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We want to say that our intent is not to belittle the meaning of what these ribbons and badges represent. We know, understand, and respect what they stand for and what it took to earn them. We HONOR all our military personal and veterans with emulating the military structure and awards system. Our intent is not to offend anyone but put our TRUE SOLDIERS upon a pedestal by having an organization with true rank, ribbons and awards. We know and realize that we have freedom to play a game because of your fighting, defending and loss of life. WE SALUTE THE ARMED FORCES.


This Ribbon shows that the member is a veteran of the Armed Forces or is
currently serving our country in the Armed Forces. We are deeply grateful.

Below are the ribbons and awards you can receive. You will receive them in the mail after earning them. The Medal of Honor, which no man can purchase, and if we could we wouldn't because of what that individual ribbon stands for, has been substituted with a different ribbon which has become VHB's 'Medal Of Honor'. GOOD LUCK! GOA.VERN=VHB=

FOR DETAILS ON THE MEANING OF THESE AWARDS AND RIBBONS CLICK HERE. OR, PLACE YOUR CURSOR OVER THEM.

FOR DETAILS ON THE DUTY/JOB RIBBONS AND THEIR MEANING CLICK HERE.

 

Since no one can purchase the actual Medal of Honor, this ribbon will serve as VHB's Medal Of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the hightest award you can receive and is awarded by General Vern, to a person who while a member of the Army, distinguishes himself or herself by gallantry. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life. Incontestable proof of the performance of the service will be exacted and each recommendation for the award of this decoration will be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.  You can receive more than one.
Medal Of Honor
 

The Distinguished Service Commendation is awarded by General Vern, to a person who, while a member of the VHB Army, distinguishes himself or herself by gallantry, above all others.
Distinguished Service
Commendation

The General's Citation is awarded by General Vern. This award is given to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry, determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult conditions as to set he/she apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without.  You can receive more than one.
General's Citation

