On March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel), who actively participated in either air or ground combat.
The Combat Action Medal (CAM) [4] is a decoration of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force to recognize airmen and guardians for active participation in ground or air combat.
2007年4月9日 · Air Force officials at the Air Force Personnel Center released criteria this week for award of the new combat action medal, an award for Airmen who have been involved in direct fighting situations where they risked their lives in an enemy engagement.
This manual implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-28, Awards Program, and is consistent with Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 36-2803, Military Decorations and Awards Program. This manual governs the criteria and processing procedures
Effective Jan. 7, 2016, the "C" device is authorized on the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Air Force Achievement Medal.
2010年8月3日 · Combat Action Medal. BACKGROUNDOn March 15, 2007, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the establishment of the Air Force Combat Action Medal to recognize any military member of the Air Force (airman basic through colonel), who actively participated in either air or ground combat.