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AWARDS

Decorations
  Medal of Honor, MOH
General George Washington had created the Badge of Military Merit on 7 August 1792 but it had fallen into disuse after the Revolutionary War. Decorations, as such, were still too closely related to European royalty to be of concern to the American people. However, the fierce fighting and deeds of valor during the Civil War brought into focus the realization that such valor must be recognized. Legislation was introduced in the Senate on 17 February 1862, which authorized the medal for the Army and followed the pattern of a similar award approved for Naval personnel in December 1861. The Resolution provided that: "The President of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to cause two thousand "medals of honor" to be prepared with suitable emblematic devices, and to direct that the same be presented, in the name of Congress, to such noncommissioned officers and privates as shall most distinguish themselves by their gallantry in action, and other soldier-like qualities during the present insurrection, and the sum of ten thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of carrying this resolution into effect." The Medal of Honor has had many designs throughout American history. On 23 April 1904, Congress authorized a new design of the medal. The design adopted at that time was designed by Major General George L. Gillespie and is the one currently in use. The medal was worn either suspended from the neck or pinned over the left breast in precedence to other military decorations.
  Requirements:
The Medal of Honor will only be awarded in the 75th to honor an overwhelming personal sacrifice of a Ranger in a real life situation.
  Distinguished Service Cross, DSC
The Distinguished Service Cross was established by President Woodrow Wilson on January 2, 1918. General Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Forces in France, had recommended that recognition other than the Medal of Honor, be authorized for the Armed Forces of the United States for service rendered, in like manner, to that awarded by the European Armies. The request for establishment of the medal was forwarded from the Secretary of War to the President in a letter dated December 28, 1917. The Act of Congress establishing this award (193-65th Congress) dated July 9, 1918 is contained in Title 10 United States Code (USC) 3742. The establishment of the Distinguished Service Cross was promulgated in War Department General Order No. 6, dated January 12, 1918.
  Requirements:
The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to any Ranger who performs with extreme gallantry and exceptional skill in a competitive match. Award of the medal will require both a review board and multiple eyewitness testimony. Awardees of the DSC typically kill more than 25 of the enemy in America's Army, as well as meet other performance criteria.
  Defense Distinguished Service Medal, DDSM
The Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM) shall only be awarded to officers of the Armed Forces of the United States whose exceptional performance of duty and contributions to national security or defense have been at the highest levels. Such officers have direct and ultimate responsibility for a major activity or program that significantly influences the policies of the U.S. Government. Only under the most unusual circumstances will the DDSM be awarded as an impact award for outstanding TDY achievement. The DDSM is specifically intended to recognize exceptionally distinguished service and to honor an individual's accomplishments over a sustained period.
  Requirements:
The Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM) shall be awarded only to Officers who have rendered distinguished meritorious service in a position of enormous responsibility. The DDSM is specifically intended to recognize exceptionally distinguished service, and to honor an individual's accomplishments over a sustained period.
  Distinguished Service Medal, DSM
The Distinguished Service Medal was authorized by Presidential Order dated January 2, 1918, and confirmed by Congress on July 9, 1918. It was announced by War Department General Order No. 6, January 12, 1918, with the following information concerning the medal: "A bronze medal of appropriate design and a ribbon to be worn in lieu thereof, to be awarded by the President to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army shall hereafter distinguish himself or herself, or who, since April 6, 1917, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility in time of war or in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States." The Act of Congress on July 9, 1918, recognized the need for different types and degrees of heroism and meritorious service and included such provisions for award criteria. The current statutory authorization for the Distinguished Service Medal is Title 10, United States Code, Section 3743.
  Requirements:
The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to any Ranger who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Regiment in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service which is clearly exceptional. Exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration.
