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# Awards and Decorations are provided to highlight the achievements of an individual trooper or unit.
 
# Awards and Decorations are provided to highlight the achievements of an individual trooper or unit.
 
## While the Regiment provides guidelines for each Award or Decoration available, some Awards are subjective in nature and do not fit in a defined box. An action considered heroic or valorous by one person may not necessarily be considered so by another.
 
## While the Regiment provides guidelines for each Award or Decoration available, some Awards are subjective in nature and do not fit in a defined box. An action considered heroic or valorous by one person may not necessarily be considered so by another.
## The General of the Army will serve as the final approval authority on all Awards and Decorations.
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## The Regimental Commander will serve as the final approval authority on all Awards and Decorations.
## Any General Grade Officer may award a trooper an Award or Decoration on their prerogative
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## Any General Grade Officer may award a trooper an Award or Decoration on their prerogative.
 
# Any trooper in the 7th Cavalry may recommend another trooper for an Award or Decoration with the following exceptions:
 
# Any trooper in the 7th Cavalry may recommend another trooper for an Award or Decoration with the following exceptions:
 
## The Trooper making the recommendation must outrank the Trooper for whom they make the recommendation by billet. For example, a squad member cannot make a recommendation to award his Section Leader, or anyone else above him in the Chain of Command.
 
## The Trooper making the recommendation must outrank the Trooper for whom they make the recommendation by billet. For example, a squad member cannot make a recommendation to award his Section Leader, or anyone else above him in the Chain of Command.

Revision as of 01:57, 15 January 2023


This is the Document Release Information
Article Number: 7CAV-R-020
Scope: Awards and Decorations
Version: Version 1.3
Effective Date: 23MAY20
Last Modified Date: 07AUG22
Approving Authority: Regimental Commanding Officer
Point of Contact: Regimental Chief of Staff

THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE EDITED WITHOUT GENERAL STAFF APPROVAL


Section 1: Overview

Purpose This regulation prescribes the guidelines and processes for Awards and Decorations awarded to troopers from the 7th Cavalry Regiment(7CAV). It provides principles support, standards of service, policies, tasks, rules, steps and classifications governing all work required in the field to support the process of issuing an award or decoration to a trooper in the Regiment.

Responsibilities

  1. The Regimental Command Staff (Regimental Commander and Executive Officer) will serve as the senior official on matters concerning awards and decorations, and will provide supervision of policy formulation, procedures, goals, system and standards.
  2. The Regimental Chief of Staff (COS) will be responsible for the implementation of this regulation within the Regiment. Furthermore, COS will supervise the processes prescribed in this regulation. The Regimental Commander will serve as the final approval authority for all awards and decorations.

Section 2: Principles and Standards

2-1 Principles of Support

The 7th Cav General Staff will provide a centralized process for the policies and procedures for the recommendation, approval and processing of Awards and Decorations awarded to troopers of the 7th Cavalry Regiment.

This regulation will define:

  1. The Awards and Decorations available to be awarded to members of the 7th Cavalry Regiment and their respective guidelines.
  2. The procedures involved with making a recommendation that a trooper, or unit be given an award or decoration.
    1. This will include who is authorized to make a recommendation for an award or decoration.
  3. The process by which an Award or Decoration is recorded in a trooper's permanent record (MILPACS).

2-2 Standards of Service

The Standards of Service are as follows:

  1. Awards and Decorations are provided to highlight the achievements of an individual trooper or unit.
    1. While the Regiment provides guidelines for each Award or Decoration available, some Awards are subjective in nature and do not fit in a defined box. An action considered heroic or valorous by one person may not necessarily be considered so by another.
    2. The Regimental Commander will serve as the final approval authority on all Awards and Decorations.
    3. Any General Grade Officer may award a trooper an Award or Decoration on their prerogative.
  2. Any trooper in the 7th Cavalry may recommend another trooper for an Award or Decoration with the following exceptions:
    1. The Trooper making the recommendation must outrank the Trooper for whom they make the recommendation by billet. For example, a squad member cannot make a recommendation to award his Section Leader, or anyone else above him in the Chain of Command.
    2. Recommendations must be made in person, meaning one trooper may not submit a recommendation on behalf of another.

