Shadow Company HQ: SC Main Awards

The SC Valor Cross Medal:

This is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the Shadow Company, awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Valor Cross must be of such a high degree to be above those required for all other SC combat decorations but not meeting the criteria for the SC Distinguished Service Medal. Clearance by Division Officer and above.

The SC Legion of Merit Medal:

The Legion of Merit medal is awarded to any member who shows extraordinary merit in their actions, again be this on or off the battlefield. The meritorious actions can be any single action of extreme merit, or an accumulation of general merits. Whatever the reason though, the individual must have shown outstanding effort in the pursuit of their loyalty hard work and honor of SC. This can only be awarded to serving members with at least 6 months service attained. Clearance by Division Officer and above.

 

The SC Commander's Medal:

The Commander’s Medal recognizes an individual’s exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in influencing the evolution, advancement, and well being of his or her Shadow Company Platoon, Battalion or Division, in a positive manner, throughout a specified period of continuous active Shadow Company military service for no less than four (4) months service. It is awarded to member of CoC from Platoon Assistant to Division Officer for the outstanding contribution of the overall success of their Platoon, Battalion and/or Division. Clearance of Strategic Leadership Committee required.

 

The SC Hall of Fame Medal:

The SC Hall of Fame Medal is awarded to members who have been inducted into the Shadow Company Hall of Fame. The member must maintain a full six to twelve months service and loyalty to SC. In addition, the member must be a proven leader and contributor to the community as a whole both in donating their time as well and financial contributions. They must show exemplary behavior on and off the battlefield. Clearance and awarded by Strategic Leadership Committee.

 

The SC Defense Distinguished Service Medal:

The SC Defense Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to one squad within Shadow Company who has shown the best progress in their efforts to become a better squad. This includes competitive clan battles, internal and external, as well as member participation and dedication. The squad must have participated in battle against an external opposition for no less than one calendar month, and the squad must have participated in no less than two (2) clan matches, in the time period of the qualifying award. This medal is awarded every month to the entire squad which qualifies for the said above award. Clearance of Strategic Leadership Committee.

 

The SC Outstanding Volunteer Medal:

The Outstanding Volunteer Award is awarded to an individual who has performed outstanding volunteer service of a sustained, direct and consequential nature, to further Shadow Company’s cause. This can include, squad development, tactical ideas for the Company, external volunteer service to the gratitude of the Company, helping a division or battalion while in need of leadership individuals, and etc. This award is intended to recognize exceptional volunteer work over time and not a single act or achievement. Must have at least 3 months of Shadow Company active service. Clearance of Division Officer and above

 

The SC Order of the British Empire Medal:

This medal is awarded to members who have shown excellent leadership during a time of crisis, that led to squads continued success when leadership had broken down. It is awarded to members who performed in exceptional circumstances with a high degree of elite service to their squad. To qualify for this award, the member must have participated in a minimum of one half of his or hers squad’s games during the qualifying period of the award and been a member of the division for no less than one month’s time. Clearance by Division Officer or above.

The SC Delta Medal:

The SC Delta Medal is awarded to individuals who have shown expert skill in the ability to carry any and all equipment with expert handling and efficiency, they will be adept to working within all environments and conditions. Their most important skill is to be able to clear structures and buildings with high speed skill and accuracy often working as a close 3-4 man team to enter and eliminate enemy positions before they can react. This medal is only awarded to the BEST trained members of urban combat. This requires a minimum of 1 full year of SC Service and a minimum rank of Staff Sergeant. Clearance by Division Officer and above.

The SC Star is awarded for gallantry in action not justifying a higher award. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity of SC Forces, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism involving one of the following actions: - Capturing flags and other Objectives, destroying targets, consistent team cooperation including communications. Clearance by Division Officer and above.

The SC Medal of Honor:

This medal recognizes a squad that demonstrates indisputable,quantifiable exemplary performance in all aspects of clan matches, battles and warfare. It is awarded to the one squad in each Shadow Company Battalion which has earned the best overall record in competitive clan matches against external opposition, for a specified period of time not less than one calendar month. To qualify for this award, the Squad Members of the recipient Squad must have participated in a minimum of one (1) clan match during the qualifying period of the award. Clearance by Commanding Officer and above.

