For distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious achievement as targeting and analysis officer, United States Army systems exploitation detachment. from 5 January 1983 to 30 September 1984. CPT Dames identified and confirmed the existence of an entirely new Soviet offensive weapon, and then personally briefed senior officials of the National Intelligence Agencies regarding the significance of this new Soviet capability. As a result of CPT Dames' efforts in uncovering this program, new resources are being programmed to develop the appropriate defense measures to deal with this new and highly disturbing Soviet capability. CPT Dames' achievements are clearly outstanding and reflect utmost credit upon himself, his organization and the United States Army.