Learn about The Art of Warfare.
Learn about the our Code of Ethics.
Learn about the structure and operation of The Art of Warfare.
Learn about the ranks our members can attain.
Learn about medals and awards our members earn for achivements.
Learn about how we approach leadership in The Art of Warfare.
Billy Goat Badge
This signifies a member who is deemed an expert at in game movement and climbing. This member has demonstarted an ability to overcome any terrain obstacle. 
Deployed Military Badge
This Badge signifies an individual as a serving member of the Armed Forces whom has been placed within the Joint Service Group whilst on an Operation Deployment. 
Drill Instructor Badge
This individual is deemed an expert in TAW wartime affairs and is qualified to train other TAW members as outlined by the TAW Training Office. 
Explosive Ordinance Badge
The principal requirement is a consistant and reliable ability to handle explosive ordinance. Few teamkills, proper placement, and high effect are always granted when this member uses EO. 
Heavy Weapons: Marksman
This member has succesfully passed the Marksman Test for Heavy Weapons. The member scored 60% or greater. 
Heavy Weapons: Sharpshooter
This member has succesfully passed the Sharpshooter Test for Heavy Weapons. The member scored 75% or greater. 
Heavy Weapons: Expert
This member has succesfully passed the Expert Test for Heavy Weapons. The member scored 80% or greater. 
Master Alchemist Badge
This member has achieved the highest Alchemy Skill possible and has demonstrated the ability to craft rare items. 
Master Blacksmith Badge
This member has achieved the highest Blacksmith Skill possible and has demonstrated the ability to craft rare items. 
Master Enchanter Badge
This member has achieved the highest Enchanter Skill possible and has demonstrated the ability to craft rare items. 
Master Engineer Badge
This member has achieved the highest Engineering Skill possible and has demonstrated the ability to craft rare items. 
Master Leatherworker Badge
This member has achieved the highest Leatherworking Skill possible and has demonstrated the ability to craft rare items. 
Master Tailor Badge
This member has achieved the highest Tailoring Skill possible and has demonstrated the ability to craft rare items. 
Medical Badge
While engaged in action against an enemy, the heroic act(s) performed must render the individual conspicuous and well above the standard in regards to coming to the aid of fallen comrades. 
Medical Badge: Expert
This badge signifies a member who is deemed an expert at reviving fallen comrades. This badge is awarded after a Medical Badge has been earned. 
Pilot's Wings: Basic
This member has successfully passed pilot challenges to demonstrate a basic skill level and is ready for active deployment in an aircraft. 
Pilot's Wings: Intermediate
This member has successfully passed pilot challenges to demonstrate a intermediate skill level. 
Pilot's Wings: Advanced
This member has successfully passed pilot challenges to demonstrate a advanced skill level. 
Pilot's Wings: Expert
This member has successfully passed pilot challenges to demonstrate a expert skill level. 
Pistol: Marksman
This member has succesfully passed the Marksman Test for Pistol. The member scored 60% or greater. 
Pistol: Sharpshooter
This member has succesfully passed the Sharpshooter Test for Pistol. The member scored 75% or greater. 
Pistol: Expert
This member has succesfully passed the Expert Test for Pistol. The member scored 80% or greater. 
Rifle: Marksman
This member has succesfully passed the Marksman Test for Rifle. The member scored 60% or greater. 
Rifle: Sharpshooter
This member has succesfully passed the Sharpshooter Test for Rifle. The member scored 75% or greater. 
Rifle: Expert
This member has succesfully passed the Expert Test for Rifle. The member scored 80% or greater. 
Rifle: Master Sniper
This member has succesfully passed the Master Sniper Test for Rifle. The member scored 90% or greater. 
Security Awareness Badge
This badge is awarded to TAW members that complete Security Awareness Training and successfully pass a Security Awareness Test. 
Sub Machine Gun: Marksman
This member has succesfully passed the Marksman Test for Sub Machine Gun (non belt fed). The member scored 60% or greater. 
Training Badge
Member has successfully completed TAW Boot Camp and is deemed ready for active deployment. 
Vehicle Badge: Basic
This member has successfully passed vehicle challenges to demonstrate a basic skill level and is ready for active deployment in a vehicle. 
Vehicle Badge: Intermediate
This member has successfully passed vehicle challenges to demonstrate an intermediate skill level. 
Vehicle Badge: Advanced
This member has successfully passed vehicle challenges to demonstrate an advanced skill level. 
Vehicle Badge: Expert
This member has successfully passed vehicle challenges to demonstrate an expert skill level. 