The SC Vanguard Medal:

This medal recognizes two individuals exemplary behavior, efficiency, fidelity and leadership in directly influencing the success their Squad in Clan Battles and ongoing development, both in learning tactically, but also maintaining the Squads health and stability. It is awarded to the Squad Leader and Squad Assistant who were instrumental in this manner. To qualify for this award, the Squad Leader and Squad Assistant must have participated in a minimum of one half of his or her Squads clan matches during the qualifying period of the award. Clearance by Commanding Officer and above.

 

The SC Distinguished Operatives Medal:

This medal recognizes an individuals exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in directly influencing the success his or her Squads battles. It is awarded to the one Squad Member who, as determined by his or her Squad Leader and Squad Assistant, was instrumental and/or most influential in contributing to squad battles over a minimum of a 1 month period To qualify for this award, the Squad Member must have participated in a minimum of one half of his or her Squads clan matches during the qualifying period of the award. Clearance by Executive Officer and above.

The SC Second Sight Medal:

The SC Second Sight Medal, is for true stealth experts, they will be able to reach behind enemy lines fully undetected, and launch devestating counter attacks that cripple enemy defences breaking their lines and discipline, that can enable the friendly force the upper hand in achieving objectives. The second sight medal is awarded to members who simply disappear on the map, and are masters of stealth both tactically and in skill. Clearance by Commanding Officer and above.

The SC Elite Assault Medal:

The SC Elite Assault Medal, is assigned to members who excel in front line combat. Being able to run and gun is not enough to gain this award, the member needs to be tatically aware and competent in all aspects of team play. They must be able to take on multiple targets, hold objectives against multiple enemies. Must have a minimum of 3 Months service. Clearance by Commanding Officer and above.

The SC Sniper 1st Class Medal:

The SC Sniper 1st class medal, is awarded to true sniper experts, they will be able to snipe into enemy lines fully undetected, and pick off targets that are in heavy cover, moving fast across open ground, and multiple shot targets. They must be masters of concealment, have extreme patience, and extreme skill; not just in taking the occasional easy shot, they must be masters of sniper tactics, counter tactics, and infantry assassination. The Sniper first class medal is awarded to members who are masters of Long range precision both tactically and in skill. Clearance by Commanding Officer and above.

The SC Armed Forces Medal:

The Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to any member who is an active serving or has served in the Armed forces for their country. Clearance by Platoon Assistant and above.

The SC Purple Heart Medal:

The SC Purple Heart, is awarded for any serving squad member who has suffered severe or fatal injury during combat to the significant benefit of the squad. This could be defending against multiple enemies in last stand, Sacrificing themselves to defend an objective. Clearance by Platoon Leader and above.

The SC Outstanding Contributor Medal:

This is to be awarded by the members of the Strategic Leadership Committee, to members of Shadow Company who have contributed financial resources to ensure the future and growth of SC. It is also used as a token of SCs appreciation for those who are dedicated enough to spend their own money in order to proudly display their affiliation to Shadow Company. Clearance by Strategic Leadership Committee.

The Shadow Company Medal:

The Shadow Company Medal is awarded to any member for dedication and loyalty to the clan, who has shown all around skill in improving and working towards the benefit of clan members and the clan itself. Clearance by Commanding Officer and above.

 

The SC Meritorious NATO Medal:

The SC Meritorious NATO Medal is awarded to any member for consistant dedication in supporting Shadow Company members from their opposite battalion be that 1st or 2nd, they must play to a consistently high standard and be noted for this by their brother battalion. Clearance by Commanding Officer and above. Can only be awarded to SC members serving 6 months or more

 

The SC Combat Readiness Medal:

The Combat Readiness medal is awarded to members whom during practices are regularly available for their call of duty, and who are very good at their general conduct and preparations for practices, this means they will be ready online and waiting for practice, and will follow all rules of practice to the letter. This medal can only we awarded after a period of 2 months active service. Clearance by Platoon Leader and above.

 

The SC Commendation Medal:

This award is for any Squad Leader/Assistant. It is given for excellent commanders who have taken good care of their unit and provided them with the correct skills and equipment to allow them to successfully and continually achieve their objectives with responsibility and excellent leadership. Awarded by Platoon Assistant and above.