What are the types of awards in accordance with the Navy and Marine Corps awards Manual?
Marine Corps awards fall into three classifications: personal and unit decorations, campaign and service medals, and marksmanship badges and trophies.
What are the four major types of awards within the Department of the Navy military awards program?
LOA/LOC, UNIT, CAMPAIGN AND SERVICE AWARDS ESR displays personal awards, unit awards and campaign/service awards.
How do I check my military awards?
Individuals can request information on military service medals, decorations and awards online: https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/awards-and-decorations.
How do you get a Navy Marine Achievement Medal?
It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher.
How do I find my Marine Corps unit awards?
MARINE, SHOULD CONTACT THE AWARDS BRANCH AT (703) 784-9340/41. VERIFICATION ONLINE WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF THE AWARDS BRANCH. MANPOWER INFORMATION DIVISION. ACCESS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING COM 816-926-5916 OR DSN 465-5916.
How many lines is a Navy and Marines Achievement Medal?
Citations for the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals shall be prepared in all upper case letters in Courier New, size 10, and are limited to 7 1/2 typewritten lines with margins of one inch.
How do I find unit awards USMC?
ACCESS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING COM 816-926-5916 OR DSN 465-5916.
What award is above a NAM?
Commendation Medal
| Commendation Medals | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service |
| Presented by | United States Department of Defense United States Department of the Army United States Department of the Navy United States Department of the Air Force United States Department of Homeland Security |
What medals are awarded in the Marine Corps?
Marines
- Silver Star Medal. Legion of Merit. Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
- Purple Heart Medal. Meritorious Service Medal. Joint Service Commendation Medal.
- Medal for Humane Action. Korean Service Medal. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
- Philippine Liberation Medal. Philippine Defense Medal. United Nations Medal.
How many medals have been awarded to the Marines?
297 Marines
Since 1862, 297 Marines have been awarded the Medal of Honor. The first recipient was Corporal John F.