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. Be a member of the United States Armor Association at the time of award approval.
2. For armor and OTA branched officers who demonstrate successful command of 19 series soldiers in an Armor /Cavalry/Reconnaissance unit, CAB or BCT.
3. For enlisted CMF 19 and OT 19 series soldiers who have been branch certified as a platoon sergeant, first sergeant, or command sergeant major and have led 19 series in either of those capacities.
4. For scout pilots in cavalry organizations-must have successfully completed the cavalry mission while a member of the unit.
5. For all nominees, demonstrate tactical and technical competence at both their current levels of service and at those of their subordinates.
6. Be nominated for the award by an officer or enlisted man who is leading or commanding CMF 19 series soldiers in an Armor/Cavalry/Reconnaissance unit, CAB or BCT and who is a member of the Armor Association.
7. Be approved for the award by the first armor/cavalry colonel or OTA colonel in the chain of command

The criterion for the award is listed below. Please call the Armor Association for ordering information or click here to go to the ordering form. The Criterion follows:

• Must be a member of the United States Armor Association at the time of award approval.
• Soldiers in the rank of SSG and below serving in Cavalry/Reconnaissance and Combined Arms Units , must demonstrate outstanding leadership and exceptional teamwork as part of an armor or cavalry unit.
• For all nominees, must demonstrate tactical competence as a crewman, vehicle commander, or section or squad leader.
• 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.
• For all nominees, no record of UCMJ action within the past two years at the time of nomination.
• For Armor and OTA LTs or Pre-command CPTs, who demonstrated success as a platoon leader or in a leadership position.
• Be approved for the award the first armor/cavalry lieutenant colonel (O-5) or OTA lieutenant colonel in the chain of command.