"C" device

The "C" Device, or "Combat Device", is a miniature bronze C that may be placed on certain individual awards to denote meritorious service or achievement while in combat. Being established on March 15, 2017, the "C" device is one of the newer military devices.^[1]

"C" Device
Bronze "C" device
Type	Ribbon device
Awarded for	Meritorious service or achievement in a combat environment.
Presented by	Department of the Army
Status	Currently awarded
Precedence
Next (lower)	"R" device

Criteria

In order to receive the "C" device, a soldier must have done at least one of the following:

1. Engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;
2. Engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
3. Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.^[2]

The awarding of this device is retroactive to 7 January 2016.^[2][1]

There are six awards that are authorized to receive the device,^[3] in order of precedence:

1. Distinguished Service Medal
2. Legion of Merit
3. Distinguished Flying Cross
4. Air Medal
5. Commendation Medal
6. Achievement Medal

• Example Images of Authorized Awards
• 
  Army Distinguished Service Ribbon with "C" Device
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  Legion of Merit Ribbon with "C" Device
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  Distinguished Flying Cross Ribbon with "C" Device
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  Air Medal Ribbon with "C" Device
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  Army Commendation Ribbon with "C" Device
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  Army Achievement Ribbon with "C" Device