Which symbol on the uniform indicates participation in a named campaign?

• A. Arrowhead.
• B. Service stars.
• C. V device.
• D. Numerals.

Answer: (B)

On Army uniforms, participation in named campaigns is shown by service stars mounted on the campaign ribbon. Each campaign earned adds one bronze service star to the ribbon. When you’ve participated in ten campaigns, those ten bronze stars are replaced by a single silver service star. The arrowhead indicates an assault landing within a campaign (an additional device, not the basic mark of campaign participation). The V device denotes valor, and numerals relate to other designations, not campaign participation. So the presence of service stars specifically signals that you took part in named campaigns.