Awards (UFP SF)
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Awards for Valor
- Valor
- great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
| Name (in order of precedence) | Description | Image | Link |
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| Award of Valor Gold Star |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: President, United Federation of Planets For: Multiple & consecutive heroic actions in combat at the risk of life, above and beyond all expectation of duty |
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[[File:UFP SF Gold Star.png|75px|Star Fleet Gold Star Medal]] [[File:UFP SF Gold Star ribbon.png|center|100px|Star Fleet Gold Star ribbon]] |
| Award of Valor Silver Star |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: President, United Federation of Planets For: Multiple heroic actions in combat at the risk of life, above and beyond all expectation of duty |
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[[File:UFP SF Silver Star.png|75px|Star Fleet Silver Star Medal]] [[File:UFP SF Silver Star ribbon.png|center|100px|Star Fleet Silver Star ribbon]] |
| Award of Valor Bronze Star |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: President, United Federation of Planets For: Single heroic action in combat at the risk of life, above and beyond all expectation of duty |
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[[File:UFP SF Bronze Star.png|75px|Star Fleet Bronze Star Medal]] [[File:UFP SF Bronze Star ribbon.png|center|100px|Star Fleet Bronze Star ribbon]] |
| Valor Commendation | Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Representative of the President, United Federation of Planets For: Single heroic action in combat at the risk of life |
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[[File:Valor Commendation.png|center|100px|Valor Commendation ribbon]] |
| Star Cross (2240) |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Security Council For: In recognition of distinguished action (or actions) in combat during extraordinary circumstances (2240) Extraordinary heroism or exceptional service and/or sacrifice in exploratory, scientific, or medical fields while under the threat of great danger (2295) |
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[[File:Star Cross (medal).png|75px|Star Cross medal]] [[File:Star Cross (ribbon).png|center|100px|Star Cross ribbon]] |
| Christopher Pike Medal of Valor (2268) |
Awarded to: Command officers or senior Authorized by: Commander, Star Fleet (or flag representative) For: In recognition of remarkable leadership, an act of meritorious conduct, and multiple acts of personal bravery |
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[[File:Christopher Pike Medal of Valor.png|75px|Christopher Pike Medal of Valor]] [[File:Christopher Pike Medal of Valor (ribbon).png|center|100px|Christopher Pike Medal of Valor ribbon]] |
| Star Fleet Medal of Valor (2203) | Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Commander, Star Fleet (or flag representative) For: Distinguishing acts of extreme bravery against an enemy of the United Federation of Planets or while serving with friendly forces against an opposing and tactically superior enemy force in combat |
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[[File:SF Medal of Valor.png|75px|Star Fleet Medal of Valor]] [[File:SF Medal of Valor (ribbon).png|center|100px|Star Fleet Medal of Valor ribbon]] |
| Silver Palm (2214) |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Immediate flag officer in charge For: Distinguished acts of heroism or meritorious achievement in the performance of assigned duties against an opposing enemy force in combat |
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[[File:Silver Palm medal.png|75px|Silver Palm]] [[File:Silver Palm ribbon.png|center|100px|Silver Palm ribbon]] |
| Surgeon General's Medal (2188) | Awarded to: Medical Personnel Authorized by: any Surgeon General (Federation; Star Fleet) For: The rescue of, or the endeavor to rescue, any other person from exposure, shipwreck, or other peril while at the risk of one's own life, with evidence of extreme and heroic daring |
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[[File:Surgeon General's Medal.png|75px|Surgeon General's Medal.png]] |
| Star Fleet Medal of Commendation (2188) | Awarded to: Star Fleet lieutenant commanders and junior (department head and below) Authorized by: Commanding officers For: Conspicuous acts of valor and heroism in combat |
