Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Mini-Ribbon

Instituted: 1967 Criteria: Awarded to Navy/Marine Corps units for valorous actions or meritorious achievement (combat or noncombat) Devices:Bronze, Silver Star The Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation was established by the Secretary of the Navy on July 17, 1967 and is awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to units which distinguish themselves by either valorous or meritorious achievement considered outstanding, but to a lesser degree than required for the Navy Unit Commendation. The Commendation may be awarded for services in combat or noncombat situations. The ribbon is dark green with a narrow red center stripe flanked on either side by stripes of gold, navy blue and gold. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is worn after the Navy Unit Commendation and before the Navy “E” ribbon. Additional awards are denoted by three-sixteenth inch bronze and silver stars.