The General's Oustanding Service Ribbon is awarded by General Vern. This award is given to an individual within VHB for dedication and commitment. The soldier must display such dedication to duty, and commitment to the =VHB= Army which sets themselves above others. You can receive more than one.
General's Outstanding Service Ribbon
The Outstanding Soldier Medal is awarded by General VR. This award is given to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry and determination on or off the battlefield to accomplish its mission. He/she must be set apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without. You can receive more than one.
Outstanding Soldier Medal
The Outstanding Defense Medal - This is awarded by General VR. The Soldier must have proved himself/herself above all others in a battle defending with extradinary heroism. Must have superior knowledge in Defensive tactics and display great leadership in this area. You can receive more than one.
Outstanding Defense
The Distinguished Soldier's Medal - This ribbon is awarded by Lieutenant General Nforcer. This award is given to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry, determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult conditions as to set he/she apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without. You can receive more than one.
Distinguished Soldier Medal
Outstanding Runner - This ribbon is awarded by Lieutenant General Nforcer. This person is considered a Demolition Expert and is awarded to a soldier who stands out above all others. He must display a superior knowledge in the field of attacking. You may receive more than one.
Outstanding Runner
Outstanding Heroism Medal - This ribbon is awarded by Major General Tripwire. This award is given to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry, determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult conditions as to set he/she apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without.
Outstanding Heroism Medal
Outstanding Marksman Medal - This is awarded by Major General Tripwire. This person is considered a expert in the field of Marksmanship and has displayed himself/herself in a single battle heads and shoulders above all others. You can receive more than one.
Outstanding Marksman Medal
The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded by Major General Moon. This is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the VHB Army, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor nor the Distinguished Service Commendation; while engaged in an action against an enemy of VHB; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing force; or while serving with our allies. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades within that single conflict.
Distinguished Service
Cross
The Vigilant Hunter Brigade Valor ribbon is awarded by Major General Moon and is given to a soldier who has performed their dutes in such a way, on or off the battlefield, as to stand above all fellow team mates.   You may reveive more than one.
Extreme Valor
The Elite Soldier Ribbon - This ribbon is awarded by Brigadier General Xomby.   This award is given to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy.  The soldier must display such gallantry, determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult conditions as to set him/herself apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without.  You can receive more than one.
Elite Soldier Ribbon
The Gold Star is awarded by Colonel Mavrik to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the VHB Army, is cited for gallantry in action on or off the battlefield. This action must have been performed with marked distinction. You may receive more than one.
Gold Star
The Silver Star is awarded by Colonel Mavrik to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the VHB Army, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing force, or while serving with friendly forces (our official allies), engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which VHB is not a belligerent party.  The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for award of the Gold Star, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction .  You may receive more than one.
Silver Star
The Bronze Star is awarded by Colonel Zulu to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the VHB Army, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing force, or while serving with friendly forces (our official allies), engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which VHB is not a belligerent party.  The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for award of the Silver Star, but must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction .  You may receive more than one.
Bronze Star
The Legion of Merit is awarded by Colonel Zulu.  It requires you to have been a member of Vigilant Hunter Brigade no less than one year.   You must first prove that you have superior knowledge in the area of Defense.   Share, lead, command and display those defensive tactics.   You yourself must prove that you are an outstanding Defender.
Legion Of Merit
The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded by Brigadier General Sapper to any person who, while serving in VHB, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the squad in a duty of great responsibility on or off the battlefield. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service which is clearly exceptional. Exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration.
Distinguished Service Medal
The Soldier's Medal is awarded by Brigadier General Sapper to any person of the VHB Army who has distinguished him/herself by heroism involving actual conflict with an enemy. The same degree of heroism is required as for the award of the Distinguished Service Medal. The performance must have involved personal danger within the game and risk involving conflict with an armed enemy. You may receive more than one.
Soldier's Medal
The Outstanding Match Medal is given to a soldier who competed within a match and displayed acts of heroism that stood him above all others.  This cannot be a single act, but rather throughout the entire match they must have displayed heroism.   So much heroism that without this soldier, the match would have been lost.   You may receive more than one.
Outstanding Match Medal
The Military Plice Commendation is given by the Senior M.P. It can be given to a member of the Military Police team or someone that assisted in or helped out the MP's. You may receive more than one.
Military Police Commendation
The Outstanding Medic Ribbon is given to a soldier who displayed acts of heroism that stood him above all others. This award is given acts of heroism while serving as a medic. You may receive more than one.
Outstanding Medic Ribbon
The Meritorious Service medal - Awarded to members of the VHB Army by Brigadier General Xomby who distinguished themselves by outstanding combat AND non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the Vigilant Hunter Brigade.
Meritorious Service Medal
The Good Conduct Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity on and off the field of battle. It is awarded on a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes him/herself from among his/her fellow soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a continuous and active VHB military service.
Good Conduct Medal
The Attack Team Specialst Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving as a member of the VHB Army.   The member must have exhibited honest and faithful service in accordance with the standards of conduct, courage and duty required by VHB rules and regulations. A member must be recommended for the award by his/her unit commander to the Sergeant Major of the Army.  You may receive more than one.
Attack Team Specialist Medal
The Superior Expeditionary Medic Medal may be awarded to members of the VHB Force who participate as team medics with outstanding medic saves during hostile conditions.   There must be more than 2 witnesses or screen shots to prove Superior status.
Superior Expeditionary
Medic Medal
The Coordinated Offensive Team Medal is awarded to members of the VHB Army who distinguish themselves by meritorious direct participation in any significant military act or operation of an Offensive, attacking nature.  The soldier must stand above all others in the offensive campaign.
Coordinated Offensive
Team Medal
The Army Superior Award is awarded for outstanding performance in following orders with perfection.   You may receive more than one.
Army Superior Award
The Outstanding Achievment Ribbon is given to a soldier who has improved his/her abilities extradionarily as a soldier within the VHB Army.
Outstanding Achievement
Ribbon
The VHB Valor Ribbon - The Vigilant Hunter Brigade Valor ribbon is given to a soldier who has performed their dutes in such a way, on or off the battlefield, as to merit themselves as an Outstanding soldier.  Also, this ribbon may be received for interacting with all fellow team mates in a VERY respectful way.   You may reveive more than one.   Also, this ribbon may be awarded to a Mercenary to VHB for extreme work, on or off the battlefield.
Valor
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Ribbon - Awarded to member of VHB having performed outstanding volunteer service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature. To be eligible, an individual's service must be one or all of the below:
Military Outstanding Volunteer
Service Ribbon
The Army Commendation Ribbon is given to a Soldier that has performed a single act of heroism, or 'behind the scene' work support or activity for the VHB Organization.   He/She may receive more than one.
Army Commendation
The Army Service Ribbon is awarded to members of the VHB Army for the successful completion of initial-entry training.
Army Service Ribbon
You've completed the necessary training to become a VHB soldier.
=VHB= Trained
The Antiterrorism Ribbon to show our support for the troops who stand against Terrorism.
Antiterrorism Ribbon
Female Soldier Ribbon 
Female Soldier Ribbon


Veteran - A player who has served, or is currently serving in the armed forces.
Veteran

SILVER STAR

BRONZE STAR

PURPLE HEART

OUSTANDING VOLUNTEER

A couple things that are note worthy:
1.   Upon receiving a promotion, you will not get your patch or bar until GOA.Vern receives your old one in the mail.  There is no reason to keep the old one.
2.   You won't be receiving the shooting badges or Marksmanship badge due to the cost.  But, if you would like to receive it, you can talk to GOA.Vern and he can tell you the cost of it.

