[Redmen4ever]

Yes, no bronze star for hiding or for surrendering. But, we still respect the decision a person makes to join the military. People just don’t know how they are going to react in a live combat situation, even with training (and without training the vast majority will break and run). Besides, sometimes the prudent thing is to hide or to surrender.

[pabianice]

Military awards have become increasingly extravagant since WW II. It was common to see a US sailor who served in combat for the entire WW II with three or four ribbons. Today, a US serviceperson who has served for ten years and never been in a war zone can have fifteen or more. Flying recon in Vietnam required 300 hours to earn one Air Medal. Today tacair gets an Air Medal for each flight. I suspect the Bronze Star has seen the same inflation.

[Future Snake Eater]

People just don’t know how they are going to react in a live combat situation, even with training

Very true.

Besides, sometimes the prudent thing is to hide

Maybe.

or to surrender.

Not when you're dealing with hajis.