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  Army Superior Unit Award
The Army Superior Unit Award is awarded for outstanding meritorious performance of a unit during peacetime in a difficult and challenging mission under extraordinary circumstances.
For the purpose of this award, peacetime is defined as any period during which wartime or combat awards are not authorized in the geographical area in which the mission was executed.
Components: The current components of the Army Superior Unit Award are the emblems awarded to members of the unit and the streamer for display on the unit flag/guidon.
www.gruntsmilitary.com /suw.shtml   (749 words)

  
 Superior Unit Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Superior Unit Award is a decoration of the United States Army which is awarded in peacetime to any unit of the Army which displays outstanding meritorious performance of a difficult and challenging mission carried out under extraordinary circumstances.
The Superior Unit Award was created in 1985 and is the lowest of the United States Army unit decorations, ranking only above unit citations received from foreign governments.
The award is comprised of a green and red ribbon, enclosed within a gold frame.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Superior_Unit_Award   (146 words)

  
 Army Superior Unit Award Display Recognition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Superior Unit Award was established on April 8, 1985, by Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, Jr.
The Superior Unit Award may be awarded during peacetime for outstanding meritorious performance of a difficult and challenging mission carried out under extraordinary circumstances.
Award to units larger than battalion size would be infrequent.
www.amervets.com /replacement/asu.htm   (1161 words)

  
 Navy award flags and pennants
It is awarded in the name of the President for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy and is the equivalent for a unit of the Navy Cross awarded to an individual.
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.
home1.gte.net /vzeohzt4/Seaflags/awards/awards.html   (1471 words)

  
 Wear of the Uniform
Awards may be worn at the option of the wearer when not prohibited during normal duty hours and may also be worn on the appropriate uniforms when offduty (See para 28-4.) Personnel are encouraged to wear authorized awards on the class A service, dress, and mess uniforms.
Awards may be worn by all soldiers on the class B uniform at the wearer's option during duty hours and when off duty.
A unit award is given to an operating unit and worn by members of that unit who participated in the cited action.
www.americal.org /awards/wearing.htm   (995 words)

  
 unit history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The FORSCOM Augmentation Unit was activated in May 1982 as the Intelligence Support Element to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence.
When FORSCOM was activated as a specified command in July 1987, the unit was reorganized, assigned to the 81st Army Reserve Command and further assigned to the FORSCOM G2 with a mission to support the FORSCOM Intelligence Center and the FORSCOM Operations Center during mobilization and under crisis conditions.
The unit was awarded the Army Superior Unit award for the period 1 October 1999 to 1 October 2000.
www.forscom.army.mil /fau/unit_history.htm   (241 words)

  
 AHC AWARDS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Units not affiliated with the Allies but are participating in the Allied community are also eligible for recognition through these awards.
Awarded by the ArFr CinC to a BEF unit operating in the ArFr AO during combined ops when their actions on the field is above the call of duty.
Awarded by the BEF CinC to an ArFr unit operating in the BEF AO during combined ops when their actions on the field is above the call of duty.
www.alliedhq.wwiionline.com /ahc_award.php   (2324 words)

  
 Troop E, 31st Cavalry
The unit was equipped with the 40 mm towed anti-aircraft gun.
In 1953 the unit was re-equipped with the 75mm Skysweeper.
In 1961 the unit switched from anti-aircraft artillery to armor and was equipped with the M-48 Patton Tank.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/army/31cav-e.htm   (1300 words)

  
 MP Battalions Recommended for Superior Unit Award - military police Military Police - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Superior Unit Award for a training unit?!?" Truth be told, you would not be alone in your curiosity and reservations, but only because you did not know the circumstances.
Though these units did not carry the organizational equipment of their MTOE brethren, the task was every bit the challenge.
Unlike a deployment to one of our more popular overseas destinations, these units were saddled with the additional task of preparing their families for a PCS move while at the same time maintaining focus on a rigorously paced training mission.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0IBW/is_1_19/ai_70378788   (871 words)

  
 Federal Ribbon Awards - Army Superior Unit Award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Superior Unit Award was established on April 8, 1985, by
The award is not given for operations of a purely humanitarian nature.
The Superior Unit Award is worn after the Meritorious Unit Commendation and before any foreign unit citation.
foxfall.com /fra-aua-sua.htm   (124 words)

  
 award
These awards were presented to me for individual achievement or accomplishments during my 11 years of service in the Active Untied States Army and the Nebraska and Minnesota Army National Guard.
Awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for participation in the liberation of Kuwait (Operation Desert Storm, 1991).
Awarded by the Kingdom of Kuwait for participation in the their liberation (Operation Desert Storm, 1991).
www.pakieser.com /award.html   (483 words)

  
 Festival of Frags   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Awarded to the pilot that talks the most crap even though they are shot down/crash while in a friendly game.
Awarded to the squad or squads that are able to complete there objectives %80 of the time over a 5 scrim period.
Awarded for distinguishing themself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty.
www.festivaloffrags.com /tournament/awardrequirements.html   (451 words)

  
 Welcome to 159th AVIATION REGIMENT
Relieved from the 101st Airborne Division, reorganized and redesignated 16 November 1987 as the 159th Aviation, a parent regiment under the United States Army Regimental System with Headquarters at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The palms are derived from the palm on the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry; they also recall the tropical terrain of Southwest Asia.
DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA: A gold color metal and enamel device consisting of a shield blazoned: Gyronny of eight or and azure on a bend gules an oriental dragon of the first.
www.military.com /HomePage/UnitPageFullText/0,13476,706467,00.html   (393 words)

  
 Federal Ribbon Awards - Army Meritorious Unit Commendation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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)

  
 3rd Battalion - 116th Infantry Regiment
The Blue and Gray Division was formed at Camp McClellan, Alabama, and was composed of National Guard units from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.
As of July 1999, the battalion had added numerous prestigious awards to the unit trophy case, including the Milton Reckord Trophy, a competitive award presented by the National Guard Association for superior training accomplishments numerous times.
The battalion has also been the recipient of the Army Superior Unit Award from the Department of the Army which includes a guidon streamer which has been added to the unit flag, the colors.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/army/3-116in.htm   (823 words)

  
 Netherlands Unit first European Army Base to Receive Superior Unit Award
The award was presented during a change of command ceremony to former Schinnen garrison commander Lt. Col.
The award is for mission accomplishment from June 1, 2004 to June 1, 2005, during which time the unit set the standard for strategic planning, environmental stewardship and resource management for Installation Management Europe.
“The significance of this award is that few units in battalions or above have received the Army Superior Unit Award,” said USAG Benelux Commander Col. Dean Nowowiejski.
www.military.com /features/0,15240,101349,00.html   (251 words)

  
 U.S. Army, Army Reserves and National Guard Homepages
These are the United Nations ribbons which may be worn.
Effective October 13, 1995, those awarded these medals may wear the first medal and ribbon for which they qualify.
Subsequent awards in a different mission will be denoted by a bronze service star.
www.thegillfam.com /awards.htm   (153 words)

  
 Page Title   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
By direction of the Secretary of the Army, the Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to: 4th Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding service:
Throughout the campaign, units of the 4th Squadron were in continuous contact with the enemy as the Regiment plunged over 350 kilometers deep into Iraq and the heart of the Republican Guard.
By direction of the Secretary of the Army, the Army Superior Unit Award is awarded to:
www.carson.army.mil /UNITS/3dacr/reghis01/reghis59.html   (380 words)

  
 Fort Bragg, USA • UNKNOWN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Oak leaf clusters, 5/16 inch in length, are worn on service ribbons, the suspension ribbon of miniature medals, and unit awards.
Oak leaf clusters, 13/32 inch in length, are worn on the suspension ribbon of full-size medals.
Oak leaf clusters 5/16 inch in length, joined together in series of two, three, and four clusters, are authorized for optional purchase and wear on service ribbons and unit award emblems.
www.bragg.army.mil /iag/sites/services/daphotolabawards.asp   (336 words)

  
 U.S. Army Bands - AMC Band Receives Army Superior Unit Award
The band received the award for deploying overseas to entertain troops in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan over the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holiday seasons in 2003 and 2004.
Nadeau told the band members that they deserved the award not only for their service overseas, but also for what they do on a regular basis.
He credited Oberg with researching the award to determine the band’s eligibility, then preparing and submitting the recommendation.
bands.army.mil /news/?NewsID=3   (577 words)

