Inter-American Defense Board Medal

The Inter-American Defense Board Medal is an international military award which was created on December 11, 1945, by the 91st session of the Inter-American Defense Board, a Pan-American defense group devoted to the security of the member countries of the Organization of American States.

Inter-American Defense Board Medal
The Inter-American Defense Board Medal
Type	International Military Award
Awarded for	Serving a tour of duty or serve on staff or as an instructor at the Inter-American Defense College
Presented by	the Organization of American States
Eligibility	Any soldier of a member nation's uniformed services who serves a tour of duty with the Inter-American Defense Board
Status	Active
Established	December 11, 1945
Inter-American Defense Board Ribbon

The Inter-American Defense Board Medal is awarded to any military officer, serving in a member nation of the Organization of American States, who completes a tour of service with the Inter-American Defense Board. The award is also presented to military personnel who serve on the staff of the IADB Chairman, Secretariat, or for those who complete instructor tours at the Inter-American Defense College.

The Inter-American Defense Board Medal is a one-time decoration but may be upgraded with 3⁄16 inch silver and gold stars depending on the length of time an individual serves with the Inter-American Defense Board. A silver service star or bar is awarded for one year of service; a gold service star or bar for two; two gold stars or bars for between three years and five; and three gold stars or bars for more than five years service. U.S. military personnel who have been awarded the Inter-American Defense Board Medal and ribbon may wear them when attending meetings, ceremonies, or other functions where Latin American members of the Board are present.[1]