & Duty Medal
An officer who has performed an exellent service to the Paragon Police Department. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF06: Commendation Medal
PF06: Commendation Medal
An Officer who has completed a task with quickness and valor. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF07: Unit Citation Award
PF07: Unit Citation Award
An Officer who has distinguished him/herself from others in the line of duty. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF08: 30 Years Service Award
PF08: 30 Years Service Award
An Officer who have fought and survived in Paragon City for 30 years. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF09: 25 Years Service Award
PF09: 25 Years Service Award
An Officer who have seen the up and downs of Paragon City for 25 years. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF10: 20 Years Service Award
PF10: 20 Years Service Award
An Officer who have kept the streets safe in Paragon City for 20 years. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF11: 15 Years Service Award
PF11: 15 Years Service Award
An Officer who have fought crimes in Paragon City for 15 years. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF12: 10 Years Service Award
PF12: 10 Years Service Award
An Officer who have patrol the streets of Paragon City for 10 years. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF13: 5 Years Service Award
PF13: 5 Years Service Award
An Officer who have served the people of Paragon City for 5 years. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF14: 30 Tiger Li Stripes
PF14: 30 Tiger Li Stripes
Cadets who have earned 30 tiger stripes for passing the final written test and completed an offical Task Force from a member of the Freedom Phalanx. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF15: 25 Tiger Li Stripes
PF15: 25 Tiger Li Stripes
Cadets who have earned 25 tiger stripes for passing the 3rd written test and defeated Captain Alex Li in a Arena match. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF16: 20 Tiger Li Stripes
PF16: 20 Tiger Li Stripes
Cadets who have earned 20 tiger stripes for clocking in more then 42 hours of work experience by patroling Paragon City. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF17: 15 Tiger Li Stripes
PF17: 15 Tiger Li Stripes
Cadets who have earned 15 tiger stripes for passing the 2nd written test and clocked in more then 24 hours of work experience by patroling Paragon City. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF18: 10 Tiger Li Stripes
PF18: 10 Tiger Li Stripes
Cadets who have earned 10 tiger stripes for gaining live work experience by patroling Paragon City. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
PF19: 5 Tiger Li Stripes
PF19: 5 Tiger Li Stripes
Cadets who have earned 5 tiger stripes for passing the 1st written test. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator

Shinsengumi  
 Medal Name   Medal Description   User Lists   Medal Moderator 
SG01: Distingushed Service Award
SG01: Distingushed Service Award
REQ: For heroism or outstanding achievement in the face of danger and above the actions performed by others engaged in similar operations. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
SG02: Valorous Service Award
SG02: Valorous Service Award
REQ: For exceptional conduct and meritorious service. The performance must merit recognition by individuals in key positions. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Shigetaka Kadekawa No Medal Moderator
SG03: Superior Service Award
SG03: Superior Service Award
REQ: For outstanding noncombat achievement or by superior meritorious service to Japan which does not warrant the Valourous Service Medal or higher. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
SG04: Meritorious Service Award
SG04: Meritorious Service Award
REQ: For outstanding noncombat achievement or meritorious service, but not of a degree to warrant award of the Superior Service Medal. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
SG05: Ministry of Defense Unit Citation
SG05: Ministry of Defense Unit Citation
REQ: For service in a unit cited in the name of the ministry defense for extraordinary heroism in combat action. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
SG06: Valorous Unit Award
SG06: Valorous Unit Award
REQ: Awarded to units for extraordinary heroism in action NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Shigetaka Kadekawa No Medal Moderator
SG07: Meritorious Unit Award
SG07: Meritorious Unit Award
REQ: Awarded to a unit for at least three months of outstanding service during a period of combat. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Hajime Katsu No Medal Moderator
SG08: Superior Unit Award
SG08: Superior Unit Award
REQ: For outstanding meritorious performance by a unit of a difficult and challenging mission. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Twilight Thorn, Vanguardian No Medal Moderator
SG09: Shinsengumi Gold Star
SG09: Shinsengumi Gold Star
REQ: For gallantry in action against an enemy of Japan or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Hazzard X-R, Frank Warner No Medal Moderator
SG10: Shinsengumi Silver Star
SG10: Shinsengumi Silver Star
REQ: Heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service in a combat theater. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
SG11: Shinsengumi Commendation Award
SG11: Shinsengumi Commendation Award
REQ: For heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration). NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
SG12: Shinsengumi Achievement Award
SG12: Shinsengumi Achievement Award
REQ: For meritorious service in combat/noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement which does not warrant the Squardon Commendation Medal or higher. NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Hephastion, Enzan-0, Sutoomu Puripuri No Medal Moderator
