The "V" device may be worn on the following decorations and unit awards:

The "V" device was first worn to denote an award for valor in 1945.

The penalty is that low V devices have substantially higher static leakage power.

Low V devices are used in the logic where fast switching speed is important.

High V devices are used as sleep transistors to reduce static leakage power.

The "V" device is not authorized to be worn by the Army.

For his planning, he was awarded the Legion of Merit with "V" device.

Without the "V" device for valor, the award is commonly given as an end of tour award to staff officers.

When awarded for acts of heroism, the medal is awarded with the "V" device.

The "V" device may be authorized for wear on specific decorations awarded to any service member.