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Military Decoration Templates Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) DoD 1348.33-M, Manual of Military Decorations and Award & DD2414

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The following Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Template for has been taken from a Word file.  Feel free to copy the template.  Simply highlight the text, copy (CTRL-C) and paste it (CTRL-V) into a Word Document.  Please be aware the templates can be used for Outstanding Achievement, Meritorious Service or Posthumous.  Additionally, pay attention to the notes below the template. 

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CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF

JOINT SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL

TO

JOHN S. DOE

OPENING SENTENCE

Colonel John H. Doe, United States Army, distinguished himself by meritorious service (or achievement) as (Duty Title), (Directorate), <Combined Forces Component>, <LOCATION>, from 1 August 1998 to 31 October 2001.

CLOSING SENTENCE

The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Doe reflect credit upon himself, the United States Army, the United States  <Combined Forces Component>, and the Department of Defense.




NOTE 1: No more than 10 lines when using 12 Pt Font for the JSAM

NOTE 2: No more than 12 lines when using 10 Pt Font for the JSAM

NOTE 3: Must use opening/closing sentences as indicated in this template. Must leave 3 inch margin at the bottom for official seal. Orientation for the citation is landscape

NOTE 4: Prepare citations on 8-1/2 by 11 inch plain bond paper (orientation - landscape) or DD2414. If available use parchment paper. Prepare in letter quality format without corrections, white-outs, strike-overs or abbreviations. Citations must be in good taste and of a quality that will capture the substance of the decoration with dignity and clarity.