ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Coast Guard “E” Ribbon was established on September 25, 1990, by Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral J. William Kime. EFFECTIVE DATES The Coast Guard “E” Ribbon has been in effect since September 25, 1990. CRITERIA Awarded by area commanders, the “E” Ribbon provides visible recognition for personnel of cutters earning the […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Navy “E” Ribbon was established in July of 1976 by Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf. EFFECTIVE DATES The Navy “E” Ribbon has been in effect from July 1, 1974, to the present. CRITERIA The Navy “E” Ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons that won the battle efficiency […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Air Force Presidential Unit Citation was established by Executive Order 9075 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 26, 1942, as superseded by Executive Order 10694, signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 10, 1957. Prior to 1965 it was known as the Distinguished Unit Citation. This award was “carried […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Meritorious Unit Commendation was originally established by War Department Circular 345 on August 23, 1944, as the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque. Change 12 to Army Regulation 672-5-1 dated April 6, 1966, changed this award from a patch to a scarlet ribbon worn inside a gold frame. EFFECTIVE DATES The Meritorious Services Unit […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation was established on November 13, 1973, by the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Chester R. Bender. EFFECTIVE DATES The Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation has been in effect since November 13, 1973. CRITERIA The Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Commandant (or […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Meritorious Team Commendation Ribbon was established on December 22, 1993, by Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral J. William Kime. EFFECTIVE DATES The Meritorious Team Commendation Ribbon has been in effect since December 22, 1993 (the action or accomplishment must have occurred or concluded on or after this date). CRITERIA This ribbon […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Presidential Unit Citation was originally established as the Distinguished Unit Citation by Executive Order 9075, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 26, 1942 (as amended by Executive Order 10694 signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 10, 1957). Its official designation was changed to the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Organizational Excellence Award was established on August 26, 1969 by Secretary of the Air Force Robert C. Seamans, Jr. EFFECTIVE DATES The Organizational Excellence Award has been in effect since August 26, 1969. CRITERIA The Organizational Excellence Award may be awarded in the name of the Secretary of the Air Force to […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross was established by Decree 74-b/QT of August 15, 1950; Decree 96/DQT/HC of May 2, 1952; Ordinance 10-b of August 15, 1950; Ordinance 1 of February 2, 1956; and Decree 200-b/QP of December 30, 1956. It was authorized as a unit citation by Decree 58/QP/ND of January 20, […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Air Force Gallant Unit Citation was established by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche. EFFECTIVE DATES The Air Force Gallant Unit Citation is effective retroactive to September 11, 2001. CRITERIA The Air Force Gallant Unit Citation is awarded to Air Force active duty, Reserve, and Guard units for extraordinary heroism […]
BACKGROUND Until 1981 the accomplishments of joint activities could only be recognized by unit awards of the separate services. However, because each service had different requirements for its own unit awards, it became necessary for the Department of Defense to create its own unit award to recognize outstanding performance by joint activities. As a result, […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal was established by Decree 147/SL/CT of May 12, 1964; Decree 205/LDQC/SL of December 2, 1965, and Decree 101/CT/LDQC/ND of March 17, 1967. It was authorized as a unit award by Decree 58/QP/ND of January 20, 1968. ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES Acceptance and wear of this […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Coast Guard Unit Commendation was established on January 1, 1963, by the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Edwin J. Roland. EFFECTIVE DATES The Coast Guard Unit Commendation has been in effect since January 1, 1963. CRITERIA The Coast Guard Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Commandant and designated subordinate awarding […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Legion of Merit was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 671, 77th Congress) approved July 20, 1942, and by Executive Order 9260 signed on October 29, 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. EFFECTIVE DATES Award of the Legion of Merit is retroactive to September 8, 1939. CRITERIA The Legion of Merit […]