SG13: National Defense (JPN) Service
SG13: National Defense (JPN) Service
REQ: duty performed for Japan from 9.08.54 to present NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1747 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Shigetaka Kadekawa, Junsei, Hajime Katsu No Medal Moderator
SG14: Instructor Ribbon: Leadership
SG14: Instructor Ribbon: Leadership
REQ: Shikangakkou Leadership Training Instructor Service (Plus Paragon Badge) NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Shigetaka Kadekawa No Medal Moderator
SG15: Instructor: Combat Specialist
SG15: Instructor: Combat Specialist
REQ: Shikangakkou Combat Training Instructor Service (Plus Guide Badge) NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Shigetaka Kadekawa, Hajime Katsu No Medal Moderator
SG16: Instructor: Basic Training
SG16: Instructor: Basic Training
REQ: Shikangakkou Basic Training Instructor Service (Plus Advisor Badge) NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Shigetaka Kadekawa, Kyoku Sakaku, Twilight Thorn, Hajime Katsu No Medal Moderator
SG17: Combat Specialist
SG17: Combat Specialist
REQ: Level 50 Security Clearance NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Shigetaka Kadekawa, Kyoku Sakaku, Twilight Thorn, Bell'eroina, Vanguardian, Saito Hikari, Shin-Obi Ninja, Junsei, Kobushi Sama, Hajime Katsu No Medal Moderator
SG18: Combat Expert Ribbon
SG18: Combat Expert Ribbon
REQ: Level 30 Security Clearance NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Shigetaka Kadekawa, Kyoku Sakaku, Nym the Rat, Kenshi Bushi, Twilight Thorn, Lunar Wind, Bell'eroina, Vanguardian, Tsun Lei, Daystar, Victoria Brennan, Saito Hikari, Shin-Obi Ninja, Junsei, Kobushi Sama, Enzan-0, Sutoomu Puripuri, River Lotus, Hajime Katsu No Medal Moderator
SG19: Recruiter Outstanding Service
SG19: Recruiter Outstanding Service
REQ: Recruitment of 10 Shisengumi Operatives NOTES: Established by Executive Order 4861 from Prime Minister Hata Tsutomu Shigetaka Kadekawa, Shin-Obi Ninja No Medal Moderator
SG20: Recruiter Excellent Service
SG20: Recruiter Excellent Service
REQ: Recruitment of 5 Shisengumi Operative NOTES: Established by Executive Order 4861 from Prime Minister Hata Tsutomu Shigetaka Kadekawa, Shin-Obi Ninja No Medal Moderator
SG21: Recruiter Achievement
SG21: Recruiter Achievement
REQ: Recruitment of 1 Shisengumi Operative NOTES: Established by Executive Order 4861 from Prime Minister Hata Tsutomu Shigetaka Kadekawa, Bell'eroina, Shin-Obi Ninja, Tamashii No Medal Moderator
SG22: Basic Training Honor Graduate
SG22: Basic Training Honor Graduate
REQ: Graduation from the Shinsengumi Shikangakkou with a minimum combined score of 700 points NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Shigetaka Kadekawa, Lunar Wind, Vanguardian, Victoria Brennan, Saito Hikari, Junsei, Enzan-0, Tamashii, River Lotus No Medal Moderator
SG23: Basic Training Graduate
SG23: Basic Training Graduate
REQ: Minimum of 300 combined points on Shinsengumi Shikangakkou final Exams NOTES: Established by Executive Order 1231 from Prime Minister Hatoyama Ichiro Kyoku Sakaku, Nym the Rat, Kenshi Bushi, Bell'eroina, Tsun Lei, Daystar, Kobushi Sama, Sutoomu Puripuri No Medal Moderator
ZS1: Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
ZS1: Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
NOTES: Japan's highest and most exclusive order, established in 1877 by the Meiji emperor, awarded mainly to members of Japan's royal family and to foreign royalty or heads of state. The order has only one class and is exclusively for men. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
ZS2: Order of the Rising Sun 1st Class
ZS2: Order of the Rising Sun 1st Class
REQ: For civil and military merit. The order is reserved for males and may be conferred posthumously. It is the second most prestigious Japanese decoration. NOTES: established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. Jace Ryujin No Medal Moderator
ZS2B: Order of the Rising Sun 2nd Class
ZS2B: Order of the Rising Sun 2nd Class
REQ: For civil and military merit. The order is reserved for males and may be conferred posthumously. It is the second most prestigious Japanese decoration. NOTES: established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
ZS2C: Order of the Rising Sun 3rd Class
ZS2C: Order of the Rising Sun 3rd Class
REQ: For civil and military merit. The order is reserved for males and may be conferred posthumously. It is the second most prestigious Japanese decoration. NOTES: established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
ZS3: Order of the Sacred Treasure 1st
ZS3: Order of the Sacred Treasure 1st
REQ: For long and/or meritorious service to Japan. It is awarded for both civil and military merit, though of a lesser degree than that required for the conferrment of the Order of the Rising Sun.. NOTES: on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
ZS3B: Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd
ZS3B: Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd
REQ: For long and/or meritorious service to Japan. It is awarded for both civil and military merit, though of a lesser degree than that required for the conferrment of the Order of the Rising Sun.. NOTES: on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
ZS3C: Order of the Sacred Treasure 3rd
ZS3C: Order of the Sacred Treasure 3rd
REQ: For long and/or meritorious service to Japan. It is awarded for both civil and military merit, though of a lesser degree than that required for the conferrment of the Order of the Rising Sun.. NOTES: on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
ZS4: Order of the Precious Crown
ZS4: Order of the Precious Crown
