BOL
Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Denotes second and subsequent awards of a decoration or unit citation
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SOL
Silver Oak Leaf Cluster
Worn in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters
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AH
Bronze Arrowhead
Denotes participation in parachute, glider or amphibious landing or assault
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SBS
Bronze Service Star
Denotes second and subsequent awards of a service award or participation in a campaign or major operation
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SSS
Silver Service Star
Worn in lieu of five gold or bronze service stars
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HGB/HGS/HGG
Bronze/Silver/Gold
Hourglass
Issued after each 10 years of reserve service
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BAD/SAD/GAD
Bronze/Silver/Gold Antarctica Disk
Denotes personnel who "winter-over" on the Antarctic continent
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NUM
Bronze Numeral
Denotes total number of awards of the Air Medals and other awards (0 - 9)
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BGC/SGC/GGC
Bronze/Silver/Gold
Good Conduct Medal Clasp
Number of loops and color denote number of awards of Good Conduct Medal.
Bronze: 2nd-5th;
Silver: 6th-10th;
Gold: 11th-15th
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BP
Bronze Palm
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SDB
Silver Date Bar
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GAP
Gold Airplane
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GPT
Gold Palm Tree
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LBS/LSS/LGS
Large Bronze/Silver/Gold
Star
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BV
Bronze Letter "V"
Awarded for distinguished actions in combat (valor)
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M
Bronze Letter "M"
Denotes Reservists mobilized and called to active duty
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