Army Award and Decoration Examples

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If you haven't submitted someone for an award before it might seem difficult but it's not really that hard. Most awards follow a prescribed format which is outlined in the applicable reg (AR 600-8-22, Military Awards). All that needs to be done is to fill in the details. But sometimes it's hard to get your thoughts flowing, to accurately convey what you want to say. That's where we come in. We're in the process of collecting awards and decoration examples to make the job easier. Please check back often as this is a work in progress.

Template and Example for the Bronze Star Medal

Template and Example for the ARCOM with V Device

Example of the Joint Service Commendation Medal

Template and Example for the ARCOM

Template and Example for the Army Achievement Medal

DA Form 638, Recommendation for Award Instructions

Examples of Citations for All Awards

INDIVIDUAL AWARD SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS


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Related Awards Links

ArmyAwards.com

US Army Human Resources Command/Awards

Super Thin Ribbons

COMBAT INFANTRYMAN'S BADGE (CIB)
DA Form 4187, Personnel Action
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

COMBAT MEDICAL BADGE (CMB)
DA Form 4187, Personnel Action
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

COMBAT ACTION BADGE (CAB)
DA Form 4187, Personnel Action
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL (AAM)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)
*Authorized for non-combat related meritorious service or achievement only

ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL (ARCOM)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL (ARCOM) WITH V DEVICE
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Eyewitness statement of valorous action and circumstances
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (MSM)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)
*Authorized for non-combat related meritorious service or achievement only

BRONZE STAR MEDAL (BSM)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

BRONZE STAR MEDAL (BSM) WITH V DEVICE
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Eyewitness statement of valorous action and circumstances
Supporting documentation (orders, After Action Reports, casualty reports, etc.
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

AIR MEDAL (AM)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

AIR MEDAL (AM) WITH V DEVICE
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Eyewitness statement of valorous action and circumstances
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

SOLDIER'S MEDAL (SM)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Eyewitness statement of valorous action and circumstances
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Eyewitness statement of valorous action and circumstances
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

LEGION OF MERIT (LOM)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

SILVER STAR (SS)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Eyewitness statement of valorous action and circumstances
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL (DSM)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (DSC)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Eyewitness statement of valorous action and circumstances
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

MEDAL OF HONOR (MH)
DA Form 638, Recommendation For Award
1 page narrative written on plain bond paper
Citation written on separate page, plain bond paper, 9 lines max
Eyewitness statement of valorous action and circumstances
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)

PURPLE HEART (PH)
DA Form 4187, DA Form 4187, Personnel Action
Eyewitness statement
Supporting documentation (Casualty report, messages, medical documentaion, etc)
Recommended Soldier's Enlisted Record's Brief (ERB)