Ribbon Awards of the U.S. Marine Corps

Ribbons of the U.S. Marine Corps The following are Ribbon Awards that are authorized for wear by members of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Following the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
	Combat Action Ribbon For active participation in ground or surface combat subsequent to 1 March 1961 while in the grade of captain/colonel or junior thereto. Gold Star denotes subsequent awards Silver Star in lieu of 5 Gold
	Presidential Unit Citation For service in a unit cited in the name of the president for outstanding performance in action. *Gold Star denotes subsequent awards Silver Star in lieu of 5 Gold
	Joint Meritorious Unit Citation Recognizes joint units or activities for meritorious achievement or service superior to that which would normally be expected during combat or declared national emergency or under extraordinary circumstances that involve the national interest. Gold Star denotes subsequent awards Silver Star in lieu of 5 Gold
	Navy Unit Commendation For Outstanding heroism or action in an extremely meritorious service not involving combat, but in support of military operations. Bronze Star denotes subsequent awards Silver Star in lieu of 5 Bronze
	Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation For valorous or meritorious achievement or service that renders the unit outstanding as compared to other units performing the same service. Bronze Star denotes subsequent awards Silver Star in lieu of 5 Bronze
	Navy "E" Ribbon Awarded to note permanent duty on/with ships or squadrons that wond the battle efficiency competitions subsequent to 1 July 1974.
Following the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
	Sea Service Deployment Ribbon Recognizes the unique and demanding nature of sea service and the arduous duty attendant with deployment, subsequent to 15 August 1974. Bronze Star denotes subsequent awards Silver Star in lieu of 5 Bronze
	Arctic Service Ribbon For participation in operations in support of the Arctic Warfare Program on or after 1 January 1982.
	Overseas Service Ribbon For 12 consecutive or accumulated active duty months at an overseas duty station, or for 30 consecutive days or 45 cumulative days of active duty for training or temporary active duty after 14 August 1974. Bronze Star denotes subsequent awards Silver Star in lieu of 5 Bronze
	Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon Bronze Star denotes subsequent awards Silver Star in lieu of 5 Bronze
Following the Armed Forces Reserve Medal
	Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon For 10 years of service in the Marine Corps Reserve prior to 18 December 1965. (Obsolete)
	Foreign Decoration As specified by the Awarding Government
	Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation For service in defense and liberation of the Philippines during World War II. * Bronze Service Star
	Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation For Service in Korea from 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1953
	Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation For humanitarian assistance given during the August-September 1954 evacuation of civilians from north and Central Vietnam.
	Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Awarded by the Republic of Vietnam to units for valorous combat achievement.
	Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Awarded by the Republic of Vietnam to units in recognition of meritorious civil action service.

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