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Army of Occupation Medal / Navy Occupation Service Medal

Explore the Army of Occupation Medal / Navy Occupation Service Medal ribbon, its official award references, and an oversized wall display concept.

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About this ribbon

The regulation lists six separate occupation areas, not one continuous universal window. Natick gives establishment by War Department Circular 102 on 5 April 1946; current AR cites WD General Orders 32, 1946. Current AR's 92-day Berlin Airlift rule takes precedence over Natick's older 90-day wording.

Catalog associations: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps. Historical or discontinued award retained for veterans and families. Branch associations are browsing guidance; other service awards may also appear in a veteran’s record.

Service years and award dates

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Listed service periods and date rules
Dates	What the source says
May 9, 1945 – May 5, 1955	Germany, excluding Berlin; 30 consecutive days at normal duty post. Early-service theater medal condition applies. Source ↗
May 9, 1945 – Jul 27, 1955	Austria; 30 consecutive days at normal duty post. Early-service theater medal condition applies. Source ↗
May 9, 1945 – Oct 2, 1990	Berlin; 30 consecutive days at normal duty post. Early-service theater medal condition applies. Source ↗
May 9, 1945 – Sep 15, 1947	Specified Italian areas/units; 30 consecutive days at normal duty post. Early-service theater medal condition applies. Source ↗
Sep 3, 1945 – Apr 27, 1952	Specified Japanese islands; 30 consecutive days at normal duty post. Early-service theater medal condition applies. Source ↗
Sep 3, 1945 – Jun 29, 1949	Korea; 30 consecutive days at normal duty post. Early-service theater medal condition applies. Source ↗
Jun 26, 1948 – Sep 30, 1949	Special Berlin Airlift device eligibility; current AR specifies 92 consecutive days. Orders award the medal to otherwise ineligible recipients. Source ↗
May 8, 1945 – Dec 15, 1947	Italy; credited occupation duty with an eligible naval organization; passenger and similar status excluded. Source ↗
May 8, 1945 – Oct 25, 1954	Trieste; credited occupation duty with an eligible naval organization; passenger and similar status excluded. Source ↗
May 8, 1945 – May 5, 1955	Germany except Berlin; credited occupation duty with an eligible naval organization; passenger and similar status excluded. Source ↗
May 8, 1945 – Oct 25, 1955	Austria; credited occupation duty with an eligible naval organization; passenger and similar status excluded. Source ↗
May 8, 1945 – Oct 2, 1990	Berlin; credited occupation duty with an eligible naval organization; passenger and similar status excluded. Source ↗
Sep 2, 1945 – Apr 27, 1952	Asiatic-Pacific occupation: designated Japan/Korea territory, waters or direct-support aircraft; service credited to Korean Service Medal cannot be counted again. Source ↗
Jun 26, 1948 – Sep 30, 1949	Berlin Airlift; 90 consecutive days on eligible permanent or temporary duty; alternate Medal for Humane Action may apply. Source ↗

Date coverage is not certified complete. The finder keeps this entry available when listed dates do not overlap.

Award versions sharing this ribbon

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