MEDAL OF HONOR

The highest award that can possibly give for obvious reasons. This award is usually granted to the server founder (President) and those who go above and beyond the call of duty. Those who have often sacrificed much for the benefit of all members.

A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living. --John F. Kennedy--

JOINT CHIEF OF STAFF MEDAL

Awarded by the server founder (President) to a member who keep The Ridge running smoothly. They have an active voice in how this community is run and assist the server owner in areas of core decisions.

The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
        --General George Patton--

Presidential Medal

This medal is handed out only by the President. Only he can recommend a member for receiving it. It has no specific requirements, only that he must feel that a member deserves it for some outstanding job or performance.

Soldiers usually win the battles and generals get the credit for them.
            --Napoleon Bonaparte--
 

Distinguished Knowledge Medal

This Medal is awarded to an Admin that has an exceptional knowledge of all aspects of the Corps. They have shown a extraordinary level of proficiency, skill, and profound understanding of BF2CC, game, forum, Teamspeak, the ROSE and history of the Corps. In addition, members must have obtained the status of Admin in three main areas of the Corps and granted one other Service Medal. The Joint Chiefs and Service Providers decide if the medal is awarded.

Webmaster Service AWARD

This medal will be awarded to any member who has any direct impact on the design, graphics and/or maintenance of any Ridge websites. The Senior Webmaster will decide if the medal is awarded. Dedication and commitment of maintaining the  websites is a great, time consuming service indeed and should not go unseen, unappreciated and unrewarded.

If it moves, salute it; if it doesn't move, pick it up; and if you can't pick it up, paint it.
--Anonymous ('40's saying)--

Loyalty and Dedication AWARD 

This medal is awarded to any member who has proven Loyalty and Dedication in any number of various ways. This could be in donations, or a tremendous show of loyalty towards other  members in and out of the game. This medal is received via nomination by any member. The Joint Chiefs review the nomination and decide if the medal is awarded.

Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.
              --Winston Churchill--

corps appreciation AWARD  

This medal is awarded to any member who has single act of meritorious service to the Corps. This could be a tremendous act of loyalty towards other  members or the Corps as a whole.

It has no specific requirements, only that  a member is recognized for some outstanding job or performance by their peers.

This medal is received via nomination by any member. The Joint Chiefs review the nomination and decide if the medal is awarded.

It's not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required.

         --Winston Churchill--

COMMANDER merit AWARD

This medal is awarded to members who have shown a extraordinary level of proficiency, skill, and profound understanding of the role of ingame commander. Given to a member who helps gain information of proven valuable on the enemy during battle and restricts themselves to the sole duty of Commander.

They must demonstrated the ability to use assets in support of advancing troops, spot enemy movements or positions, and competence in the use of Teamspeak, without useless rhetoric, to inform or answer calls.  

This medal is handed out only to Commissioned Officers by the President.

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Awarded to members who have shown that they go out of their way to help peers and are always able to aid the Corps in times of difficulty. This member demonstrates above average concern in assisting recruits and team mates in the ways of the Corps through education, information and understanding. They go above and beyond in their recognition of others  struggle to obtain ranks and points ingame, hardships of Admins, or the frustration of the Command Staff. They work quietly, lending an open hand others without expecting reward but only to better the Corps. This medal is received via nomination by any member. The Joint Chiefs review the nomination and decide if the medal is awarded. This is our thanks to them, from all!

Most Valuable Soldier Award

Given to the member  that has made the highest donations for a single year. This will be awarded by the Joint Chiefs and all donation records will be reviewed and accounted for, in the handing out of this medal.

Freedom isn't free.
--Anonymous--

Servicewomen Award

This medal is awarded to a female member who has proven Loyalty and Dedication to the Corps. This could be in donations, combat  or command skills,  or a tremendous show of support towards other  members in and out of the game. This medal can only be won by the women of our Corps, received via nomination by any member. The Joint Chiefs review the nomination and decide if the medal is awarded.

International Joint Services Award

This medal is given out to a person from a country outside the USA, once they have joined the best damn Corps out there. They must have demonstrated a willingness to support and participate in the corps for a minimum of 30 days. This is a valued medal given only to our extended family of international members and so treasured greatly.

