10-11. Indiana Distinguished Service Medal.

This award shall be awarded to any commissioned officer, warrant officer or enlisted member of the Military Forces of the State of Indiana, or civilian, who as such performed unusually distinguished or meritorious service, which to a marked degree is reflected in the increasing efficiency of the militia, or which brings exceptional and great honor or credit to the Indiana Armed Forces and commands the attention and respect of the citizens of the State and members of the Military established throughout the United States. Description of award provided in IMDR 600-8-22.

10-12. Indiana Commendation Medal.

This award shall be awarded to any commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the Military Forces of the State of Indiana, or civilian, who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement. The required meritorious service or achievement, while of a lesser degree than that required for the IDSM, must nevertheless be accomplished with distinction. The award may be for outstanding acts of courage which do not meet the requirements for award of the IDSM. It is particularly desirable that emphasis be placed on enlisted personnel whose achievements and service meet the prescribed standards. Description of award provided in IMDR 600-8-22.

a. This decoration for merit shall be awarded to any commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the Indiana Guard Reserve, who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service. The required meritorious service, while of lesser degree than that required for the ICOM, must nevertheless be accomplished with the highest degree of service oriented professionalism. This award will be for meritorious service, which to a marked degree is reflected in the increasing efficiency of the IGR, and which brings great honor or credit to the Indiana Guard Reserve.

b. The award will be a brown ribbon 1-3/8 inches in length and 3/8 inch in height consisting of vertical stripes in the following pattern: 3/8 inch blue, 3/8 inch yellow, and 3/8 inch green.

c. The Bronze and Silver Oak Leaf Cluster may be awarded for each subsequent award.

10-14. IGR Commendation Ribbon.

a. This ribbon may be awarded to any active and current commissioned officer, warrant officer or enlisted member of the Indiana Guard Reserve. This ribbon may be awarded to recognize an IGR member whose performance of duty is so commendable that it sets the individual apart from his/her peers, far above that normally expected of those in his/her grade and position. It is to be awarded to IGR members who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or extraordinary achievement of a lesser degree than required for award of the IGR Merit Medal. This award may be considered, providing the SM's record has been excellent in performance, attitude and attendance.

b. A Bronze Oak leaf Cluster will be given after the 2nd award, in lieu of additional ribbon. A Silver Oak Leaf Cluster will be given after the 4th award of Bronze Oak Leaf.

10-15. IGR Achievement Ribbon.

This ribbon shall be awarded to any commissioned officer, warrant officer, and enlisted member of the Indiana Guard Reserve, who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement which is of a lesser degree than that required for the ICOM. The award will be a light blue ribbon 1-3/8 inches in length and 3/8 inch in height consisting of a 5/8 inch white stripe in the center.

10-16. IGR JROTC Commendation Ribbon.

a. This ribbon may be awarded to any active commissioned officer, warrant officer or enlisted member of the Indiana Guard Reserve providing said member has met the standard for this award. The JROTC Commendation Ribbon may be awarded to an individual who provides outstanding service to the Indianapolis Public School System's US Army JROTC Summer Camp program. This award is to recognize an individual who performs specific functions, duties, or is an instructor or has leadership responsibility. The first award of the JROTC Commendation Ribbon must not be awarded sooner then completion of the second JROTC Summer Camp attended. The SM must have performed the duties previously cited at the two preceding JROTC Summer Camps for a period of five to seven days each. This award is of a higher degree than the JROTC Support Ribbon, which must have been received prior to consideration for award of the JROTC Commendation Ribbon. This award may be considered, providing the SM's record has been excellent in performance, attitude and attendance.

b. A Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster will be given after second award in lieu of additional ribbons. A Silver Oak leaf cluster will be given after the 4th award of Bronze Oak Leaf.

10-17. IGR Outstanding Recruiter Ribbon.

Awarded to any IGR member to provide recognition of those who have excelled in the field of recruiting by having secured five IGR enlistments or officer appointments (or combination thereof). The award will be a white ribbon 1-3/8 inches in length and 3/8 inch in height consisting of three 1/8 inch dark blue vertical stripes centered 1/8 inch apart on the ribbon.