  Silver Star, SS
The Citation Star was established as a result of an Act of Congress on July 9, 1918 (65th Congress, Sess II, Chapter 143, page 873) and was promulgated in War Department Bulletin No. 43 dated 1918. It was retroactive to include those cited for gallantry in action in previous campaigns back to the Spanish-American War. Per letter from General Jervey, Office of the Chief of Staff, dated February 26, 1926, is quoted in part: The Secretary of War directs as follows - The following is the amended version of paragraph 187 of Army Regulation: "No more than one Medal of Honor or one Distinguished Service Cross or one Distinguished Service Medal shall be issued to any one person, but for each succeeding or act sufficient to justify the award of a Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross or Distinguished Service Medal, respectively, a bronze oak leaf cluster, shall be issued in lieu thereof; and for each citation of an officer or enlisted man for gallantry in action, published in orders from headquarters of a force commanded by a general officer, not warranting the issue of a Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross or Distinguished Service Medal, he shall wear a silver star, 3/16 inch in diameter, as prescribed in Uniform Regulations." Army Regulation 600-40, paragraph 48, September 27, 1921, specified that the Citation Star would be worn above the clasp, on the ribbon of the service medal for the campaign for service in which the citations were given. On July 19, 1932, the Secretary of War approved the Silver Star medal to replace the Citation Star. This design placed the Citation Star on a bronze pendant suspended from the ribbon design. The star was no longer attached to a service or campaign ribbon. Authorization for the Silver Star was placed into law by an Act of Congress for the Navy on August 7, 1942 and an Act of Congress for the Army on December 15, 1942. The primary reason for congressional authorization was the desire to award the medal to civilians as well as the Army. The current statutory authorization for the Silver Star Medal is Title 10, United States Code, Section 3746.
  Requirements:
The Silver Star is awarded to any Ranger who performs with gallantry and superior skill in a competitive match. Award of the medal will require both a review board and multiple eyewitness testimony. Awardees of the Silver Star typically kill more than 20 of the enemy in America's Army, as well as meet other performance criteria.
  Defense Superior Service Medal, DSSM
Authorized by E.O. 11904, February 6, 1976.
  Requirements:
The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) shall be awarded only to Officers and Senior NCOs who have rendered superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility. The DSSM is specifically intended to recognize exceptionally superior service, and to honor an individual's accomplishments over a sustained period.
  Distinguished Flying Cross, DFC
The Distinguished Flying Cross was established in the Air Corps Act (Act of Congress, 2 July 1926, Public Law No. 446, 69th Congress). This act provided for award "to any person, while serving in any capacity with the Air Corps of the Army of the United States, including the National Guard and the Organized Reserves, or with the United States Navy, since the 6th day of April 1917, has distinguished, or who, after the approval of this Act, distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight."
  Requirements:
The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty.

The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his/her comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances.

Awards will be made only to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement and will not be made in recognition of sustained operational activities against an armed enemy.
  Bronze Star, BS
General George C. Marshall, in a memorandum to President Roosevelt dated February 3, 1944, wrote: "The fact that the ground troops, Infantry in particular, lead miserable lives of extreme discomfort and are the ones who must close in personal combat with the enemy, makes the maintenance of their morale of great importance. The award of the Air Medal have had an adverse reaction on the ground troops, particularly the Infantry Riflemen who are now suffering the heaviest losses, air or ground, in the Army, and enduring the greatest hardships." The Air Medal had been adopted two years earlier to raise airmen’s morale. President Roosevelt authorized the Bronze Star Medal by Executive Order 9419 dated 4 February 1944, retroactive to 7 December 1941. This authorization was announced in War Department Bulletin No. 3, dated 10 February 1944. The Executive Order was amended by President Kennedy, per Executive Order 11046 dated 24 August 1962, to expand the authorization to include those serving with friendly forces. As a result of a study conducted in 1947, the policy was implemented that authorized the retroactive award of the Bronze Star Medal to soldiers who had received the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge during World War II. The basis for doing this was that the badges were awarded only to soldiers who had borne the hardships which resulted in General Marshall’s support of the Bronze Star Medal. Both badges required a recommendation by the commander and a citation in orders.
  Requirements:
The Bronze Star is awarded to any Ranger who performs with courage and exceptional skill in a competitive match. Award of the medal will require both a review board and multiple eyewitness testimony. Awardees of the Bronze Star typically kill more than 20 of the enemy in America's Army, as well as meet other performance criteria.
