UnitCitationsList

4. Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation

a. Authorization. Awarded by the Chief of the Joint General Staff, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces in two colors:

Gallantry Cross Color with Palm and Frame (8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973)

and

Civil Actions First Class Color with Palm and Frame (1 January 1965 to 28 March 1973).

SECNAV has specifically authorized certain units of the Naval service to accept and wear these awards. Such

authorization is required in all cases for participation.

b. Eligibility Requirements. The ribbon bar with palm and frame are authorized for wear by personnel who served

with certain units in Southeast Asia during the approved periods. Lists of eligible units are maintained by CNO

and CMC.

c. In addition to those specific ships/units cited, all Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served "in country"

Vietnam during the eligibility periods are eligible for both awards.

SecNavInst 1650.1H 7-5 Aug 22 2006

Combat Action Ribbon

Authorized on February 17, 1969, this ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard for combat action service. The principal requirement is that the personnel must have been in a ground or surface combat fire-fight, or action during which they were under enemy fire, and that their performance under fire must have been satisfactory.

This Ribbon is awarded retroactive thru WWII.

Presidential Unit Citation

Authorized by Executive Order 9050 on February 6, 1942, this is awarded by the Secretary of the Navy in the name of the President, to any ship, aircraft, or naval unit, or any Marine Corps aircraft, detachment, or higher unit for outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy of the United States on or after December 7, 1941. Although created as a combat award, there have been two non-combat awards authorized. To the USS NAUTILUS (SSN-571) for the first cruise of a nuclear submarine, July 22 to August 5, 1958; and to the USS TRITON (SSN-586) for the submerged circumnavigation of the world, February 16 to May 10, 1960.

(3/3 for dates: 21Jul1944-10Aug1944, 12May1965-30Aug1966, 27Oct1966-15Sep1967 one award only)

Navy Unit Commendation

Established by the Secretary of the Navy on December 18, 1944 and awarded by the Secretary with the approval of the President, this Unit commendation is conferred on any ship, aircraft, detachment, or other unit of the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps which, subsequent to December 6, 1941, distinguished itself by outstanding heroism in action against the enemy, but not sufficient to warrant award of the Presidential Unit Citation. It is also awarded for extremely meritorious service not involving combat but in support of military operations, which were outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service.

(3/3 for dates: 01Nov1943 - 22Dec1943, 18-23Aug1965, 13Dec1968-21Feb1969 only)

Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation

Authorized by SECNAVNOTE 1650, on July 17, 1967, and awarded by the Secretary to any unit of the US Navy or Marine Corps which distinguished itself by either valorous or meritorious achievement considered outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify award of the Navy Unit Commendation. Awarded for combat or non-combat services.

(3/3 for dates: 29Dec1967-12Jan1968, 01May-16Sep1968 only)

(OEF 11/24/2004 - 06/15/2005 )

National Defense Service Medal

Authorized on April 22, 1953 and amended on January 11, 1966, this medal was awarded for honorable active military service as a member of the United States Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard, between June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954 (Korean War period) and between January 1, 1961 and August 14, 1974, (Vietnam War Period). It has most recently been awarded to active duty military members.

Vietnam Service Medal

Authorized on July 19, 1965 and awarded to all service members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, between July 4, 1965 and March 28, 1973, served in Vietnam and the contiguous waters, and airspace, in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or airspace in direct support of military operations in Vietnam. Personnel previously awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for services between July 1958 and July 1963 could exchange these medals for the Vietnam S. M.

Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation

(With Palm Leaf Device)

Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States for valorous achievement in combat during the Vietnam conflict, March 1, 1961 through March 28, 1973. This Unit Citation is for all who were with USMC units RVN.

SECNAV INST 1650.1H 7-5 [see bottom of this page]

Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions First Class Color

(With Palm Leaf Device)

The ribbon bar with palm and frame are authorized for wear by all Navy and Marine Corps personnel ... who served "in country" in Vietnam, during the eligibility period 1 January 1965 to 28 March 1973

[note: This appears limited to a Ribbon w/frame and palm only]

SECNAV INST 1650.1H 7-5 [see bottom of this page]

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served for a six-month period in Vietnam, its surrounding waters or in air support against an armed enemy in Vietnam between March 1, 1961 and March 28, 1973. The time limit is waived if the recipient was killed, wounded or captured at any before the limit.