One of these squares are reserved for you! Make us proud!

Medal of Honor

Since no one can purchase the actual Medal of Honor, this ribbon will serve as VHB's Medal Of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest award you can receive and is awarded by General Vern, to a person who while a member of the Army, distinguishes himself or herself by gallantry. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life. Incontestable proof of the performance of the service will be exacted and each recommendation for the award of this decoration will be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.  You can receive more than one.

Distinguished Service Commendation

The Distinguished Service Commendation is awarded to a person who, while a member of the VHB Army, distinguishes himself or herself by gallantry, above all others.

General’s Citation 

The General’s Citation is awarded to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry, determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult conditions as to set he/she apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without.  You can receive more than one.

Generals Oustanding Service Ribbon

The General’s Outstanding Service Ribbon is awarded to an individual within VHB for dedication and commitment. The soldier must display such dedication to duty, and commitment to the =VHB= Army which sets themselves above others. You can receive more than one.

Outstanding Soldier Medal

The Outstanding Soldier Medal is awarded to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry and determination on or off the battlefield to accomplish its mission. He/she must be set apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without. You can receive more than one.

Outstanding Defense

This is awarded to a Soldier who has proved himself/herself above all others in a battle defending with extraordinary heroism. Must have superior knowledge in Defensive tactics and display great leadership in this area. You can receive more than one.

Distinguished Soldier Medal

This ribbon is awarded to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry, determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult conditions as to set he/she apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without. You can receive more than one.

Outstanding Runner

This ribbon is awarded a person who is considered a Demolition Expert and is awarded to a soldier who stands out above all others. He must display a superior knowledge in the field of attacking. You may receive more than one.

Outstanding Heroism Medal - This ribbon is awarded by Major General Tripwire. This award is given to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry, determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult conditions as to set he/she apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without.

Outstanding Heroism Medal

This ribbon is awarded to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry, determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult conditions as to set he/she apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without.  

Outstanding Marksman Medal

This is awarded to a person who is considered an expert in the field of Marksmanship and has displayed himself/herself in a single battle heads and shoulders above all others. You can receive more than one.

Distinguished Service Cross 

The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the VHB Army, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor nor the Distinguished Service Commendation; while engaged in an action against an enemy of VHB; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing force; or while serving with our allies. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades within that single conflict.


Extreme Valor

The Vigilant Hunter Brigade Valor ribbon is awarded to a soldier who has performed their duties in such a way, on or off the battlefield, as to stand above all fellow team mates.   You may receive more than one.

 

Elite Soldier Ribbon

This ribbon is awarded to an individual within VHB for extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy. The soldier must display such gallantry, determination in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult conditions as to set him/herself apart and above other soldiers participating in the same campaign or without.  You can receive more than one.

 

Gold Star

The Gold Star is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the VHB Army, is cited for gallantry in action on or off the battlefield. This action must have been performed with marked distinction.  You may receive more than one.

 

Silver Star 

The Silver Star is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the VHB Army, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing force, or while serving with friendly forces (our official allies), engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which VHB is not a belligerent party.  The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for award of the Gold Star, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction .  You may receive more than one.

 

Bronze Star

The Bronze Star is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the VHB Army, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing force, or while serving with friendly forces (our official allies), engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which VHB is not a belligerent party.  The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for award of the Silver Star, but must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction .  You may receive more than one.

 

Legion Of Merit

The Legion of Merit requires you to have been a member of Vigilant Hunter Brigade no less than one year.   You must first prove that you have superior knowledge in the area of Defense.   Share, lead, command and display those defensive tactics.   You yourself must prove that you are an outstanding Defender.

 

Distinguished Service Medal

The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in VHB, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the squad in a duty of great responsibility on or off the battlefield. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service which is clearly exceptional. Exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration. For service not related to actual war, the term "duty of a great responsibility" applies to a narrower range of positions, than in time of on-line war, and requires evidence of conspicuously significant achievement... (this evidence could be 2 or more witnesses of rank from Sergeant Major or higher or screen shots.   However, justification of the award may accrue by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of high positions of great importance.

