Navy Unit Commendation
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| Navy Unit Commendation | |
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| Awarded by United States Navy | |
| Type | Ribbon and Streamer |
| Eligibility | Military Unit |
| Awarded for | Unit heroism lesser than that required of a Presidential Unit Citation or non-combat service which was outstanding when compared to other units or organizations performing similar service. |
| Status | Currently awarded |
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| Last awarded | On going |
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| Next (higher) | Presidential Unit Citation |
| Same | DoD - Joint Meritorious Unit Award Army - Valorous Unit Award Air Force Gallant Unit Citation Coast Guard - Coast Guard Unit Commendation |
| Next (lower) | Meritorious Unit Commendation |
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The Navy Unit Commendation of the United States Navy is an award that was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal on 18 December 1944. This commendation is awarded by the Secretary to any ship, aircraft, detachment, or other unit of the United States Navy or Marine Corps which has since 6 December 1941 distinguished itself in action against the enemy with outstanding heroism not sufficient to justify award of the Presidential Unit Citation (United States). It is also awarded for non-combat service, in support of military operations, which was outstanding when compared to other units or organizations performing similar service.
The Coast Guard equivalent is the Coast Guard Unit Commendation.
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