Background Information The use of “good conduct” medals in America actually originated in Great Britain, which instituted an Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1830 to be awarded to certain discharged enlisted soldiers. The following year, in August of 1831, the British govern-ment established a Naval Long Service Medal. The Order in Council […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia was established by Security Council Resolution 718 in October of 1991. PURPOSE OF THE MISSION The UNTAC mission was established to incorporate the existing mission (UNAMIC) and incorporated aspects relating to human rights, the organization and conduct of free and fair elections, military arrangements, civil administration, […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The United Nations Special Services Medal was established in June of 1995. PURPOSE OF THE MEDAL This medal was established to recognize military and civilian police personnel serving the United Nations in capacities other than established peace-keeping missions and United Nations Headquarters. EFFECTIVE DATES Eligibility for this medal been in effect since July […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The medal of this design was orginally established by Secretary General of the United Nations in 1949 for the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). The UNTSO medal was created in support of Security Council Resolution 50 (1948), which created the UN Truce Supervision Organization. The same medal was additionally designated as the […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY Establishment of the Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon was approved by Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England on December 12, 2003. EFFECTIVE DATES The Navy Ceremonial Guard ribbon is effective retroactively to May 1, 2001, the date of the formal establishment of the Navy Ceremonial Guard. The Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon was established on December 17, 1945, by Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal. EFFECTIVE DATES The Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon was in effect from December 17, 1945, to December 17, 1965. CRITERIA The Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon was awarded by the Commandant of the Marine Corps for […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Recruit Training Service Ribbon was established on March 17, 1998, by Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton, and announced in EXECMEMO/SECNAV/980722/NDEDM/ and SECNAVINST 1650.1F. EFFECTIVE DATES This ribbon takes effect retroactively to October 1, 1995. CRITERIA The Navy Recruit Training Service Ribbon may be awarded to enlisted personnel who have served […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The NATO Medal was established by the North Atlantic Council in 1994. EFFECTIVE DATES For service in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia: From July 1, 1992, to a date to be determined. CRITERIA Thirty days (continuous or accumulated) in the territory and airspace of the former Republic of Yugoslavia and the Adriatic Sea, […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Air Force Meritorious Unit Award was established by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche. EFFECTIVE DATES The Air Force Meritorious Unit Award has been in effect since September 11, 2001. CRITERIA The Air Force Meritorious Unit Award is awarded to active duty, Guard, and Reserve units for exceptionally meritorious conduct […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Distinguished Flying Cross was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 446, 69th Congress), approved July 2, 1926, and implemented by Executive Order 4576 signed by President Calvin Coolidge on January 28, 1927. This law was amended by Section 4 of Public Law 234 (approved on July 30, 1937) to permit the […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Army Achievement Medal was established on March 2, 1981, by Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, Jr. EFFECTIVE DATES The Army Achievement Medal has been in effect since August 1, 1981. CRITERIA The Army Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces below the rank of colonel who, […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon was established on June 7, 1995, by Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton. EFFECTIVE DATES Award of the Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon may be made retroactively to January 1, 1973 to any person who meets the criteria set forth below. CRITERIA Recruiters: Marines assigned to recruiting duty […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan was established by General Assembly Resolution 47 in April of 1948. PURPOSE OF THE MISSION Thus Mission was established to supervise the cease-fire between India and Pakistan in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. EFFECTIVE DATES Eligibility for this medal has been in […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Overseas Service Ribbon was established on April 10, 1981, by Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, Jr. EFFECTIVE DATES The Overseas Service Ribbon has been in effect since August 1, 1981. CRITERIA The Overseas Service Ribbon is awarded to all active members of the Army, the Army National Guard, and to […]
