This medal is to recognize those individuals who have contributed, through their achievements, to the overall improvement, readiness, and capabilities of the US Army Signal Regiment.  This is to be used as an entry level award, and may be presented with a gift membership to the Signal Corps Regimental Association (SCRA).

 Purpose: 

1. To recognize individuals who promote the mission and goals of the SCRA through acknowledging members who actively support the goals and objectives of the Association.
2. To recognize members of the Signal Regiment who, through exceptional achievements or significant acts, distinguish themselves in ways that stand out in the eyes of the recipient’s seniors, subordinates, and peers alike and contribute to the promotion of the Signal Regiment. 

Selection Criteria: 

1. Be an active member of the SCRA. 
2. Be a member of the US Army Signal Regiment (MOS or Branch)
3. Be of outstanding moral character and demonstrate the qualities of a professional Signal Regimental Soldier. 

Approval Process: 

1. A written justification via the website from the nominator, who also must be a member of the SCRA, detailing the achievements of the awardee is required.
2. This award can be approved by a COL of the Regiment, a Chapter President, or the National Director and Awards Committee.  

Presentation of the Award: 

1. The award should be presented at the earliest opportunity in an appropriate setting.
2. Appropriate Settings include Signal Balls, Award Ceremonies, PCS, Change of Command, or Orange Calls. 

Ribbon: Orange Ribbon with one white stripe in the center (current Wahatchee ribbon)  

Medal: Bronze in color, Round in Shape (1 ½”) with clasp on top for Ribbon  

Front of Medal: Signal Flags in the center with Mercury’s Wings surrounding it; Signal Corps Regimental Association across the top.  Mercury Medal for Achievement on the bottom. 

 Back of Medal: Laurel wreath and Imprinted with the awardee name and number of the award