For exceptionally meritorious & distinguished military or civilian service in positions of great responsibility. May be service for, or to the benefit of the United States or the State of Alabama

For meritorious and outstanding services and accomplishments. Service may be Military performance in direct support of the State Military Forces

For military duty and meritorious service during the Phenix City Civil Disturbance period 18 June 1954 to 17 January 1955

For members of the Alabama Air/Army National Guard, in direct support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Aggregate of 21 years active service in the Alabama National Guard, including constructive service in organizations of the National Guard while called, drafted or ordered in service of the United States

For award to members of the Alabama National Guard called into active federal service during the "Berlin Crisis" national emergency.

For an aggregate of 30 days in the active military service of the State, upholding the law & preserving order, protecting lives & property in the aid and relief of civilians in disaster & similar service duty ordered by the Governor. May also be awarded for such special individual acts as the State Military Department determines to be meritorious and the Governor may approve without regard to the period of time involved or date of the act

Aggregate of 6 years faithful active service in the Alabama National Guard, including constructive service in organizations of the National Guard while called, drafted or ordered into the service of the United States

Active Duty Basic Training Medal

of State of Alabama

For members of the Alabama National Guard who have honorable service and who have successfully completed an Active Duty Training Course while a member of the Alabama National Guard subsequent to the Calendar Year 1955

Bronze oak-leaf cluster denotes each subsequent award of the same decoration. Silver oak-leaf cluster equals five bronze

The Bronze 5 -- pointed service star is authorized for wear on the Operation Desert Storm Service ribbon for all personnel deployed to South West Asia (SWA)

After award of the Faithful Service Medal of Alabama upon completion of 6 years of service, a Bronze St. Andrews Cross will be awarded upon completion of each 3 years service thereafter (9 years, 12 years, 15 years). After individual has earned 5 bronze crosses, a Silver St. Andrews Cross will be worn in lieu of the 5 bronze crosses. When both silver and bronze are worn, the silver takes precedence.