General Overview
The Shield of Sparta is awarded by the National Infantry Association and the Chief of Infantry. This is to recognize the significant contributions made by Infantry spouses.
SHIELD OF SPARTA – HEROINE OF THE INFANTRY is awarded to a spouse who has contributed significantly to the Infantry. The NIA’s goal is to recognize spouses of Infantrymen and other Soldiers in support roles, whose contributions deserve special recognition by the National Infantry Association and the Infantry community. The award is a token of appreciation for the sacrifice and commitment demanded of the spouses and supporters of Infantrymen and other Soldiers. It further symbolizes these individuals as true patriots with selfless ideals and the courage to send their Soldier into harm’s way.
| Awards Board | Nominations due by 10am EST | Earliest Rush Date | Standard Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | 19 May | 4 June | 18 June |
| 4 June | 2 June | 18 June | 2 July |
| 18 June | 16 June | 2 July | 16 July |
| 2 July | 30 June | 16 July | 30 July |
| 16 July | 14 July | 30 July | 13 August |
| 30 July | 28 July | 13 August | 27 August |
| 13 August | 11 August | 27 August | 10 September |
| 27 August | 25 August | 10 September | 24 September |
| 10 September | 8 September | 24 September | 8 October |
| 24 September | 22 September | 8 October | 22 October |
| 8 October | 6 October | 22 October | 5 November |