Everything about The Valor Device totally explained
The
Valor device, also known as a
combat distinguishing device,
V-device,
"V" device, and
Combat V, is an
award of the
United States military which is authorized by the military services as an attachment to certain awards and decorations.
Criteria
The Valor device denotes those individuals who were awarded a decoration in recognition of valorous act performed during direct combat with an enemy force. It may also denote an accomplishment of a heroic nature in direct support of operations against an enemy force. Generally, the Valor device is for specific heroic acts during or supporting direct combat with the enemy. The award must also be personally recommended by a superior and isn't an automatic decoration or upgrade.
An example of medals which are authorized the Valor device are the Legion of Merit, the
Bronze Star,
Commendation Medals, the
Air Medal,
Achievement Medal, and certain unit awards. Awards which are bestowed for valor, such as the
Medal of Honor and
Silver Star are never awarded with the Valor device since valor is indicated by the award itself.
The Valor device is awarded as a single, one-time decoration only. A service member may not receive several Valor devices on the same decoration.
History
The first Valor devices were authorized in
1944 as an attachment to the
Bronze Star. Since then, the Valor device is authorized to medals which are awarded both for combat and non-combat actions. This is to distinguish those who were awarded a decoration through combat, compared to those who were awarded a medal for support roles or meritorious service.
In
1996, the Valor device gained public attention after
Admiral Jeremy Boorda committed
suicide, apparently from media reports that he'd worn the Valor device without authority. Boorda had placed the Valor device on his
Navy Commendation and
Navy Achievement Medal for services rendered during the
Vietnam War as an afloat Commanding Officer. Although some indications were that Boorda was authorized to wear them, the Board For Correction Of Naval Records ultimately determined that he was not.
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