Amending Executive Order No. 10163, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Amends Award Rules for Armed Forces Reserve Medal
What it does
The order replaces sections 3 and 4 of the prior order to set new award criteria and limits for the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
Real-world impact
- Clarifies who qualifies for the Reserve Medal, including 10 years of reserve service.
- Limits each person to a single medal but allows devices for later qualifying service.
- Counts active-duty mobilizations and volunteer service since August 1, 1990 as qualifying.
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Summary
This order updates the rules for awarding the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. It replaces prior sections with three qualifying paths: completing 10 years of honorable reserve service within 12 consecutive years; being called to active duty under certain U.S. laws on or after August 1, 1990; or volunteering for active duty in designated operations.
The order limits each person to one medal, specifies the medal design based on the reserve component, and allows devices for additional qualifying service.
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