PMC Command Badge
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| Philippine Marine Corps Command Badge | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Military Badge |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Awarded for | outstanding achievement and performance of duties. |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The badge is in the form of an anchor in relief in gold superimposed by the crossed-rifles, star and garland. The garland consists of sampaguita leaves formed around the star in the case of senior command badge.
The anchor symbolizes the naval service; cross-rifles signify infantry of the naval service; the star stands for command; and the garland signifies the senior command level. |
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| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
This is awarded by the Commandant, Philippine Marines to PN officers assigned with the Philippine Marines under the following categories:
1. Marine Basic Command Badge
- Completed a continuous tour of six (6) months in an operational zone or one (1) year in garrison meritorious service as Commanding Officers of marine companies or equivalent units.
- Served a continuous tour of six (6) months notwithstanding the size of the organization at the time.
2. Marine Senior Command Badge
- Completed a continuous tour of six (6) months in an operational zone or one (1) year in garrison meritorious service as Commanding Officers of marine battalion or equivalent units.
- May also be awarded to former Commanding Officers/Commandants of the Philippine Marines since 7 November 50, provided they have served a continuous tour of duty of six (6) months as such, notwithstanding the size of the organization at the time.
3. Honorary Award of Marine Command Badge is given to those officers who in one way or another assisted in the growth and development of the Philippine Marines.