Section 3: Policy

3-1 Awards and Decorations of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment

3-1.1 List of Awards

All Awards and Decorations available to be awarded to a Trooper of the 7th Cavalry are listed in Section 5 through Section 12 of this document.

3-1.2 Description of Awards

The Description for each award will serve as a guideline. As stated earlier in this document, some Awards are subjective and approval is based on the view of the approval authority as they understand the information provided in the Award Recommendation.

3-2 The Recommendation Process

  1. If a Trooper wishes to make a recommendation for award they must submit their recommendation in writing using the allocated forum location for that purpose.
    1. Recommendations must be detailed. They must tell the story of the incident or action being recognized as well as provide the names of any witnesses to the action being recognized. This is not the same thing as the “Citation” which will appear on the award itself, but must provide enough information for the approval authority to make an informed decision.
    2. A summary of the information provided should be crafted in the Citation to be included with the award.
  2. One Recommendation post is made per Award. If you wish to recommend 10 awards you must make 10 recommendation posts.
    1. This does not apply to statutory awards such as Good Conduct Medals, Weapon Qualifications, and Skill Badges.
    2. Unit award recommendations should include all individuals in the unit being awarded.
    3. A single post may be made for multiple people receiving the same Award for the same action or where the citation does not change.

3-3 The Approval Process

  1. Once a Recommendation has been received it should be reviewed by S1 to insure eligibility in regards to statutory limitations. IE the Meritorious Service Medal.
    1. Once S1 determines an award meets eligibility requirements they should annotate the recommendation post and @ the Approval Authority for the award as listed here: https://wiki.7cav.us/index.php/Awards_and_Decorations
    2. The Approval Authority has 7 days to either approve or deny the recommendation.

3-4 Lifetime Achievement Medals

The Brigadier General Krazee Lifetime Achievement Medal and CSM Ronnie "Coldblud" Bussey Lifetime Achievement Medal are awarded outside the normal process for medals. A member can only ever receive one of these medals as they signify a "Lifetime" of achievement.

They are awarded solely at the discretion of the Regimental Commander

3-5 Documentation of Awards and Decorations

  1. If a recommendation is denied, appeal may be made in writing to the GOA for final disposition.
  2. Once a recommendation is approved it is to be processed according to established S1 processes and procedures.

The General Staff reserves the right to make exceptions to this policy when deemed in the best interest of the 7th Cavalry Regiment as a whole. Such an exception requires the unanimous decision of the General Staff.

3-6 Standard Naming Conventions

All medal recommendation posts will be made with a standard naming convention. The general format shall be "Medal Recommendation - Department/Unit/Operation/Statutory - Medal Name (Abbreviated) - RNK.Last.F

Type of Award Format
Department Medal Recommendation - S1 - AFSM - CPL.Doe.J
Unit/Sub-Unit Medal Recommendation - B/1-7 - AAM - CPL.Doe.J
Operation Medal Recommendation - Operation Hammer - ARCOM - CPL.Doe.J
Statutory Medal Recommendation - Statutory - CMB - CPL.Doe.J

3-7 Regimental Approval Authority

The Regimental Staff upon unanimous approval, maintains the right to award any medal to any person for any reason. (with exception of the Lifetime Achievement Medals to be solely awarded by the Regimental Commander)

Section 4: Purpose of Awards and Decorations

Awards and Decorations are more commonly referred to as Medals and Ribbons. They are one of the ways we recognize service and personal accomplishment while a member of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. Together with other badges of rank and insignia in the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment, they are an outward display highlighting the members achievements and contributions throughout their career with us.

Visual identification is something we naturally rely on, but largely take for granted. In a virtual community, this basic human ability is missing by default. We address this through forum avatars, forum signatures, and MILPACS service jackets to display each member's rank, billet, awards, and qualifications. It helps to fill the void of intuitive recognition that would otherwise be present in face to face interactions.

