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Armed Forces Service Medal and Ribbon, Reguar Size
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AR 600–8–22 • 19 January 2024
2–22. Armed Forces Service Medala. AFSM was established by EO 12985, 11 January 1996. It is awarded to Servicemembers of theArmed Forces of the United States who, after 1 June 1992, meet the following criteria:(1) Participate or have participated as Servicemembers of U.S. military units in a U.S. military operation that is deemed to be a significant activity.(2) Encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action.b. The AFSM may be authorized for significant U.S. military activities for which no other U.S. campaignor service medal is appropriate, such as—(1) Peacekeeping operations.(2) Prolonged humanitarian operations.c. The AFSM may be awarded for U.S. military operations in direct support of the UN or North AtlanticTreaty Organization (NATO) and for operations of assistance to friendly foreign nations. Award is only appropriate if the NATO, UN, or foreign operation involves a concurrent U.S. military support operation.d. Servicemembers must be permanently assigned or attached to a unit that deployed to participate ina designated U.S. military operation within the area of operations for 30 consecutive days (or for the fullperiod when an operation is less than 30 days duration) or for 60 nonconsecutive days, provided this support involves a Soldier entering the area of operations under the following criteria:(1) While participating as a regularly assigned air crewmember on an aircraft flying, into, out of, within,or over the area in direct support of the designated military operations for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days.(2) One day’s service is credited for the first sortie flown on any day. Additional sorties flown on thesame day receive no further credit.e. The AFSM provides recognition to participants who deploy to the designated AOE for the qualifyingoperation. Outstanding or meritorious performance of nondeployed or remotely located support units andindividuals is not justification for award of the AFSM. Such performance may be recognized by appropriate unit or individual decorations.f. Because the AFSM may be awarded for a prolonged humanitarian operation, distinction between theAFSM and the HSM must be maintained. The following rules apply:(1) The HSM is an individual U.S. service medal, presented to individuals who are physically present atthe site of immediate relief and who directly contribute to and influence the humanitarian action. The HSMis only awarded for service during the identified period of immediate relief. Eligibility for the HSM terminates and transitions to the AFSM or the AFEM when the humanitarian action transitions into an established ongoing operation beyond the initial emergency condition.(2) The AFSM is a theater award, authorized for presentation to all participants who meet the eligibilityrequirements established for a designated operation.(3) For operations in which all deployed participants are awarded the HSM and for which the period ofimmediate relief coincides with the duration of significant deployed operations, award of the AFSM is notauthorized.g. The following limitations apply when determining whether the AFSM should be awarded for a particular mission or operation or when determining eligibility for award to an individual:(1) The AFSM will be awarded only for operations for which no other U.S. campaign or service medalis approved.(2) For operations in which personnel for only one Service participate, the AFSM will be awarded onlyif there is no other suitable award available to that Service.(3) Award of the AFSM is not authorized for participation in national or international exercises. Individuals are only presented an AFSM on initial award. Subsequent awards of the AFSM are indicated bybronze service stars. To be eligible for additional awards, service must be rendered in more than onedesignated area and period of service. No two awards will be made for service in the same designatedarea (see para 6–11 for more information on the bronze service star).h. The AFSM will take precedence immediately after the SWASM.i. The AFSM may be awarded posthumously.j. See AR 672–20 for the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal.k. See the glossary for definitions of “significant activity,” “AOE,” and “direct support.”l. DoDM 1348.33, Volume 2 describes the process for recommending operations for the award of theAFSM. Designated U.S. military operations approved for award of the AFSM are provided
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