The Armor Association's charter is: to preserve and foster the spirit, the traditions, and the solidarity of Cavalry and Armor in the United States.

The Association is a non-profit organization with over 4,000 members dedicated to disseminating knowledge of the military art and sciences, with special attention to mobility in ground warfare.

1. Must be a member of the United States Armor Association at the time of award approval.
2. CMF 19 Soldiers who are EIA/EIC in the rank of SSG and below, must demonstrate outstanding leadership and exceptional teamwork as part of an armor or cavalry unit.
3. For all nominees, must demonstrate tactical competence as a crewman, vehicle commander, or section or squad leader.
4. Must be nominated for the award by an officer or NCO who is a recipient of the Order of Saint George and an active member of the Armor Association.
5. For all nominees, no record of UCMJ action within the past two years at the time of nomination.
6. For Armor LTs, who demonstrated success as a platoon leader.
7. Must be approved by the first armor LTC in the nominees’ chain of command.