Navy Unit Commendation
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The Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) is a United States Navy and United States Coast Guard unit award that was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal on 18 December 1944.
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Navy Unit Commendation | |
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Type | Service ribbon (decoration) |
Awarded for | Outstanding heroism in action against the enemy or extremely meritorious service (non-combat) in support of military operations. |
Presented by | the Department of the Navy[1] |
Eligibility | U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard units; and friendly foreign armed forces units serving with the U.S. Armed Forces |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | December 1944 |
Last awarded | Ongoing |
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Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
Equivalent | Army: Valorous Unit Award Air and Space Forces: Gallant Unit Citation Coast Guard: Coast Guard Unit Commendation |
Next (lower) | Meritorious Unit Commendation |
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