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Awards

Service Awards

  1. Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to any member of the TCG's Marine Expeditionary Unit who distinguishes themselves by exceptionally meritorious achievement or service to the Tactical Combat Gaming Community in a duty of great responsibility.

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Oak Leaf Cluster devices.

     

    Can be recommended by:

    Squad Lead and Higher;

    Shop Leadership

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Battalion Command and Higher

     

     

  2. Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal

    The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who distinguishes himself or herself by exemplary meritorious achievement or service, above and beyond the call of duty.

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Oak Leaf Cluster devices.

     

    Can be recommended by:

    Squad Lead and Higher;

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Company Command and Higher

  3. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

    The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal is awarded to any member of the TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who distinguished himself or herself by meritorious service or achievement.

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Oak Leaf Cluster devices.

     

    Can be recommended by:

    Squad Lead and Higher;

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher;

  4. Navy Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon

    The Navy Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who achieve 100 percent attendance to 3 Strait Campaigns.

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by Numeral devices.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Company Command and Higher

     

     

  5. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

    The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is awarded to members who honorably serve for six consecutive months with TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit without receiving a community guidelines violation or other administrative action.

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Medal Clasp devices.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Company Command and Higher

  6. Marine Corps Reserve Medal

    The Marine Corps Reserve Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who attend 8 operations as a reservist, or in another capacity on their "off night."

    Subsequent awards will be represented by Numeral devices.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    JSOAC Command;

    Company Command and Higher;

  7. World War II Victory Medal

    The World War II Victory Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who attend a campaign in direct support of US operations in the World War II era with a minimum of 70 percent attendance.

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Service Star devices.

     

    Authorized for the following operations: Overlord, Watch Tower, Throwback IV

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

  8. National Defense Medal

    The National Defense Medal is awarded to members of the TCG's  21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who are actively serving in or are veterans of the United States Armed Forces or served in the armed forces of one of its allies.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Company Command and Higher

  9. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

    The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who participate in a campaign in direct support of United Nations forces with a minimum of 70 percent attendance.

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Service Star devices.

     

    Authorized for the following operations: Copperhead, Eagle Talon, Red Cry, Sharp Endeavor, Thin Ice, Firewall, Harvest Red

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

     

     

  10. Vietnam Service Medal

    The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who attend a campaign in direct support of US operations in the Vietnam War era with a minimum of 70 percent attendance.

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Service Star devices.

     

    Authorized for the following operations: Rolling Thunder

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

  11. Afghanistan Campaign Medal

    The Afghanistan Campaign Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who attend a campaign in direct support of US operations in Afghanistan with a minimum of 70 percent attendance.

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Service Star devices.

     

    Authorized for the following operations: GWOT, Freedom's Sentinel, New Dawn, Freedom's Sentinel II

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

     

     

  12. Iraq Campaign Medal

    The Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who attend a campaign in direct support of US operations in the Iraq War era with a minimum of 70 percent attendance.

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Service Star devices.

     

    Authorized for the following operations: Iraqi Freedom I, Iraqi Freedom II, Iraqi Freedom III

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

     

     

  13. Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal

    The Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who attend a campaign in direct support of US operations in Iraq or Syria with a minimum of 70 percent attendance.

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Service Star devices.

     

    Authorized for the following operations: Blue Resolve

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

     

     

  14. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

    The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who attend a campaign in direct support of US operations against domestic or foreign led terrorism with a minimum 70 percent attendance.

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Service Star devices.

     

    Authorized for the following operations: Blue Orchid, Green Cobra, Bronze Sentry, Arid Saber, Vigilant Arrow - Phase 1

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

     

     

  15. Global War On Terrorism Medal

    The Global War On Terrorism Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who have successfully completed "Blank" and one additional special skills course, excluding Leadership Courses.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

  16. Armed Forces Service Medal

    The Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who attend a campaign in direct support of US operations with a minimum of 70 percent attendance for which no other or service medal is authorized. 

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Service Star devices.

     

    Authorized for the following operations: Unified Protector, Shielded Coast, Aslepius, White Spear, Sea Demon, Dragon Slayer, Vigilant Arrow - Phase 2

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

  17. Humanitarian Service Medal

    The Humanitarian Service Medal is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who distinguish themselves through their dedication to preserving lives of non U.S. military personnel on the battlefield.

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Oak Leaf Cluster devices.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

  18. Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

    The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal recognizes those members of the unit (Active duty, TDY, and Retired) who perform substantial volunteer service to the Tactical Combat Gaming community above and beyond the duties required as a member of the unit. Such volunteer service must be made in a sustained and direct nature towards the Tactical Combat Gaming community, must be significant in nature to produce tangible results, and must reflect favorably on the unit and the Tactical Combat Gaming community.

