Criteria

     The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal has been awarded for qualifying service from March 3, 1972 to the present to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service with a Reserve Component unit for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity.   

     A bronze oak leaf cluster is added to the ribbon to denote each subsequent award.

     A silver oak leaf cluster is added to the ribbon to denote the 5th, 10th, etc.