 

Soldier's Medal

The Soldier's Medal is awarded to any person of the VHB Armed Forces who has distinguished him/herself by heroism involving actual conflict with an enemy. The same degree of heroism is required as for the award of the Distinguished Service Medal. The performance must have involved personal danger within the game and risk involving conflict with an armed enemy. You may receive more than one.

 

Outstanding Match Medal

The Outstanding Match Medal is given to a soldier who competed within a match and displayed acts of heroism that stood him above all others.  This cannot be a single act, but rather throughout the entire match they must have displayed heroism.   So much heroism that without this soldier, the match would have been lost.   You may receive more than one. 

 

Military Police Commendation

The Military Police Commendation is given by the Senior M.P.   It can be given to a member of the Military Police team or someone that assisted in or helped out the MP's.   You may receive more than one.

Outstanding Medic Ribbon

The Outstanding Medic Ribbon is given to a soldier who displayed acts of heroism that stood him above all others.  This  award is given  acts of heroism while serving as a medic.   You may receive more than one.

Meritorious Service Medal

Awarded to members of the VHB Army who distinguished themselves by outstanding combat AND non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the Vigilant Hunter Brigade. 

 

Good Conduct Medal 

The Good Conduct Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity on and off the field of battle. It is awarded on a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes him/herself from among his/her fellow soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a continuous and active VHB military service. 

 

Attack Team Specialist Medal

The Attack Team Specialist Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving as a member of the VHB Army.   The member must have exhibited honest and faithful service in accordance with the standards of conduct, courage and duty required by VHB rules and regulations. A member must be recommended for the award by his/her unit commander to the Sergeant Major of the Army.  You may receive more than one.

 

Superior Expeditionary Medic Medal 

The Superior Expeditionary Medic Medal may be awarded to members of the VHB Force who participate as team medics with outstanding medic saves during hostile conditions.   There must be more than 2 witnesses or screen shots to prove Superior status.

 

Coordinated Offensive Team Medal 

The Coordinated Offensive Team Medal is awarded to members of the VHB Army who distinguish themselves by meritorious direct participation in any significant military act or operation of an Offensive, attacking nature.  The soldier must stand above all others in the offensive campaign.

Army Superior Award

The Army Superior Award is awarded for outstanding performance in following orders with perfection.   You may receive more than one. 

Outstanding Achievement Ribbon

The Outstanding Achievement Ribbon is given to a soldier who has improved his/her abilities extraordinarily as a soldier within the VHB Army.

 

The VHB Valor Ribbon - The Vigilant Hunter Brigade Valor ribbon is given to a soldier who has performed their dutes in such a way, on or off the battlefield, as to merit themselves as an Outstanding soldier.  Also, this ribbon may be received for interacting with all fellow team mates in a VERY respectful way.   You may reveive more than one.   Also, this ribbon may be awarded to a Mercenary to VHB for extreme work, on or off the battlefield.

Valor

The Vigilant Hunter Brigade Valor ribbon is given to a soldier who has performed their duties in such a way, on or off the battlefield, as to merit themselves as an Outstanding soldier.  Also, this ribbon may be received for interacting with all fellow team mates in a VERY respectful way.   You may receive more than one.   Also, this ribbon may be awarded to a Mercenary to VHB for extreme work, on or off the battlefield.

 

 

 

MILITARY OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE RIBBON

Awarded to member of VHB having performed outstanding volunteer service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature. To be eligible, an individual’s service must be one or all of the below:
(1) It must be to the entire gaming community, to include the military family community; 
(2) be significant in nature and produce tangible results; 
(3) reflect favorably on the VHB Military organization; and 
(4) be of a sustained and direct nature. While there is no specific time threshold to qualify for the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Ribbon (MOVSR), approval authorities shall ensure the service to be honored merits the special recognition afforded by this medal. The MOVSR is intended to recognize exceptional gaming community support over time and not a single act or achievement.  

Army Commendation

The Army Commendation Ribbon is given to a Soldier that has performed a single act of heroism, or 'behind the scene' work support or activity for the VHB Organization.   He/She may receive more than one.

Army Service Ribbon 

The Army Service Ribbon is awarded to members of the VHB Army for the successful completion of initial-entry training. 

=VHB= Trained

You've completed the necessary training to become a VHB soldier.

Antiterrorism Ribbon

The Anti Terrorism A ribbon to show our support for the troops who stand against Terrorism.

Female Soldier Ribbon 

Self explanatory

Veteran

A player who has served, or is currently serving in the Armed Forces.