  Purple Heart, PH
The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by General George Washington by order from his headquarters at Newburgh, New York, August 7, 1782. The writings of General Washington quoted in part: "The General ever desirous to cherish a virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of Military Merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over the left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry, but also of extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way shall meet with a due reward". So far as the known surviving records show, this honor badge was granted to only three men, all of them noncommissioned officers: Sergeant Daniel Bissell of the 2d Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Line; Sergeant William Brown of the 5th Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Line, and Sergeant Elijah Churchill of the 2d Continental Dragoons, which was also a Connecticut Regiment. The original Purple Heart depicted on the first page is a copy of the badge awarded to Sergeant Elijah Churchill and is now owned by the New Windsor Cantonment, National Temple Hill Association, PO Box 525, Vails Gate, NY 12584. The only other known original badge is the badge awarded to Sergeant William Brown and is in the possession of The Society of the Cincinnati, New Hampshire Branch but differs in design by not having any lettering embroidered on the heart and the leaves are at the top only with a larger spray of leaves at the base. Subsequent to the Revolution, the Order of the Purple Heart had fallen into disuse and no further awards were made. By Order of the President of the United States, the Purple Heart was revived on the 200th Anniversary of George Washington's birth, out of respect to his memory and military achievements, by War Department General Orders No. 3, dated 22 February 1932. The criteria was announced in War Department Circular dated 22 February 1932 and authorized award to soldiers, upon their request, who had been awarded the Meritorious Service Citation Certificate or were authorized to wear wound chevrons subsequent to 5 April 1917. During the early period of World War II (7 Dec 41 to 22 Sep 43), the Purple Heart was awarded both for wounds received in action against the enemy and for meritorious performance of duty. With the establishment of the Legion of Merit, by an Act of Congress, the practice of awarding the Purple Heart for meritorious service was discontinued. By Executive Order 9277, dated 3 December 1942, the decoration was extended to be applicable to all services and the order required that regulations of the Services be uniform in application as far as practicable. This executive order also authorized award only for wounds received. Executive Order 10409, dated 12 February 1952, revised authorizations to include the Service Secretaries subject to approval of the Secretary of Defense. Executive Order 11016, dated 25 April 1962, included provisions for posthumous award of the Purple Heart. Executive Order 12464, dated 23 February 1984, authorized award of the Purple Heart as a result of terrorist attacks or while serving as part of a peacekeeping force subsequent to 28 March 1973. The Senate approved an amendment to the 1985 Defense Authorization Bill on 13 June 1985, which changed the precedent from immediately above the Good Conduct Medal to immediately above the Meritorious Service Medals. Public Law 99-145 authorized the award for wounds received as a result of "friendly fire". Public Law 104-106 expanded the eligibility date, authorizing award of the Purple Heart to a former prisoner of war who was wounded before 25 April 1962. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year1998 (Public Law 105-85) changed the criteria to delete authorization for award of the Purple Heart Medal to any civilian national of the United States while serving under competent authority in any capacity with the Armed Forces. This change was effective 18 May 1998.
  Requirements:
In America's Army, the Purple Heart is awarded to Rangers who, while engaged in a competitive match, win the mission objectives in a round while wounded. This must require a screenshot, demorec, or verbal confirmation of at least two other Rangers.
  Defense Meritorious Service Medal, DMSM
Authorized by E.O. 12019, November 3 1977
  Requirements:
The Defense Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to Rangers who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement in performance of DMOS duties. The DMSM is usually awarded to those serving in leadership positions and performing exceptionally outstanding work.
  Meritorious Service Medal, MSM
At Tri-Department Awards Conference, 5-6 February 1968, there was a discussion on the need for a third meritorious award to provide appropriate recognition for noncombat achievement or service comparable to the Bronze Star Medal for combat achievement or service. It was felt that the Legion of Merit’s prestige was slipping because it was being used with increasing frequency to reward service below Legion of Merit standard, but higher than that required for the Commendation Medal. A proposed executive order was prepared in April 1968 and forwarded for approval to the Military Departments. An ad hoc committee was formed by the Secretary of Defense (M&RA) to select a name. On 8 November 1968, the committee unanimously approved the name "Meritorious Service Medal". President Johnson established the Meritorious Service Medal per Executive Order No. 11448 dated 16 January 1969. The Executive Order was amended by President Reagan per Executive Order 12312, dated 2 July 1981, to authorize award to members of the armed forces of friendly foreign nations. The decoration was designed by Mr. Jay Morris, The Institute of Heraldry, and the design was approved by the committee on 20 March 1969. The ribbon design purposely follows the colors used for the Legion of Merit to reflect the parallel between the two medals. The eagle, symbol of the nation, stands on laurel branches denoting achievement. The star is used to represent the military service and the rays emanating therefrom denote the constant efforts of individuals to achieve through excellent and meritorious service.
