Army Commendation Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~11107DBR Enlisted members E-5 and above

Enlisted members E-5 and above shall obtain the Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare (EXW) Specialist qualification while assigned to a qualifying unit

Military personnel who finish instructor tours at the Inter-American Defense College or serve on staff for the IADB Chairman or Secretariat are also eligible for this award

Official collar insignia ranks for US Navy officers and enlisted personnel

two gold stars or bars indicates three to five years and three gold stars indicates greater than five years service with the IADB

Subsequent awards are denoted by gold award stars worn on the award ribbon

Army Commendation Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~11107DBR Enlisted members E-5 and aboveArmy Commendation Anodized Medal Criteria: The Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) is a mid level award that is granted for consistent acts of heroism or meritorious service. The award is given by local commanders, allowing for generous interpretation of the criteria for which the medal is given. For actions where such performance was in immediate contact with an enemy force, the Valor device is approved as an attachment to the decoration. The ARCOM is