Recruiter Award

This medal will be awarded to any member who actively promotes the ideals and values of the Corps while in game or out. Nominates must have the voice of no less then 20 personal recruits who have served 30 days or more in country. The Joint Chiefs review the nomination and decide if the medal is awarded.

Diplomats are just as essential in starting a war as soldiers are in finishing it. --Will Rogers--

Senior Members Bar

This Rank Bar is granted to official Ridge members who have  proven their Loyalty, Dedication and Forum  Involvement in various ways that reflect the heart of the the Corps. Prerequisites: Basic Members Bar and Officer (min. 2nd  Lieutenant = 250 posts) ranking in the forms.

Veni, Vedi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered)
                      --Julius Caesar--
 

Members Bar

This is the official Rank Bar granted to  Ridge regulars who met the requirements of membership and have  proven their Loyalty, Dedication and Forum  Involvement that reflects the heart of the Corps. They successfully been voted on  by their peers and have reached the designated forum  ranking of Regular (25 posts). A full member may now add the =HR= Tag to their name if they chose to do so.

Combat Service Bar

This Award Bar is granted to official Ridge members who serve and have served their country in real life overseas service. We honor our servicemen and women here with this small token of appreciation. We recognize those of our corps who everyday place their all on the line so that we may have the freedoms we so often take for granted. To those who serve today, to those who came before, and to those yet to come, we thank-you!

Military Service Bar

This Award Bar is granted to official Ridge members who serve and have represented their country in real life military service in peace time or in a non-combatant role. Here we honor our servicemen and women  with this small token of appreciation. We recognize those of our corps who serve their country in the protection of freedom and democracy. We thank-you!

The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave... --Patrick Henry--
 

civilian Service ribbon -law

This Award Bar is granted to official Ridge members who serve and have served their communities in civilian law enforcement. We honor the men and women, of our corps with this small token of appreciation,  who everyday place their all on the line to protect and serve. We thank-you!

civilian Service ribbon -ems

This Award Bar is granted to official Ridge members who serve and have served their communities in civilian emergency medical service. We honor the men and women, of our corps with this small token of appreciation,  who everyday give their all in service that others may live. We thank-you!

civilian Service ribbon -fire

This Award Bar is granted to official Ridge members who serve and have served their communities as firefighters and rescue personnel. We honor the men and women, of our corps with this small token of appreciation,  who everyday risk all where others refuse to go. We thank-you!

six months members patriot ribbon

A =HR= member will be awarded this Bar who has  completed a minimum of six months active service and has made a Patriotic contribution of at least one full month of server cost in that period.

They have  proven their loyalty, dedication and forum  participation in various ways that reflect the heart of the the Corps.

one year members patriot  ribbon

A =HR= member will be awarded this Bar who has  completed one  full year of active, uninterrupted service and has made a Patriotic contribution of at least three full months of server cost in that period.

They have  proven their loyalty, dedication and forum  participation in various ways that reflect the heart of the the Corps.

two year members patriot ribbon

A =HR= member will be awarded this Bar who has  completed two full years of active, uninterrupted service and has made a Patriotic contribution of at least six full months of server cost in that period.

They have  proven their loyalty, dedication and forum  participation in various ways that reflect the heart of the the Corps.

five year members patriot ribbon

A =HR= member will be awarded this Bar who has  completed five full years of active, uninterrupted service and has made a Patriotic contribution of at least twenty-four full months of server cost in that period.

They have  proven their loyalty, dedication and forum  participation in various ways that reflect the heart of the the Corps.

six months continuous service bar

A =HR= member will be awarded this Bar who has  completed a minimum of six months active service in the the Corps. This award will be granted instinctively on achievement.

one year continuous service bar

A =HR= member will be awarded this Bar who has  completed one  full year of active, uninterrupted service in the the Corps. This award will replace a previous CS Bar.

two year continuous service bar

A =HR= member will be awarded this Bar who has  completed two full years of active, uninterrupted service in the the Corps. This award will replace a previous CS Bar.

five year continuous service bar

A =HR= member will be awarded this Bar who has  completed five full years of active, uninterrupted service in the the Corps. This award will replace a previous CS Bar.

