The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military award which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For actions where such performance was in direct contact with an enemy force, the Valor device is authorized as an attachment to the decoration.
The Commendation Medal is awarded by local commanders, requiring the signature of an Officer in the grade of O-6, allowing for a broad interpretation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded.The Commendation Medal is considered as a high decoration reserved for Department level officers, senior CPOs, and as a retirement award in United states Navy and Marine Corps.
The same Navy Commendation Medal was issued to the Navy and the Marine Corps and there is no separate Commendation Medal intended only for Marine Corps.This was recognized by the Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton in 1994, and he changed the name of the Navy Commendation Medal to the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
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Attachments: Gold Star, Silver Star and Bronze letter "V" Device