Title	Insignia
	worn on both shoulders
Second Lieutenant O-1
First Lieutenant O-2
Captain O-3
Major O-4
Lieutenant Colonel O-5
Colonel O-6
Brigadier General O-7
Major General O-8
Lieutenant General O-9
General O-10
General of the Army (Wartime Only)

 

 

How to get promoted:

 

1) Required: min of 25 posts on ubi forums. The reason for this is that we need to increase our recruitment. If there are those of you who would like to be promoted, you must register on UBI, aquire and Avatar (I can help) and a 357th Blazing Magnums sig picture. You can go to our site and collect all the artwork you like. I will also help anyone with their avatar. You can post on any of the forums at ubi that you prefer. After your first post, copy the url of the post you made and email it to me. This is worth a promotion to anyone who completes the 25 posts in conjunction with any two of the following:

 

2) New CK requirements: (all current ranks are grandfathered)

 

Cadet: No Requirement/ OID not assigned until FO. Begin as BMC357_yourname

Flight Officer: Entry Level. Pilots receive an OID. Begin as BM357_yourname

 2nd LT: 1 (plus 6 weeks + email recommendation from Captain or higher + 25 posts on forums since last promotion)

1st LT: 5  (plus 3 months + email recommendation from Captain or highter + 25 posts on forums since last promotion)

Captain: 10 (plus 6 months + email recommendation from Major or higher + 25 posts on forums since last promotion)

 Major: 25 (plus 9 mo + email recommendation from Lt Colonel or higher + 25 posts on forums since last promotion)

Lt Colonel: 50 (plus 1 year + email recommendation from Colonel or higher + 25 posts on forums since last promotion)

Colonel: 75 (plus 18 months + 25 posts on forums since last promotion since last promotion)

Brigadier General: 200 CK's + 2 years (must be Col + 25 posts on forums since last promotion) 

Major General: 300 CK's + 3 years (must be Br Gen + 50 posts on forums since last promotion)

Lt General: 400 CK's + 4 years (must be Lt Gen + 50 posts on forums since last promotion)

General: 500 CK's  + 5 years (must be Lt Gen + 50 posts on forums since last promotion)

 

3) Major Contributions: Administrative, utility building, funding, services, mission building, organizing, successful recruiting. This has been the basis for our decision making in most promotions along with time spent and attendance. Now it will be one of the things that we will consider as a form of promotion along with those stated above.

 

4) Attendance of Major Events: Team players deserve recognition. An individual who never or rarely misses an official meeting, competition, campaign, etc. should receive recognition for it.

 

5) Ribbons - One factor that we will look at as well, is the number of merit ribbons you receive for completing certain tasks.

 

You do not necessarily have to have a bunch of CK's to get promoted at the lower levels, as you see, but it is one of the easiest ways (in conjunction with attendance and span of membership) of getting promotions. What do promotions mean? In one sense they are just a form of veteran status and membership contributions (either by public works or attendance). They reflect how much participation and how long you have been with the 357th VFG.

 

How important is ranking? It is only a small facet of the what it means to be a member of the 357th.

Glider Badge	Parachutist Badge

Command Pilot	Senior Pilot
Pilot	Aircraft Observer
Senior Balloon Pilot	Balloon Pilot
Balloon Observer	Flying Instructor
Service Pilot	Glider Pilot
Women's Army Service Pilot	Women's Air Force Service Pilot
Liaison Pilot	Navigator
Bombardier	Flight Engineer
Gunner	Aircrew Member
Technical Observer
Flight Surgeon	Flight Nurse

Army Air Force Technician Badge	Driver and Mechanic Badge

Expert	Sharpshooter and 1st Class Gunner	Marksman and 2nd Class Gunner

 

 