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[[File:SF Medal of Commendation.png|75px|Star Fleet Medal of Commendation]] |
Awards for Service
| Name (in alphabetical order) | Description | Image | Link |
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| Distinguished Service | specific acts or extended periods for going far beyond expectations |   |
[[File:UFP SF Distinguished Service medal.png|75px|Distinguished Service Medal]] [[File:UFP SF Distinguished Service ribbon.png|center|100px|Distinguished Service ribbon]] |
| Meritorious Service | single act or achievement |   |
[[File:UFP SF Meritorious Service medal.png|75px|Meritorious Service Medal]] [[File:UFP SF Meritorious Service ribbon.png|center|100px|Meritorious Service ribbon]] |
| Achievement Commendation | a single specific accomplishment |  |
[[File:Achievement Commendation ribbon.png|center|100px|Achievement Commendation ribbon]] |
| Service Commendation | twenty years of service (silver star for each additional decade) |  |
[[File:Service Commendation ribbon.png|center|100px|Service Commendation ribbon]] |
| Purple Service (2218) |
Awarded to any person sustaining wounds received as a direct result of combat action while serving Star Fleet. It is also awarded posthumously to the next of kin of personnel killed in action or who died of wounds received in action. The ribbons are scaled based on severity of injury: medal (death), first (crippling), second (major), or third (minor) degree |     |
[[File:Wounded Service.png|75px|Purple Service medal]] [[File:Wounded Service 1st.png|center|100px|Purple Service 1st Degree ribbon]] [[File:Wounded Service 2nd.png|center|100px|Purple Service 2nd Degree ribbon]] [[File:Wounded Service 3rd.png|center|100px|Purple Service 3rd Degree ribbon]] |
| Star Fleet Medal of Honor (2203) |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Commander, Star Fleet (or flag representative) For: In recognition of peaceful valor & extreme bravery by those going above and beyond the call of duty |
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[[File:SF Medal of Honor.png|75px|Star Fleet Medal of Honor]] [[File:SF Medal of Honor (ribbon).png|center|100px|Star Fleet Medal of Honor ribbon]] |
| Survival Cross (2218) |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Immediate flag officer in charge For: Survival from captivity by enemy forces in which a state of war exists (any length) or a period of one month or longer in which the recognized personnel have been stranded in an inhospitable or arduous environment |
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[[File:SF Survival Cross (medal).png|75px|Star Fleet Survival Cross medal]] [[File:SF Survival Cross (ribbon).png|center|100px|Star Fleet Survival Cross ribbon]] |
Special Awards
| Name (in alphabetical order) | Description | Image | Link |
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| Archer Award for First Contact (2216) |
Awarded to: Star Fleet commands and commanding officers Authorized by: Star Fleet Chief of Research and Exploration For: Peaceful and lawful first contact with a warp-capable species Note: First contact must not be in violation of the Prime Directive; initially violent (or threatening) encounters may be accepted if the encounter ends peacefully. |
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[[File:First Contact medal.png|75px|Archer Award for First Contact]] [[File:First Contact ribbon.png|center|100px|Archer Award for First Contact ribbon]] |
| Champion of Life Medal | non-combat heroic action to save multiple lives |   |
[[File:Champion of Life medal.png|center|75px|Champion of Life Medal]] [[File:Champion of Life ribbon.png|center|100px|Champion of Life ribbon]] |
| Federation Merit Award of Diplomacy (2241) |
Awarded to: any sapient being Authorized by: Director, Department of Interstellar Relations For: Personal leadership in fostering peace, cooperation, and mutual respect between otherwise divergent races |
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[[File:Federation Merit Award for Diplomacy (medal).png|center|75px|Federation Merit Award of Diplomacy (medal)]] [[File:Federation Merit Award for Diplomacy (ribbon).png|center|100px|Federation Merit Award of Diplomacy (ribbon)]] |
| Grankite Order of Tactics (2261) |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Flag representative of Commander, Star Fleet For: Demonstration of exceptional tactical acumen |
