Southwest Asia Service Medal SBBA~Double~11028DBR The majority of recipients are

The majority of recipients are field grade officers

its wear in conjunction with the Combatant or SCUBA Diver insignia identify Battalion Recon and Force Recon Marines

but within the American Theater of Operations

Male incumbents wear it on the left breast pocket

The insignia is manufactured in the shape of a bursting bomb

Southwest Asia Service Medal SBBA~Double~11028DBR The majority of recipients areSouthwest Asia Service Medal The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is a decoration presented by the U. S. Armed Forces to recognize military members who served active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm within designated geographical regions during the Persian Gulf War. Members who served temporary duty must have served 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days to be eligible for the medal unless a waiver is approved for