Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon

BACK DEVICE(s)

Description:

1. Authorization: SECNAV letter 1650 Ser NDBDM/0491 of 7 June 1995.
2. Effective Date: On or after 1 January 1973.
3. Awarding Authority. COs who have the authority to award the NAM may award the MCRR to personnel assigned to their command who meet the eligibility criteria, and shall ensure appropriate service record entries are made.
4. Criteria and Eligibility. Marines who have successfully served in an eligible billet and meet the period of service requirements.
   • Eligible Billets:
     1. Marines possessing MOS 4810 or 8412 and have served in MOS 4810 or 8412 billets.
     2. Marines possessing MOS 8411 and assigned to duty in a recruiting billet (MOS 8411).
     3. Marine Corps Recruiting Command Headquarters.
     4. Marine Corps Districts: CO; Operations Office; Assistant for Officer Programs; Prior Service Recruiting Officer; Assistant for Aviation Officer Procurement; Assistant for Enlisted Recruiting; and Sergeant Major.
     5. Recruiting Stations: CO; Executive Officer; Operations Officer; Officer Selection Officer; and Sergeant Major.
     6. Command recruiters, (also known as career planners), recruiter aides, and recruiter assistants are not eligible for the MCRR.
5. Authorized Devices. 3/16-inch star, bronze or silver.