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[[File:Grankite Order of Tactics (medal).png|center|75px|Grankite Order of Tactics (medal)]] [[File:Grankite Order of Tactics (ribbon).png|center|100px|Grankite Order of Tactics (ribbon)]] |
| Guardian of Life Medal | multiple non-combat heroic actions to save multiple lives |   |
[[File:Guardian of Life medal.png|center|75px|Guardian of Life Medal]] [[File:Guardian of Life ribbon.png|center|100px|Guardian of Life ribbon]] |
| Karagite Order of Heroism (2261) |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Karagite Order Council For: Demonstration of exceptional valor & heroism in the defense of the Federation worlds and people during times of conflict |
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[[File:Karagite Order of Heroism (medal).png|center|75px|Karagite Order of Heroism (medal)]] [[File:Karagite Order of Heroism (ribbon).png|center|100px|Karagite Order of Heroism (ribbon)]] |
| Legion of Honor (2176) |
Awarded to: ten Star Fleet personnel annually Authorized by: Legion of Honor Council For: Demonstration of distinguished actions of honor |
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[[File:Legion of Honor (medal).png|center|75px|Legion of Honor (medal)]] [[File:Legion of Honor (ribbon).png|center|100px|Legion of Honor (ribbon)]] |
| Lifesaving Medal | non-combat heroic act to save a single life |   |
[[File:Lifesaving medal.png|center|75px|Lifesaving Medal]] [[File:Lifesaving ribbon.png|center|100px|Lifesaving ribbon]] |
| Preantares Ribbon of Commendation First Class (2179) |
Awarded to: any sapient being Authorized by: Federation Council For: Recognition of heroic acts performed in the service of saving the lives of (multiple) Federation citizens through peaceful efforts |
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[[File:Preantares Ribbon of Commendation FC (ribbon).png|center|75px|Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, First Class (ribbon)]] |
| Preantares Ribbon of Commendation Second Class (2179) |
Awarded to: any sapient being Authorized by: Federation Council For: Recognition of heroic acts performed in the service of saving the life of a Federation citizen through peaceful efforts |
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[[File:Preantares Ribbon of Commendation SC (ribbon).png|center|75px|Preantares Ribbon of Commendation, Second Class (ribbon)]] |
| Prime Directive (device) | applied to any medal/ribbon when action taken to enforce and protect the Prime Directive |  |
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| Sophontarian Medal (2179) |
Awarded to: any Star Fleet member Authorized by: Flag officer For: Meritorious participation in a significant act or operation of sophontarian nature, including efforts of disaster relief for floods, plagues, or similar tragic events |
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[[File:Sophontarian Medal.png|center|75px|Sophontarian Medal]] |
| Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor (xxxx) |
Awarded to: science and medical personnel (Star Fleet and others) Authorized by: Vulcan Science Academy For: Outstanding performance, discoveries, or research in any scientific field (awarded to multiple recipients every 1.86 years) |
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[[File:Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor medal.png|center|75px|Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor (medal)]] [[File:Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor ribbon.png|center|100px|Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor (ribbon)]] |
Campaign Ribbons
| Device | Description | Image | Link |
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| Combat Service | performance of duty under enemy fire (only awarded once) |  |
[[File:Combat Service ribbon.png|center|100px|Combat Service ribbon]] |
| Crossed swords (device) | applied to Combat Service Ribbon for hand-to-hand combat |  |
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| Arrowhead (device) | applied to Combat Service Ribbon for assault on planets or fortifications |  |
n/a |
| Arrowhead | Outstanding service with complete success, beyond all expectation device colors have no significance; best fit with assigned ribbon |
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n/a |
| Starburst | Superior service without losses nor causing excessive damage, to the highest level expected |    |
n/a |
| Star | Meritorious service, for completion of the campaign |    |
n/a |
| no device | General service, in support of the campaign (no combat nor direct actions) | n/a | n/a |
