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The MOVSM is a bronze medal, 1 1/8 inches in diameter. The obverse bears five interlaced annulets behind a five-pointed star, surrounded by a laurel wreath. On the reverse is an oak sprig with three leaves and two acorns between the inscription OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE above and UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES below.
The table below lists designated U.S. military operations that have been approved for award of the "M’ device on the AFRM under the provisions of Section 12301 of Title 10, U.S.C, provided the member meets other award criteria designated contained in DoDM 1348.33, Volume 2, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD Service Awards ...
Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia (in PDF format) Military Awards (U.S. Army)(in PDF format) Archived 7 December 2003 at the Wayback Machine; SGM (USA, Ret.) Gregory A. Noller (1995). "ADVA Army Awards". Americal Division Veterans Association. Archived from the original on 1 January 2012.
The Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces.The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize outstanding achievement or meritorious service [5] of military personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal.
The Department of Defense published "DOD Manuals 1348.33, Volumes 1-4, DOD Military Decorations and Awards" which unified the criteria for awards. DOD 1348.33. "Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards" authorizes use of the "V" Device with the DFC for combat valor and the "C" Device for meritorious service or achievement under combat conditions.
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" device for mobilization and gold and bronze hourglass devices for 40 years of Reserve service (30 years and 10 years respectively) Coast Guard Distinguished Marksman Award for Rifle: Coast Guard Silver Pistol Shot Excellence-In-Competition Award: Coast Guard Bronze Rifle Excellence-In-Competition Award
The Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) is an award bestowed upon members of the United States military by the United States Department of Defense.In the order of precedence of the United States Armed Forces, it is worn between the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal.
Authorized by the Secretary of Defense on June 10, 1981, this award was originally called the Department of Defense Meritorious Unit Award. It is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to joint activities for meritorious achievement or service, superior to that which is normally expected, for actions in the following situations; combat with an armed enemy of the United States, a ...