Ribbon Devices
Award Stars
- Bronze Star (3/16"): Denotes subsequent awards (5 bronze = 1 silver)
- Silver Star (3/16"): Denotes 5 subsequent awards
- Gold Star (5/16"): Denotes subsequent awards on certain decorations
Special Devices
- "V" Device: Valor in combat
- "O" Device: Operational distinguishing device (combat)
- "R" Device: Remote combat operations
- "C" Device: Combat conditions
- Oak Leaf Cluster: Subsequent award (Army/Air Force awards)
Coast Guard-Specific Ribbons
- Coast Guard Restricted Duty Ribbon
- Coast Guard Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon
- Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon
- Coast Guard Auxiliary Operational Excellence Ribbon