Medal Box Images (S1 Personnel Use Only)

Section 5: The 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment Military Challenge Coin

The obverse of the 7th Cavalry coin

The 7th Cavalry Regiment has an official challenge coin, often referred to unofficially as the "cav coin" or "cavalry challenge coin". Because this is a real, physical coin awarded to members, it has several special criteria and characteristics. The coin was first commissioned in 2018 by Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Jon Argus

5-1 Criteria For Awarding

  • The administrators of the coin disbursement will be the General Staff. The coins will be disbursed as follows:
    • One coin per person, ever.

They are awarded for:

  • To any member with 3 years cumulative service or more; or
  • As spot awards for outstanding contributions to the Cav. Recommended by Chain of Command or Department OIC; or
  • As competition rewards; or
  • For special requests from the General Staff for one-off situations; or
  • To anyone attending real-life meetups.

The coin is considered a special item, intended to provide a thank-you to members who have made a significant impact or contribution to the health and welfare of the Regiment. They will not be devalued by being distributed en-masse.

Anyone who re-enlists must serve an additional six months before being eligible to be awarded the coin. Anyone who wishes to be awarded the coin must submit their address to the Regimental Commander so that it can be mailed to them.

Section 6: Medals Awarded for Real Life Military Service

Currently, several medals and awards are authorized for members who have served the armed forces of their country in real life.

6-1 National Defense Service Medal

  1. Have served or are serving in their nations armed forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force)
  2. Be able to provide proof of service to the General of the Army

Verification methods include:

  • A US Veteran can provide a copy of their DD214. (please remove SSN and Address or black it out)​
  • A US Veteran or Active Duty member can use the following website to prove their service: [1]
  • Other nationalities may provide whatever documentation that will positively identify their service.

6-2 Afghanistan Campaign Medal

  • Provide proof of service during the campaign, in the form of the DD-214 listing deployments or equivalent form if non-US service.

6-3 Iraq Campaign Medal

  • Provide proof of service during the campaign, in the form of the DD-214 listing deployments or equivalent form if non-US service.

6-4 Global War on Terrorism Medal

  • Provide proof of service during the campaign, in the form of the DD-214 listing deployments or equivalent form if non-US service.

Award Categories

Category Description
Discontinued Previously awarded and discontinued. Still appears on uniforms.
Removed Previously awarded and discontinued. Removed from uniforms.
Service Awarded for service or contributions to the Regiment.
Operations Awarded for actions in game-play/operations.
Statutory Awarded for completion of courses, time in service or meeting certain criteria, i.e. participating in # operations.

Individual Medals and Ribbons

  • General Staff, at their discretion, may award any medal upon this list.

Service Medals and Ribbons

INDIVIDUAL SERVICE MEDALS AND RIBBONS OF THE 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT

Medal/Ribbon Name Category Description Approval Authority
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Medal of Honor Not Awarded The highest honor that can be awarded to a member of the United States armed forces. It is represented here out of respect for the award, its recipients, and its place in military history. N/A, Not Awarded.
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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. Regimental Commander.
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CSM 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. Regimental Commander.
DDSM.jpg
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. Regimental Staff

Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation

DSM.jpg
Army Distinguished Service Medal Service Awarded for distinguished service in a primary billet by any member. Can only be awarded once per person, per year. Does not apply to primary leadership billets. Regimental Staff

Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation

DSSM.jpg
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. Regimental Staff

Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation

LOM.jpg
Legion of Merit Service Awarded to members for exceptional service in a secondary billet. Can only be awarded once per person, per year. Does not apply to secondary HQ billets. Regimental Staff

Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation

SM.jpg
Soldier's Medal Service Awarded for calling a Garry Owen on behalf of the 7th Cavalry or for taking the initiative to make important decisions and/or execute plans on behalf of the Regiment that were approved belatedly and that had a significant positive outcome for the Regiment as a whole. Regimental Staff

Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation

DMSM.jpg
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. Regimental Staff

Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation

MSM.jpg
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 per person, in any six-month period. Regimental Staff

Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation

JSCM.jpg
Joint Service Commendation Medal Service Awarded to members of a company whose actions or contributions have directly benefited the troopers of another Company. Is recommended by the benefitted Company Staff. Regimental Staff

Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation

ARCOM.jpg
Army Commendation Medal Service Awarded for distinguished contributions to any area of the Regiment. Regimental Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
JSAM.jpg
Joint Service Achievement Medal Service For technical assistance, or assistance of a non combat nature to an allied Unit. Regimental Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
AAM.jpg
Army Achievement Medal Service Awarded for contributions to any area of the Cav. Also awarded for Trooper and Department Clerk of the Quarter. Regimental Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
HSM.jpg
Humanitarian Service Medal Service Awarded to any 7th Cavalry member that helps out another whether financially, physically, mentally, emotionally, or for games or computer parts that are vital to their continued participation in their primary billet. Regimental Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
OVSM.jpg
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. Regimental Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation

Operation Medals and Ribbons

INDIVIDUAL OPERATION MEDALS AND RIBBONS OF THE 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT
Medal/Ribbon Name Category Description Approval Authority
DSC.jpg
Army Distinguished Service Cross Operations Awarded for actions, or a single act, demonstrating extraordinary heroism and skill under fire, which were unquestionably responsible for the successful outcome of the mission against a live enemy(non-Cav) force including internal player versus player matches. The recipient must have survived to be eligible to receive this award. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
SS.jpg
Silver Star Operations Awarded for actions demonstrating extraordinary heroism and skill, including leadership under fire and which were critical to the successful outcome of the mission. The recipient must have survived to be eligible to receive this award. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
DFC.jpg
Distinguished Flying Cross Operations Awarded to pilots for a single act demonstrating extraordinary heroism and skill while under enemy fire. This award is the aviation equivalent of the Bronze Star with valor device. Air crew are not eligible for this award and pilots must have their flight wings. The recipient must have survived to be eligible to receive this award. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
BSV.jpg
Bronze Star with Valor Operations Awarded for a single act demonstrating extraordinary heroism and skill while under enemy fire. The recipient must have survived to be eligible to receive this award. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
BS.jpg
Bronze Star Medal Operations Awarded for skillful or heroic actions over the entire operation where there was no one specific instance of heroism and the trooper's contribution was critical to the successful outcome of the operation. The recipient must have survived to be eligible to receive this award. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
PH.jpg
Purple Heart Operations Awarded for a single act demonstrating extraordinary heroism and skill while under enemy fire, where the recipient was killed undertaking the act. This is awarded for actions that, should the recipient have survived, would have been awarded a bronze star or above. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
AM.jpg
Army Air Medal Operations Awarded to any member of an aircrew for skillful or heroic actions over the entire operation where there was no one specific instance of heroism and the trooper's contribution was critical to the successful outcome of the operation. This award is the aviation equivalent to the Bronze Star without a valor device. The recipient must have survived to be eligible to receive this award. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
ARCOMV.jpg
Army Commendation Medal With Valor Operations Awarded for a single act of heroism or skill under fire. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
ARCOM.jpg
Army Commendation Medal Operations Awarded for skillful or heroic actions over an entire operation where there was no one specific instance of heroism or skill. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation

