Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon

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The Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon is a decoration of the United States Navy which was established on December 12, 2003 by order of Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England. The ribbon is retroactive to May 1, 2001.

The Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon is presented to those members of the Navy who, while stationed in Washington D.C., complete a standard tour of duty with the Navy Ceremonial Guard. A standard tour is defined as at least two years of duty with no disciplinary action, above average evaluations, and adherence to physical and military bearing standards of the Navy Ceremonial Guard.

The Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon is also awarded to members of the Naval Reserve who complete at least 18 months of successful drills as members of the Navy Ceremonial Guard. The term “successful drill” is defined as actual participation in ceremonies and funerals as casket bearers, firing party, color guard, ceremonial drill team, or as members of marching platoons. Reserve members of the Navy Ceremonial Guard are also bound by the same physical and military requirements as the active duty members and must maintain a discipline free record for the Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon to be awarded.

The ultimate award authority for the Navy Ceremonial Guard ribbon is the Command Officer, United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, headquartered in the Washington Navy Yard. Multiple awards of the Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon are denoted by bronze service stars, however only one award of the ribbon is authorized for each tour of duty.

See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military