Unit Awards and Standard Awards

3rdBattalion 3rdMarines WWII, RVN & GWOT

Click thumbnail below to view the most common RVN 3/3 era Medals shown in order of precedence.

Appended 4-9-11


3d Battalion	NUC	01Nov43 - 22Dec43	SU 3d Marines Bougainville
3d Battalion	PUC	21Jul44 -10Aug44	SU 3d Marines Guam
3d Battalion	PUC	12May65-30Aug66	SU 3d MarDiv (Only 1 Award) SU 7th RLT
3d Battalion	PUC	27Oct66-15Sep67	SU 3d MarDiv (Only 1 Award) SU 7th RLT
3d Battalion	NUC	18-23Aug65	SU 7th RLT
H and S CO	NUC	18-23Aug65	SU 7th RLT
Company I	NUC	8-23Aug65	SU 7th RLT
Company K	NUC	8-23Aug65	SU 7th RLT
Company L	NUC	8-23Aug65	SU 7th RLT
Company M	NUC	8-23Aug65	SU 7th RLT
3d Battalion	MUC	29Nov67-12Jan68	SU 9th Mar
3d Battalion	MUC	1May-15Sep68
3d Battalion	NUC	13Dec68-21Feb69	SU TF YANKEE
3d Battalion	MUC	12Sep-10Oct83	SU TG 62.8 (BLT 3/3 Only)
3d Battalion	NUC	14Aug90-16Apr91	SU I MEF
Special Operation Training Group SOTG	MUC	28Dec04-12Feb05	SU III MEF (Combined support Force 536 in support of “operation Unified Assistance”)
3rd Bn (REIN)	MUC	25Nov04-15Jun05
Combat Logistics Plt		25Nov04-15Jun05	SU 3/3 (REIN)
IPAC Detachment		25Nov04-15Jun05	SU 3/3 (REIN)
3/3 2005	OEF		NATIONAL RESOLUTION phase
	NATO/ISAF
3/3 2006	NUC		I MEF Iraq
	OIF		I MEF Iraq
3/3 2007	NUC		II MEF Iraq
	OIF		I MEF Iraq
3/3 2008	NUC	01Feb08-29Feb08	I MEF Iraq
	MUC	01Aug08-10Oct10	III MEF
3/3 2009	NUC		II MEF Iraq
	MUC	01Aug08-10Oct10	III MEF
	OIF		IRAQI SOVEREIGNTY phase
3/3 2010	MUC	01Aug08-10Oct10	III MEF
	OEF		CONSOLIDATION III phase
	NATO/ISAF
3/3 2011	OEF		TRANSITION I phase
	NATO/ISAF

Afghan Campaign Iraqi Campaign GWOT Exp Medal GWOT Service Medal

2003-2013

NATO / ISAF

WWII

WWII Victory Medal


DoD Consolidated Campaign Periods
Name of Campaign	Start Date	End Date
Vietnam Advisory Campaign	03/15/62	03/07/65
Vietnam Defense Campaign	03/08/65	12/24/65
Vietnam Counteroffensive.	12/25/65	06/30/66
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase II	07/01/66	05/31/67
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase III	06/01/67	01/29/68
Tet Counteroffensive	01/30/68	04/01/68
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase IV	04/02/68	06/30/68
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase V	07/01/68	11/01/68
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VI	11/02/68	02/22/69
Tet 69 Counteroffensive	02/23/69	06/08/69
Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969	06/09/69	10/31/69
Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970	11/01/69	04/30/70
Sanctuary Counteroffensive	05/01/70	06/30/70
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VII	07/01/70	06/30/71
Consolidation I	07/01/71	11/30/71
Consolidation II	12/01/71	03/29/72
Vietnam Cease-fire	03/30/72	01/28/73
Operation Frequent Wind (USN, USMC, USAF only)	04/29/75	04/30/75