The decorations are awarded based on individual mission ratings
and the mission rank. The current levels are shown in Table I.
 
                 TABLE I.  DECORATIONS AWARD LEVELS
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                                                  MISSION RATING (%)
 LEVEL            DECORATION              RANK: 3-4   5-6   7-8   9-10
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    I   1. S. F. Citation For Gallantry
        2. Prentares Ribbon Of Commendation     100    95    90    85
        3. Combat Action Ribbon
 
   II   1. Silver Palm
           (4. With Oak Leaf Cluster)           105   100    95    90
        2. Federation Defense Service Medal
        3. Distinguished Service Medal
 
  III   1. (UFP Member) Medal Of Valour
        2. Karagite Order Of Heroism            110   105   100    95
        3. Cross Of Gallantry With Palm
 
   IV   1. Iron Cross
           (4. With Shield)                     115   110   105   100
        2. Medal Of Honour
        3. Cross Of Gallantry With Silver
           Star
 
    V   1. Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross
           (4. With Swords)                     120   115   110   105
        2. Cross Of Gallantry With Gold Star
        3. Pour le Merite'  (The Blue Max)
 
   VI   1. Hero Of The Federation Star
           (2. With Meteors)                    125+  120+  115+  110+
           (3. With Meteors And Diamonds)
 
 
 NOTE: Special awards not included in Table I are:
1. Honorary Rank of          This is awarded to officers who complete
   Admiral Emeritus          Rank 10 (to normal promotion point).
 
2. Federation Defense Cross  This is awarded to officers who sacrifice
   with Gold Star            themselves in hopeless situations.
 
3. Grand Admiral's Award      This is given by CINC to honor someone
   for Exceptional Service    who has been of invaluable service to SFC
 
4. Grand Admiral's Award      This is given by CINC to acknowledge
   for Tactical Brilliance    someone whose tactical & command abilities
                              are exceptional.
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