AR 600-8-22 — index record
| Number | AR 600-8-22 |
|---|---|
| Title | MILITARY AWARDS |
| Published | May 11, 2026 |
| Office of primary responsibility | G-1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Army |
| Status on the index | Active |
| Unit of issue | PDF P |
| Source index | Army Publishing Directorate |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This regulation implements a part of the Army Awards Program. It prescribes Department of the Army (DA) policy, criteria, and procedures for individual and unit military awards and foreign decorations and badges. AR 672 –20 prescribes Army policy governing incentive awards, honorary awards and devices, awards from non-Federal organizations, and medals for public service. The goal of the Army Awards Pro- gram is to foster mission accomplishment by recognizing excellence of both military and civilian members of the force and motivating them to high levels of performance and service.
Summary of changes, as printed
Authorities. This regulation implements DoDI 1348.33. Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or supervisor of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25 – 30 for specific requirements. Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11 – 2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see appendix L). Suggested improvements.
Contents
- Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
- Chapter 2 Department of Defense Awards and Decorationsp. 20
- Chapter 3 U.S. Army Individual Decorationsp. 43
- Chapter 4 Army Good Conduct Medal and Army Reserve Components Achievement Medalp. 60
- Chapter 5 U.S. Army Service Medals and Service Ribbonsp. 65
- Chapter 6 Appurtenances, Lapel Buttons, and Miniature Decorationsp. 71
- Chapter 7 Unit Awardsp. 80
- Chapter 8 Badges and Tabsp. 90
- Chapter 9 Foreign and International Decorations and Awards to U.S. Army Employeesp. 125
- Chapter 10 Certificates, Memorandums, and Lettersp. 135
- Chapter 11 Trophies and Similar Devices Awarded in Recognition of Accomplishmentsp. 140
- Section 1130, Title 10, United States Codep. 173
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