a. Authorization. ALNAV 224 of 18 December 1944.
b. Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon Eligibility Requirements. Awarded by SECNAV to any
unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that has distinguished itself by
outstanding heroism in action against the enemy, but not
sufficient to justify the award of the Presidential Unit
Citation; or to any such unit that has distinguished itself by
extremely meritorious service, not involving combat, but in
support of military operations, rendering the unit outstanding
compared to other units performing similar service.
The Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon award
may also be conferred upon units of the other branches of the
U.S. Armed Forces, and of armed forces of friendly foreign
nations serving with the U.S. Armed Forces, provided such units
meet the standards established for Navy and Marine Corps units.
To justify this award, the unit must have performed service of a
character comparable to that which would merit the award of a
Silver Star Medal for heroism, or a Legion of Merit for
meritorious service to an individual.
Normal performance of duty
or participation in a large number of combat missions does not, in itself, justify the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon award. An award will not be made to a
unit for actions of one or more of its component parts, unless
the unit performed uniformly as a team, in a manner justifying
collective recognition.
Authorized Devices: Bronze Star, Silver Star |