The Black Dragoons Unit Member Bar

An =HR= member will be granted this award once they have participated in 10 full rounds of official squad training. A list of training sessions will be kept by the Team Leader or Training Officer and submitted to the Senior Staff for recommendation. In the truest spirit of our Corps, it is not how well you play or skill you have but how much enjoyment and experience you gain along the way.

"Semper Fidelis"

The Black Dragoons campaign Unit Bar

Awarded to recognize an individual's contribution to their unit during sustained combat situations. An =HR= member will be granted this award once they competed in 10 full (Not subbed or leaving early) "Winning" matches. A list of winning rounds will be kept by the Team or Squad Leader and said lists submitted to the Senior Staff for recommendation.

We do not compete with each other, we compete to be with each other. -- DocEcho --

The Black Dragoons meritorious Unit Bar

Awarded to recognize extraordinary heroism and contribution to their unit in action against an armed enemy. An =HR= member will be granted this award upon scoring 45 Team Points, and scoring 15 kills in a full (Not subbed or leaving early) match. A screenshot of the round score and verification by the Team or Squad Leader will be submitted to the Senior Staff for recommendation.

It is in achieving ones goal that we remember those who helped us achieve it!

-- DocEcho --

The Royal Pain in the Ass

Decoration

This is a special award given out to a person who has demonstrated the ability and willingness to support and participate in the art of ignoring suggestions and commands while on servers or generally just a pain in one. This is a treasured awarded to be looked upon with humor and achievement in a job well done. This can be won and lost frequently. Never have so many, owed so much to so few! Sure to be a favorite.

Nominations are now open!

Teamspeak

Babble

Decoration

Given to a Ridge member who distinguish themselves by constantly interrupting players while on TS, continuously chatters while as an ingame commander or player. (Also known as the "STFU Award." Goes well with Royal Pain Bar). The design of this bar is somewhat thicker then other decorations do to the amount of hot air stored within. Developed as a subtle hint to our friends suffering from verbal diarrhea, it may just become the most awarded decoration on our site.  Never have so many, wanted to strangle the others with their own headset!

The

Leamona  Decoration

Commonly know as the "Leave Me Alone Award" is granted to the member who for some reason or another finds himself/herself the frequent target of hostility. Those dedicated to finding themselves the target of unwanted gun fire, artillery, air raping, or armor fodder. Their dedication to self sacrifice for no good reason other then entertainment is recognized here. Sometimes referred to the "Why Me Lord", as they are frequently overheard crying while they once again find themselves winging toward heaven.

The upside down drivability  Decoration

Given to a Ridge member who distinguish themselves by consistently finding creative ways to transport themselves and team mates ingame. Their unique driving skills create a sense of nausea to passengers and would grey the hair of the most hardened driving instructors. Often considered as working for the enemy, team mates often find the safest place to be, is in a bunker or on a roof top when this recipient is behind the wheel.

Expert Butt Kisser Badge

An award earned by an individual who has demonstrated the undeniable ability to suck up to members and senior staff. Commencing from boot camp, shamelessly carries forward a unique talent to ingratiate ones self in pursuit of favor.

This may not require groveling, genuflection, or ring kissing but is not overlooked as an option. They often work quietly, with stealth and subtly without warning slip in to a conversation the kiss. This badge is received via nomination by any member, or senior staff, who suspects they have been planted or witnessed clever precision strike.

The Joint Chiefs review the nomination and decide if the medal is awarded.

Entertainment Service Badge

"There are three things which are real: God, human folly, and laughter. The first two are beyond our comprehension. So we must do what we can with the third." -John F. Kennedy

Given to a Ridge member who distinguish themselves by frequently interrupts players while on TS with hilarity. This may be a strategic move or simply an uncontrollable talent to bring laughter and humor to the game.

Whether by jokes, limericks, stories or quips, this member is always a warily joy to have around on TS. The "Uniformed Slapstick Order" Badge is presented to those who's presence is often delightful and leaves listener regularly in stitches.

You have a gift for bringing joy and laughter to the world or at least this small part of it.

