The Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) is typically worn as a ribbon on the uniform. It is placed on the left side, above any other award ribbons, and centered with the bottom edge of the ribbon in line with the bottom edge of the other ribbons. If a unit has received multiple MUCs, a bronze or silver oak leaf cluster may be added to indicate each additional award. Always refer to the specific uniform regulations of your branch for any additional details on placement and wear.
Meritorious Unit Commendation was created in 1973.
Meritorious Team Commendation was created in 1993.
No, there is no medal associated with it.
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations do follow you to other branches. They are considered permanent awards from all branches, except the Army. Unit Commendations from the Army may not follow you to other branches, or even other units. As long as you were serving in the unit when the commendation was earned, it is a permanent award that you can wear on your uniform regardless of service. Otherwise, the wear of any unit award is only worn when you are actually assigned to that unit (temporary award).
No, it received the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
Yes - USS BARB (SSN-596) received 2 Vietnam Campaign stars, the Battle "E", the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and a Navy Unit Commendation (1966).Her crew was also awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal.
Mine Division 113, which served during the Vietnam War, is authorized to wear several unit awards, including the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Navy Unit Commendation. Additionally, personnel may also be eligible for the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. These awards recognize the division's distinguished service and contributions during military operations in Vietnam.
Commendation Medals are awarded by the individual US Military services to anyone who, while serving in any capacity distinguishes himself/herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
No, the Navy Unit Commendation is not equivalent to the Silver Star or the Bronze Star. The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy, while the Bronze Star is awarded for meritorious service or acts of heroism, typically in a combat situation. The Navy Unit Commendation recognizes a unit's outstanding performance in action, but it is not an individual award like the Silver or Bronze Star.
PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION STREAMER NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER with one bronze star MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER with 1 bronze star SOUTHWEST ASIA SERVICE STREAMER with three bronze stars GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER
If you are in that unit when it's awarded the Meritorious Unit Citation, yes. If the award was bestowed to the unit before you were in it, then no.
Navy Unit Commendation was created in 1944.