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Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM)



Entry Last Edited: 09/02/2022 | Content ©www.MilitaryRibbons.Info

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Color image of the Air Force Combat Action Medal military award ribbon
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Year Authorized:
2007


General Description:
Authorized on March 15th, 2007 by the Secretary of the Air Force. Ribbon is very unique when compared to other available USAF medals in featuring diagonal yellow stripes with a red-colored background.


Award Criteria (as detailed by various official sources):
The principle eligibility criterion is that the individual must have been under direct and hostile fire while operating in unsecured space (defined as outside the defended perimeter), or physically engaging hostile forces with direct and lethal fire. The Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) is the award authority for the AFCAM. The award criteria for the AFCAM are similar to that of other U.S. services, but are more specific with regard to combat conditions criteria. Personnel who earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge, Combat Medical Badge, or Combat Action Ribbon while assigned with the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps may submit a copy of that award, along with other documentation required in this message, to the COMAFFOR for consideration for award of the AFCAM. The AFCAM may be awarded to members from the other U.S. armed forces and foreign military members serving in a U.S. Air Force unit, provided they meet the award criteria.


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