How to Qualify for a Humanitarian Service Medal
The Humanitarian Service Medal was authorized by President Gerald Ford on Jan. 19, 1977, for United States military members who perform a designated humanitarian service. A few criteria are needed to qualify for the Humanitarian Service Medal.
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Serve as a member of any United States armed forces on active duty. This includes cadets at a United States Military Academy, the National Guard and the Reserve if their use has been authorized in the qualifying activity. Qualifying operations are listed in DOD manual 1348.33 (M).
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Perform in a specified humanitarian action or operation after April 1, 1975, in a distinguished and meritorious manner. Qualifying activities are designated by the Department of Defense and include evacuation of civilians from a combat area, humanitarian support to refugees and natural disaster relief. Regular law enforcement for activities such as domestic disturbances, equal rights demonstrations and protection of property do not qualify.
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Participate directly in the designated activity within the specified geographical area. Individuals or units remaining in a geographically separated headquarters are specifically excluded from being awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal.
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Receive the Humanitarian Service Medal for individual action or through participation as a military unit. You will not receive the medal if you have already received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Armed Forces Service Medal for the same period of service.
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Be awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal multiple times to receive service stars. Each bronze star represents an additional award and each silver star represents five additional awards.
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