  Requirements:
Awarded to Ranger Officers or Senior NCOs who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service below that required for the Defense Superior Service Medal. Award of this medal indicates the awardee has performed in a position of significant responsibility over a sustained period, usually in a position of combat leadership.
  Air Medal, AM
n a letter from the Secretary of War to the Director, Bureau of Budget, dated 9 March 1942, the Secretary submitted a proposed executive order establishing the Air Medal for award to any person who, while serving in any capacity of the Army of the United States, distinguishes himself by meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight The Secretary of War, in his request, stated "The Distinguished Flying Cross is available only for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight…It is desired not to cheapen the Distinguished Flying Cross by awarding it for achievement not bordering on the heroic. It is, however, important to reward personnel for meritorious service."
  Requirements:
The Air Medal is 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.

Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism, or for meritorious service. Award of the Air Medal is primarily intended to recognize those personnel who are on current crew member flying status which requires them to participate in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the performance of their primary duties.

However, it may also be awarded to certain other individuals whose combat duties require regular and frequent flying in other than a passenger status, or individuals who perform a particularly noteworthy act while performing the function of a crew member but who are not on flying status. These individuals must make a discernible contribution to the operational land combat mission or to the mission of the aircraft in flight.

Examples of personnel whose combat duties require them to fly include those in the attack elements of units involved in air-land assaults against an armed enemy and those directly involved in airborne command and control of combat operations. Involvement in such activities, normally at the brigade/group level and below, serves only to establish eligibility for award of the Air Medal; the degree of heroism, meritorious achievement or exemplary service determines who should receive the award. Awards will not be made to individuals who use air transportation solely for the purpose of moving from point to point in a combat zone.
  Joint Service Commendation Medal, JSCM
Authorized by the Secretary of Defense, June 25, 1963.
  Requirements:
The JSCM shall be awarded to Rangers for outstanding or significant sustained achievement in performance of DMOS functions or DMOS leadership below that required for the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
  Army Commendation Medal, ACM
In a summary sheet, 5 November 1945, WDGAP, Personnel Division recommended that an Army Commendation Ribbon of distinctive design be established to recognize meritorious service in an area at a time for which the Bronze Star Medal may not be awarded. The recommendation was approved by the Secretary of War and the ribbon was established by War Department Circular 377, dated 18 December 1945. This circular authorized award to "members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in any capacity with the Army for meritorious service rendered since 7 December 1941, not in sustained operational activities against an enemy nor in direct support of such operation, i.e., in areas and at times when the Bronze Star Medal may not be awarded because of its operational character". Authority to award the Commendation Ribbon was delegated to Major Generals or commanders of any command, force or installation normally commanded by Major Generals
  Requirements:
Awarded to Rangers for outstanding performance or achievement in a combat leadership role below that required for the Meritorious Service Medal. Can be awarded for achievement in action in a competitive match below that required for a Bronze Star. In case of a combat award, the V device shall be attached.
  Joint Service Achievement Medal, JSAM
Authorized by the Secretary of Defense, August 3, 1983.
  Requirements:
The JSAM shall be awarded to Rangers for significant achievement in performance of DMOS functions below that required for the Joint Service Commendation Medal.
  Army Achievement Medal, AAM
As part of the Army Cohesion and Stability Study (ARCOST) of 1980, a recommendation was made to establish the Army Achievement Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and the NCO Professional Development Ribbon. On 18 February 1981, MILPERCEN requested TIOH initiate action to develop the recommended awards. Designs were prepared by TIOH and forwarded to MILPERCEN on 18 March 1981. On 10 April 1981, the Secretary of the Army approved establishment of the decorations recommended by the ARCOST group. On 13 April 1981, the DCSPER approved a design which had been submitted by TIOH and directed development be initiated.
  Requirements:
Awarded to enlisted Rangers for significant achievement in non-combat squad activities, or for achievement in combat leadership below that required for the Army Commendation Medal.
