The "C" Device, or "Combat Device", is a miniature bronze C that may be placed on certain individual awards to denote meritorious service or achievement while in combat. Being established on March 15, 2017, the "C" device is one of the newer military devices.[1]
| "C" Device | |
|---|---|
 Bronze "C" device | |
| Type | Ribbon device |
| Awarded for | Meritorious service or achievement in a combat environment. |
| Presented by | Department of the Army |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | "R" device |
Criteria
In order to receive the "C" device, a soldier must have done at least one of the following:
(1) Engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;
(2) Engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
(3) Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an
opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.[2]
The awarding of this device is retroactive to January 7, 2016.[2][1]
There are six awards that are authorized to receive the device,[3] in order of precedence:
- Distinguished Service Medal (Army)
- Legion of Merit
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Example Images of Authorized Awards
Army Distinguished Service Ribbon with "C" Device
Legion of Merit Ribbon with "C" Device
Distinguished Flying Cross Ribbon with "C" Device
Air Medal Ribbon with "C" Device
Army Commendation Ribbon with "C" Device
Army Achievement Ribbon with "C" Device
- 1 2 "HRC Homepage". www.hrc.army.mil. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- 1 2 Implementation of Department of Defense Guidance for the Newly Established “C” and “R” Devices akamaihd.net
- ↑ Panzino, Charlsy (9 April 2017). "Soldiers may be eligible for the new 'C' or 'R' devices on 12 awards. Here's how to apply". Army Times. Retrieved 7 July 2023.