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	Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
		Criteria: The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least six continuous months during the period of military operations against an armed enemy occurring on or after 1 January 1944.
		Effective 1 March 1961, the Meritorious Unit Commendation was authorized for units and/or detachments of the Armed Forces of the United States for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least six continuous months in support of military operations.
		AR 260-15, dated 16 May 1947, announced the Meritorious Unit Commendation, provided for wearing of the Meritorious Unit Commendation emblem, and provided for the display of the Meritorious Unit Commendation streamer, which was scarlet with the name of the applicable theater of operations in white letters.
	www.gruntsmilitary.com /muc.shtml (740 words)

	Meritorious Unit Commendation Display Recognition
		Component: The current components of the Meritorious Unit Commendation are the emblems awarded to members of the unit and the streamer for display on the unit flag/guidon.
		The Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation was established on November 13, 1973, by the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Chester R. Bender.
		The Meritorious Unit Commendation was established on July 17, 1967, by Secretary of the Navy John T. McNaughton.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/muc.htm (1861 words)

	Presidential Unit Citation & other Unit awards
		The components of the Presidential Unit Citation are the emblem awarded to members of the unit and the streamer for display on the unit flag or guidon.
		The current components of the Meritorious Unit Commendation are the emblems awarded to members of the unit and the streamer for display on the unit flag or guidon.
		Inscription is as indicated on the unit's lineage and honors.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-medals/puc-muc.htm (2826 words)

	Meritorious Unit Commendation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Meritorious Unit Commendation is a mid-level unit award of the United States military which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions.
		The Navy Meritorious Unit nono Commendation was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy on July 17, 1967.
		The Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation was established in November 1973 and is awarded in the name of the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Meritorious_Unit_Commendation (446 words)

	Federal Ribbon Awards - Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least six continuous months during a period of military operations against an armed enemy on or after January 1, 1944.
		Members of units that received the Plaque were entitled to wear on their right sleeve a two inch square of olive drab cloth on which appeared a golden yellow laurel wreath one and five-eighths inches in diameter.
		Effective March 1, 1961 the Meritorious Unit Commendation was authorized for units and/or detachments of the Armed Forces for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services for at least six months in support of military operations.
	foxfall.com /fra-aua-muc.htm (352 words)

	Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army)
		(1) The Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) (Army) (previously called the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque) is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services for at least 6 continuous months during the period of military operations against an armed enemy occurring on or after 1 January 1944.
		Units based in the continental United States are excluded from this award as are other units outside the area of operation.
		Recommendations for award of the MUC (Army) to a unit of the Armed Forces of the United States or a cobelligerent nation serving in a joint command will be submitted through command channels to the commander or military department having authority to make the award.
	members.tripod.com /rinaldol/medals/muc.html (529 words)

	Navy award flags and pennants
		The Joint Meritorious Unit Award was established on January 23, 1979, and is awarded to joint activities of the Armed Forces that distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious achievement or service in pursuit of joint military missions of great significance.
		The Navy Unit Commendation, established by order of the Secretary of the Navy on December 18, 1944, is awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to units of the Navy or Marine Corps that have distinguished themselves by outstanding heroism in action or by extremely meritorious service in support of military operations.
		The Meritorious Unit Commendation, established by the Secretary of the Navy on July 17, 1967, is awarded for valorous or meritorious achievement under either combat or non-combat conditions.
	mysite.verizon.net /vzeohzt4/Seaflags/awards/awards.html (1471 words)

	United States Navy Meritorious Commendation to HMAS Perth
		The US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation confers on the recipient unit the right to fly a distinctive pennant, a green pennant with yellow, blue and scarlet horizontal stripes top and bottom.
		The Commendation is a highly valued honour and, during the period of the Vietnam war, had no equivalent in the Australian system of awards.
		The award may also be conferred upon units of armed forces of nations serving with the armed forces of the United States, providing that these units meet the standards established for US Navy and US Marine Corps units.
	www.vvaa.org.au /perth1.htm (342 words)

	Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation was instituted in 1967.
		This award may also be conferred upon units of the other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States and of friendly foreign nations serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, provided that such units shall meet the standards established for Navy and Marine Corps units.
		All personnel permanently assigned or attached to the cited unit who were actually present and participated in the action or actions for which the unit was cited are authorized to wear the ribbon permanently.
	www.usmctanker.us /tim/nmuc.htm (364 words)

