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What is the order of Marine Corps medals?
Marine Corps Pyramid of Honor
- Silver Star Medal. Legion of Merit. Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
- Purple Heart Medal. Meritorious Service Medal. Joint Service Commendation Medal.
- Medal for Humane Action. Korean Service Medal. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
- Philippine Liberation Medal. Philippine Defense Medal. United Nations Medal.
Is a Navy Achievement Medal good?
The Achievement Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. Award authority rests with local commanders, granting a broad discretion of when and for what action the Achievement Medal may be awarded.
What’s a NAM USMC?
The Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) is a decoration presented by the United States Department of the Navy to service members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who have performed commendably in routine duties or exceptional achievements, that have not been recognized by a higher award.
What is the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal?
The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces, including members of Reserve components on active or inactive duty, of the grade of lieutenant commander/major and below.
What is the service ribbon for the Navy&Marine Corps Medal?
The Navy and Marine Corps Medal comes with a unique service ribbon, which is worn on the recipient’s uniform in situations where the full medal is not worn. If you have earned this decoration, you can wear the service ribbon on your ribbon rack . The Navy and Marine Corps Medal octagonal in shape and constructed using bronze.
What rank do you get for the Navy Achievement Medal?
Navy Achievement Medal The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces, including members of Reserve components on active or inactive duty, of the grade of lieutenant commander/major and below.
What does the V mean on the Navy Achievement Medal?
On 17 January 1991, the “V” was authorized for wear on the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. The “V” is authorized for wear if the award is for acts or services involving direct participation in combat operations.