Armed Forces Reserve Medal - Marine Corps Version ISLAND_8C~MCR-68108 The reasoning behind this was

The reasoning behind this was that the CMB was awarded only to soldiers who had borne combat duties befitting the Bronze Star Medal

and Coast Guardsmen

service members must have served at least 30 consecutive or 60 cumulative days in the Korean Theater

Personnel eligible to wear other secondary insignias

Criteria: Worn by Boatswain's Mates (BM) with ranks from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E-6)

Armed Forces Reserve Medal - Marine Corps Version ISLAND_8C~MCR-68108 The reasoning behind this wasArmed Forces Reserve Medal Marine Corps Version Criteria: The Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) is granted to personnel who have completed 10 years of service as a member of a Reserve or National Guard component of the U. S. military. The service can be cumulative, given that the 10 years accumulate and are served over a period of 12 consecutive years. Voluntary recalls to active duty are not counted within the 10 years of service nor is service