BM357 Mod Ribbons Basic Training Completion: Excellent Participation in Training Ribbon: 2nd LT Recognition Service Ribbon (1): Superior Service Ribbon (2): Merit Ribbon: Good Conduct Ribbon: Superior Member Traits Conscientious Action Ribbon: Recognition of Extreme Diligence and Patience Ribbon: Excellent Attendance Recognition Ribbon (3m) Distinguished Service Ribbon: Development and Improvement Ribbon: Achievement Ribbon: Achievement, Special Ribbon: Expert Landing Ribbon: Expert BCM Ribbon: Expert ACM Ribbon: Marksmanship Recognition: Overseas Service Ribbon: Distinguished Flying Ribbon: Achievement Ribbon: Airman's Service Ribbon: Wingman Service Ribbon: Wingman, Accomplished Ribbon: Wingman, Expert Ribbon: Wing Leader Service Ribbon: Wing Leader Ribbon of Excellence: Defense Distinguished Service Ribbon: Victory Ribbon: Competition, Distinguished Team Combat Ribbon: Campaign/Mission Service Ribbon: Campaign/Mission Excellent Conduct Ribbon: Tournament Intra-Squad Official Ribbon: Tournament Inter-Squad  Ribbon: Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal: Recruitment Marksman Ribbon: Veteran Recruitment Ribbon: Ace Recruitment Ribbon: Most Valuable Recruiter Ribbon: Level I Instructor: Level II Instructor: Instructor's Service Recognition Ribbon: Instructor's Distinguished Service Ribbon: Ribbon of Honor: Bronze Star Medal: Purple Heart: Joint CO-XO Commendation Ribbon: Contribution of Time and Effort Ribbon: Director's Service Ribbon: Director's Distinguished Service Ribbon: XO's Recognition for Excellence CO's Recognition of Contributory Excellence CO's Honorary Pilot Recognition: High Command Honorary Ribbon: Ribbons awarded High Commanders Army Presidential Unit Citation: Joint Meritorious Unit Award: Army Valorous Unit Award: Army Meritorious Unit Commendation: Superior Leadership Award: Unprecedented Dedication Award: Well-Rounded, Just Leader Prestigious Commander Citation: Victorious Marksman Award to High Commanders Victorious Marksman Award to High Commanders

Bronze Star	Silver Star
The bronze star represents participation in campaigns or operations, multiple qualifications, or an additional award to any of the various ribbons on which it is authorized.	The silver star is worn in the same manner as the bronze star, but each silver star is worn in lieu of five bronze service stars.
Silver/Bronze Stars	Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
When worn together on a single ribbon, the silver star(s) will be worn to the wearer's right of any bronze star(s).	The bronze oak leaf cluster represents second and subsequent entitlements of awards.
Silver Oak Leaf Cluster	Silver/Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
The silver oak leaf cluster represents sixth, 11th, etc., entitlements or in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters.	Silver oak leaf clusters are worn to the wearer's right of the bronze oak leaf clusters on the same ribbon.
The Valor Device	Valor Devices and Clusters
The "V" device represents valor and does not denote an additional award. Only one may be worn on any ribbon.	The "V" device, when worn on the same ribbon with clusters, is worn to the wearer's right of such clusters.

		Army Good Conduct Medal     (Est 1941) Criteria: Exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity during three years of active enlisted service with the U.S. Army (1 Year during wartime). Devices: Bronze Good Conduct Knot, Silver Good Conduct Knot, Mini Silver Good Conduct Knot - Unmounted

		American Defense Service Medal WWII     (Est 1941) Dates: 1939-41 Criteria: Army: 12 months of active duty service during 1939-41 Devices: Bronze Star  Notes: None.

		American Campaign Medal - WWII     (Est 1942) Dates: 1941-46 Criteria: Service outside the U.S. in the American theater for 30 days or within the continental US for one year. Devices: Bronze Star, Silver Star  Notes: None

		Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal - WWII     (Est 1942) Dates: 1941-46 Criteria: Service in the Asiatic-Pacific theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat decoration. Devices: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Bronze Arrowhead - Mounted  Notes: None.

