Regulation 5. Medals and Decorations of the US Air Force

United States Air Force

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Medals and Decorations

Section 1 - General Information

Section 2 - Medals & Decorations

CHAPTER 1 - MEDALS AND DECORATIONS

Section 1 - General Information

The medals and rewards listed below are how the United States Air Force recognizes the work and dedication of our service members and civilians. These rewards are to celebrate the achievements and highlights of a member's career and can only be issued by those listed under the Issuing Authority section. Personnel are encouraged to display their rewards in their forum signatures using the correct layout in order of precedence, the table below has all medals in that order.

Section 2 - Medals & Decorations

RIBBON	IN-GAME	AUTHORITY	INFORMATION
		CSAF	Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the highest military award and is awarded in the name of the United States Congress. This medal is for service members who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity beyond the call of duty.
		CSAF, VCSAF	Air Force Cross The Air Force Cross is awarded for extraordinary heroism to any service member while engaged in actions against an enemy of the United States.
		SLC	Distinguished Service Medal The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to those who distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility, in combat or otherwise.
		CSAF, DSF	Silver Star The Silver Star is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.
		SLC	Airman's Medal The Airman's Medal is awarded to any personnel who has distinguished themselves as an exceptional leader and has helped shape the direction of the United States Air Force, either through exceptional service or performing exceptionally in a position of significant responsibility.
		SLC	Legion of Merit The Legion of Merit is awarded to personnel who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services.
		SLC, DSF	Bronze Star The Bronze Star is awarded to personnel who, while serving in any capacity distinguished themselves by heroic or meritorious achievement or service
		SLC, DSF	Purple Heart The Purple Heart is awarded to any personnel wounded in action whilst serving in the line of duty.
		Air Staff	Meritorious Service Medal The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to any personnel who distinguishes themselves by either outstanding achievement or meritorious service
		Air Staff	Air and Space Commendation Medal The Air and Space Commendation Medal is awarded to any personnel who have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique.
		Air Staff	Air and Space Achievement Medal The Air and Space Achievement Medal is awarded to any personnel for outstanding achievement or meritorious service.
		SLC	Joint Meritorious Unit Award The Joint Meritorious Unit Award is awarded to any personnel for joint activities for meritorious achievement or service, superior to that which is normally expected.
		SLC, DSF	Good Conduct Medal The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to any personnel for exemplary conduct during a three-month period of active military service.
		SLC, DCS LOG	Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded to personnel at the discretion of the Top Foreign Delegate for their contributions towards expeditions on the group floor.
		SLC, DCS LOG, DSF	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is awarded to all active duty personnel serving during a time of active combat against an enemy.
		CSAF	Air Force Longevity Service Award The Air Force Longevity Service Award is awarded to all personnel for 3 months of service on active duty as tracked by the Personnel Tracking System.
		SLC, DCS OPR	CO Academic Excellence Medal (COAEM) The Commissioned Officer Medal for Exceptional Academic Performance is awarded upon successful completion of the Officer Leadership Course to those candidates who perform extraordinarily well (75%) in their first attempt at the Course's exam.
		SLC, DCS OPR	WO Academic Excellence Medal (WOAEM) The Warrant Officer Medal for Exceptional Academic Performance is awarded upon successful completion of the Warrant Officer Advancement Course to those candidates who perform extraordinarily well (80%) in their first attempt at the Course's exam.
		SLC, DCS OPR	SNCO Academic Excellence Medal (SNCOAEM) The Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Medal for Exceptional Academic Performance is awarded upon successful completion of the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Advancement Course to those candidates who perform extraordinarily well (100%) in their first attempt at the Course's exam.