Combat "V" device

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The Combat "V" device is a U.S. military decoration attachment that signifies an award was earned for valor or heroism in direct combat.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf award attachment
military decoration device
alsoKnownAs "V" device
Valor device
appliedTo U.S. military decorations
medals
ribbon bars
awardedFor heroism in combat
meritorious actions under combat conditions
valor in combat
category U.S. military award devices
color bronze
country United States
denotes combat distinction on a non-combat-specific award
distinguishes combat heroism awards from non-combat meritorious awards
eligibility members of the U.S. Armed Forces
eligibilityCriterion award must be associated with combat operations
performance of valorous or heroic acts in direct combat with an enemy
governingAuthority United States Department of Defense
individual U.S. military service regulations
indicates award earned for heroism in direct combat
award earned for valor in direct combat
material bronze
notation "V" for valor
notToBeConfusedWith non-combat meritorious service devices
placement mounted on the service ribbon bar
mounted on the suspension ribbon of a medal
shape letter V
symbolizes heroism in combat
participation in acts of combat heroism
valor in combat
usedBy United States Air Force
United States Armed Forces
United States Army
United States Coast Guard
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
United States Space Force
usedOn Air Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Coast Guard Achievement Medal
Coast Guard Commendation Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal

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