Service Ribbons

Awards

1. 

   Army Service Ribbon (ASR)

   History

   The Army Service ribbon was established on April 10, 1981, by the Secretary of the Army. The Army Service ribbon is multi-colored to represent the entire spectrum of military specialties in which officers and enlisted soldiers may enter upon completion of their initial training.

   Prerequisites

   The Army Service Ribbon shall be awarded to the any Graduate(s) of Basic Combat Training. A "V" device is attached for Honor Graduates who have been fast tracked to the rank of Private First Class (E-3).

2. 

   NCO Professional Development Ribbon (NCODEV)

   History

   The NCO Professional Development Ribbon (established in 1981) is issued by the U.S. Army for completion of any prescribed non-commissioned officer development courses. The first award of the NCO Professional Development Ribbon is issued for completion of the basic leader course (former titles of BLC include: the "Warrior Leader Course", "Primary NCO Course", "Combat Army Course", and the "Primary Leadership Development Course"). When a soldier completes additional schooling such as the Advanced Leaders Course (ALC), Senior Leaders Course (SLC), and Master Leader Course (MLC), an award numeral is worn on the ribbon to denote subsequent satisfactory completion of those courses (2, 3, & 4 respectively). Currently, the numeral "5" is authorized for graduation from the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy's, Sergeants Major Course. Graduates of the Battle Staff NCO Course, and the legacy First Sergeant Course, do not receive a numeral device for graduation from those courses. The highest numeral authorized for the NCO Professional Development Ribbon is "6" for graduates of the Nominative Leaders Course (NLC). NLC is a two week strategic leader development course designed to prepare nominative Command Sergeants Major (CSM) and Sergeants Major (SGM) for their duties as CSMs for commanders of 1-2 star Army commands, and Staff Section SGMs at HQDA level of responsibilities.

   Prerequisites

   The NCO Professional Development Ribbon shall awarded to soldiers for the successful completion of the Warrior Leadership Course and who are above the rank of Corporal (E-4a).

3. 

   Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR)

   History

   The Army Overseas Service Ribbon was first issued in August 1981. It is presented to any member of the United States Army who completes a standard overseas tour of duty. In the 11 December 2006 revision of AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards), the Army eliminated the policy which had restricted the awarding of the Overseas Service Ribbon when another campaign or service medal is awarded.

   Prerequisites

   The Overseas service ribbon shall be awarded to soldiers who participate in 5 Official Operations in the 3rd Infantry Division Realism Unit

4. 

   North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO)

   History

   The NATO Medal is a decoration presented by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to recognize international NATO military members who have participated in various peacekeeping operations. There are currently numerous versions of the NATO Medal in existence, for service in Yugoslavia, Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia, two for service during Article 5 operations (Eagle Assist, Active Endeavour), and eight for Non-Article 5 NATO operations (ISAF, Resolute Support, Balkans, NTM-Iraq, Africa, AMIS, OUP-Libya, and Pakistan). In addition, there are corresponding clasps for operations such as ISAF, Kosovo, Yugoslavia, NTM-Iraq and clasps designating Article 5, and Non-Article 5 designations. There is also a NATO Meritorious Service Medal, with a “Meritorious Service” clasp as well.

   Prerequisites

   The North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal, NATO ribbon shall be awarded to soldiers who participate in 20 joint operations or training jumps with our sister unit 173rd Airborne.  Usually  awarded with Master Parachutist Badge if all are jumps.