Navy Unit Commendation was created in 1944.
Meritorious Unit Commendation was created in 1973.
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.
1997
No, there is no medal associated with it.
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.
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).
Commendation Medal was created in 1943.
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
Commendation for Brave Conduct was created in 1975.
Commendation for Gallantry was created on 1991-01-15.
Meritorious Team Commendation was created in 1993.
Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was created in 1930.