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ETR3(SS) · 10-05-17, 11:49 AM

The awards system is set up in unlockable levels I guess is the best way to describe it. The first tier is patrol awards consisting of the Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star, Navy Cross, and Medal of Honor. Those get awarded for tonnage sunk during a single patrol, that is before returning to base to rearm and repair. The next tier is career awards consisting of the Navy Commendation, Legion of Merit, and Distinguished Service medals. Those are awarded for tonnage during the campaign and missions passed. Then of course there's the Purple Heart, which I assume you may get if your boat goes down and you get rescued or if you don't.

The multiple awards reminded me of SH1 where you would actually receive the smaller bronze star device in lieu of another medal. That was pretty cool back then I thought.

10-05-17, 11:49 AM	#3
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	The awards system is set up in unlockable levels I guess is the best way to describe it. The first tier is patrol awards consisting of the Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star, Navy Cross, and Medal of Honor. Those get awarded for tonnage sunk during a single patrol, that is before returning to base to rearm and repair. The next tier is career awards consisting of the Navy Commendation, Legion of Merit, and Distinguished Service medals. Those are awarded for tonnage during the campaign and missions passed. Then of course there's the Purple Heart, which I assume you may get if your boat goes down and you get rescued or if you don't. The multiple awards reminded me of SH1 where you would actually receive the smaller bronze star device in lieu of another medal. That was pretty cool back then I thought. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.