CHAPTER 2

STA TE OF HAWAII DECORATIONS

2-1. State of Hawaii Med al of Yalor (MY)

a. Author ity: Esmhl ishc<l hy order "f the Governor, State of Hawai i, as allthorized 3 October 1994 and hy this regulation.

b. App ro,,·a l Auth oritv: TAG

c. Cr iteria: The MY is awarded for the Governor to an individual who dis tinguish himself/herself by way of the following criteria:

(1) The performance of an uncommon act of personal heroism involving the voluntary risk of his/her own life. The act must be distinctly beyond what might reasonably be expected under the circumstances and of such a nature that if the act had not been attem pted, criticism of the individual would not be justified.

(2) A self-sacrifice SO conspicuous as to be distinctly above and beyond the cal l of duty. Provided that the individual was placed in personal j~opanly by hislh er volunlar)' action. this includes situations in which th~ indiv idual's ext raordinary p ~ rfOTTllance has ind isputably contrihut~d to the a ll~viati()n Or avoidance of a pllhlic traged)' , to the sateguard of public safety or to the preservation of public property.

d. Components: M~da l sw;pen d~d rrom a moire ribbon n~ck drap ~, mil itary ribbon, lapel pin and c~rt;li<:ate.

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a Author ih-" Estahlished by order o f tbe Governor, ~late " f"J "' aii , a.~ authorized 3 October , 994 ""d by this regulation,

b. Appro\'a l Aumortrv: TAG

c. Cri teri a : Tho: nso is awanled tor the Governor to any individual who ha~ made substanti al contributions of e~cepliolt:ll signific ance 10 the Slate of I lawaii and ils people . Such contributions may inc lude, but arc not limi ted to. accomplishments lhat enhance the soc ial wdl-beinfl: o f Ha",ai i's citizens. bring greater economic security to the S!alt. res uh in environmtmlal protection of Hawai i's valuable but limited re",urces. t ><panu or l""l'duale Ha", aii's vast cultural heritage. Of enhance I lawai i -_~ nali" nal and imernationnl slanding.

( 1) 0\ SIOI:"I.: deed or action may be considered as qual ificat ion fi'r lhe DSO 11" i\ 1 ~ of sufficient ma gnitude and significance: the primal) Ihcus should be given 10 sustained contributions.

(2) Superior performance ofnormal dUlies will outjus!if)' the award ofthe usa even if it was over an e ~tom<led period oftime. The individual must distinguish himself/herself through a...... ,lutely superb contributions, which have benefited the people of"awaii ,

d , Cumll" nt'Dts: Medal suspended from a moire ribbon neck drape. mi litary rihbon. lapel pin and certificate ,

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CHAPTER 3

HING MILITARY DF£ORi\TIOI\ S

3- 1. ("he lUNG M fd ~! for Merit (MFM l

a. Authnrih ': Authorized by the Governor of theState of lIawa ii, 1 Jar'luary 1953. am"nd"" J <)ct" hcr !994. and by this I November 2010 regulation

b. Appro\'a l AUlbori n ': TAG, IIIA RNG Commander, alll! HIANG C"mm:mder

c . Cri leri a : The M FM may I'<' awarded 10 an ~ illl!ivitlua! wbn disringuishce himself/herself by "xlr... , rtl; nar~· ach il"emenl. e ><~'e rti" nally mcritoriou.• service in a J uly of great responsibility , or an unmrTIITKID aCI of bra\'cr y nOI ncc cs~ari[ y at lhe risk (If his/h er (ly,n lif"

d . Componenls: Medal with ribbon and certi ficate

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.1-2. The III ~G C...mm~ntl "ti oll M rd a l t ( ]\.f)

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a, A llt hurit)': Al1lhori<£Cd by the Governor, Slal~ o f Hawaii. 23 March 1965. amended 3 Octuht.-r IQ94_ and by th is I Novemher 20 10 regulation

b. '\pp nn,,1Auth uri~' : TAO, I IIARNG Commander. and HIA,"Il G Commander. Approval authority is furt her delegated to include any m ARNG Brigade Commander or Wing! Group-level Commander (HIANG) in the Iallk " fC"I""el (0-6) and above

e. C r ilcria: The H ING eM may he awarded 10 individuals whu distinguish themselves wilh acts of excellence or tllst;",:ti"C meritorious service

d. ("llillpnnc nt. : Medal with rib bon and certiticate

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"" Auth ority: Established I>y the TAU. SIaIC of Ha waii. by Ihis 1 No, em""," 2010 regulation

h. Avv rtJu J AUlbo r i!J:': TAG. InARNG Commander. and IIiANG Comman<.k r. Approval authority is furth~ r delegated to include any IfiA RNC, Br igade Commander. HJA:"G \Vinll Commander. HIANU Group Co mmander , and any HIARNU Barralion Co mmW1<.ler t)T HIANG Squadron Commander in the grad ~ o f Major (0·4 ) or above.

c. ( 'ri tSr111 : The Hl]\;G AM may beaward ed to ind i ~idual s who disl inguish themselves with acts of oUlslanding achievem ent or meri loriolJ.s "enlice

d. Cum ponenu: Medal wilh nl>lxm and certificate

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CIIAPTF.R ..

