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What does AM ARCOM on a military headstone?
AM is Air Medal ARCOM is Army Commendation Medal
When was Commendation Medal created?
Commendation Medal was created in 1943.
What award is given for specific acts of courage or service?
Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Air Force Cross Silver Star Soldier's Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal Airman's Medal Coast Guard Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Air Medal (v-device) Silver Lifesaving Medal Aerial Achievement Medal (v-device) Joint Service Commendation Medal (v-device) Army Commendation Medal (v-device) Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (v-device) Air Force Commendation Medal (v-device) Coast Guard Commendation Medal (v-device) NOTE: the "v-device" signifies the medal was awarded for valor.
Can the army reserve componet achievement medal be worn with the army active duty good conduct medal?
No, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal cannot be worn with the Army Active Duty Good Conduct Medal. Each medal is earned for different accomplishments and periods of service, and they are not meant to be worn together.
Air Force Commendation Medal is how many waps points?
Three. All commendation medals I.E. Joint, Army, AF, Navy ect. are the same point value
What army medal represents saving another soldier's life?
There isn't one specific medal for that. Depending on the circumstances--were you under hostile fire, did you risk your own life, like that--you could be looking at anything from the Medal of Honor to an Army Commendation Medal.
What is the Army commendation medal with V device?
The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the US other than General officers who, while serving in any capacity with the Army distinguished himself/herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. The "V" device is used as an attachment to a defined set of awards and decorations at or below the level of the Bronze Star Medal.
What is the difference between an air force commendation medal and an air force achievement medal?
The Air Force Commendation Medal is a more prestigious award than an Air Force Achievement Medal. Also, the Commendation Medal gives Airmen more points towards promotion than an Achievement Medal.
Does the US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon have a medal?
No, there is no medal associated with it.
How many knots are worn on the army good conduct metal?
On the Army Good Conduct Medal, three knots are worn on the suspension ribbon to denote each award of the medal.
What is the most common us army medal received?
The most common US Army medal received is the Army Commendation Medal. It is awarded for commendable service or achievement in non-combat situations and is often given for acts of bravery, meritorious service, or outstanding achievement.
What is the placement of the army meritorious unit commendation medal on an air force uniform?
It goes on the left side, right below the Air Force Meritorious Unit Medal. According to ARMY regs, it goes on the right side. In the Air Force, we do not wear Medals on the right side besides instructor badges, etc... Usually, MPF won't know what to do with it, especially if it's not a 'high ops tempo' base. Based on personal experience though, it will get worked out.
