Air Force Combat Readiness Medal

The Combat Readiness Medal is awarded to military service members after August 1, 1960, for sustained individual combat or mission readiness or preparedness for direct weapon system employment. Specifically, a service member must meet the following criteria:

-- Be a member of a unit subject to combat readiness as specified in appropriate directives;

-- Be individually certified as combat or mission ready; and, Complete 24 months of sustained combat or mission readiness with no more than a 120 calendar day break.

-- Have completed 24 months of sustained combat or mission readiness with no more than a 120 calendar day break.