Statutory Medals and Ribbons

INDIVIDUAL STATUTORY MEDALS AND RIBBONS OF THE 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT
Medal/Ribbon Name Category Description Posting Authority
SM.jpg
Soldier's Medal Statutory Awarded for calling a Garry Owen on behalf of the 7th Cavalry or for taking the initiative to make important decisions and/or execute plans on behalf of the Regiment that were approved belatedly and that had a significant positive outcome for the Regiment as a whole. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
PW.jpg
Prisoner of War Medal Statutory Awarded for participating in 16 hours of an official 24 hour Operation or other significant and unusual circumstances. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM3G.png
Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Gold Knot Statutory Last award of GCM. Awarded after 10 years of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM2G.png
Army Good Conduct Medal 2nd Gold Knot Statutory Awarded after 9 years of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM1G.png
Army Good Conduct Medal 1st Gold Knot Statutory Awarded after 8 years of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM3S.png
Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Silver Knot Statutory Awarded after 7 years of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM2S.png
Army Good Conduct Medal 2nd Silver Knot Statutory Awarded after 6 years of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM1S.png
Army Good Conduct Medal 1st Silver Knot Statutory Awarded after 5 years of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM3BZ.png
Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Bronze Knot Statutory Awarded after 4 years of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM2BZ.png
Army Good Conduct Medal 2nd Bronze Knot Statutory Awarded after 3 years of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM1BZ.png
Army Good Conduct Medal 1st Bronze Knot Statutory Awarded after 2 years of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
GCM1ST.png
Army Good Conduct Medal First Award Statutory Awarded after 1 year of total service. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
AFEM.jpg
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Statutory Awarded for team participation in a league operation against live enemies. Can only be awarded once per season. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
AFGHAN.jpg
Afghanistan Campaign Medal Statutory Awarded to members of the Regiment who have served their country's Armed Forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Regimental Commander
IRAQ.jpg
Iraq Campaign Medal Statutory Awarded to members that have served in Iraq during the present conflict. Regimental Commander
GWOT.jpg
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Statutory Awarded to members of the 7th Cavalry who have been deployed and participate in a designated anti-terrorism operation for a period of either 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days of duty. Regimental Commander
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National Defense Service Medal Statutory Awarded to members of the 7th Cavalry who have served their country's armed forces honorably. Regimental Commander
AFSM.jpg
Armed Forces Service Medal Statutory 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. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
DONATE.jpg
Donation Ribbon Statutory Awarded to a member that donates at least five dollars to the 7th Cavalry Cause or to pay for other essential services or software. May only be awarded once per month to a single member.
Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
SERVER.jpg
7th Cavalry Server Upgrade Award Statutory Awarded to 7th Cavalry members that made a financial contribution to Unique Donation Drives that directly benefit the Regimental Servers. This includes New, Upgraded, and Exisiting servers, A Silver Star Device denotes a total contribution of $50 or more, a Gold Star Device denotes $100.00 or more. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
SUM-gk.png
StackUp Donation Medal w/Gold Knot Statutory Awarded to 7th Cavalry members that made a financial contribution in support of the StackUp.Org Veteran's Day fundraising drive. Awarded for a donation of $200+. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
SUM-sk.png
StackUp Donation Medal w/Silver Knot Statutory Awarded to 7th Cavalry members that made a financial contribution in support of the StackUp.Org Veteran's Day fundraising drive. Awarded for a donation of $100-$199. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
SUM-bk.png
StackUp Donation Medal w/Bronze Knot Statutory Awarded to 7th Cavalry members that made a financial contribution in support of the StackUp.Org Veteran's Day fundraising drive. Awarded for a donation of $50-$99. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
SUM.png
StackUp Donation Medal Statutory Awarded to 7th Cavalry members that made a financial contribution in support of the StackUp.Org Veteran's Day fundraising drive. Awarded for a donation of $20-$49. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
NCO.jpg
NCO Professional Development Ribbon Statutory Awarded each time a member is promoted from sergeant and above with numeral device. Numeral indicates highest NCO rank ever attained. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
HG.jpg
Honor Graduate Ribbon Statutory Awarded to a member for completion of various courses as the Honor Graduate. Regimental Staff
RTC HQ
S3 HQ
NCOA HQ By Delegation
ASR.jpg
Army Service Ribbon Statutory Awarded after successful graduation from the 7th Cavalry Regiment Recruit Training Command. Regimental Staff
RTC HQ
CENT.png
Cavalry Centurion Medal Statutory Awarded to a member that participates in one-hundred total operations. Multiple awards are possible. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
UN.jpg
United Nations Service Medal Statutory Awarded to a trooper who participates in 3 or more operations during a campaign. Capped at 11 awards. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
OSR.jpg
Overseas Service Ribbon Statutory Awarded to a member that participates in five operations in the Arma 3 Area of Operations. Awarded from 16 June 2018. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
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Vietnam Service Ribbon Statutory Awarded to a member that participates in five operations in the Vietnam Area of Operations. Awarded from 16 June 2018. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
SSM.png
Squad Service Ribbon Statutory Awarded to a member that participates in five operations in the Squad Area of Operations. Awarded from 16 June 2018. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
WW2.jpg
World War II Service Ribbon Statutory Awarded to a member that participates in five operations in the Post Scriptum Area of Operations. Awarded from 16 June 2018. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
HLL.png
Hell Let Loose Service Ribbon Statutory Awarded to a member that participates in five operations in the Hell Let Loose Area of Operations. Awarded from 7 July 2019. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
RECRUIT.jpg
Recruiting Service Ribbon Statutory Awarded for every 2 members that are recruited and graduate boot camp. Regimental Staff
ROO/RRD HQ
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D-Day Commemorative Medal Statutory Awarded to members who participate in any D-Day Operations on the Anniversary. (any game operations)

Awarded one time.

Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
SNIPER.jpg
Sniper Medal Statutory Awarded upon completion of the 7th Cavalry Sniper Course. Regimental Staff
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
BAMC.jpg
Basic Assault Course Ribbon Statutory The Basic Assault Course Ribbon is awarded once to all those that graduate either Squad's Basic Assault and Movement Course (BAMC) or Hell Let Loose's Basic Infantry Combat Training (BICT). Regimental Staff
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
Ro-N-Service-Medal-Ribbon-SCALE-2-FINAL.png Ready or Not Service Ribbon Statutory Awarded to a member that participates in five operations in the Ready or Not Area of Operations. Awarded from 09 November 2022. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation
DCS-Ribbon-Scale.png DCS Service Ribbon Statutory Awarded to a member that participates in five operations in the DCS Area of Operations. Awarded from 09 November 2022. Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
IMO HQ By Delegation
S1 HQ By Delegation

Unit Awards

UNIT CITATIONS OF THE 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT
Ribbon/Award Name Category Description Approval Authority
PUC.jpg
Presidential Unit Citation Statutory Awarded to the 7th Cavalry Regiment for distinguished and heroic actions during combat operations as a Unit against hostile forces. All troopers receive this award upon graduating from the Recruit Training Command. Regimental Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award Operations Awarded to squad-sized units and up that display outstanding and exceptional skill as a whole during combat operations versus an external group(PVP). Must be an official organized event. Must have won all official match(es) played. The 7th Cavalry must make up at least 75% of its teams roster. The awarded unit must be a unit per milpacs/the ADR.


This award is a Silver Star equivalent and is to be used for applicable scenario's with 6 or more people.

Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
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Army Valorous Unit Award Operations Awarded to squad-sized units and up that display outstanding and exceptional skill as a whole during combat operations. Must have won all official match(es) played. Must be an official organized event. The awarded unit must be a unit per milpacs/the ADR.


This award is a Silver Star equivalent and is to be used for applicable scenario's with 6 or more people.

Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
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Meritorious Unit Commendation Operations Awarded to squad-sized units and up that display outstanding and exceptional skill as a whole during combat operations and competitions. Must have won all official match(es) played or the competition. Must be an official organized event.


Each Battalion may recommend one per month.

This award is a Bronze Star equivalent and is to be used for applicable scenario's with 6 or more people.

Regimental Staff
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
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Superior Unit Award Service Awarded to section-level units and higher for superior performance of their duties. Can only be officially proposed by Battalion staff or higher. The awarded unit must be a unit per milpacs/the ADR.


This award is a Bronze Star equivalent.

Regimental Staff
Aide to the Chief of Staff Delegation
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Black Ops Unit Citation Service/Operations Awarded by Regimental Staff to members who have performed actions on behalf of the Regiment either in a secondary billet or Operation. (This medal can only be awarded if the actions are unanimously agreed upon by Regimental Staff) Regimental Staff

Special Skill Group 1 Awards

COMBAT INFANTRY BADGES
Ribbon/Award Name Category Description
CIB4.png Combat Infantry Badge 4 Statutory Awarded for participation in combat operations after 20 operations in any area of operation.
CIB3.png Combat Infantry Badge 3 Statutory Awarded for participation in combat operations after 15 operations in any area of operation.
CIB2.png Combat Infantry Badge 2 Statutory Awarded for participation in combat operations after 10 operations in any area of operation.
CIB.png Combat Infantry Badge Statutory Awarded for participation in combat operations after 5 operations in any area of operation.
EIB.png Expert Infantry Badge Statutory Awarded for participation in combat operations after 1 operation in any area of operation.

