MEDALS FOR SERVICE OR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REGIMENT
Ribbon/Award
Name
Category
Description
Brigadier General Krazee Lifetime Achievement Medal
Service
By order of the Commander only, is awarded for overall career achievements within the 7th Cavalry. This includes service to the unit in and out of combat roles. This award is exclusive to the Officer ranks, and is awarded in Honor of BG.Krazee.
Command Sergeant-Major Ronnie "Coldblud" Bussey Lifetime Achievement Medal
Service
By order of the Commander only, is awarded for overall career achievements within the 7th Cavalry. This includes service to the unit in and out of combat roles. This award exclusive to the NCO ranks, and is awarded in Honor of CSM.Ronnie "Coldblud" Bussey.
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service
Awarded to officers and non-commissioned officers for exceptionally meritorious leadership of a primary billet over the course of one year, or being selected as Non-Commissioned Officer or Officer of the Year.
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service
Awarded for distinguished service in a primary billet by any member. Can only be awarded once in any one year period. Does not apply to primary leadership billets.
Defense Superior Service Medal
Service
Awarded to officers and non-commissioned officers for exceptionally meritorious leadership of a secondary billet over the course of one year. Applies to sub-department NCOICs and Leads also. Can also be awarded for meritorious service to the Regiment in leadership in operations over a year. Can only be awarded once per person, per year.
Legion of Merit
Service
Awarded to members for exceptional service in a secondary billet. Can only be awarded once in any one year period. Does not apply to secondary leadership billets.
Soldier's Medal
Service
Awarded for calling a Garry Owen on behalf of the 7th Cavalry or for taking the initiative to make critical decisions during time of lost communications with higher leadership
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Service
Awarded for a single, significant and distinguished contribution to a secondary department by any member, whether serving in a secondary billet or not.
Meritorious Service Medal
Service
Awarded to any member for exceptional service or contributions that significantly impact the health and morale of the unit in a positive manner. Can only be awarded once in any six month period.
Army Commendation Medal
Service/Operations
Awarded for distinguished contributions to any area of the Regiment. Awarded for skillful or heroic actions over an entire operation where there was no one specific instance of heroism or skill.
Army Achievement Medal
Service
Awarded for contributions to any area of the Cav. Also awarded for Trooper and S1 Clerk of the Month.
Armed Forces Service Medal
Service
Awarded to members of the 7th Cavalry that are assigned to secondary billets in addition to their primary billet for every consecutive year assigned to a billet. Awarded for each secondary department (not sub-department), per person, per 12 consecutive months of service. Capped at 11 awards.
Humanitarian Service Medal
Service
Awarded to any 7th Cavalry member that helps out another whether financially, or for games or computer parts that are vital to their continued participation in their primary billet.
Donation Ribbon
Service
Awarded to a member that donates money to the 7th Cavalry Cause or to pay for other essential services or software.
7th Cavalry Server Upgrade Award
Service
Awarded to 7th Cavalry members that made a financial contribution to fund the project to upgrade the dedicated servers for the Regiment. A Silver Star Device denotes a total contribution of $50 or more, a Gold Star Device denotes $100.00 or more.
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Service
Awarded to members of the 7th Cavalry that provide outstanding service to a non combat department to which they are not assigned.
Honor Graduate Ribbon
Statutory
Awarded to a member for completion of various courses as the Honor Graduate.