| Device: Named Campaign | Description | Image | Link |
| Palm Leaf of Axanar Peace Mission (2255) |
Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Federation Ambassador, Axanar Peace Mission For: Participation in the successful peace mission to the planet Axanar |
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[[File:Palm Leaf of Axanar Peace Mission (badge).png|center|100px|Palm Leaf of Axanar Peace Mission]] [[File:Palm Leaf of Axanar Peace Mission (ribbon).png|center|100px|Palm Leaf of Axanar Peace Mission]] |
Unit Awards
| Name (in alphabetical order) | Description | Event | Image | Link |
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| Enterprise Award for Exploration (2271) |
Awarded to: Star Fleet starships Authorized by: Star Fleet Chief of Research and Exploration |
For: Completion of extensive exploration of uncharted space for four or more years in an area deemed to have limited or no access to Federation/Star Fleet support (for the duration) Note: the badge (or ribbon) may be worn by crew members who were assigned to the ship for the minimum length of the awarded period. |
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[[File:Enterprise Award for Exploration (badge).png|center|100px|Enterprise Award for Exploration]] [[File:Enterprise Award for Exploration (ribbon).png|center|100px|Enterprise Award for Exploration]] |
| Unit Accomplishment | Accomplishment of a mission | Any (with mission success) |  |
[[File:Unit Accomplishment.png|center|100px|Unit Accomplishmentaward]] |
| Unit Achievement | Achieved more than expected | Extreme, difficult, or challenging |  |
[[File:Unit Achievement.png|center|100px|Unit Achievement award]] |
| Unit Star | Spectacular accomplishment under extremely difficult conditions | Extreme or difficult (with mission success) |  |
[[File:Unit Star.png|center|100px|Unit Star award]] |
Command Excellence Awards
These command awards are determined by the ISIC annually. As many commands (starship or shore) may be awarded each as meets the inspection expectations. The periodicity is one year.
| Name (in alphabetical order) | Description | Image | Link |
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| Command & Control Excellence (starship/shore) |
For sustained superior performance in shipboard operations related to command, control, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, cryptologic employment, and ship handling. |  |
[[File:Command & Control E.png|center|100px| Excellence award]] |
| Engineering Excellence (starship only) |
For sustained superior performance in shipboard operations related to main propulsion and damage control. |  |
[[File:Engineering E.png|center|100px| Excellence award]] |
| Logistics Management Excellence (starship/shore) |
For outstanding management of material, financial, and personnel resources. |  |
[[File:Logistics Management E.png|center|100px| Excellence award]] |
| Medical Excellence (starship/shore) |
For outstanding contributions to health promotion and wellness. |  |
[[File:Medical E.png|center|100px| Excellence award]] |
| Navigation Excellence (starship only) |
For exceptional navigation performance and operational readiness. |  |
[[File:Navigation E.png|center|100px| Excellence award]] |
| Name (in alphabetical order) | Description | Image | Link |
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| Repair Excellence (starship/shore) |
For sustained superior performance in maintenance and repair operations. |  |
[[|center|100px|File:Repair E.png Excellence award]] |
| Safety Excellence (starship/shore) |
For exceptional commitment to safety and risk management practices. |  |
[[File:Safety E.png|center|100px| Excellence award]] |
| Science Excellence (starship/shore) |
For outstanding contributions in scientific research and development. |  |
[[File:Science E.png|center|100px| Excellence award]] |
| Tactical Excellence (starship only) |
For outstanding performance in tactical operations and security. |  |
[[File:Tactical E.png|center|100px| Excellence award]] |
| Training Excellence (starship/shore) |
For excellence in training methodologies, practices, and results. |  |
[[File:Training E.png|center|100px| Excellence award]] |
Citations
Citations are awards from Star Fleet command levels (immediate flag officer in charge or higher) or other departments of the Federation, and are granted for various achievements or actions for the Federation or Star Fleet for which there is no other equivalent or deserving award.