  
 Unit Citations of the U.S. Army -
Recognizes joint units or activities for meritorious achievement or service superior to that which would normally be expected during combat or declared national emergency or under extraordinary circumstances that involve the national interest.
Awarded to units for extraordinary heroism in action on or after 3 August 1963.
Awarded by the Republic of Vietnam to units for valorous combat achievement.
www.homeofheroes.com /medals/ribbons/1_ribbons_unit.html   (391 words)

  
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FORT BENNING, Georgia; November 2003 — William O. Harden, a civilian employee with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, was recently awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his part in the war against terrorism.
This prestigious award is the equivalent to a military Legion of Merit.
Harden received the award for the role he played in applying accuracy innovations developed for rifle marksmanship competitions to weapons being used in combat in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
www.odcmp.org /0104/award.asp   (821 words)

  
 U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command's Protective Services Unit Awarded Superior Unit Award for Participation in ...
The tactical mission was assigned to the protective-services unit (PSU), which routinely provides personal security for the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of the Army, and the Chief of Staff of the Army.
A total of 151 members of the Army Reserve's 733d MP Battalion (CID), Jackson, Mississippi, were deployed for annual training during the summit's period, while an additional 69 individual mobilization augmenters and ready reservists from around the United States spent their two week's annual training protecting NATO VIPs.
Because the President of the United States would be participating in the summit, CID agents developed close working relationships with their Secret Service counterparts.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0IBW/is_2_19/ai_70378759   (829 words)

  
 Outstanding Unit Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Outstanding Unit Award is a decoration of the United States Air Force which was first created in 1954.
Multiple awards of the Outstanding Unit Award are denoted by oak leaf clusters on the award ribbon.
Until 2001, the Outstanding Unit Award ranked directly below the Presidential Unit Citation (US) on the precedence of Air Force awards.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Outstanding_Unit_Award   (107 words)

  
 Conspicuous Service Star   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Specifically excluded are the Army Superior Unit Award, Navy "E" Award Ribbon and the United States Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation Ribbon.
This medal shall be awarded only to those persons whose entire service was honorable and who were recepients of a unit commendation arising from combat.
For each succeeding award a metal device (New York State Shield) will be attached to the suspension ribbon and/or ribbon bar.
www.dmna.state.ny.us /dmna/awards/css.html   (401 words)

  
 North Dakota National Guard : Army Guard: Commands and Units
The current mission of the unit is to assist the 142d Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) in providing sustainment engineering and limited survivability support to division, corps, and theatre army forces.
This unit provides command and support for detachments located in Lisbon and Mayville, North Dakota.
Members met in the sub-basement of the Oakes High School until the original Armory was built in 1947-1948.
www.guard.bismarck.nd.us /army/default.asp?ID=515   (351 words)

  
 Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield
It was awarded for outstanding medical readiness performance in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror from October 2002 to August 2004.
Over his 25 year career, he has served in a variety of positions in the United States and Germany ranging from staff physician to teacher to medical director.
His awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (four Oak Leaf clusters,) National Defense Service Medal (second award,) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Ribbon (third award,) Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award, NATO Medal, Flight Surgeon Badge and the Office of the Secretary of Defense Badge.
www.stewart.army.mil /pressreleases/june05/goodrichtakeswin.asp   (552 words)

  
 Awards and Decorations
For superior contribution to team tactics and training
For superior service and support to the battalion
For superior teamwork and sacrifice for the battalion
home.mebtel.net /~dpropo/Awards.htm   (86 words)

  
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This is a slide on army unit award ribbon.
The Navy Cross is the second highest medal that can be awarded by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.
It was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 253, 65th Congress) and approved on February 4, 1919.
www.uniforms-4u.com /p_superior_unit_award_3849.aspx   (199 words)

  
 440Th Signal Battalion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Constituted 18 March 1942 in the Army of the United States as the 440th Signal Battalion.
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Streamer embroidered KOREA 1950
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Streamer embroidered KOREA 1950-1953
www.22sigbde.army.mil /440th/unit_history.htm   (176 words)

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