Meritorious Unit Commendation Decoration Type Information
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Meritorious Unit Commendation Decoration Type Description
A Meritorious Unit Commendation is much like the Presidential Unit Citation but is issued by the conveyning authority like a base commander or leader of a post. It can be issued for multiple reasons from assisting in a national disaster to the unit distinguishing itself in official inspections.
Meritorious Unit Commendation Associated Decorations
There are seven Meritorious Unit Commendation decorations. They are a part of the Unit Award class. This decoration type can be awarded to members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy.
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