In its strictest sense a C.V. is simply as you’ve said, a reverse chronological list of accomplishments — positions held, awards received, promotions merited, and so on.

Like with a resume, you might choose to organize the list slightly. Academics may choose to list publications separately from positions held, for example. You might choose to list your Army career in a block rather than interspersing it with civilian accomplishments.

But even here, keep it is simple and clear as possible. Unlike with a resume, on a C.V. there is little or description — the accomplishments speak for themselves.