Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
DESCRIPTION
The Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) is awarded to any unit that performs service or demonstrates achievement in a non-combat or combat situation that is clearly superior to the standard expected. This award is essential for recognizing the sustained, collective, superior performance of a major component of the unit (e.g., a specific Air Wing squadron, the IOG/ZEUS team, or the ground element) during a campaign or extended period. The MUC signifies collective superior execution and is the third-highest unit award CSG-12 can earn.
HISTORY
The Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation was established by the Secretary of the Navy in July 1967. It is awarded to recognize units for meritorious service or achievement that is clearly above the normal expected standard, but does not warrant the award of the Navy Unit Commendation (NUC). In the order of precedence, the MUC ranks immediately below the NUC and is worn before all campaign and service medals.
PREREQUISITES
Collective Superior Performance
The unit component's service must be clearly superior to the performance of other units performing similar missions under comparable circumstances.
Sustained Duration
The distinguished service must be sustained over the entire duration of a specific campaign or a period of at least six months of continuous operations.
Measurable Achievement
The unit component must be credited with tangible, measurable achievement that results in the significant success of a tactical or administrative goal.
Recommendation & CO Review
Requires recommendation from a Designated Senior Officer (O-4+ or E-8+) and final approval from the Commanding Officer (O-6).