Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation

In November of 1973 the Commandant of the Coast Guard established the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation in the prestigious ranks of the medals of America. These US military medals are awarded in the name of the Coast Guard Commandant. These Coast Guard ribbons are bestowed upon units that display superior performance in exceptionally difficult tasks that sets them above other units performing similar tasks. Receiving these military ribbons requires unit performance that generally must be the equivalent to what is required of an individual to earn the Legion of Merit. These Coast Guard decorations are generally awarded to reward unit cohesion and efficiency among enlisted personnel. The Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation ranks below the Coast Guard Unit Commendation, and above the Coast Guard Team Merit Ribbon in the general order of precedence which has been established for the proper display of all military medals and ribbons. Additional Awards are denoted by gold Service Star devices. This award is also available as a Unit Banner for unit display.