MOVSM
Military abbreviation · Military Award and Decoration
| Stands for | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
MOVSM stands for Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, a military award and decoration abbreviation.
US medal for members who perform outstanding, sustained volunteer service to the civilian community over time, such as coaching, mentoring or disaster relief. Few service members receive it.
Example: Her years of volunteering at the food bank earned her the MOVSM.
Usage notes
Established in 1993. The service must be significant in nature and produce tangible results. It is one of the few medals tied to off-duty activity. Commanders approve the award based on documented volunteer hours and results. It may be awarded more than once.
Related abbreviations
More military award and decoration abbreviations
- GWOTSM – Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- ICM – Iraq Campaign Medal
- JSCM – Joint Service Commendation Medal
- LOM – Legion of Merit
- MC – Military Cross
- MOH – Medal of Honor
- MSM – Meritorious Service Medal
- MUC – Meritorious Unit Commendation
- NAM – Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- NDSM – National Defense Service Medal
- OLC – Oak leaf cluster
- OSR – Overseas Service Ribbon