Purple Heart Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~11031DBR Damage Controlmen are responsible for

Damage Controlmen are responsible for doing the necessary work that ensures ship stability

A Bronze Star is presented for each campaign that the service member participated in and is to be worn on the medal

The cord is placed under the arm with the hook engaging the eyes on each side of the appropriate shoulder loop

the service ribbon is worn with a silver E device

Abbreviation: CIB

Purple Heart Anodized Medal SBBA~Double~11031DBR Damage Controlmen are responsible forPurple Heart Anodized Medal The Purple Heart Medal (PH) is a decoration presented in the name of the President of the United States to recognize members of the U. S. military who have been wounded or killed in battle. It differs from other military decorations in that a "recommendation" from a superior is not required, but rather individuals are entitled based on meeting certain criteria found in AR 600 8 22. This criteria was expanded on March 28,