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The Mk 14 EBR is a variant of the M14 battle rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. It is used by U.S. special operations and some Army units as a designated marksman rifle, and has a collapsible stock, a 18-inch barrel, and a flash hider.
The NCO Professional Development Ribbon is an award for noncommissioned officers who complete leadership courses in the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Space Force. It is a green ribbon with a blue stripe and yellow stripes, and has numerals or oak leaf clusters for additional courses.
Learn how NATO assigns two-letter and three-letter codes to countries, and how Macedonia changed its code from FY/FYR to MK and MKD after its name dispute with Greece. See the full list of NATO country codes and their ISO equivalents.
Learn about the different types and categories of military decorations issued by the U.S. Army to soldiers who achieve various qualifications and accomplishments. See the list of badges, tabs, and other accoutrements, and their order of precedence and eligibility criteria.
The Army Service Ribbon is a military award of the United States Army for completion of initial-entry training. It is a multi-colored ribbon that represents the spectrum of military specialties in which officers and enlisted Soldiers may enter.
Learn about the different types and criteria of Army recruiter badges, including the Basic, Gold, Master, and Medical Department badges. See the history, design, and awards of these decorations for U.S. Army personnel.
Learn about the history and criteria of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Qualification Badges, which are awarded to soldiers and civilians who meet specific weapon qualification standards. See the different types of badges, clasps, and grades for rifle, pistol, and air rifle.
Learn about the history, organization and missions of the Army Reserve, a reserve force of the United States Army. The Army Reserve consists of reserve officers, enlisted members and units that can be mobilized in times of war or national emergency.