U.S. Navy, Usmc, Achievement Medal, and 50 similar items

U.S. NAVY, USMC, ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, MINIATURE MEDAL, VANGUARD Awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps, including members of Reserve components on active or inactive duty, of the grade of lieutenant commander/major and junior thereto, for service performed on or after 1 May 1961. The award shall be given for meritorious service or achievement in a combat or noncombat situation based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature, and shall be of such merit as to warrant more tangible recognition than is possible by a fitness report or evaluation sheet, but which does not warrant a Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal or higher. The Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal may also be awarded to members of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation consistent with the eligibility requirements specified in chapter 6. (1) Professional achievement which merits the award must: (a) Clearly exceed that which is normally required or expected, considering the individuals grade or rate, training, and experience; and (b) Be an important contribution of benefit to the United States and the naval service. (2) Leadership Achievement which merits the award must : (a) Be noteworthy; (b) Be sustained so as to demonstrate a high state of development or, if for a specific achievement, be of such merit as to earn singular recognition for the act(s); and (c) Reflect most creditably on the efforts of the individual toward the accomplishment of the unit mission. Combat Distinguishing Device. The Combat Distinguishing Device may be authorized.