National Defense Service Anodized Miniature Medal UNIFORM HEADWEAR Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen are typically

Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen are typically responsible for all of the care and packing of parachutes used by the USN

Criteria: Worn by Information Systems Technicians (IT) with ranks from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E-6)

An Arrowhead device is also authorized for campaigns which involved amphibious landings and certain sailors are authorized to wear the Fleet Marine Force device for combat operations

The majority of recipients are field grade officers

Navy can bestowed upon a civilian not employed by the Navy

National Defense Service Anodized Miniature Medal UNIFORM HEADWEAR Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen are typicallyNational Defense Service Anodized Miniature Medal The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a decoration presented to recognize all military members who have served in active duty during a declared "national emergency". To be eligible, members must have served honorably during one of the following time periods: The Korean War from June 27, 1950 July 27, 1954; The Vietnam War from January 1, 1961 August 14, 1974; The Gulf War from August 2, 1990