    Subsequent awards will be represented by the Service Star devices.


    Can be recommended by:

    Company and Higher

  19. Marine Corps Recruiter Ribbon

    The Marine Corps Recruiter Ribbon is awarded to members who successfully recruit five other members to TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher;

  20. Combat Instructor Ribbon

    The Combat Instructor Ribbon  is awarded to members after completion of a S3: Training and Education Division Leadership Course (BLC, WLC, ALC).

    Subsequent awards will be represented by Numeral devices.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    S-3 Leadership School Cadre;

    Platoon Command and Higher;

  21. Sea Service Deployment

    The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who complete two campaigns with a minimum of 70 percent attendance.

     

    Subsequent awards will be represented by Numeral devices.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

     

     

Qualification Badges

  1. Marksman Rifle Badge

    The Marksman Rifle Qualification Badge is awarded to members who score between a 250-279 on the Rifle Qualification Range with the M16A4 service rifle.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

  2. Sharpshooter Rifle Qualification Badge

    The Sharpshooter Rifle Qualification Badge is awarded to members who score between a 280-304 on the Rifle Qualification Range with the M16A4 service rifle.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

  3. Expert Rifle Qualification Badge

    The Expert Rifle Qualification Badge is awarded to members who score between a 305-3501 on the Rifle Qualification Range with the M16A4 service rifle.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Platoon Command and Higher

  4. Distinguished Rifleman Badge

    The Distinguished Rifleman Badge is awarded to members who perform to the highest level at Marine Corps Shooting Competitions.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Battalion Staff

  5. Fleet Marine Corps Badge

    The Fleet Marine Corps Badge is awarded to members who honorably serve as a Corpsman for three months while continuously performing their assigned duties to an extremely high standard. The second award is issued after six months time in service and the third award is issued after one year time in service.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Assigned Squad Leader;

    Platoon Command and Higher

  6. Parachutist Badge

    The Parachutist Badge is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who have successfully performed one combat jump.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Assigned Squad Leader;

    Platoon Command and Higher

  7. Naval Parachutist Badge

    The Naval Parachutist Badge is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who have first successfully performed six combat jumps.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Assigned Squad Leader;

    Platoon Command and Higher

  8. Master Parachutist Badge

    The Master Parachutist Badge is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who have successfully performed eleven combat jumps.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Assigned Squad Leader;

    Platoon Command and Higher

  9. Naval Aviator Badge

    The Naval Aviator Badge is awarded to members of TCG's 21st Marine Expeditionary Unit who qualify and are billeted in Carrier Air Wing Three.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Carrier Air Wing Three Command;

    Battalion Command and Higher

     

     

  10. Senior Aviator Badge

    The Senior Aviator Badge is awarded to members billeted in TCG's Carrier Air Wing Three  who continuously perform their assigned aviation duties to an extremely high standard over the course of one year of Active Duty service.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    TCG's Carrier Air Wing Three Command;

    Battalion Command and Higher

     

     

  11. Master Aviator Badge

    The Master Aviator Badge is awarded to members billeted in TCG's Carrier Air Wing Three who continuously perform their assigned aviation duties to an extremely high standard over the course of two years of Active Duty service.

     

    Can be awarded by:

    Carrier Air Wing Three Command;

    Battalion Command and Higher

     

     

Devices

  1. Service Star Devices

    Service Star devices represent the number of times a specific award has been received. One Bronze Service Star for the second award, two for the third and so on. One Silver Service Star device is given after the fourth Bronze Service Star device is awarded. 

  2. Oak Leaf Cluster Devices

    Oak Leaf Cluster devices represent the number of times a specific award has been received. One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for the second award, two for the third and so on. One Silver Oak Leaf Cluster device is given after the fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster device is awarded. 

  3. Numeral Devices

    Numeral devices represent the number of times a specific award has been received. The Numeral "2" is issued for the second award, the Numeral "3" for the third, and so on.

  4. Medal Clasp Devices

    Medal Clasp devices represent the number of times the Army Good Conduct Medal has been received. The Bronze Medal Clasp device with one clasp is issued for the second award, the Bronze Medal Clasp device with two clasps for the third, and so on. The Silver Medal Clasp device with one clasp is issued for the seventh award, Silver Medal Clasp device with two clasps for the eighth, and so on.

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