February 19

The following awards, to include medals, ribbons and qualification badges, have been approved for issue to those members who have met the criteria listed below. Any member may be recommended for an award by his squad leader or another clan officer. No member is guaranteed an award, rather they are earned. The GoA. is the final authority regarding awards.

(these awards were created prior to or during World War 2 and relate to the MOHAAB period. The Congressional Medal of Honor and the Combat Infantryman's Badge will never be awarded, so don't ask! The GoA. is considering authorizing the Purple Heart to those =SA= members that have passed away and left our ranks.)

Distinguished Service Cross - Extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy of the U.S. while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or while serving with friendly foreign forces. (Awarded to a clan member who consistently performs above and beyond during CLAN MATCHES ONLY. Can also be awarded if a clan member has earned 4 or more Silver Stars.)

Army Distinguished Service Medal - Instituted 1918 to a member of the Army, National Guard, or Reserves for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of great responsibility. (Awarded to a clan member who consistently exhibits special values, loyalty and service to the clan. May be awarded separately or if a clan member has been awarded 2 or more Legion of Merit medals.)

Silver Star - Instituted 1932 to all services for gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the U.S. or while serving with friendly foreign forces. (Awarded to a clan member who performs above and beyond during CLAN MATCHES or for EXCEPTIONAL PLAY. May be awarded if a clan member has earned 3 or more Bronze Stars.)

Legion of Merit - Instituted 1942 to a member of the Armed Services for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the United States. (Awarded to a clan member who consistently exhibits special values, loyalty and service to the clan.)

Bronze Star - Instituted 1944 to all services for heroic or meritorious achievement or service not involving participation in aerial flight. (Awarded to clan member for actions during CLAN MATCHES or for EXCEPTIONAL PLAY or for SPECIAL SERVICES to clan as indicated by above criteria.)

Army Commendation Medal - Instituted 1945 to a member of the Army for heroism, meritorious achievement or service. (Awarded to clan member in lieu of Legion of Merit. Importance of service to clan or consistency in play used as consideration)

Army Good Conduct Medal - Instituted 1941 to members of the Army for exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity during three years of active enlisted service in the United States Army (1 year during wartime). (Awarded for 6 months of active participation in the clan. No second award.)

American Defense Medal - Instituted 1941 to all services for 12 months of active duty service from 1939 to 1941. (Awarded for 3 months of active participation in the clan. No second award.)

Women's Army Corps Service Medal - Instituted in 1943 to female members of the Army for military service in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps from July 1942 -August 1943 or the Women's Army Corps from September 1943 - September 1945. (Awarded ONLY to female members for 3 months active participation in the clan.)

American Campaign Medal - Instituted 1942 to all services for service outside the United States in the American theater for 30 days or within the continental United States for one year from 1941 to 1946. (Awarded for selection and participation in THREE clan matches. You must be selected and attend three matches. No second award)

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal- Instituted 1942 to all services for service in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat decoration from 1941 to 1945. (Awarded for selection and participation in TWO clan matches. You must be selected and attend both matches. No second award will be made)

World War II Victory Medal - The WW II Victory Medal was awarded to all military personnel for service between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946. (Awarded for ONE or more years service to the clan.)

Additional awards of the World War II Victory Medal are denoted by bronze Oak Leaf Clusters.

Army Meritorious Unit Commendation - Instituted 1944 to members of the Army Units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service. (GoA may award this only to company/squad that best exhibits performance, training, loyalty, and participation, over a period of time to be determined. No second award, once issued, a company/squad is always entitled to display ribbon. Only company/squad members actually in squad at time of award are entitled to display award. Should be considered prestigious to earn.)

Army Expert Infantry Skill Badge – Awarded to a clan member for HIGH proficiency in at least THREE of the following weapons: Rifle, Sniper Rifle, SMG, MG, and Shotgun.