III~ C; SE RVIn: I'tIE I)AI.S AND TRAIM ~(; RIBRO NS

"-I. HIN G OUhj ~ nd i nli! l lnil Aw ard Ribbon (O UAI

Army Version Air Vers ion (We.-er 's Right Srl:re) (Wearer's t en side)

• 154SFS -2008

Formal Unit St reamer

a, Author ttv : Established by the TAG. State of H~wa ii , by this 1 November 2010 regul~li"n

b. Approval Aut h"rih-': TAG, HIARNO Commanding General, or IliANG Commander

e. Crit..r ia:

( I ) The ~UA augments the existing HIARNGIl I1ANG-1evd Annual "Lanna Ole" A ...ards/Spedal R<:el1 t(f1ilion Programs for lho: mo"l outstanding unit of each servi,:.. compone nt (one mANG SQuadron or numbered/independent flight . one IllAR1\G com pany). Th i~ uniq ue ribbon will be a...ardcd to each assigned member ofthe single most outstanding battal ion (U1 ARN(j) or squadron/flight (H1ANGj during the award period (Cale ndar Year) formally rt.,<:ognized by the award. A malehing st reamer ~ha l1 he formally presented to these two r«:ogni7ro unil" and permanent d i~p1a} ofthc awa rded Slreamer on the unit ' s f1agll!uiJon ix aUlooriwd.

(2) Subsequent OUA ~ awards willbe reeob'Tli ~.ed wllh II bronze kahili device

d. Com (!<IIIC nl!: Ribbon with a metc hmg zcm brcidered streamer r<,r the unit's flag/guidon

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4-2 . IIl SG State Recognition Ribbon (SRR)

a, Aut honh '; Established by the lAG, State of Hawaii, by this I Novem ber 2010 regulal ion

b Approval Aut hori ty : TAG, H1ARNG Commanding G..n..ral. or HIANG Commander

c. ('r ilen,, : Like the IIING aUA. lho: HIANG SRR augments the ..xi~ in8 HIANG -kvc1 Annual -Launa Ok ' Awards Programs and the IIIARl'\G 's Soldier & NCO of the Year Awards Programs. This unique ribbon is aWllrded to HrNG perso nnd who arc individually recognized as their components state-level "Launa 0 1..·• annoal award winners for lheir respective eompnr>Cnt's categories of compdilion (AirmanlSoldier, NCO . Senior ]'I;CO. First SergeanL Co mpany Grade Officer, anJ/or Field Grade Officer of the Year) fur a Kiven calendar year_ Subsequenl S Il.R awards will "" recognized with a bronze kahili de\'ice

a. AUlhor il )" : Aulhoriled by' TAG, I January 1930. amended 22 Dec..mber 1977.-' October 1994. and by' thi~ 1 l'\ov"m ber 20IUregulation.

b. Ap pro ,,, l Aulhorily: Approval/verification aUlhorily is delegated 10 unit commanders

C. ('n len " , The SM ma y be awarded to indi vid uals "Wbo complete an aggregate of len years "I' honorable and faith ful active .ervicc to the Hawaii National Gua rd. Subseq Cl..m SM's rna} be credited based for ..ech additional aggregate of five )e~ ofhonomble and failhful HINU service with Immz" ~ah i l i devices

d. COlDponfnt~ : Medal with riblxm

deployed in a federa l Tille 10 federal active-duty "' t.a l u~ for a minimum of 30 oon"""uthe. 60 non-consecutive days. or performed aircrew duties while participating in a tOUiI uf ~O

air missions since 11 Septe mber 2001

d. Componenl : Ribbon

a, Author ity: Established oy the TAG. State of Hawaii, by this J N,,~cmhc r 2010 regulation

b Annr,,\Il 1Aulhori" Once the TAO has desig nated a spec ific Tille 32 humanitarian military acnorvcpcraticn for approval nf the HSM. lU1il-1c~'CI vcritlceiion authority for who will 1>0: delega ted 10 unit commanders

c. Criteria : The 115M , hall he awarded to llIly lU NG mnnho:r in a Title 32 status who d istinguishes tbem",h,," hy direct meritorious scrvke in w PJlort ofa significant military action/operation of II humanitarian nature (within sf'<'Cilic lime frames) as designated/approved hy the TAG

d. Co mponenl: Medal "' ith rilsb"n

4-9. ~tatc F.lo..ditio",,!)"Rib bon ("F.R I

... a. .\ ulh" o ty : Established by the TAG, State "f Hawaii. hy this I November 20 10 regulatmn

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a. Au thority: Es tablished and authorized by TAG, State or Hawaii, this 1 November 2010 regulation,

b. A pproYal Aut hor ity: Approval au thori ty 1:-; delegated to the HL<\RNG Mili tary Funeral Ho nors Program Manager.

c. Cr iter ia : Awarded to any member of the HIARNG Military Funeral Honors Team (including AU R, Technician, TDT and Ret iree personnel) who distinguish themselves in the performance of 10 or m ore Military FuncrallIonors d. Co mponent: UODor Guard Tab

CHAPTER FIVE

DEVICES AND APP ·RTENANCES

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HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD DECORATIONS ...... III III1 M~d ..1ofV..lor

... St..te Re<osnltlon

Ribbon

""de, ..1Service Ribbon

Hurnan itarlon

S~rvice ll'M'dal

HIANG f!rJt Se,s",,"nt

Service Ribbon

H I~ Cou llt er D,uS

Service M ed al

HUrlicane Inikl

Service Ribbon

D~linsuis h e d

Servic~ M edil l

Service Medal

Act iv e Du ty Buic

Traill ins Ribbon

Expedilionary Service Ribbon

HING M ilit.. ry Ho no,~

Service Ribbon

!lot..te Partne r~h ip

!lol'rvic~ Ribb on

Opl'filtlon Kotuil

Service Ribbon

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Ml'dill for ~,it

OUhtandins

Unit Aw..rd

!lot..te ActivO' Duty

Ribbon

GWOT fede,..1

Servic e Ribbon

HOIl1l'Lond D~fl'n~ e

!loervice Ribbon

HIANG ROyil l GUilrd

Service Medill

Excelll'nce-In ·T, illn ing Re<osnitlon Ribbon

n~u Recrultins Ribbon

Silver and Bronze Kahilis