  Good Conduct Medal, GCM
The Good Conduct Medal was established by Executive Order 8809, dated 28 June 1941, and authorized the award for soldiers completing three years active service after that date. The criteria was amended by Executive Order 9323, dated 31 March 1943, to authorize award for three years service after 7 December 1941 or one year service while the United States is at war. Executive Order 10444, dated 10 April 1953, revised the criteria to authorize award for three years service after 27 August 1940; one year service after 7 December 1941 while the United States is at war; and award for the first award for service after 27 June 1950 upon termination of service, for periods less than three years, but more than one year. The medal was designed by Mr. Joseph Kiselewski and approved by the Secretary of War on 30 October 1942. The eagle, with wings spread, denotes vigilance and superiority. The horizontal sword denotes loyalty, and the book represents knowledge acquired and ability gained. On the reverse, the lone star denotes merit. The wreath of laurel and oak leaves denotes reward and strength. The second and subsequent awards are indicated by the wear of the clasp with loop on the ribbon. Bronze clasps indicate the second (two loops) through fifth award (five loops); silver clasps indicate sixth (one loop) through tenth award (five loops); and gold clasps indicate eleventh (one loop) through the fifteenth award (5 loops).
  Requirements:
Awarded to enlisted Rangers for meeting a high standard of efficiency, loyalty and duty in the performance of their squad or DMOS functions to a level below that required for the Army Achievement Medal or the Joint Service Achievement Medal.
  Academic Achievement Medal, ACAM
Academic Achievement Medal Implementation Date: 02DEC2006 Discription: The new Academic Achievement Medal is to instill the idea of scholastic excellence while maintaining all duties and responsibilities of an active duty Ranger. Additionally this will add a public relations building benefit with the parental side of the regiment. Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
1: The candidate Ranger must be on active duty for the entire grade period (semester or quarter)

2: The candidate Ranger must hold a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

3: The grade must be conferment by one of two separate methods. Confirmation my be by email from a school official on official email, Parental confirmation via Team speak.

4: A copy of the grade card must sent by mail, fax or electronic image.

  Humanitarian Service Medal, HSM
The Humanitarian Service Medal was established by President Ford per Executive Order 11965, dated 19 January 1977. The order provided for award for participation in a military operation of a humanitarian nature subsequent to 1 April 1975. The policy and award criteria for the Humanitarian Service Medal was established by Department of Defense Directive 1348.25, dated 23 June 1977. Proposed medals were submitted to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) for approval 18 April 1977 and the selected design was approved by OSD on 10 May 1977. The design by Mr. Jay Morris, The Institute of Heraldry, uses the outstretched hand with palm up as the international symbol for aid and assistance. On the reverse, the oak sprig is symbolic of strength imparted through a selfless mission to aid mankind. The color purple in the ribbon stands for self-sacrifice, white for regeneration and blue for universal friendship. In addition, the two shades of blue are the colors used in the flags of OSD.
  Requirements:
The Humanitarian Service Medal is awarded to members of the75th Ranger Regiment who distinguish themselves by meritorious direct participation in any significant online act or operation of a humanitarian nature approved by the Command Staff. The medal is awarded for participation in areas of helping others with technical issues (such as web design, graphics, signatures and general computer problems) or morale support to fellow Rangers in times of need.
  Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, MOVS
  Requirements:
Donations to the 75th in excess of $50 in any calendar month.
Service and Campaign Medals
  Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, GWOTEM
On 20 September 2002, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, requested the Institute provide suggested designs. This was accomplished and the design was selected on 7 January 2003. Executive Order 13289, dated 12 March 2003, signed by President Bush, established this medal. The Office of The Under Secretary of Defense approved additions to the designated geographical areas of eligibility on 21 March 2005.
  Requirements:
In an America's Army public play session, the Ranger must achieve no less than 20 kills in 7 rounds of play, with at least 4 other Rangers or Trainees on the same side.

Screenshots are required for this award.
  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, GWOTSM
On 20 September 2002, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, requested the Institute provide suggested designs. This was accomplished and the design was selected on 7 January 2003. Executive Order 13289, dated 12 March 2003, signed by President Bush, established this medal.
  Requirements:
In an America's Army public play session, the Ranger must achieve no less than 15 kills in 7 rounds of play, with at least 4 other Rangers or Trainees on the same side. Screenshots are required for this award.