		European - African - Middle Eastern Campaign Medal     (Est 1942) Dates: 1941-45 Criteria: Service in the European - African - Middle Eastern theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat decoration. Devices: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Bronze Arrowhead - Mounted  Notes: None.

		World War II (WWII) Victory Medal     (Est 1945) Dates: 1941-46 Criteria: Awarded for service in US Armed Forces between 1941 and 1946. Notes: None.

		WWII Army of Occupation Medal     (Est 1946) Dates: 1945-55 (Berlin: 1945-90) Criteria: 30 consecutive days of service in occupied territories of former enemies during above periods. Devices: Berlin Airplane - Mounted, Japan Bar, Germany Bar  Notes: Army Air Force personnel also eligible. For service in Berlin until the early 90s. Japan and Germany bars are not auth for wear on ribbons.

		National Defense Service Medal - NDSM     (Est 1953) Dates: 1950-54, 1961-74, 1990-95 Criteria: Any honorable active duty service during any of the above periods. Devices: Bronze Star, Bronze Oak Leaf  Notes: Re-instituted in 1966 and 1991 for Vietnam and Southwest Asia (Gulf War) actions respectively.

		Army National Guard Armed Forces Reserve Medal     (Est 1950) Dates: 1949 to present Criteria: Ten years of honorable service in any reserve component of the US National Guard Reserve or award of "M" device. Devices: Bronze Hourglass, Mobilization, Bronze Numeral ("0","1","2",..."9")  Notes: None.

		Philippine Defense Medal - World War II     (Est 1945) Criteria: Service in defense of the Philippines between 8 December 1941 and 15 June 1942 Devices: Bronze Star  Notes: Only the ribbon may be worn on the US military uniform.

		Philippine Liberation Medal - World War II     (Est 1945) Criteria: Service in the liberation of the Philippines between 17 October 1944 and 3 September 1945. Devices: Bronze Star  Notes: Only the ribbon may be worn on the US military

		Army Distinguished Service Cross Medal     (Est 1918) Criteria: Extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy of the US while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or while serving with friendly foreign forces. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf  Notes: 100 copies of earlier design cross issued with a European-style (unedged) ribbon ("French Cut").

		US Army Distinguished Service Medal     (Est 1918) Criteria: Exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of great responsibility. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf  Notes: Originally issued with European (unedged) ribbon ("French Cut").

		Silver Star Medal     (Est 1932) Criteria: Gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United States or while serving with friendly foreign forces. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf  Notes: Derived from the 3/16" silver "Citation Star" previously worn on Army Campaign medals.

		Legion of Merit Medal     (Est 1942) Criteria: Exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the US. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf  Notes: Issued in four degrees (Legionnaire, Officer, Commander & Chief Commander) to foreign nationals.

		Distinguished Flying Cross Medal     (Est 1926) Criteria: Heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf  Notes: None.

		Army Soldiers Medal - Heroism     (Est 1926) Criteria: Heroism not involving actual conflict with an armed enemy of the US. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf  Notes: Award requires personal hazard or danger and voluntary risk of life.

		Bronze Star Medal     (Est 1944) Criteria: Heroic or meritorious achievement or service not involving participation in aerial flight. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf, Bronze Letter "V"  Notes: Awarded to World War II holders of Army Combat Infantryman Badge or Combat Medical Badge.

		Purple Heart Medal     (Est 1932) Criteria: Awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces killed or wounded in an armed conflict. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf  Notes: Wound Ribbon appeared circa 1917-18 but was never officially authorized. (Army used Wound Chevrons during World War I.)

		Air Medal     (Est 1942) Criteria: Heroic actions or meritorious service while participating in aerial flight. Devices: Bronze Letter "V", Bronze Numeral ("0","1","2",..."9")  Notes: None.

