Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
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Service: Instituted: 1
Authorized: DOD Inst 1348.33M
Issuing Country: ( US ) - UNITED STATES
Description:
- Authorized by the Secretary of the Navy, July 17, 1967.
- Awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps that distinguished itself, by either valorous or meritorious achievement considered outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify award of the Navy Unit Commendation. Service maybe under either combat or noncombat conditions.
- 3/16" Bronze stars are worn by Navy and Marine Corps to denote second and subsequent awards.