  National Defense Service Medal, NDSM
The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was established by President Eisenhower per Executive Order 10448, dated 22 April 1953, for service between 27 June 1950 and a date to be announced. On 17 June 1954, the Chief of Staff approved establishment of 27 July 1954 as the termination date for award of the NDSM. Executive Order 11265, dated 11 January 1966, amended Executive Order 10488, to include a termination date and authorized the Secretary of Defense to establish periods of eligibility subsequent to 31 December 1960. Eligibility for award, commencing with the period after 31 December 1960, was established by DOD Directive 1348.7, dated 1 April 1966, and terminated effective 15 August 1974, per letter from Manpower and Reserve Affairs, subject: Termination of Eligibility for the National Defense Service Medal, dated 30 June 1974. The NDSM was again authorized by memorandum, dated 20 February 1991, from Secretary of Defense Cheney for active service on or after 2 August 1990 with no termination date established. The termination date was later established as 30 November 1995. The NDSM was reinstated by memorandum from The Deputy Secretary of Defense, dated 26 April 2002, from 11 September 2001 to a termination date to be determined in the future. The Heraldic Division, Quartermaster General’s Office, was requested to provide proposed designs for the NDSM and designs created by Mr. T. H. Jones were submitted to the G1 on 26 May 1953. A committee appointed by DOD, which included representatives of all services, met on 27 May 1953 and 3 June 1953 and selected the design for final approval. The eagle, our National emblem, together with the shield of the Coat of Arms of the United States is used to symbolize the defense of the United States. The combination of oak and palm leaves signify strength and preparedness.
  Requirements:
In an America's Army competitive match, the Ranger must achieve no less than 18 kills.
Screenshots are required for this award.
  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, AFEM
During the late 1950’s, it became apparent that a medal was needed to recognize the services of the Armed Forces who participated in the increased involvement of the American military in peacekeeping activities. As a result, President Kennedy established the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, per Executive Order 10977, dated 4 December 1961, for operations on or after 1 July 1958. In a memorandum dated 20 December 1961, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense requested that The Institute of Heraldry submit proposed designs as soon as possible. Proposed designs were submitted on 25 January 1962 and a design, created by Mr. Jay Morris, was tentatively selected. The design was submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts for comments prior to approval by the Deputy Secretary of Defense on 24 April 1962. The selected design uses the eagle to represent the strength of our Armed Forces, and the sword, loose in its scabbard, denotes the readiness to serve wherever needed, as further suggested by the compass rose. At the present time, JCS has designated 22 operations for which the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal may be awarded. A bronze service star is worn to denote second and subsequent awards of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Each Service may authorize the use of campaign streamers for operations in the designated areas. The Army has authorized campaign credit and display of streamers for three areas: Grenada, Panama and the Dominican Republic. The Air Force has authorized display of streamers for all 22 operations. The Navy authorizes display of three silver stars and four bronze stars on the streamer representing 19 operations.
  Requirements:
In an America's Army competitive match, the Ranger must achieve no less than 16 kills. Screenshots are required for this award.
  Armed Forces Service Medal, AFSM
On 2 March 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy) (OASD-RMP) requested that The Institute of Heraldry prepare a medal and ribbon design for the proposed Armed Forces Service Medal. This medal was to be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who participated as members of units involved in military operations of significant numbers with no foreign armed opposition or the threat of imminent hostile action. This medal is intended to meet a void in the criteria between the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal. Proposed design was forwarded by OASD-FMP to the Services and the Joint Staff. Concurrence in the establishment of the medal from the Services and the Joint Staff was received and the proposal was forwarded to the Office of Budget and Management (OMB) for issuance of an Executive Order. The medal was authorized by Executive Order 12985, dated 11 January 1996.
  Requirements:
In an America's Army competitive match, the Ranger must achieve no less than 12 kills. Screenshots are required for this award.
  Battlefield Teamwork Medal, BFTWM
Re-designed exclusively for the 75th by Brittany Goodman. Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
Any three Rangers who place first, second, and third in a Public Ranked Server with no less than five total Rangers on the same team are eligible to receive the Battlefield Teamwork Medal.