 

 


 

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Achievement Medal
This award is given to individuals who have continually shown improvement in battlefield operations and weapon skills.
Armed Forces Award
Denotes the individuals who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces before or while being engaged as a TAW Member. 
Battle Week Victory Medal
Awarded to members of a winning team in an external event conducted over one week. The event must be conducted in an intense way and be packed with many matches. 
Bronze Star
While engaged in an action against an enemy, the heroic act(s) performed must render the individual conspicuous and well above the standard. 
Campaign Victory Cross
Awarded to members of a single TAW unit who were victorious in an extended campaign or who did not win the campaign, but scored higher than any other TAW Unit that participated in the same campaign. 
Champion of the Alliance
Through dedication and determination this member has achieved the highest class level possible and is "Exalted" in the battlegrounds. 
Champion of the Horde
Through dedication and determination this member has achieved the highest class level possible and is "Exalted" in the battlegrounds. 
Code Red Award (Competition)
Awarded to the member of the winning team in a TAW Code Red Tournament. 
Combat Zone Ribbon
Awarded to members of TAW who are or have been participating in the Combat Zone Ladder and who played in at least five victorious matches there. The additional gold and silver stars reflect a higher amount of matches won. 
Commander's Award
This medal recognizes those who have constantly influenced the evolution and well-being of their division/guild/group in a positive manner. TAW salutes these individual's devotion, both on and off the battlefield. 
Conduct Medal
The principal requirement for this medal is consistent and reliable service and satisfactory combat performance in all phases of training and competition. 
Deployed Military Medal
Awarded to a member of TAW who serves their country on an operational deployment anywhere in the world. "They risk so that we don't have to" 
Distinguished Service Cross
Awarded for Divisional distinction. This medal recognizes those members that have consistently contributed to the evolution and wellbeing of their division while displaying the highest levels of Leadership, Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Honor, and Integrity. This medal is presented by a Division Commander with the approval of the Corp Commander to a member on behalf of that member's division. 
Distinguished Service Medal
Exceptionally meritorious service to The Art of Warfare in a duty of great responsibility. 
Domination Victory Medal (Competition)
Awarded to members of a winning team in a domination event. The event consists of battles for territories over several weeks. 
Extended Campaign Medal
Awarded for participating in an extended campaign (tournament of otherwise) that lasts a month or more. 
Gump Award
The principle requirement for this medal is a consistent ability to team kill other TAW members who are on the same team, accidental or otherwise. (This is an award that you do not want to earn!) 
Leadership Award
This award is given to TAW members who have displayed a conspicuous ability to lead troops either on or off the battlefield. 
Legion of Merit
Awarded to an individual who distinguishes himself in combat by exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility or command. 
Lifetime Achievement Medal
This medal recognizes those members of TAW that have met all established requirements and retired in good standing. We salute these members lifetime of achievement and selfless dedication to TAW. 
Medal of Commendation
This medal is given to TAW members who have displayed heroic, meritorious achievement, or service that is above the standard. 
Medal of Excellence
The principle requirement for this medal is consistent and reliable service with exemplary performance in all phases of communication, training, leadership, and competition. 
Medal of Honor
This is the mother of all awards and medals. This medal recognizes those that have consistently influenced and affected TAW in a positive manner. TAW salutes these individual's devotion, both on and off the battlefield. 
Medal of Resilience
Awarded for showing great resilience and not giving up. The person receiving this award has managed to be a beacon to the rest of his team in keeping their focus where it should be in the midst of great adversity. 
Meritorious Service Award
This medal is awarded for non-combat meritorious achievement or service that is incontestably exceptional and of a magnitude that clearly places the individual above his or her peers while serving in one of the assignments designated. 
Navy Cross
Extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or while serving with friendly foreign forces. 
Olympic Medal (Competition)
This medal is awarded to the members of the winning squad in a TAW Olympic Tournament. All Battalions' Squads fight twice a week, stressing team spirit and dedication; This allows in the fastest, highest, and strongest team to succeed. 
Outstanding Volunteer Medal
This medal honors TAW members who donate money or material to TAW or its units in an outstanding manner to help to provide for the required community systems. 
Quickening Medal (Competition)
Awarded to the winner of a TAW Survivor Tournament. "There can be only one" 
Recruiting Award
Awarded to the member who has gone above and beyond in successfully recruiting at least five or more individuals into TAW. 
Ryder Cup (Competition)
This medal is awarded to members of the winning team in a TAW Ryder Cup Tournament. 
Silver Star
This members has shown his or her ability to be an important element to the team by adhering to the fundamentals of the TAW Wartime structure. (Attendance, Teamwork, Communications) 
Sniper's Award (Competition)
This medal is awarded to the sole winner or winning team of a TAW Sniper Competition Event. 
TAW Tournament Medal (Competition)
This medal is awarded to a member of the winning team in a TAW Wide Tournament. 
Teampeak 21 (Competition)
This medal is awarded to members of the winning team in a TAW Team Peak 21 Tournament. 
The Order of the Purple Heart
This medal honors dedicated TAW members who have fallen from our ranks due to injury or sickness. It is a symbol of what the loss means to the TAW membership. 
Year's of Service Medal: 1
This medal is awarded in appreciation of long-term service. It is awarded to members that have completed a total of 1 year with TAW. 
Year's of Service Medal: 2
This medal is awarded in appreciation of long-term service. It is awarded to members that have completed a total of 2 years with TAW. 
Year's of Service Medal: 5
This medal is awarded in appreciation of long-term service. It is awarded to members that have completed a total of 5 years with TAW. 
Year's of Service Medal: 10
This medal is awarded in appreciation of long-term service. It is awarded to members that have completed a total of 10 years with TAW. 
Year's of Service Medal: 20
This medal is awarded in appreciation of long-term service. It is awarded to members that have completed a total of 20 years with TAW.