	Meritorious Unit Commendations: Vietnam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Her record of meritorious service contributed in great measure to United States efforts in Southeast Asia where she was an invaluable sustaining element in direct support of combatant forces.
		The ship's record of sustained meritorious service contributed in great measure to the success of United States efforts in Southeast Asia where she was an invaluable sustaining element in the direct logistic support of naval forces engaged in that conflict.
		For meritorious service from 25 February 1972 to 19 July 1972 as a unit of the United States SEVENTH Fleet participating in combat and combat support operations in Southeast Asia.
	www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/NHC/vn-mucs.htm (1824 words)

	Unit Awards
		The Presidential Unit Citation may be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after December 7, 1941.
		The unit citation of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal was awarded certain units by the Vietnamese government for meritorious service during the period 1 March 1961 to 28 March 1974.
		Personnel assigned to an unit which was awarded the medal are authorized to wear the unit award emblem.
	www.casperplatoon.com /UnitAwards.htm (386 words)

	United States Army Meritorious Unit Commendation to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 173 Airborne Brigade, ...
		United States Army Meritorious Unit Commendation to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 173 Airborne Brigade, Vietnam
		The US Army Meritorious Unit Commendation confers on members of the awarded unit the right to wear a scarlet ribbon 1-3/8 inches wide and 2/8 inches long in a gold coloured metal frame.
		The commendation is awarded to a unit for the degree of achievement required to that which would warrant the award of the Legion of Merit to an individual.
	www.vvaa.org.au /1rar.htm (346 words)

	United States Army Meritorious Unit Commendation to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 173 Airborne Brigade, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		United States Army Meritorious Unit Commendation to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 173 Airborne Brigade, Vietnam (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)
		By the direction of the Secretary of the Army, the Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to the 1st BATTALION, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT GROUP for exceptionally meritorious achievement in the performance of outstanding service:
		As the first ground combat unit in-country, the 173rd Airborne Brigade and its assigned and attached units conducted extensive combat manoeuvres in the Bien Hoa area and in the Viet Cong strongholds of War Zone D and the Iron Triangle during the period 5 May 1965 to 4 May 1967.
	www.vvaa.org.au.cob-web.org:8888 /1rar.htm (349 words)

	Awards - USMC, 1st Radio Battalion, Vietnam Veterans
		With unequaled professionalism, the unit distinguished itself by forwarding to the supported commanders timely and accurate information which was of enormous value in the planning and execution of successful combat operations.
		Members of the Armed Forces of the United States in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, or the airspace thereover, during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for this award.
		All Marine Corps units under the operational control of the III Marine Amphibious Force during this period are entitled to this award and as such are considered cited units within themselves and all such units which are authorized flags are entitled to fly the streamer of the Gallantry Cross with palm 6.
	www.swanassoc.com /1stradiobn/awards.htm (2000 words)

	JaxAirNews.com: NavHosp Jax awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation 03/23/06
		Boensel remarked as to the length of the citation accompanying the commendation, saying that it had to be lengthy because it was for ''a lot of great people doing a lot of great things.'' He also noted that he and his family have used the hospital for care and have always received great service.
		Naval Hospital Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. (Dr.) Raquel Bono, Commander, Navy Region Southeast Rear Adm. Mark Boensel and hospital Command Master Chief CMDCM(SW/AW) Richard Sylve display the Meritorious Unit Commendation pennant presented to the hospital by Boensel on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations.
		Being honored with the Meritorious Unit Commen-dation is one more confirmation that Naval Hospital Jacksonville is providing family-centered health care that is second to none and that it is exceeding its mission both at home and deployed.
	www.jaxairnews.com /stories/032306/mil_hospitalaward001.shtml (759 words)

	POD - April 1961 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		For meritorious service from 1 February to 6 July 1968 while serving as a unit of the United States SEVENTH Fleet during combat operations against enemy aggressor forces in Southeast Asia.
		Awarded by SECNAV, CNO or CMC to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself, under combat or non-combat conditions, by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation.
		To justify this award, the unit mush have performed service of a character comparable to that which would merit the award of the Bronze Star Medal, or achievement of like caliber in a non-combat situation, to an individual.
	home.earthlink.net /~daveem1ss/NMUC.htm (446 words)

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		The Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy on July 17, 1967.
		The Navy "E" Ribbon is worn after the Meritorious Unit Commendation and before the Prisoner of War Medal.
		Duty performed in commissioned vessels or units which operate away from their homeport/homebase for extended periods.
	www.kevinflatley.com /awards.htm (3649 words)

	USSLapon.com
		She was awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation by the Secretary of the Navy for operations during this deployment.
		LAPON was awarded a second Meritorious Unit Citation for this period, and FY 1969 Battle Efficiency "E" for Submarine Division 62.
		LAPON was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for this operation.
	www.usslapon.com /usslapon/661history.html (627 words)

	MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		For meritorious service from 1 November 1968 to 20 January 1970 while engaged in combat operations against enemy forces and while serving in direct support of Free Worlds Assistance Forces in Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces of the Republic of Vietnam.
		Coordination with various land units led to combined operations which were recognized on the highest levels as uniquely successful both in planning and execution.
		By their courageous and professional performance of duty in the face of determined opposition, the officers and men of the SEA TIGER operating forces contributed substantially to United States efforts in Southeast Asia and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
	www.swiftboats.net /extras/MUC1-11-1-68to1-20-70.htm (255 words)

	2-227 AVN - Unit History
		The unit served with great distinction for the next six years in Vietnam, where it was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (2 awards), the Valorous Unit Award (3 awards), the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm (3 awards) and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class.
		The Unit was inactivated on 19 November 1974 at Fort Hood, Texas.
		The unit was relieved from assignment with the 1st Cavalry Division and reassigned to the 3rd Armored Division in Germany where it was activated.
	www.hood.army.mil /1cd_2-227avn/history.htm (1154 words)

	Army Awards AAFES Meritorious Unit Commendation
		Kathryn Frost, AAFES’ commander, accepted the award on behalf of AAFES during a ceremony at the AAFES Headquarters in Dallas, Texas on Friday, August 20th.
		This prestigious honor is awarded to a unit for at least six months of outstanding service during a period of combat on or after January 1, 1944.
		The Meritorious Unit Commendation is a unit honor that is awarded to a military command that displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions.
	www.aafes.com /pa/news/04news/04-065.htm (797 words)

	United States Army Meritorious Unit Commendation to the Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The US Army Meritorious Unit Commendation confers on members of the AATTV the right to wear a scarlet ribbon 1-3/8 inches wide and 2/8 inches long in a gold coloured metal frame.
		The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded by direction of the Secretary of the Army to the Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam, with citation as follows:
		Throughout the foregoing period,the members of this valiant Team consistently manifested professional competency and the highest degree of dedication in their advisory efforts on behalf of a beleaguered nation - the Republic of Vietnam.
	www.vvaa.org.au.cob-web.org:8888 /aattv.htm (363 words)

	Aerial Delivery Unit Citations
		Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation – Sept 50 – Jul 52, DAGO 41-55
		Meritorious Unit Commendation – 1 May 69 – 30 Sept 70, DAGO 43, 72
		Meritorious Unit Commendation – 1 Jun –31 Dec 69, DAGO 48, 71
	www.qmfound.com /unit_citations.htm (411 words)

	Meritorious Unit Commendation - 7th Marines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		For meritorious service in action against North Vietnamese Army and insurgent Viet Cong forces during Operations ALLEN BROOK and MAMELUKE THRUST in Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, from 4 May to 6 July 1968.
		Displaying aggressive, tenacious tactics, the Seventh Marine Regiment (Reinforced) found, fixed, and severely mauled the 36th Regiment, 308th Division of the North Vietnamese Army, and various Viet Cong Force units preparing to initiate offensive operations in the Danang and Thuong Duc areas of Quang Nam Province.
		As a direct result of the achievements of the Seventh Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the enemy was unable to seriously threaten Free World Military Assistance Forces or installations for the remainder of 1968.
	www.marzone.com /7thMarines/MUC_Vn_001.htm (196 words)

	Meritorious Unit Citation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Flasher was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for services rendered during the time period of March 1967 through August 1968.
		I was stationed aboard Flasher until June of 1968 when I left for Treasure Island to be separated from the Navy.
		Though there was no "hot" war Flasher served in the "cold war" with distinction and earned honors any crew from the first Flasher would be proud of also.
	www.rddesigns.com /mucc.htm (101 words)

	Tamaroa's 1979 CG Meritorious Unit Commendation Citation
		"For meritorious service during the period 29 May 1979 through 27 June 1979 while operating under the command of Commander, Coast Guard Group New York in support of sanitation barge movement for the State of New Jersey.
		TAMAROA continued to haul an average of three barges a week for the duration of the strike.
		All personnel attached to and serving on board USCGC TAMAROA during the above designated period are hereby authorized to wear the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon.
	www.uscg.mil /history/WEBCUTTERS/Tamaroa_1979_CGMUCommendation.html (315 words)

	MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		For meritorious service during the periods 19 December 1969 to 16 November 1970 and 23 November 1970 to 1 March 1972 in connection with the interdiction of enemy supply lines into the Republic of Vietnam.
		Large quantities of insurgent war materials were destroyed or captured, and even greater amounts were kept out of the hands of enemy combatants.
		The professionalism, courage, and dedication displayed by the officers and men of Commander Task Force 115 were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
	www.swiftboats.net /extras/MUC12-69to3-72.htm (144 words)

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