Navy China Service Miniature Medal ISLAND_12E It is authorized for officers

It is authorized for officers and enlisted personnel who were awarded the Basic Parachutist Insignia and

Military acts that the United States Department of Defense has authorized for this medal include natural disaster relief

Service members who receive the Armed Forces Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal are not eligible for the Humanitarian Service Medal if it is for the same period of service

disbursement

Abbreviation: CIB

Navy China Service Miniature Medal ISLAND_12E It is authorized for officersNavy China Service Miniature Medal The Navy China Service Medal (CHISM) is a decoration presented to members of United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who served in China from July 7, 1937 September 7, 1939 or served from September 2, 1945 April 1, 1957. Service members who served in the Asiatic Pacific area from September 2, 1945 March 2, 1946 may be eligible for the award if they did not receive the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal.