_+ RIBBONS +_
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  -> The Mid-East Service Ribbon <-
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  - Fairly unknown, 24 Global Hours as MEC
  "A simple dedication ribbon that is awarded for playing a concentrated amount
   of time as one team. I'm pretty sure the hour requirements are that low, but
   there may be a secondary condition. Feel honored to serve the MEC with this
   one, although you probably lose more than half the time."

  -> The Far East Service Ribbon <-
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  - Fairly unknown, 24 Global Hours as China
  "Another dedication ribbon, although this one is tougher to earn. Since few
   people play as China, or even play China maps, it reduces their overall
   effectiveness. Nonetheless, with the addition of Wake Island, you're surely
   to be earning this within a matter of time."

  -> The Combat Action Ribbon <-
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  - 10 Global Kill Streak, 18 Kills in 1 round
  "This represents that you have enough consistency to rip it up once in
   awhile. I found it best to earn this badge in a tank, especially for the
   killing streak."

  -> The Meritorious Unit Ribbon <-
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  - 26 Minutes in a Squad, Team Score of 40+ in 1 round
  "A tough, but typical medic-like badge, this one can be earned by simply
   getting a high score and sticking with one squad for an entire round. Found
   it easy to earn on the urban maps as Medic or Support. Do the same."

  -> The Infantry Officer Ribbon <-
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  - 25 Minutes as Squad Leader in 1 round, 250 Global Teamwork Points
  "One of the simpler badges to earn. Just create your own squad, play the game
   for a bit to accumulate 250 teamwork points, and voila. You will have to do
   the squad leader thing after the 250 teamwork points have been earned."

  -> The Staff Officer Ribbon <-
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  - 28 Minutes as Commander in 1 round, Commander Score of 50 in 1 round
  "This one is fairly tough since you have to command the ENTIRE game, and
   do it for a practical victory to earn the 50 points. I believe both must be
   accumulated in the same round. Try performing it on a 32-player server where
   the rounds last longer."

  -> The Distinguished Service Ribbon <-
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  - 10 Global Hours as Squad Member/Squad Leader/Commander,
    Team Score of 15 in 1 round
  "Another simple teamwork badge, just make sure that you meet the hour
   requirements on each type of player. The toughest one will be playing
   commander for ten hours, but a well-earned ribbon for a majority of the
   players out there."

  -> The War College Ribbon <-
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  - Commander Score of 45 in 1 round, 50 Global Hours as Commander,
    Global W:L ratio must be greater than 3:1
  "This is hands down the toughest ribbon to earn. The 3:1 win ratio
   requirement is impossible for the average player. This badge must be earned
   first in my opinion. Specifically play on non-autobalance servers, and pick
   teams that appear to be dominating. Ensure that you win 3 out of every 4
   games, otherwise you will never have a chance to earn this one."

  -> The Valorous Unit Ribbon <-
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  - 25 Global Hours as Squad Member/Squad Leader, Team Score of 45 in 1 round
  "Sort of like an enhanced version of the Distinguished Service Ribbon, the
   Valorous Unit Ribbon shows your ability to contribute to teammates while
   under fire. Also a downgraded version of the Medal of Honor, this one takes
   some time to earn, but is worth the wait."

  -> The Legion of Merit Ribbon <-
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  - 200 Global Hours Played, Kill Streak of 10+, Death Streak of 8+,
    Team Score of 50 in 1 round
  "While this ribbon is earned by the few, few remember the requirements to
   earn it. Try getting 50 teamwork points after you've accumulated the 200
   hour requriement, and you'll be appreciated for all of your time invested
   with BF2."

  -> The Crew Service Ribbon <-
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  - 1 Driver Ability Point in 1 round, 13 Driver Kill Assists in 1 round,
    5 kills in same round
  "This is an especially odd ribbon given the fact that you need 13 driver
   kill assists. My best recommendation is to hop into a Blackhawk, and simply
   repair it or help resupply it. You'll receive a high amount of kill assists.
   The driver ability point will come when you are piloting a vehicle and
   someone kills something, so do your best to earn one during the round. It's
   an easy badge to obtain, but the requirements are so out-of-place that it
   feels awkward to put the effort to earn it on purpose."

  -> The Armored Service Ribbon <-
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  - 20 Minutes in Armor-type in 1 round, 19 Kills in Armor-type in 1 round
  "I hate earning this badge simply because of the 20 minute requirement. You
   literally have to sit in a tank regardless of the conditions at hand to
   ensure you reach the time requirement, not to mention actually kicking butt
   during the round. Try utilizing this one on FuShe, or Karkand."

  -> The Aerial Service Ribbon <-
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  - 15 Minutes in Airplane in 1 round, 19 Kills in Airplane in 1 round
  "Again, these badges should be earned on 32-player servers, or 32-player
   servers with 64-player size maps. You want to expend as much time as
   possible in the round to meet the kill and time requirements."

  -> The Helicopter Service Ribbon <-
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  - 15 Minutes in Helicopter in 1 round, 19 Kills in Helicopter in 1 round
  "Do everything listed above, and you'll be proud to have earned what you
   did during the battles that were fought. Use the filter to make it easier to
   find a server that fits the type needed."

  -> The Air-Defense Ribbon <-
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  - 3 Minutes in Air-Defense in 1 round, 11 Kills in Air-Defense in 1 round
  "Another simple, but strenuous badge. The toughest portion is actually
   sitting in one of these things just to earn the amount of kills needed. It'd
   probably work best if you did it on an oversized map where there are lots of
   air vehicles to shoot down. Dragon Valley comes to mind."

  -> The Ground Defense Ribbon <-
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  - 3 Minutes in TOW/Mounted MG, 5 Kills in TOW/Mounted MG in 1 round
  "a simpler version of the Air Defense badge, you'd probably do some good
   if you sat in one of those RPK-74 MGs, and just gunned down some infantry.
   A lot simpler than sitting in a TOW where you can be targetted by jet-
   bombing units."

  -> The Airborne Ribbon <-
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  - 10 seconds in a Parachute position
  "The simplest of the badges, and almost laughable. Fly up really high in a
   jet or helicopter, eject, and tap 9 to shoot out your parachute. Now, let
   yourself float for 10 seconds and you'll be rewarded with the badge. I don't
   know whether to cry or cut the cord out of simplicity."

  -> The Good Conduct Ribbon <-
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  - 50 Global Hours played, 14 Kills in 1 round, No TKs/Team Damage in 1 round
  "A simplified version of the Good Conduct Medal, just stick to your guns
   and watch who you fire. I'd suggest using a tank for the kill amount in 1
   round, then simply never firing against to hurt another teammate. Not that
   tough to earn, but a nice eagle design on the ribbon."