| Name (in alphabetical order) | Description | Image | Link |
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| Federation Citation of Outstanding Service in the Line of Duty | Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel & UFP employees Authorized by: Officer of the United Federation of Planets For: For exceptional performance and dedication while executing official duties, demonstrating remarkable commitment, professionalism, and effectiveness that serves as an inspiration to others |
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[[File:UFP Outstanding Service ribbon.png|center|100px|UFP Outstanding Service]] |
| Star Fleet Citation for Conspicuous Bravery | Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Star Fleet flag officer For: an act of exceptional courage and selflessness in the face of extreme danger, demonstrating remarkable fortitude beyond the call of duty |
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[[File:Conspicuous Bravery ribbon.png|center|100px|Conspicuous Bravery]] |
| Star Fleet Citation for Conspicuous Gallantry | Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Star Fleet flag officer For: An act of particular (non-combat) heroism |
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[[File:Conspicuous Gallantry ribbon.png|center|100px|Conspicuous Gallantry]] |
| Star Fleet Citation for Conspicuous Valor | Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Star Fleet flag officer For: An act of particular heroism in combat |
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[[File:Conspicuous Valor ribbon.png|center|100px|Conspicuous Valor]] |
| Star Fleet Citation for Exceptional Skill | Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Star Fleet flag officer For: demonstrating exceptional proficiency and expertise in a specific area, consistently delivering results that enhance operational effectiveness and set a standard for excellence |
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[[File:Exemplary Skill ribbon.png|center|100px|Exemplary Skill]] |
| Star Fleet Citation of Exemplary Service | Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Star Fleet flag officer For: sustained excellence in service, demonstrating exceptional dedication and leadership that inspires others and contributes significantly to mission success |
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[[File:Exemplary Service ribbon.png|center|100px|Exemplary Service]] |
| Star Fleet Citation for Extended Service | Awarded to: Star Fleet personnel Authorized by: Star Fleet flag officer For: fulfillment of an exceptionally-long tour of duty |
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[[File:Extended Service ribbon.png|center|100px|Extended Service]] |
| Star Fleet Plankowner Citation: USS | Awarded to: ship's commissioning crew Authorized by: shipyard's commanding officer |
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[[File:Plankowner citation.png|center|100px|Plankowner: ''USS '']] |
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Commendations
Commendations are generally unit-level awards presented by the commanding officer to recognize noteworthy service to or onboard that particular command. Department heads (often) initiate the recommendations up to the command staff, but the immediate flag officer must approve the request before they can be presented. When circumstances warrant, the flag officer may present the award, in which case it is designated as a "flag commendation".
| Name (in alphabetical order) | Description | Image | Link |
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| Attention to Duty | For unwavering commitment to responsibilities, demonstrating reliability and diligence |  |
[[File:Attention to duty ribbon.png|center|100px|Classified ribbon]] |
| Bravery | For extraordinary courage in the face of danger, showcasing a willingness to confront perilous situations with resolve and fortitude |  |
[[File:Bravery ribbon.png|center|100px|Classified ribbon]] |
| Classified | never worn, but personally awarded and noted (only as "classified," with no explanation) in file |  |
[[File:Classified ribbon.png|center|100px|Classified ribbon]] |
| Diplomacy | For a notable diplomatic success |  |
[[File:Diplomacy ribbon.png|center|100px|Diplomacy ribbon]] |
| Discovery | For finding some specific and unique fact or item |  |
[[File:Discovery ribbon.png|center|100px|Discovery ribbon]] |
| Exceptional Service | For outstanding contributions that significantly exceed standard expectations |  |
[[File:Exceptional Service ribbon.png|center|100px|Classified ribbon]] |
| Exploration | For conducting a survey of a new world |  |
[[File:Exploration ribbon.png|center|100px|Exploration ribbon]] |
| Ingenuity | For demonstrating remarkable creativity and resourcefulness in solving complex problems or developing innovative solutions |  |
[[File:Ingenuity ribbon.png|center|100px|Classified ribbon]] |
| Research | For scientific or engineering accomplishments |  |
[[File:Research ribbon.png|center|100px|Research ribbon]] |
| Search & Rescue | Conducting a successful search and rescue for a missing person or object under unusually arduous conditions |  |
[[File:Search & Rescue ribbon.png|center|100px|Search & Rescue ribbon]] |
| Service | For a consistent commitment to responsibilities |  |
[[File:Service ribbon.png|center|100px|Classified ribbon]] |
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Concepts
- Unit Commendation: levels up to Presidential
- Expeditionary: "...have actually landed on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances which, after full consideration, shall be deemed to merit special recognition and for which service no campaign medal has been awarded"
- Combat action: unit & personal
- Deployment: unit & personal