| Medal/Ribbon |
Achievement Criteria |
Awarded By |
| Medal Of Honor |
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is not about one single action, it is about many.
It is about valor, integrity and tremendous career achievements. It is about devotion and self sacrifice. It is
about doing what has to be done to achieve a goal in combat, even if it means putting oneself in harms way. It
is about giving for the team, not even thinking about own score or record. To be the first to step in and do
what has to be done, in war time, in peace time, no matter what the issue. It is about what we call Honor.
The MOH determination is also measured against past war performances. The decision to give this award must be
unanimous between the FADM, the CNO, and the VCNO. |
FADM |
| Navy Cross |
The Navy Cross is the 2nd highest award for combat valor and
non-combat services. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed
force. It is also awarded for reaching the 500 kill mark. A Gold Star is worn for each additional award of
the Navy Cross. A silver star is worn in lieu of 5 gold stars. Awarded for combat only. |
CNO |
| Distinguished Service Medal |
The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded for both combat valor and non-combat
services of exceptionally meritorious service to the SVN Division in a position of great responsibility. It is also awarded for
reaching the 400 kill mark. A Gold Star is worn for each subsequent award of the DSM. A Silver Star is worn in lieu of 5 Gold Stars |
CNO/VCNO |
| Silver Star |
The Silver Star is the third highest military award designated
for heroism in combat and achieving 300 kills. A Gold Star for each subsequent award. A Silver Star is worn in
lieu of 5 Gold Stars. |
CNO/VCNO |
| Defense Superior Service Medal |
The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) is awarded by the CNO
to officers who perform superior meritorious service while in a position of significant responsibility. This
medal is also awarded to the top scorer in a given month. A Gold Star is worn for each subsequent award. A
Silver Star is worn in lieu of 5 Gold. |
CNO/VCNO |
| Legion of Merit |
The Legion of Merit is awarded for exceptionally meritorious
conduct in the performance of outstanding service. It is also awarded for reaching the 200 kill mark.
A Gold Star is worn for subsequent awards. A silver Star is worn in lieu of 5 gold stars |
CNO/VCNO |
| Bronze Star |
The Bronze Star is awarded for heroic or meritorious
achievement of service in connection with operations against an opposing armed force. It is also awarded for
achieving 100 kills. A Gold Star is worn for each subsequent award. A Silver Star is worn in lieu of 5 Gold. |
CNO/VCNO |
| Purple Heart |
The Purple Heart is awarded for wounds or death as result of an
act of any opposing armed force. A Gold Star is worn for each additional award. A Silver Star is worn in lieu of
5 Gold Stars. |
CNO/VCNO |
| Meritorious Service Medal |
The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a junior award of the Legion
of Merit and is presented for either outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a non-combat situation or setting.
The MSM is also awarded to an officer who dives 10 times a week for 8 consecutive weeks. Gold Star is worn for subsequent
awards. A Silver Star is worn in lieu of 5 Gold Stars. |
CNO/VCNO/DFO/DAO |
| Navy Commendation Medal |
The Navy Commendation Medal (NCM) is awarded for heroism,
meritorious achievement or meritorious service and those who distinguish themselves by heroic action,
outstanding achievement, or meritorious service. Mostly awarded for successful bounty claims. A Gold Star is
worn for each subsequent award. A Silver Star is worn in lieu of 5 Gold Stars. |
CNO/VCNO/DFO/DAO |
| Navy Achievement Medal |
The Navy Achievement Medal is awarded for professional and/or leadership
achievements that are clearly of a superlative nature. The Navy Achievement Medal may now also be presented for most
reported combat missions in a given month. A Gold Star is worn for each subsequent award. A Silver Star is worn in lieu
of 5 Gold Stars. |
CNO/VCNO/DFO/DAO |
| Good Conduct Medal |
The Good Conduct Medal is awarded for 10 consecutive weeks of active service.
It can be also awarded for creditable above-average nature in the areas of professional performance, military behavior, leadership,
online appearance and adaptability. A Gold Star is worn for each subsequent Award. A Silver Service Star is worn in lieu of 5 Gold. |
CNO/VCNO/DFO/DAO
Fleet/Squadron Commander |
| China Service Medal |
The China Service Medal is awarded to members who served for 30 days in the Chinese theater of operations between January - March 2002. |
CNO/VCNO |
| National Defense Medal |
The National Defense Medal is awarded for the successful completion of the SVN Naval Training Command. |
CNO/VCNO/CTO |
| Korean Service Medal |
The Korean Service Medal is awarded to members who served for 30 days in the Korean theater of operations between February - March 2003. |
CNO/VCNO |
| Antartic Service Medal |
The Antartic Service Medal is awarded to members who served for 30 days in the Antartic theater of operations between May - June of 2000. |
CNO/VCNO |
| Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
The Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal is awarded for actions taken on a person's
own initiative to further the aims and objectives in the SVN division. This award distinguiushes those officers who personify
unselfishness and continued service beyond the call of duty. |
CNO/VCNO/DFO/DAO/CTO/DWD |
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