  Bosnia Herzegovina Campaign Medal, BHCM
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in "Operation Swordstrike", an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Baltic Defence Campaign Medal, BDCM
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in Operation Revival, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Silent Thunder Campaign Medal, STCM
Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in Operation Silent Thunder, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Khyber Lightning Campaign Medal, KLCM
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in Operation Khyber Lightning, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Desert Storm Campaign Medal, DSCM
Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
For participation in Operation Desert Storm, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Persian Saber Campaign Medal, PSCM
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in Operation Persian Saber, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation. Personnel who participated in combat parachute drops are authorized the Arrowhead device on the medal.
  Invasion Shield Campaign Medal, ISCM
Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in Operation Invasion Shield, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Operation Utter Darkness Medal, OUDM
Created by Karl Westerside and Brittany Goodman. Copyright 2007, the 75th Ranger Regiment. All rights reserved.
  Requirements:
For participation in Operation Utter Darkness, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Operation Gothic Serpent Medal, OPGSM
Created by Brittany Goodman and Justin LeClair. Copyright 2007, the 75th Ranger Regiment. All rights reserved.
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in Operation Gothic Serpent, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Operation Urgent Fury Medal, OPUFM
Created by CPT Brittany Goodman. Copyright 2008, the 75th Ranger Regiment. All rights reserved.
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in Operation Urgent Fury, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Operation Jet Cap Medal, OPJC
Created by CPT Brittany Goodman. Copyright 2008, the 75th Ranger Regiment. All rights reserved.
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in Operation Jet Cap, an official 75th Ranger Regiment operation.
  Outstanding Leadership Development Medal, OLDM
Created by CPT Goodman and CPL T.Fransson[75thRET]. Copyright 2008, the 75th Ranger Regiment. All rights reserved.
  Requirements:
Awarded to a Ranger who completes Ranger School in 2 or more official 75th games.
  Operation Desert Locust Campaign Medal, ODLM
Created by Image and Combat Documentation(ICD). Copyright 2010, the 75th Ranger Regiment. All rights reserved.
  Requirements:
Awarded for participation in Operation Desert Locust, an official 75th Ranger Regiment Operation.
  The Scott G. Dimond Most Valuable Ranger Medal, MVRM
This medal was named for the first Commander and "spiritual father" of the 75th, LTC Peretz Kyle Rickett (RET), but was renamed in honor of CPL Scott G. Dimond, a retired 75th Ranger who gave his life in Afghanistan on 13OCT2008. Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
The MVR Medal is awarded to Rangers who are chosen as Most Valuable Ranger in two consecutive competitive matches.
Ribbon only awards
  CAL service ribbon, CALR
Designed by CPL Brittany Goodman exclusively for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
For participation in a full Cyber Athlete League competitive match in an official 75th competition team.
  HTGN service ribbon, HTGR
Designed by CPL Brittany Goodman exclusively for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
For participation in a full Hostile Tactics Gaming League competitive match in an official 75th competition team.
  BFCL Service Ribbon, BFCLR
Designed by 2LT Brittany Goodman exclusively for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
For participation in a full Battlefield Conquest League competitive match in an official 75th competition team.
  CBL Service Ribbon, CBLR
Designed by 2LT Brittany Goodman exclusively for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
For participation in a full ClanBase Ladder competitive match in an official 75th competition team.
  XPL Ribbon, XPLR
Designed by MAJ Brittany Goodman exclusively for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Copyright 2009
  Requirements:
For participation in a full Xtreme Professional League competitive match in an official 75th competition team.
  Xfire Service Ribbon, XSR
Designed by 1LT Brittany Goodman exclusively for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
For participation in a full Xfire Tournament competitive match in an official 75th competition team.
  TWL service ribbon, TWLR
Designed by CPL Brittany Goodman exclusively for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Copyright 2007
  Requirements:
For participation in a full Team Warfare League competitive match in an official 75th competition team.
  Drill Instructor Ribbon, DIR
The Drill Instructor Ribbon is a military award, issued by the Navy, Air Force and United States Marine Corps, to service members who have trained and are qualified to instruct new recruits during initial training. Created by CPT Brittany Goodman. Copyright 2008, the 75th Ranger Regiment. All rights reserved.
  Requirements:
Awarded to a Ranger who completes Drill Instructor School in his or her official 75th games. Bronze Star Ribbon Device may be attached if Drill Instructor School is completed in multiple official 75th games.
