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Is there any insight as to why DANFS would invariably use the term "battle star" instead of "service star"? Stan 20:11, 10 August 2005 (UTC)

My guess is that when service stars are issued to entire ships, they are called battle stars. I.e., "that ship recieved five battle stars". But, when worn by a person on ana ctual ribbon, they would be service stars ("he has the Southwest Service Medal with two service stars"). According to award and decoration regs, the "offical" name is service star but service stars are called by a variety of names. -Husnock 22:09, 10 August 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Service vs. Award Star

September 01, 2005 Is there a difference between a Service star and an award star? They appear to be referring to the identical thing. Anyone able to clear this up and/or fix? -unsigned anon user

Award Stars are for meritorious medals issued by the Navy such as the Navy Achievement Medal. Service stars are for service medals and ribbons, such as the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Award stars are only issued by the Department of the Navy whereas, for other services, oak leaf clusters are issued. -Husnock 03:13, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Battle Stars & Service Star

Unfortunatelt there is a mass of confusion regarding Battle Stars and Service Stars. Part of this is caused by the different award terminology used by the Army and Navy. In some instances, an Army Battle Star is the same as a Navy Service Star and simple signifies the awarding of an additional ribbon or medal that it is worn on. (ie. A National Defense Medal with one star means the person was awarded two National Defense Medals)

However, as far as the Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal is concerned, the Battle Stars and Service Stars ARE NOT THE SAME THING! Yet thousands of individuals, and this Wiki article, fail to recognize the difference.

As a Wiki rookie, what needs to be done to ammend this article?

REFERENCE: MARADMIN 129/04 8. DEVICES: ONLY ONE AWARD OF THIS MEDAL MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL, THEREFORE, NO DEVICES (SERVICE STARS) ARE AUTHORIZED.

  A.  BATTLE STARS MAY BE APPLICABLE FOR PERSONNEL WHO WERE ENGAGED IN ACTUAL COMBAT AGAINST THE ENEMY UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING GRAVE DANGER OF DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY FROM ENEMY ACTION.

NAVADMIN 090/04 6. BATTLE STARS. BATTLE STARS MAY BE APPLICABLE FOR PERSONNEL WHO WERE ENGAGED IN ACTUAL COMBAT AGAINST THE ENEMY AND UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING GRAVE DANGER OF DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY FROM ENEMY ACTION.

(Air Force) 252010Z MAY 04 (A) BATTLE STARS MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR ON THE GWOT EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL BY PERSONNEL WHO WERE ENGAGED IN ACTUAL COMBAT AGAINST THE ENEMY UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING GRAVE DANGER OF DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY FROM ENEMY ACTION.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES: http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Feb2004/n02262004_200402264.html Defense Department Introduces Global War on Terrorism Medals American Forces Press Service "Individuals engaged in actual combat may be eligible for battle stars on the expeditionary medal."

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforcemedals/a/AFGWOT.htm Air Force Approves Wear of GWOT Expeditionary Medal "There are no service stars or other devices authorized; however, battle stars may be authorized for servicemembers who engaged in actual combat."

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20040226-1021.html DoD Announces Criteria for Global War on Terrorism Medals "Battle Stars for the expeditionary and service medal, if warranted, may be applicable for personnel who were engaged in actual combat against the enemy and under circumstances involving grave danger of death or serious bodily injury from enemy action." ... "Only one award of the expeditionary medal and service medal may be authorized for any individual; therefore, no service stars are prescribed."

https://awards.navy.mil Navy Department Awards Web Service (NDAWS) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Question: GWOTEM: What is a Battle Star? Answer: A battle star is the small bronze star that is worn on the GWOTEM to denote the number of combat operations in which an individual has participated. It is intended for personnel who were engaged in actual combat against the enemy and under circumstances involving grave danger of death or serious bodily injury from enemy action. Commanding Officers of units who feel their unit qualifies for the battle star must request, in writing, approval for their unit to wear a battle star.