Special Skill Group 2 Awards

MEDICAL QUALIFICATION BADGES
Ribbon/Award Name Category Description
CMB.png Combat Medical Badge Statutory Awarded for sustained actions in combat while assigned as a combat medic. Must have Expert Field Medical Badge to qualify.
EFMB.png Expert Field Medical Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the game's Combat Medic Course.

Special Skill Group 3 Awards

FLIGHT AND EOD QUALIFICATION BADGES
Ribbon/Award Name Category Description
MAB.png Master Aviator Badge Statutory Must have senior aviator wings to qualify and be assigned to the flight school as a fully qualified instructor capable of teaching ground school, basic flight and advanced flight.
SAB.png Senior Aviator Badge Statutory Must have completed Advanced course in their specialty (Rotary or Fixed-Wing) and completing 10 operational sorties or 6 months as a qualified aviator.
AAB.png Army Aviator Badge Statutory Awarded upon successful completion of Arma 3 Advanced Flight Qualification Evaluation (Rotary or Fixed-Wing), or Squad Rotary Wing Operations course.
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Master Aircrew Badge Statutory Must have the Senior Aircrew Badge and have learned to instruct and Instructed all phases of the Aircrew Course, up to and including the Crew Chief Course in an official capacity.
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Senior Aircrew Badge Statutory Must be a rated Crew Chief with 10 operations performed as Crew Chief or 6 months as a rated Crew Chief.
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Aircrew Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the Basic Rotary Aircrew Course.
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Flight Medic Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the Arma 3 Advanced Care Course.
MEODB.png Master EOD Badge Statutory Qualified as an EOD instructor in their game.
SEODB.png Senior EOD Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of a game's Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course.
EODB.png Basic EOD Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of a game's Basic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course.

Special Skill Group 4 Awards

SPECIALTY QUALIFICATION BADGES
Ribbon/Award Name Category Description
RangerTab.png Ranger Tab Statutory Awarded for completing Ranger training and selection.
SapperTab.png Sapper Tab Statutory Awarded for completing Sapper training and selection.
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Master Gunner Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the Arma 3 Tank Commander Course or the Arma 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Commander Course.
AirAssaultBadge.png Air Assault Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the Air Assault Course.
MasterParachutistBadge.png Master Parachutist Badge Statutory Awarded to fully qualified instructors of the Basic Airborne and Jumpmaster course. Up to 5 combat jump stars can be awarded.
SeniorParachutistBadge.png Senior Parachutist Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the Arma 3 Jumpmaster Course.Up to 5 combat jump stars can be awarded.
Basicpara.png Basic Parachutist Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the Basic Airborne Course. Up to 5 combat jump stars can be awarded.
MasterMFFPB.png Master MFFP Badge Statutory Awarded to fully qualified instructors of the Military Freefall Parachutist Course. Up to 5 combat jump stars can be awarded.
MFFPBadge.png Basic MFFP Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the Arma 3 Military Freefall Parachutist Course. Up to 5 combat jump stars can be awarded.
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Cavalry Spurs Statutory Awarded for completion of the Arma 3 Cavalry Scout Course - Day 2, and all Cavalry Spur class pre-requisites.

Other Awards

OTHER QUALIFICATION BADGES
Ribbon/Award Name Category Description
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Senior Instructor Badge Statutory Awarded to instructors who teach 15 or more classes.
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Master Instructor Badge Statutory Awarded to instructors who teach 25 or more classes.
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Gold Recruiter Badge Statutory Awarded to RRD Personnel who have recruited 20 recruits who have graduated boot camp OR to RRD Staff who have held positions within the department ranking AO LEAD or Higher for 6 months consecutively OR to RRD Personnel who have served the department at any capacity for 12 months consecutively.
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Senior Recruiter Badge Statutory Awarded to RRD Personnel who have recruited 30 Recruits who have graduated boot camp OR to RRD Staff who have held Positions of AO LEAD or Higher for 12 months consecutively.
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Master Recruiter Badge Statutory Awarded to RRD Personnel who have recruited 50 Recruits who have graduated boot camp.
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Rifle Qualification Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the weapons qualification course using a standard Rifle. Expert/Sharpshooter/Marksman.
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Grenade Qualification Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the weapons qualification course using grenades. Expert/Sharpshooter/Marksman.
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M-203 Qualification Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the weapons qualification course using a grenade launcher. Expert/Sharpshooter/Marksman.
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Machine Gun Qualification Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the weapons qualification course using a machine gun. Expert/Sharpshooter/Marksman.
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Recoilless Qualification Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the weapons qualification course using an anti-tank launcher. Expert/Sharpshooter/Marksman.
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Pistol Qualification Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the weapons qualification course using a pistol. Expert/Sharpshooter/Marksman.
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Aeroweapons Qualification Badge Statutory Awarded for completion of the weapons qualification course using the M134 Minigun. Expert/Sharpshooter/Marksman.

