GWOTSM
Military abbreviation · Military Award and Decoration
| Stands for | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
GWOTSM stands for Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a military award and decoration abbreviation.
US medal for service members who supported Global War on Terrorism operations, widely awarded to those serving on active duty after the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Example: The ribbon rack included the GWOTSM and the National Defense Service Medal.
Usage notes
Created in 2003 alongside the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Some publications write it GWOT-SM. Reserve members also qualify when serving on active duty in support of designated operations.
Related abbreviations
More military award and decoration abbreviations
- EFMB – Expert Field Medical Badge
- EIB – Expert Infantryman Badge
- ESB – Expert Soldier Badge
- GC – George Cross
- GCM – Good Conduct Medal
- GWOTEM – Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- ICM – Iraq Campaign Medal
- JSCM – Joint Service Commendation Medal
- LOM – Legion of Merit
- MC – Military Cross
- MOH – Medal of Honor
- MOVSM – Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal