STP Clan Authorized Medals List

Below you will find a list of Medals that you can be decorated with by STP Clan Leader, MercuryRising for clan members of Special Tactics Protocol. Each Award is listed by picture, STP Award name, actual Award name, history and criteria for earning Award. Some of the top medals are nearly impossible to achieve and the criteria is set that way for a reason. This is meant to be a respectful way to educate you on the history of these medals and is in no way meant to make a mockery of these awards. I'm hoping that this will motivate you to be a proactive member of STP, start friendly rivalries and instill comaraderie and espirit de corps.

Medal	STP Name	Actual Name	History/Criteria
	Medal of Honor	Medal of Honor	The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States". Because of the nature of its criteria, the medal is often awarded posthumously. Criteria: Awarded for having a 50 kill streak while playing COD4 or COD5(non glitch map) in a public match with a witness from one higher ranking STP Clan member or two equal ranking STP Clan members in good standing.
	STP Cross	Navy Cross	The Navy Cross may be awarded to any member of the armed forces while serving with the Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard (in time of war only) who distinguishes himself in action by extraordinary heroism not justifying an award of the Medal of Honor. The action must take place under one of three circumstances: * While engaged in action against an enemy of the United States * While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force * While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict in which the United States is not a belligerent party. Criteria: Awarded for having a 40 kill streak while playing COD4 or COD5 (non glitch map) in a public match with a witness from one higher ranking STP Clan member or two equal ranking STP Clan members in good standing.
	STP Distinguished Service Cross	Distinguished Service Cross	The Distinguished Service Cross is a military award of the United States that is presented to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States military, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional. Exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration. Criteria: Awarded for having a 40 win streak while playing COD4 or COD5 (non glitch map) in a public match with a team of at least 4 STP Clanmates (minimum) and the highest ranking STP Clan member reporting results.
	Silver Star	Silver Star	The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is also the third highest award given for valor (in the face of the enemy). The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying a higher award. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S Armed Forces, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism involving one of the following actions: * In action against an enemy of the United States * While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force * While 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. Criteria: Awarded for having a 35 kill streak while playing COD4 or COD5 (non glitch map) in a public match with a witness from one higher ranking STP Clan member or two equal ranking STP Clan members in good standing.
	STP Defense Superior Service Medal	Defense Superior Service Medal	The Defense Superior Service Medal of the United States is a senior decoration of the Department of Defense. It is awarded to members of the United States military who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility." Criteria: To win this award, you must hold the enlisted rank of First Sergeant or the officer rank of Captain and above for "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility."
	Legion of Merit	Legion of Merit	The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued both to United States military personnel and to military and political figures of foreign governments. The Legion of Merit is one of only six United States decorations to be issued as a neck order and the only United States decoration which may be issued in award degrees. The Legion of Merit is sixth in the order of precedence of U.S. military decorations. Criteria: Awarded for having a 30 kill streak while playing COD4 or COD5 (non glitch map) in a public match with a witness from one higher ranking STP Clan member or two equal ranking STP Clan members in good standing.
	STP Soldier's Medal	Soldier's Medal	The Soldier's Medal is a military award of the United States Army. The criteria for the medal are: "The Soldier's Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy." Criteria: To be considered for this award, you have to be a active contributor in the STP Forums making a minimum of 1000 posts.
	Bronze Star	Bronze Star	The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration which may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. When awarded for bravery, it is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces. The medal is awarded to a member of the military who, while serving in or with the military of the United States after 6 December 1941, distinguished him/herself by: * Heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight * While engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States * While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force. Criteria: Awarded for having a 25 kill streak while playing COD4 or COD5 (non glitch map) in a public match with a witness from one higher ranking STP Clan member or two equal ranking Clan members in good standing.
	Purple Heart	Purple Heart	The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after 5 April 1917 with the U.S. Military. The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington—then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. The actual order includes the phrase, "Let it be known that he who wears the military order of the purple heart has given of his blood in the defense of his homeland and shall forever be revered by his fellow countrymen." Criteria: Awarded for having a 20 kill streak while playing COD4 or COD5 (non glitch map) in a public match with a witness from one higher ranking STP Clan member or two equal ranking Clan members in good standing.
	Meritorious Service Medal	Meritorious Service Medal	The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to 16 January 1969. Effective 11 September 2001, this award also may be bestowed for non-combat meritorious achievement in a designated combat theatre. Normally, the acts or services rendered must be comparable to that required for the Legion of Merit but in a duty of lesser, though considerable, responsibility. A higher decoration, known as the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, is intended for similar services performed under joint service with the United States Department of Defense. To receive this award the individual must exhibit exceptionally meritorious service at that level of responsibility. Criteria: To be considered for this award, you have to be a active contributor in the STP Forums making a minimum of 750 posts.
	STP Commendation Medal	Army Commendation Medal	The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military award which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star. Criteria: Awarded for having a 20 game win streak or higher while playing COD4 or COD5 in a public match. Must have a minimum of 4 STP Clan members with senior member posting event.
	STP Achievement Medal	Army Achievement Medal	The Achievement Medal is a military medal of the United States military. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal. The Achievement Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. Criteria: To be considered for this award, while playing Search & Destroy, player is last one alive and kills 4 or more enemy to win game for team. Must be playing with a senior ranking or two equal ranking clanmates or be the Senior member playing with at least two witnesses to qualify.
	STP Good Conduct Medal	Good Conduct Medal	The Good Conduct Medal is one of the oldest military decorations of the United States military. The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to any enlisted member of the United States military (except U.S. Air Force personnel after 2006) who completes three consecutive years of "honorable and faithful service". Such service implies that a standard enlistment was completed without any non-judicial punishments, disciplinary infractions, or court martial offenses. Criteria: Awarded for being an active member of the STP clan for 365 days from the date of enlistment, 365 posts in the forum and have no unfavorable action taken against you (i.e.-ban).
	World at War Victory Medal Ribbon	World War II (WWII) Victory Medal Ribbon	Criteria: Awarded for reaching 10th Prestige, Level 65 in COD5.
	STP Joan of Arc Medal	Unknown	Criteria: This medal is for female STP Clan members who absolutely dominate the battlefield while playing Call of Duty. Must have a 1.50 or higher kill/death ratio and have over 100,000 confirmed kills.