Criteria The Auxiliary Letter of Commendation Ribbon (ACLOC) is the Auxiliary's equivalent to the Coast Guard's Commandant Letter of Commendation (CLOC) Ribbon. Coast Guard units and Directors can prepare awar... The Auxiliary Letter of Commendation Ribbon (ACLOC) is the Auxiliary's equivalent to the Coast Guard's Commandant Letter of Commendation (CLOC) Ribbon. Coast Guard units and Directors can prepare award citations using the same criteria, format, and style as the CLOC. MoreHide
Criteria This award is presented to an Auxiliarist contributing a documented total of 750 volunteer hours of Auxiliary service. Subsequent awards are presented for each additional 750 hours of service until th... This award is presented to an Auxiliarist contributing a documented total of 750 volunteer hours of Auxiliary service. Subsequent awards are presented for each additional 750 hours of service until the tenth award is achieved. Auxiliarists indicate multiple awards by adding 3/16-inch bronze or silver stars, until the tenth award, at which time an hourglass device will be used. This award includes a miniature medal, ribbon, and certificate. Eligibility for this award is documented by the Director, using AUXDATA information, whose staff shall then forward the initial medal/ribbon set issue and a prepared certificate to be presented per district/regional policy. Subsequent awards receive the star or hourglass device and a certificate showing the number of hours being recognized. MoreHide
Criteria The Coast Guard Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Commandant and designated subordinate awarding authorities to any unit which has distinguished itself by valorous or extremely meritorious servi... The Coast Guard Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Commandant and designated subordinate awarding authorities to any unit which has distinguished itself by valorous or extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in support of Coast Guard operations), which renders the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar services. MoreHide
Criteria The Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Coast Guard or the Coast Guard Reserve for proficiency in rating, sobriety, obedience, industry, c... The Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members in the Regular Coast Guard or the Coast Guard Reserve for proficiency in rating, sobriety, obedience, industry, courage and neatness throughout a specified period of active military service (from May 17, 1920, to June 30, 1934, and from November 1, 1963, to December 31, 1979, the period of service was four years; for all other periods, including the present, it is three years). MoreHide
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
Criteria This ribbon is awarded to officers and enlisted personnel of the Navy, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps, and Marine Corps Reserve for 12 months consecutive or accumulated duty at overseas shore-based duty ... This ribbon is awarded to officers and enlisted personnel of the Navy, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps, and Marine Corps Reserve for 12 months consecutive or accumulated duty at overseas shore-based duty stations. Each Service has distinct criteria that delineates eligibility; Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units follow Marine Corps policy, and vice-versa. MoreHide
Criteria This ribbon recognizes qualifications in various examiner program areas. Auxiliarists who qualify as a VE, RBSV, or a CFVE may wear the Examiner Program Ribbon. Auxiliarists show multiple qualificatio... This ribbon recognizes qualifications in various examiner program areas. Auxiliarists who qualify as a VE, RBSV, or a CFVE may wear the Examiner Program Ribbon. Auxiliarists show multiple qualifications by adding 3/16-inch bronze or silver stars. MoreHide
Criteria This ribbon recognizes qualifications in various examiner program areas. Auxiliarists who qualify as a VE, RBSV, or a CFVE may wear the Examiner Program Ribbon. Auxiliarists show multiple qualificatio... This ribbon recognizes qualifications in various examiner program areas. Auxiliarists who qualify as a VE, RBSV, or a CFVE may wear the Examiner Program Ribbon. Auxiliarists show multiple qualifications by adding 3/16-inch bronze or silver stars. MoreHide
Criteria For instructor and/or instructor aide hours. Complete thirty or more hours of instruction in (PE or MT), or serve as and instructor's aid for sixty or more hours, or complete a combination of instruct... For instructor and/or instructor aide hours. Complete thirty or more hours of instruction in (PE or MT), or serve as and instructor's aid for sixty or more hours, or complete a combination of instructor hours and instructor aide hours to total at least thirty credits (one instructor hour equals one credit and one aide hour equals 1/2; a credit; for example, 20 hours as instructor equals 20 credits and 20 hours as an aide equals 10 credits, totaling 30 credits and qualifying to receive the award). MoreHide
