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TheJester
12-28-03, 04:56 PM
I have a freind that is transferring from Reserve to Active Duty. Does he rate this medal? The Criteria is below, but I told him I would think yes he does due to the part which says "or the member volunteered and served on active duty in support of US Military operations or contingencies designated by the Secretary of Defense". I appreciate any help anyone can provide.

a. Awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of 10 years within a 12-year period. Upon completion of the fourth 10-year period, a gold hourglass followed by a bronze hourglass shall be awarded.

b. Awarded for mobilization on or after 1 August 1990, to members called to active duty and served under Title 10, United States Code (USC) (Defense Department) or Title 14 USC (Coast Guard) or the member volunteered and served on active duty in support of US Military operations or contingencies designated by the Secretary of Defense. The "M" device is worn to indicate mobilization. Subsequent mobilizations are denoted by the wear of a number to indicate the number of times mobilized. No hourglass is worn unless authorized under the above paragraph