F023 Ribbon		Army Commendation Medal     (Est 1945) Dates: (retro to 1941) Criteria: Heroism, meritorious achievement, or service. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf, Bronze Letter "V"  Notes: Originally a ribbon-only award then designated "Army Commendation Ribbon with Pendant". Redesignated: "Army Commendation Medal" in 1960.

		Army Good Conduct Medal     (Est 1941) Criteria: Exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity during three years of active enlisted service with the U.S. Army (1 Year during wartime). Devices: Bronze Good Conduct Knot, Silver Good Conduct Knot, Mini Silver Good Conduct Knot - Unmounted  Notes: None.

		Asiatic Pacific Victory Commemorative Medal Boxed With Ribbon     (Est 1995) Dates: 1941-1946 Criteria: Struck to honor all soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who served in or supported the Pacific Theater. Notes: Full Size Medal comes with ribbon in a handsome black leatherette case that is embossed in gold.

		Victory in Europe Commemorative Medal Boxed With Ribbon     (Est 1995) Dates: 1941-1946 Criteria: Struck to honor all soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who served in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters During WWII. Notes: Full Size Medal comes with ribbon in a handsome black leatherette case that is embossed in gold.

		World War II D Day Commemorative Medal Boxed with Ribbon     (Est 2001) Dates: 1944 Criteria: Struck to honor all who landed or served in support of U. S. Forces during the D Day invasion, June 1944. Medal shows troops, paratroopers, Air and Naval forces assaulting the coast of France. Notes: Full Size Medal comes with ribbon in a handsome black leatherette case that is embossed in gold.

		World War II Battle of the Bulge Commemorative Medal Boxed with Ribbon     (Est 2001) Dates: 1944-1945 Criteria: Designed to honor U. S. Armed Forces who fought or supported the Battle of the Bulge 1944-45. The medal shows combat infantry and armor with aircraft arriving in support stopping desperate Nazi attacks. Notes: Full Size Medal comes with ribbon in a handsome black leatherette case that is embossed in gold.

		China Commemorative Medal World War II      Criteria: Authorized by Nationalist China to all US personnel who served in the China-India-Burma Theatre during WWII. Notes: The Republic of China has issued the China War Memorial Medal. Medal comes with matching ribbon.

		Armed Forces Retired Commemorative Medal     (Est 2001) Dates: 1775-Present Criteria: Designed to honor the devotion, loyalty and achievement of all who retired from a military career in the service of their nation. Notes: Full Size Medal comes with ribbon in a handsome black leatherette case that is embossed in gold.

		French Croix de Guerre Medal - World War II     (Est 1941) Criteria: Individual feats of arms as recognized by mention in dispatches. Devices: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Gold Star - Mounted  Notes: None.

		Philippine Defense Medal - World War II     (Est 1945) Criteria: Service in defense of the Philippines between 8 December 1941 and 15 June 1942 Devices: Bronze Star  Notes: Only the ribbon may be worn on the US military uniform

		Philippine Liberation Medal - World War II     (Est 1945) Criteria: Service in the liberation of the Philippines between 17 October 1944 and 3 September 1945. Devices: Bronze Star  Notes: Only the ribbon may be worn on the US military uniform.

		Philippine Independence Medal     (Est 1946) Criteria: Receipt of both Philippine Defense & Liberation Medals/Ribbons. Notes: Originally presented to those present for duty in the Philippines on 4 July 1946. Only the ribbon may be worn on US military uniform.

		Armed Forces Retired Commemorative Medal     (Est 2001) Dates: 1775-Present Criteria: Designed to honor the devotion, loyalty and achievement of all who retired from a military career in the service of their nation. Notes: Full Size Medal comes with ribbon in a handsome black leatherette case that is embossed in gold.

		China Commemorative Medal World War II      Criteria: Authorized by Nationalist China to all US personnel who served in the China-India-Burma Theatre during WWII. Notes: The Republic of China has issued the China War Memorial Medal. Medal comes with matching ribbon.