Click to read more on it. Correspondingly, is an Arcom a big deal?
To a soldier receiving the award it is usually a big deal. Since the Vietnam-era the U.S. armed forces have gone “overboard” with (in my opinion) far to many awards (personal, unit, and service) that have largely “cheapened” the overall value of each individual medal, ribbon, and badge, etc.
Beside above, what is AC device on an Arcom? 'Combat' device The MILPER message said the "C" device "may be placed on designated individual awards to denote recognition of meritorious service or achievement under combat conditions." This device will distinguish certain awards that were earned in combat, according to an Army news release.
Beside above, what is the oak leaf cluster for Army Awards?
Bronze and Silver Oak Leaf Cluster 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.
What does 7 AAMs look like?
The ribbon consists of two thin, green stripes on each side of two thick, blue stripes. Each stripe is separated by a thin white line. While the only way to display seven AAMs when wearing the medal is to wear all seven medals, subsequent AAMs are denoted by attaching oak leaf cluster appurtenances to the ribbon.
