for DoD joint awards, but retain eligibility for awards from their respective Service. For JS personnel, the JSAM, rather than the JSCM, will normally recognize temporary, short-duration duties such as commissions, studies, or other special projects that have a significant impact on the JS or the DoD.

To be eligible for this award, the individual must be a member of the armed forces of the United States below the grade of O-6, and assigned to a qualifying organization such as The defense agencies, Headquarters of Unified Commands, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

It is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces of the United States below the grade of O-6 who, while assigned to a joint activity, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not to the degree that would warrant award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

Each military service issues its own version of the Achievement Medal, with a fifth version authorized by the U.S. Department of Defense for joint military activity. The Achievement Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal.

2019年6月20日 · Provides detailed information and procedures for creating, activating, and awarding DoD service awards, including campaign, expeditionary, and service (CE&S) medals. Provides the basis and eligibility requirements for awarding DoD CE&S medals. 1.1.

The Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM): In 1983, the Secretary of Defense established the JSAM for either outstanding achievement or meritorious service in joint activities. Eligibility Requirements and Criteria:

4 天之前 · The Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) was established by Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger on August 3, 1983.

2025年1月23日 · To be eligible for this award, the individual must be a member of the armed forces of the United States below the grade of O-6, and assigned to a qualifying organization such as The defense agencies, Headquarters of Unified Commands, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

2023年9月19日 · • This volume provides detailed information and procedures for preparing and submitting DoD Joint personal military decorations (PMDs) and awards, including: o Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM). o Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM). o Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM). o Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM).

1997年4月15日 · The Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, below the grade of O-6, who, while assigned to a joint