a. Authorization. E.O. 9419 of 4 February 1944, as
amended by
E.O. 11046 of 24 August 1962 and 10 U.S.C. S1133.
b. Bronze Star Medal Eligibility Requirements
(1) Awarded to individuals who, while serving in
any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States,
distinguish themselves, on or after 7 December 1941, by heroic
or meritorious achievement or service, not involving
participation in aerial flight, under the following
circumstances:
(a) While engaged in an action against an enemy
of the United States;
(b) While engaged in military operations
involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
(c) While serving with friendly foreign forces
engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in
which the United States is not a belligerent party.
(2) The Bronze Star Medal may only be awarded to
members of the Armed Forces who are in receipt of Imminent
Danger Pay at the time of the actions or service for which they
are being recognized. To merit the Bronze Star Medal award, the acts or services
must be performed in a manner significantly above that normally
expected, and sufficient to distinguish the individual above
those performing similar acts or services. The award may be
authorized as follows:
(a) Heroic Achievement or Service. A single
act of heroism worthy of special recognition, although not to
the degree required for the Silver Star Medal, or several minor
acts of heroism. An award for Heroic Service may cover an
extended period of time; such award does not preclude receipt of
an additional award for a specific act within that period, if
warranted.
(b) Meritorious Achievement or Service in
Connection with Combat Operations. A single achievement or a
period of service worthy of special recognition, although not to
the degree required for the Legion of Merit. An award for
Meritorious Service may cover an extended period of time; such
award does not preclude receipt of an additional award for a specific act within that period, if warranted.
(c.) Combat Distinguishing Device. The Combat
Distinguishing Device may be authorized for this award.
Authorized Devices:
Air Force: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf, Bronze V
Army:Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf, Bronze V
Coast Guard: Gold Star, Silver Star, Bronze V
Marine Corps: Gold Star, Silver Star, Bronze V
Navy: Gold Star, Silver Star, Bronze V |