Unit citation

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A unit citation is a formal, honorary mention by high authority of a military unit's specific and outstanding performance, notably in battle.

Similar mentions can also be made for individual soldiers.

Alternatively or concurently, the unit can be awarded an honorary title, a mention on the flag or a decoration.

In France, since 1916, the fourragère (an ornamental colored cord) is worn on the uniform by the members of a unit which had received several citations.

Contents 1 Unit citations by country 1.1 France 1.2 South Korea 1.3 South Vietnam 1.4 Philippines 1.5 United States 2 Sources and references

[edit] Unit citations by country

[edit] France

• Ordre de la Libération (also an individual award)

[edit] South Korea

• Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation

[edit] South Vietnam

• Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation
• Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (also an indivisual award)
• Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Ciatation (also an individual award)

[edit] Philippines

• Philippine Presidential Unit Citation

[edit] United States

In order of precedence:

All branches	Army	Navy/Marines	Air Force	Coast Guard	Individual equivalent
Presidential Unit Citation	-	-	-	-	Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Air Force Cross
Joint Meritorious Unit Award	Valorous Unit Award	Navy Unit Commendation	Gallant Unit Citation	Coast Guard Unit Commendation	Defense Superior Service Medal (JMUA) Silver Star (VUA)
Meritorious Unit Commendation	-	-	Air Force Meritorious Unit Award	-	Legion of Merit (AFMUA)
none	Superior Unit Award	none	Outstanding Unit Award	Meritorious Team Commendation	Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon (MTC)

[edit] Sources and references

• Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustré, 1951 (in French)