What is a shield award?
Created by ADL’s Washington, DC Regional Office in 2010, the SHIELD Awards annually recognize law enforcement for significant contributions towards protecting the American people from hate crimes, extremism, and domestic and international terrorism.
What are the four major types of awards within the Department of the Navy military awards program?
LOA/LOC, UNIT, CAMPAIGN AND SERVICE AWARDS ESR displays personal awards, unit awards and campaign/service awards.
What is considered a personal award USMC?
Personal awards are conferred upon individuals for acts of heroism, acts of gallantry, or for meritorious service. Unit awards are awarded to individuals who are members of units that are cited for outstanding performance.
What is higher than a Navy Achievement Medal?
The Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces….
| Achievement Medal | |
|---|---|
| Next (lower) | Army: Prisoner of War Medal Navy and Marine Corps: Combat Action Ribbon Air Force and Space Force: Combat Action Medal Coast Guard: Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Ribbon |
How many points is a medal of honor worth Navy?
10 Points = Medal of Honor. 5 Points = Navy Cross. 4 Points = Distinguished Service Medal or Cross, Silver Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross.
Can Marines wear Air Force medals?
MARINES MAY ACCEPT, RETAIN, AND WEAR PERSONAL NON-COMBAT (NO COMBAT V) COMMENDATION AND ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS TENDERED BY THE OTHER SERVICE. ALL OTHER AWARDS REQUIRE CONCURRENCE FROM A PROPERLY DELEGATED MARINE CORPS COMMANDER. 2. C.
What award is below a NAM?
| Achievement Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medal (decoration) |
| Awarded for | “Meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat situations based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Commendation Medal or higher.” |
Is a bronze star a big deal?
The Bronze Star Medal, or BSM, dates back to World War II. Today, it is the fourth-highest ranking award a service member can receive for a heroic and meritorious deed performed in an armed conflict. For those who receive the BSM, it is a signal of their sacrifice, bravery and honor while serving their country.