Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

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Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who, between March 1, 1961, and March 28, 1973 under the following:
Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period indicated in DoD Manual 1348.33 Volume 2, section 17 of Enclosure 3, page 66.
Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces for an aggregate of 6 months. Only members of the U.S. Armed Forces who meet the criteria established for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) (Vietnam) or the Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service required are considered to have contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.
Did not complete the length of service required in the above paragraphs, but who, during wartime, were:
1. Wounded by the enemy (in a military action).
2. Captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but later rescued or released.
3. Killed in action or in the line of duty.
Were assigned in Vietnam on January 28, 1973, and served in Vietnam for the entire period between January 29, 1973, to March 28, 1973.

Category of Award: Foreign Service Award.

Note: Recipients may purchase medals and ribbons at their own expense from commercial sources.

Beginning Date: March 1, 1961

Ending Date: March 28, 1973

Device: Silver "1960 - " Date Bar

References:
AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program, Page 201
AR 600-8-22, Army Regulation, Military Awards, Page 127
SECNAVINST 1650.1H, Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual, Page 7-9 and 7-10
COMDTINST M1650.25E, Coast Guard Military Medals and Awards Manual, Page 6-1
DoD Manual 1348.33-M, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, Page 71
DoD Manual 1348.33, Volume 3, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD-Wide Performance and Valor Awards, Page 36