  NCO Development Ribbon, NCODEV
The NCO Professional Development Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on April 10, 1981. The colors of the ribbon represent the colors of the chevrons worn by the non-commissioned officer and are on each side of a blue field representing support to the United States.
  Requirements:
The NCO Professional Development Ribbon is awarded to Rangers for the successful completion of the Warrior Leader Course.
  Army Service Ribbon, ASR
The Army Service ribbon was established on April 10, 1981, by the Secretary of the Army.
The Army Service ribbon is multi-colored to represent the entire spectrum of military specialties in which officers and enlisted soldiers may enter upon completion of their initial training.
  Requirements:
Awarded to the Honor Graduate(s) of RIP.
  Recruitment Ribbon, RR
  Requirements:
Awarded for recruiting one person who succesfully completes the application process, Ranger Indoctrination Program, and graduates as a Ranger.
  5th Anniversary Ribbon, 5AR
  Requirements:
Awarded to all active duty Rangers who serve on 3 February 2008, the 5th Anniversary of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
  4th Anniversary Ribbon, 4AR
  Requirements:
Awarded to all active duty Rangers who serve on 3 February 2007, the 4th Anniversary of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Unit Awards
  Presidential Unit Citation, PUC
The Distinguished Unit Citation was established as a result of Executive Order No. 9075, dated 26 February 1942. The Executive Order directed the Secretary of War to issue citations in the name of the President of the United States to Army units for outstanding performance of duty after 7 December 1941. The design submitted by the Office of the Quartermaster General was approved by the G1 on 30 May 1942. The Distinguished Unit Citation was redesignated the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) per DF, DCSPER, date 3 November 1966.
  Requirements:
Awarded to TWL team members upon winning the #1 spot on a TWL ladder. All personnel who played matches on that ladder are authorized to wear the PUC.
  Valorous Unit Award, VUA
As a result of a request from the Commander, USMACV, to expand the scope of the Meritorious Unit Commendation to include acts of valor, a review of the unit awards program was conducted in 1965. The study concluded that a gap existed in the awards program. The Distinguished Unit Citation was awarded for gallantry in action for heroism that would warrant the Distinguished Service Cross to an individual. There was no lesser unit award for heroism. Based on the study, a recommendation was submitted to expand the scope of the Meritorious Unit Commendation to include acts of heroism. The recommendation was disapproved by the DCSPER and in a memorandum to the CSA, dated 7 January 1966, the DCSPER recommended a Valorous Unit Award be adopted to signify unit gallantry in combat to a degree equivalent to that required for award of a Silver Star to an individual. The recommendation with proposed design was approved by the Chief of Staff, Army, on 12 January 1966.
  Requirements:
Awarded to TWL team members upon winning the #2 to #5 spot on a TWL ladder (or the top 5% of spots on ladders with less than 50 teams). All personnel who played matches on that ladder are authorized to wear the VUA.
  Army Superior Unit Award, ASUA
As part of the Army Cohesion and Stability Study (ARCOST) of 1980, a proposal to adopt the Army Superior Unit Award was forwarded to Major Army Commands (MACOM) for comment on 18 March 1981. This recommendation was based on the fact that present Army unit awards were for combat service only. While all MACOM and most of the Army Staff supported the proposal, the leadership elected not to approve the new award. In 1984, the Vice Chief of Staff, Army, directed that a Peacetime Unit Award be developed and submitted for approval. In April 1985, the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY) approved the Army Superior Unit Award for meritorious unit performance of a uniquely difficult and challenging mission under extraordinary circumstances that involved the national interest. As a result of the strict criteria and lack of approving awards, the criteria was changed by SECARMY in July 1986. This change deleted the words "unique" and "national interest". Only one award was approved prior to the revision and it went to the 3d Battalion, 502d Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. Nearly 200 of the 248 soldiers that were killed in the plane crash in Gander, Newfoundland, were from the battalion and were on their way home in December 1985 from duty with the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai Desert.
  Requirements:
Awarded to TWL team members upon winning the #6 to #10 spot on a TWL ladder (or the top 10% of spots on ladders with less than 50 teams). All personnel who played matches on that ladder are authorized to wear the ASUA.
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