Discontinued Awards

DISCONTINUED MEDALS/RIBBONS/BADGES
Ribbon/Award Name Category Description
SFTab.png Special Forces Tab Discontinued Awarded upon selection to the Special Forces Unit of the 7th Cavalry.
BestRanger.png Best Ranger Statutory Awarded to the top scoring Ranger in the annual Best Ranger Competition.
RangerSelRibbon.jpg Ranger Selection Ribbon Discontinued Awarded to members that have completed Ranger School.
ADM.jpg American Defense Medal Removed Awarded for every year of service.
ReEnlistmentMedal.jpg Re-enlistment Ribbon Removed For former members of the 7th Cavalry that had at least 1 year Time in Service at the time of their Discharge who reenlist after having been discharged/retired for at least 6 months.
CadreRibbon.jpg Cadre Course Ribbon Discontinued Awarded for the completion of the 7th Cavalry Cadre Training Course.
WomensArmyCorpsMedal.jpg Women's Army Corps Medal Discontinued Awarded to all female members of the 7th Cavalry Regiment upon reaching the rank of Private First Class.
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LRRP Tab Discontinued Awarded for completing ACV Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol training and selection.
fUlax1O.png D-Day Participation Ribbon Discontinued Awarded for the participation of the 7th Cavalry D-Day Operations in 2010.
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Pathfinder Badge Discontinued Awarded for completing Pathfinder training and selection.

Order of Precedence

Below is the order of precedence of all Individual Medals & Ribbons. Click Expand to see more.

Individual Medal & Ribbon Order of Precedence
Ribbon/Award Name
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Medal of Honor
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Brigadier General Krazee Lifetime Achievement Medal
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CSM Ronnie "Coldblud" Bussey Lifetime Achievement Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Cross
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Soldier's Medal
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Bronze Star with Valor
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Bronze Star Medal
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Purple Heart
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal
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Meritorious Service Medal
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Army Air Medal
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Joint Service Commendation Medal
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Army Commendation Medal With Valor
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Army Commendation Medal
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Joint Service Achievement Medal
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Army Achievement Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Gold Knot
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Army Good Conduct Medal 2nd Gold Knot
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Army Good Conduct Medal 1st Gold Knot
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Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Silver Knot
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Army Good Conduct Medal 2nd Silver Knot
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Army Good Conduct Medal 1st Silver Knot
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Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Bronze Knot
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Army Good Conduct Medal 2nd Bronze Knot
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Army Good Conduct Medal 1st Bronze Knot
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Army Good Conduct Medal First Award
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
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Afghanistan Campaign Medal
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Iraq Campaign Medal
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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Armed Forces Service Medal
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Humanitarian Service Medal
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Donation Ribbon
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7th Cavalry Server Upgrade Award
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StackUp Donation Medal w/Gold Knot
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StackUp Donation Medal w/Silver Knot
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StackUp Donation Medal w/Bronze Knot
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StackUp Donation Medal
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Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
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NCO Professional Development Ribbon
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Honor Graduate Ribbon
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Army Service Ribbon
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Cavalry Centurion Medal
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United Nations Service Medal
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Overseas Service Ribbon
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Vietnam Service Ribbon
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Squad Service Ribbon
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World War II Service Ribbon
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Hell Let Loose Service Ribbon
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Recruiting Service Ribbon
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D-Day Commemorative Medal
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Sniper Medal
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Basic Assault Course Ribbon