Medal Description

The EGA denotes successful completion of USMC Warrior MCRD. The individual has performed all training and indoctrination required to bear the USMC tags and is afforded all privileges and responsibilities thereunto pertaining.

Denotes the individual served in the Armed Forces before/after being engaged within the USMC-Warriors.

While engaged in an action against an enemy the heroic act(s) performed must render the individual conspicuous and well above the standard expected directly resulting in a team victory.

Awarded to an individual who distinguishes himself in combat by exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility or command.

Awarded to an individual who distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. The individual would have distinguished himself well above those actions performed by others engaged in similar flight operations against an armed combatant.

While engaged in an action against an enemy the heroic act(s) performed must render the individual conspicuous and well above the standard.

This medal is awarded for non-combat meritorious achievement or service that is incontestably exceptional and of a magnitude that clearly places the individual above his peers while serving in one of the assignments designated.

Awarded to an individual who distinguishes himself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight against an armed enemy. For sustained distinction in the performance of duties involving regular and frequent participation in aerial flight. The Combat "V" is authorized to denote valor.

Awarded to those Warriors who engage concurrently in joint service with USMC in more than one tactical unit designated USMC Warrior affiliated.

Given to those who distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service. Navy regulations permit the "V" device for combat heroism under combat conditions; Generally valorous or lifesaving acts.

Given for sustained meritorious service or achievements in a combat or non-combat situation. Navy regulations permit the "V" device for combat heroism under combat conditions.

Given to those members of the USMC organization who as a unit entered into and completed satisfactorily foreign service for ladder and tournament competition.

The principal requirement is consistent and reliable service and satisfactory combat performance in all phases of training and competition with USMC.
[Awarded in 6 mo. increments]

The principal requirement is consistent and reliable service and availability for emergency casualty replacement as needed for tournament or ladder competition.

The personnel must have been in a ground combat fire-fight and that their performance under fire must have been satisfactory during match,  tournament or ladder competition. [awarded once]

Given to members of the USMC Organization who as a unit or detachment displayed outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy to result in gaining standing in the finals of any tournament.

Given to members of the USMC organization who as a unit or detachment displayed outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy to result in gaining standing in the semi-finals of any tournament. [ Not awarded if Presidential Unit Citation is awarded for same tournament. ]

Given to members of the USMC organization who as a unit or detachment displayed outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy where the unit's performance was of an exemplary nature in tournament competition.

Awarded to members of the USMC organization who have successfully recruited at least one individual into the organization.

Awarded to members of the USMC organization who have officially taken charge of recruits and administered training, indoctrination and tactical SOP.

Devices

Denotes each subsequent award of the same decoration.

Presented upon the receipt of the fifth award of the same decoration.

Represents participation in Campaigns or Operations or for additional awards in the case of the Marine Expeditionary Medal.

Presented upon the receipt of the sixth, eleventh, or in lieu of five Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters for the same award.

Represents second and subsequent entitlements of awards.

Represents valor and does not denote an additional award. Only one may be worn on any ribbon.

Others

Awarded to members of 1ST RECON Bn. after successful completion of required indoctrination and training.

Awarded to aviators of rotary and fixed wing of HML 367 after successful completion of required indoctrination and training.

Awarded to flight crew and gunners of rotary and fixed wing of HML 367 after successful completion of required indoctrination and training.

The principal requirement is consistent and reliable COMBAT service with the USMC organization. The individual MUST serve a minimum of 6 months duty with the USMC Fleet Marine Force - that is maintain ACTIVE and ONGOING tournament and league match contribution with the USMC organization for a 6 month period while satisfactorily completing ALL semi-annual USMC training evaluations, EST's, and qualifications.