Combat Action Ribbon - Wikipedia
WEBThe Combat Action Ribbon is a ribbon-only decoration in contrast to military branches that award a badge or medal. Compare: the U.S. Army awards the Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge, or Combat Medical Badge.
REVISED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF THE COMBAT ACTION ...
WEBJan 17, 2013 · the purpose of this maradmin is to inform commanders of the most recent change to the eligibility criteria for the combat action ribbon (car) approved by secnav and announced in ref a. this...
New rules to receive Combat Action Ribbon
WEBJan 25, 2013 · The Combat Action Ribbon is awarded to Marines who have rendered satisfactory performance under enemy fire while actively participating in a ground or surface engagement. A revision to the...
Navy Combat Action Ribbon: A History and Overview - USAMM
WEBJan 13, 2022 · The Combat Action Ribbon is an award for Navy and Marine Corps personnel who render satisfactory performance under enemy fire while actively participating in a ground or surface engagement. The ribbon is also presented to Coast Guard members who are mobilized under U.S. Navy control.
Navy Gave Combat Action Ribbon to 7 Ships as More Details of ...
WEBMay 24, 2024 · The seven Navy ships encountered more than 20 instances of combat between October 2023 and April 2024, according to the dates of eligibility in the citation, likely making the strike group one of...
United States Navy Combat Action Ribbon Military Decoration ...
WEBThe Navy Combat Action Ribbon comes with a unique service ribbon, which is worn on the recipient's uniform in situations where the full medal is not worn. If you have earned this decoration, you can wear the service ribbon on your ribbon rack.
Contact, Brawls, and Chambering: The Combat Action Ribbon
WEBMar 10, 2022 · In 1969, the Department of the Navy established one of its most recognized awards: the Combat Action Ribbon. Created at the height of the Vietnam War, the ribbon is both the most highly regulated and the most retroactively applied award in both the Navy and Marine Corps.