Proverbial Pot Stirrer Badge

This award is given to a member who, whether by jokes, limericks, stories, pictures, clips or quips, has an infinity for the stirring up "stuff" in the forum. This is a person, of whom we all know someone similar to in our lives, will start an issue or fires a shot, only to sit back and watch the mêlée unfold. In like form, with stealth and cunning lies in wait for a topic to die down only to insert a comment which starts the ball rolling all over again.

Often these members appears to be so full of it, such a large quantity requires a paddle to stir and a shovel to spread. All in good fun and must never be intended to harm.

This badge is received via nomination by any member, or senior staff, and awarded by the forum administrators.

Breaker Squirrel Mascot Badge and Ribbon

Awarded to the Corps mascot. This is a special badge granted to the youngest full member (chronologically) of the Heartbreak Ridge Corp. This is an Honorary Badge that cannot be won or earned.

A mascot, is a term for any person, animal, or thing supposed to bring luck. Like any school, sports team or military unit, it is the official representative of our Corps. We chose the squirrel for it's speed, agility and ability to occasionally be entertaining or cute. Also, as the badge depicts, our mascot has the skill to outwit the "squirrel gun" in combat.

The Badge is a one of a kind award that most be handed down from mascot to mascot. The ribbon, however, remains a keepsake and reminder to all of the experience rendered to an Official Heartbreak Ridge Mascot!

Capt Jack Spam-A-Lot Badge

This badge is awarded by forum administrators to members for pirating ideas, sailing on other peoples threads and skullduggery to obtain treasured rank through endless abbreviated spam.

The over use of LOL, HA-HA, ROLF, and other acronym to raise there overall individual post count.  With this award, should come with a reduction in your post count by 200 and a free necktie party!

In addition, this badge may be awarded to anyone assisting or providing a safe harbor for the spammer pirate! To which they will only receive an invitation to the party.

"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -Albert Einstein-

the colonel flagg badge

Also known as the "I Was Never Here Badge", is given to a member who seems to come and go like the wind but leaving mayhem in the wake. In fact their "trademark" is to assure that no one sees them leave when they finish a job.

This member may often play a sniper, spec ops or simply ease drop on TS gathering information with stealth as commander. Often a lone wolf with no home, their behavior is rather paranoid and irrational, and he appears occasionally to be mentally unstable. Possibly from those long hours of quiet and sneakiness.

Based on the unforgettable character Colonel Sam Flagg, played the memorable Edward Winter (1937-2001), an overzealous Army Intelligence agent who paid several unwelcome visits to the 4077th of TV's hit show M*A*S*H (1972-1983).

"Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion." -Edward Winter as Col. Sam Flagg, "The Abduction of Margaret Houlihan", episode 102, season 5-

the heartbreak dance badge

"Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names." - John F. Kennedy -

An award earned by a Ridge member who distinguish themselves by frequently, in the heat of battle, demonstrated the undeniable ability to break into dance mode. Sometimes referred to as the "Michael Jackson/Fred Astaire Award", (with apologies to Mr. Astaire), these members delight themselves with their renditions of the Bunny Hop, Moon Walk, Funky Chicken, Fox Trot and of course the Bird Dance.

Style is obviously never considered during these performances as they appear more like hyperactive rabbits on crack! They further contradict the purpose of the art of dance, to which pleasure and enjoyment is given, as it only serves to frustrate the audience that is trying to kill them.

Sure to be a popular award at firing squads!

combat photographers badge

This award will be granted to a Ridge Member for the best screenshot taken in the course of combat. An annual competition will be held, with the top twelve screenshots submissions selected by the senior staff.

Shutter bugs and photo spammers will not be excepted. The submissions must be of good quality, clarity, and self explanatory. Submissions can be entertaining, action shots or artistic.

The nominees will then be posted for a membership vote, with the winner receiving their badge. The winner will also have his screenshot placed on the cover of our annual calendar, with the runners up featured inside.

war correspondent badge

This award will be granted to a Ridge Member for the best editorial contributed to the Corps newspaper. This annual award will be granted by the Ridge Reporter publishing staff.

The article must be of good content, clarity, average in length and over all interest to the Corps. Submissions can be entertaining, historical or game related and published in the Ridge Reporter during the consideration period. Submissions must follow the same rules that apply to the forum and may not be of a political, racial, ethnic or bias nature.

The nominees will then be posted in the Reporter, with the winner receiving their badge.