Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
History - Established 1981
Established on April 10, 1981, the Army Overseas Service Ribbon is awarded to members of the United States Army or Army Reserve who carry out a qualifying tour overseas. It may be granted retroactively to individuals who served in a standard overseas tour prior to August 1, 1981 as long as those they maintained active status on or after that date.
Details
The ribbon features a thick dark red stripe in the center, flanked by a thin vertical yellow stripe on either side and a stripe of light blue and dark blue proceeding outward.
Subsequent awards may be indicated by numeral devices and Overseas Service Bars for individuals who served in eligible overseas combat zones.
Bronze Numerals
Precedence
Next Higher: Public Health Service Special Assignment Award
Next Lower: Coast Guard Overseas Service
Army Overseas Service Ribbon