REQ: For meritorious service to Japan and its allies in a duty of great responsibility. The order is reserved for females. NOTES: on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. No member has this medal No Medal Moderator
ZS5: Order of the Golden Kite 1st Class
ZS5: Order of the Golden Kite 1st Class
REQ: The is an exclusively military award conferred for bravery, leadership or command in battle. Only Command Officers are eligible for the Order in 1st Class. NOTES: established in 1889 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. Shigetaka Kadekawa No Medal Moderator
ZS5B: Order of the Golden Kite 2nd Class
ZS5B: Order of the Golden Kite 2nd Class
REQ: The is an exclusively military award conferred for bravery, leadership or command in battle. Only General Officers and above are eligible for the Order in 2nd Class. NOTES: established in 1889 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. Shigetaka Kadekawa, Shin-Obi Ninja No Medal Moderator
ZS5C: Order of the Golden Kite 3rd Class
ZS5C: Order of the Golden Kite 3rd Class
REQ: The is an exclusively military award conferred for bravery, leadership or command in battle. All military personel are eligible for the Order in 3rd Class. NOTES: established in 1889 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. Saito Hikari, Hephastion, Hajime Katsu No Medal Moderator

Germany Third Reich 1933-45  
 Medal Name   Medal Description   User Lists   Medal Moderator 
ZREICH01: The German Order
ZREICH01: The German Order
NOTES: Adolf Hitler viewed this award as his personal decoration to be bestowed only upon those whose services to the state and party he deemed worthy. Hypersiege Hypersiege
ZREICH02: Order Of The Knight's Cross
ZREICH02: Order Of The Knight's Cross
NOTES: To be awarded after the second world war to Greater Germany's 12 greatest war heroes. The Gold, Oak Leaves and Diamonds '1st class' variant was prematurely awarded only to 'Hyperseig' and Hans-Ulrich Rudel. Hypersiege Hypersiege

Soviet Union 1917-91  
 Medal Name   Medal Description   User Lists   Medal Moderator 
USSR01: Order of Victory
USSR01: Order of Victory
NOTES: The Order of Victory was the highest military decoration in the Soviet Union, awarded to Generals for successful operation within the framework of one or several fronts resulting in a radical change of the situation in favor of the Red Army. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR02: Order of Lenin
USSR02: Order of Lenin
NOTES: The Order of Lenin was the highest decoration bestowed by the Soviet Union. It was bestowed to members of the armed forces for exemplary service and to those who promoted friendship and cooperation between peoples and in strengthening peace. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR03: Order of Stalin
USSR03: Order of Stalin
NOTES: The post-Soviet Presidium's highest award for outstanding service to the Russian nation. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR04: Order of the October Revolution
USSR04: Order of the October Revolution
NOTES: The Order of the October Revolution was awarded to individuals or groups for services furthering communism or the state, or in enhancing the defences of the Soviet Union. It ranked second amongst the Soviet orders, after the Order of Lenin. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR05: Order of the Red Banner
USSR05: Order of the Red Banner
NOTES: The Order of the Red Banner recognised heroism in combat or otherwise extraordinary accomplishments of military valour during combat operations. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR06: Order of Suvorov - 1st Class
USSR06: Order of Suvorov - 1st Class
NOTES: The Order of Suvorov is awarded to army commanders for exceptional direction of combat operations. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR07: Order of Ushakov - 1st Class
USSR07: Order of Ushakov - 1st Class
NOTES: The Order of Ushakov was to awarded to admirals, generals and officers of the navy who achieved a victory over the numerical superior enemy. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR24: Order of the Red Star
USSR24: Order of the Red Star
NOTES: The Order of the Red Star was awarded for exceptional service in the cause of the defense of the Soviet Union in both war and peace. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR25: Order of Service for Country 1st
USSR25: Order of Service for Country 1st
NOTES: This Order was awarded for exemplary service in the armed forces, both during a war and during peacetime. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR29: Order of Glory - 1st Class
USSR29: Order of Glory - 1st Class
NOTES: The Order of Glory was awarded to non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the armed forces, as well as junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the enemy. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR68: Medal of Victory over Japan
USSR68: Medal of Victory over Japan
NOTES: The Medal of Victory over Japan was awarded to all the soldiers, officers and partisans who directly participated in the live combat actions against Japan during the Second World War. Hypersiege Hypersiege
USSR72: Medal for Capture of Berlin
USSR72: Medal for Capture of Berlin
NOTES: The Medal for the Capture of Berlin was awarded to Soviet service personnel who took part in the capture of Berlin from 22 April and 2 May 1945. Hypersiege Hypersiege
ZUSSR01: Hero of the Soviet Union
ZUSSR01: Hero of the Soviet Union
NOTES: Established on April 16, 1934. The title Hero of the Soviet Union (Russian: Герой Советского Союза, Geroy Sovyetskovo Soyuza) was the highest distinction in the Soviet Union, awarded personally or collectively for heroic feats. Hypersiege Hypersiege



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