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As many times as you earn it. There's no hard limit, but you see a troop walking around with two silver oak leaf clusters (which means eleven awards of the same medal) and you have to wonder if his chain of command is really taking care of him - are they putting him in for ARCOMs instead of Meritorious Service Medals because it's less work to get an ARCOM approved?
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How is the army commendation medal worn?
what was the army comadition medal given for in viet nam
What does AM ARCOM on a military headstone?
AM is Air Medal ARCOM is Army Commendation Medal
When a military person goes to war what medal are they allowed to wear?
It depends on what campaign they are supporting. If they deployed to Iraq they will be awarded the Iraqi campaign medal and if it's Afghanistan it's the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. You are only awarded these medals if you server a minimum of 30 consecutive days in country. Most soldiers that deploy will be awarded numerous awards such as the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal for the mission they are supporting while deployed.
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 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.
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 are examples of posthumous award?
A posthumous award is one that is awarded after death. There are also posthumous promotions given to military close to and deserving of promotion when they die.In the U.S. Army, posthumous award of the Purple Heart for being injured in battle, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Silver Star are medals often awarded posthumously (after death).
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 metals can you earn in army boot camp?
As a service member, you could potentially earn any medal the US Army currently issues or awards, but the probability that you could do anything that would warrant being awarded any medals in Basic Training are extremely slim, potentially non-existant.
What does OLC AM mean at the bottom of a military headstone mean?
It shows that the serviceman was awarded the Army Achievement Medal six times.
Who has not been awarded a medel that is a medic?
Can't happen in the US Army. You get awarded a medal for finishing basic.
