32 C.F.R. § 578.21 Army Achievement Medal.
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(a) Criteria. The Army Achievement Medal (AAM) was established by the Secretary of the Army, April 10, 1981. It is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or to any member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation, who while serving in any capacity with the Army distinguished himself or herself by meritorious service or achievement of a lesser degree than required for award of the Army Commendation Medal under the following circumstances: (1) After August 1, 1981, for meritorious service or achievement while serving in a non-combat area. (2) On or after September 11, 2001, for non-combat meritorious achievement or service. (b) The AAM will not be awarded to general officers. (c) Description. A Bronze octagonal medal, 1
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PART 578—DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND SIMILAR DEVICES
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§ 578.21 Army Achievement Medal.