Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon

BACK DEVICE(s)

Description:

1. The Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon (MCCIR) is established to recognize U.S. Marine Corps personnel who meet the eligibility criteria below.
2. General eligibility. To earn the MCCIR, a Marine must meet both the following criteria:
   • Serve in an eligible billet as described in para 1.c.(1) below.
   • Complete a successful prescribed tour as described
3. Definitions. For determining eligibility for this award *billet* refers to the Marine*s primary duty description as listed in the table of organization published in the Total Force Structure Management System. This normally corresponds to the billet identification code under which the unit accounts for the individual.
4. Eligibility requirements
   • Eligible billets
     1. Marines serving in an MOS 0913 billet (formerly known as 8513) who possess the 0913 MOS.
     2. Marines serving in billets at the School of Infantry (SOI) East or SOI West containing the word *Instructor.* These individuals must possess MOS 0913 and remain qualified as a Combat Instructor for the duration of the time serving in the billet.
     3. Additional advanced Infantry Training Battalion billets.
        • Reconnaissance Training Company Staff Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (SNCOIC).
        • Reconnaissance Training Continuum Manager.
        • Light Armored Vehicle Crewman Course Vehicle Operator.
        • Marines serving in SOI East or SOI West, including subordinate battalions, in the following leadership billets:
          1. Commanding Officer / Company Commander
          2. Sergeant Major
          3. Executive Officer
          4. Marine Gunner
          5. First Sergeant
          6. Operations Officer
          7. Assistant Operations Officer (S-3A)
          8. Future Operations Officer
          9. Operations Chief*
          10. Assistant Operations Chief*
          11. Platoon Commander
          12. Officer In Charge (OIC) (does not include SNCOICS)
          13. Mobile Training Company Team Leader
          14. Director, Combat Instructor School (CIS)
          15. Assistant Director, CIS
5. Retroactive awards. The MCCIR may be awarded retroactively to all Marines with qualifying service beginning on or after 9 October 2002.
6. Subsequent awards will be denoted by a 3/16 inch bronze star. A 3/16 inch silver star is worn in lieu of a sixth award.
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