10-18. IGR JROTC Support Ribbon.

a. This ribbon may be awarded to any active commissioned officer, warrant officer or enlisted member of the Indiana Guard Reserve providing the SM has met the standard for this award. The JROTC Support Ribbon may be awarded to an individual who provided outstanding service to the Indianapolis Public School System's US Army JROTC Summer Camp program. This award is to recognize an IGR member who attends and performs the duties assigned and/or for providing ancillary support through direct involvement by volunteering his/her time, talent, and energy in assisting this mission. The JROTC Support Ribbon may be awarded to an IGR member who performs these duties at a JROTC Summer Camp for a period of one to four days. This award is of lesser degree than the JROTC Commendation Ribbon. This award may be considered providing the SM's record has been excellent in performance, attitude and attendance.

b. A Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster will be given as the second award, in lieu of additional ribbon. A Silver Oak Leaf Cluster will be given after the 4th Bronze Oak leaf.

10-19. IGR Community Service Ribbon.

a. This ribbon shall be awarded to any active and current commissioned officer, warrant officer or enlisted member of the Indiana Guard Reserve. This award is for substance achievement of single or multiple event accomplishments above and beyond the normal drills or call of duty. To be awarded, an individual must complete a minimum total of 12 volunteer hours on a single or multiple events. The length of an event must be not less than four hours. It is to recognize those individuals who have become involved and given of their time and talent; who have worked in a joint effort in supporting activities, events and programs for their local communities, cities and for the state of Indiana. This award may be given to any IGR member who distinguishes him/herself by achievement or service rendered to the community of a lesser degree than that required for award of the Achievement Ribbon. This award may be considered providing that the SM’s record has been excellent in performance, attitude and attendance.

b. A Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster will be given after the 2nd award, in lieu of addition ribbons. A Silver Oak Lead Cluster will be given after the 4th Bronze Oak leaf.

10-20. IGR Long Service Ribbon

a. Awarded to any IGR member for 12 years of IGR service and has:

1. Demonstrated fidelity through faithful and exact performance of duty, and efficiency through capacity to produce results.
   
2. Attended a minimum of 75% of scheduled drills during each year for a 12 year period. The cumulative 12 years need not be consecutive.

10-21. IGR Service Ribbon

The IGR Service Ribbon is awarded in three year increments for the 1st thru the 9th year of service for a total of three awards.

a. Awarded to any IGR member who has:

1. Served in the IGR for a period of three years.
2. Demonstrated fidelity through faithful duty.
3. Attended a minimum of 75% of unit's scheduled drills.

b. The award will be a dark blue ribbon 1-3/8 inches in length and 3/8 inch in height consisting of vertical stripes in the following pattern: 1/4 inch dark blue, 1/8 inch yellow, 1/16 inch dark blue, 1/8 inch yellow, 1/4 inch dark blue, 1/8 inch yellow, 1/16 inch dark blue, 1/8 inch yellow, and 1/4 inch dark blue.

c. The "Torch Emblem" may be awarded for each three years of like service. (No more than 2 torches will be worn on this ribbon).

a. Awarded to all IGR members upon completion of 6 months honorable service to the Indiana Guard Reserve.

b. The award will be a yellow ribbon 1-3/8 inches in length and 3/8 inch in height consisting of a 1/4 inch vertical dark blue stripe centered on the ribbon with a 1/8 inch vertical dark blue stripe 1/4 inch from both ends of the ribbon.

c. Awarded for defense service by the Commanding General.

10-23. IGR Superior Unit Citation.

Awarded to those IGR members whose unit meets the criteria outlined in Section 4 of this Chapter, and has been awarded the IGR Superior Unit Citation. The award will be a dark blue ribbon 1-3/8 inches in length and 3/8 inch in height encased in a gold metal frame embossed with a leaf design. A 1/8 inch yellow stripe will be centered horizontally for the length of the ribbon.

10-24. IGR Medallion.

a. This medallion is to be awarded to recognize all IGR members who continue to serve the state of Indiana in the highest military tradition demonstrating patriotism, loyalty and commitment. It is to further recognize them for their unselfishness in volunteering of their energy, time, and talents at their own personal expense. This distinctive award is given to Indiana Guard Reserve members in appreciaton and recognition of their dedicated and faithful service to the State Defense Forces.

b. This award shall be awarded to all current and active Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted members of the Indiana Guard Reserve. Also to all new individuals upon completion and approval of the board of their enlistment packet.

c. The Medallion is to be worn on top, right Blouse or Shirt breast pocket, under the button, centered and also in the center of the pocket width. It is to be worn on Dress Blues, Class A, B, C.