Posted on Jul 25, 2017
Is the awarding of the Meritorious Service Medal being watered down due to lack of standardization across the services?
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I recently attended an Air Force Boot Camp Graduation and I saw an Air Force SSgt (E-5) and an Army SSgt (E-6) each wearing an Meritorious Service Medal (Both with less than 12 years service). Now I know there are some difference between branches of service, but this was very surprising considering in the Marine Corps there is a very high standard required to receive the award. Opinions please.
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Respect what each branch determines. Get to know the person. Understand the circumstances in an individuals life during the time it was given. Humble your thoughts about any medal. Be patient. Be the best person you can. Read up on the goals for them, set them in your evaluation as a goal. Peace.
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The MSM does not have a rank or TIS requirement despite the fact that it is normally awarded to senior ranks. Awards should be based on actions not ranks so I would say that certain people receiving BSMs in Afghanistan and Iraq while their subordinates received achievement medals would be more of an example of watering down the award, if both never left base or fired their weapon.
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