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AWARDS• An all-inclusive term that

consists of any decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or unit.

6 Categories of individual awards.

• Decorations

• Good Conduct Medal

• Service Medals

• Service Ribbons

• Badges and Tabs

• Certificates and Letters

Decoration

• An award to an individual for a specific act of gallantry or service

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Good Conduct Medal

• For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity

• Awarded every 3 years of service for enlisted soldiers.

                                       

Service Medals

• An award made to personnel who participated in designated wars, campaigns, or expeditions; or who have fulfilled specified service requirements in a creditable manner.

Service Ribbons

• A portion of the suspension ribbon of a Medal, worn in lieu of the medal

• Not to be mistaken for a Training ribbon such as the Army Service Ribbon and the NCO Professional Development Ribbon

Appurtenance• Appurtenance show achievement of

multiple awards bestowed on a soldiers or additional achievement.

Oak Leaf Clusters, Numerals, Good Conduct Medal Clasp and Service Stars show multiple awards.

The "V" Device is worn to denote participation in acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy

The Arrowhead denotes participation in a combat parachute jump, helicopter assault landing, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing, while assigned or attached as a member of an organized force carrying out an assigned tactical mission.

Badges and Tabs

• Badge – An award given to an individual for

identification purposes, or that is awarded for attaining a special skill or proficiency.

Badges and Tabs (cont.)• Tabs

– An award earned for a special skill such as completion of Ranger school and Special Forces Qualification Course.

Certificates and Letters

• Certificates may be issued for – Certificates for decorations – Presidential Service Certificate – Vice Presidential Service Certificate – Certificate of Achievement – Certificate of Honorable Service (Deceased

Military Personnel) – Certificate of Appreciation for Active Reserve

Service – Certificate of Appreciation for Reserve

Recruiting – Certificate of appreciation to employers – Certificates for badges

Certificates and Letters (cont.)

• Letters– Accolade – Letters of commendation and appreciation

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS, IOTH MOUNTAIN DIVISION /

LIGHT INFANTRY, AND FORT DRUM

FORT DRUM NEW YORK 13602-5000

October 17, 1994

Directorate of Contracting (DOC-C) SUBJECT: Letter of Appreciation

ZARC INTERNATIONAL, INC. POST OFFICE BOX 5800 BETHESDA MARYLAND 20824

Dear Mr. Logman:

The Directorate of Contracting, Contracts Division, Fort Drum, New York, would like to congratulate you on the successful completion of work under contract DAKF36-94-C-0035 for the purchase and delivery of cayenne pepper spray (CAP-STUN Z-305) for use in the support of the mission in Haiti.

The quick, friendly and cooperative response to our calls, concerns and request for information attests to your firm's ability to work as a team. Your integrity has been demonstrated by your quick response in correcting the slip-up in shipping, at considerable expense to your company. We would also like to acknowledge your keeping this office informed of the shipment every step of the way, from the time the jet left the ground, to receipt at point of delivery.

The effort put forth by your firm and its employees in completing this project is greatly appreciated by this office.

Sincerely, Bruce R. Ferguson Director of Contracting

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