Posted on Feb 28, 2015
What are your requirements or expectations for someone to earn the Soldier Medal?
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Based on the regulation cited below, what are some examples of actions Soldiers take that you consider worthy of earning the Soldier's Medal?
AR 600-8-22
3–14. Soldier’s Medal
a. The Soldier’s Medal, 10 USC 3750 was established by Act of Congress 2 July 1926 amended 10 USC 3750.
b. The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, including reserve component Soldiers not serving in a duty status, as defined in 10 USC 101(d), at the time of the heroic act, who distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. The same degree of heroism is required as that of the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The performance must have involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life under conditions not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Awards will not be made solely on the basis of having saved a life.
AR 600-8-22
3–14. Soldier’s Medal
a. The Soldier’s Medal, 10 USC 3750 was established by Act of Congress 2 July 1926 amended 10 USC 3750.
b. The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, including reserve component Soldiers not serving in a duty status, as defined in 10 USC 101(d), at the time of the heroic act, who distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. The same degree of heroism is required as that of the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The performance must have involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life under conditions not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Awards will not be made solely on the basis of having saved a life.
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My old Bn Motor SGT received the SM for pulling the driver out of a gas tanker with a fully loaded 1 1/2t trailer full of gas
cans that had been struck by a civilian semi and caught fire.
MSG Snook pulled the driver and assistant driver from the cab, jumped in the cab and drove the vehicle off the highway to a cleared area where the fire could be extinguished without endangering military or civilian personnel.
cans that had been struck by a civilian semi and caught fire.
MSG Snook pulled the driver and assistant driver from the cab, jumped in the cab and drove the vehicle off the highway to a cleared area where the fire could be extinguished without endangering military or civilian personnel.
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I would trade all the ribbons, citations, medals for just one really good night's sleep!
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I got one a long time ago but I always wondered how since I was not on orders at the time. I was an active reservist. Does anyone know how that works?
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
My understanding is component is irrelevant for this specific award. Action/Event is the key deciding factor. Just has to make it through the appropriate approval authority.
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LTC Jason Mackay
"b. The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, including reserve component Soldiers not serving in a duty status, as defined in 10 USC 101(d), at the time of the heroic act,"
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