How do you get a humanitarian award in the Army?
The medal may be awarded to any member of the United States military (including Reserve and National Guard members) who distinguishes himself or herself by meritorious participation in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature.
What qualifies for meritorious service medal?
The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States or to any member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation who has distinguished himself or herself by outstanding meritorious achievement or service.
What do oak leaves mean in the Army?
An oak leaf cluster is a common device which is placed on military awards and decorations to denote those who have received more than one bestowal of a particular decoration. The number of oak leaf clusters typically indicates the second and subsequent award of the decoration.
Where does the Humanitarian Service Medal Go?
The packet is submitted to HRC Awards and Decorations Branch for Secretary of the Army approval. * The HSM approval process is lengthy (on average, requests are approved 6-9 months after the end of the humanitarian service period).
Can a service unit be awarded a JMUA?
Service units or individuals deployed in support of a JTF, but not assigned and/or attached to the JTF by official orders, are not eligible for the JMUA, even if they are under the operational control of the JTF. The Services may award appropriate Service unit awards to their units assigned and/or attached to a JTF.
What makes a Joint Meritorious Unit Award unique?
The policies and procedures pertaining to that unique award are outlined in sections C4.2. through C4.8., below. All joint units and activities (as defined in Chapter 1, paragraph C1.2.1.) are eligible for award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) in recognition of exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service.
Are there any unit awards in the US Army?
Appendix 2 describes the U.S. unit awards that have been authorized for the Armed Forces of the United States. Until 1981, the accomplishments of joint activities could only be recognized by Service unit awards.
Which is an example of an award bullet?
Below are examples of commonly required categories of awards bullets to give you some ideas and help you get started. If anyone has them, we need more examples. DA Form 638 Award Bullets. Performance in Primary Duty. Leadership. Self-Improvement. Community Involvement. Miscellaneous Accomplishments.