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| + | The '''Valorous Unit Award''' is a mid-level unit award of Right to Rebel which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions. |
| | + | =='''Creation and History'''== |
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| − | The [[Right to Rebel]] '''Valorous Unit Award''' , is a [[Awards and decorations of Right to Rebel|military decoration]] of the [[Right to Rebel]] Division; it was created in Januray 07,2011 as a result of [[Executive Order Number 26]]. | + | The '''Right to Rebel Valorous Unit Award''', is a military decoration of the Right to Rebel Division; it was created on December 16th, 2016 as a result of [[Executive Order Number 26]]. |
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| − | The '''Valorous Unit Award''' is the second highest unit decoration which may be bestowed upon a U.S. Army unit (the highest being the [[Presidential Unit Citation (US)|Presidential Unit Citation]]) and is considered the unit equivalent of the [[Silver Star]]. It is awarded to units of the [[United States Army]] which display extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the [[United States|United States of America]].
| + | =='''Requirements'''== |
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| − | ==Background==
| + | The receiving unit, currently Bravo & Charlie Companies, must complete a 36 month period with no more than 18 Negative Counseling Statements (NCS). |
| − | As a result of a request from the Commander, USMACV, to expand the scope of the Meritorious Unit Commendation to include acts of valor, a review of the unit awards program was conducted in 1965. The study concluded that a gap existed in the awards program. The Distinguished Unit Citation{{Verify source|date=August 2010}} was awarded for gallantry in action for heroism that would warrant the Distinguished Service Cross to an individual. There was no lesser unit award for heroism. Based on the study, a recommendation was submitted to expand the scope of the Meritorious Unit Commendation to include acts of heroism. The recommendation was disapproved by the DCSPER and in a memorandum to the CSA, dated 7 January 1966, the DCSPER recommended a Valorous Unit Award be adopted to signify unit gallantry in combat to a degree equivalent to that required for award of a Silver Star to an individual. The recommendation with proposed design was approved by the Chief of Staff, Army, on 12 January 1966.
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| − | The emblem is worn by all members of a cited organization and is considered an individual decoration for persons in connection with the cited acts and may be worn whether or not they continue as members of the organization. Other personnel may wear this decoration while serving with an organization to indicate the unit has been awarded the Valorous Unit Award.
| + | =='''How To Obtain'''== |
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| − | ==Criteria==
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| − | The Valorous Unit Award is to be awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent part for actions occurring on or after 3 August 1963. The Valorous Unit Award requires a lesser degree of gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps than that required for the Presidential Unit Citation. Nevertheless, the unit must have performed with marked distinction under difficult and hazardous conditions in accomplishing its mission so as to set it apart from the other units participating in the same conflict. The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would warrant award of the Silver Star to an individual. Extended periods of combat duty or participation in a large number of operational missions, either ground or air, is not sufficient. This award will normally be earned by units that have participated in single or successive actions covering relatively brief time spans. It is not reasonable to presume that entire units can sustain Silver Star performance for extended time periods under the most unusual circumstances. Only on rare occasions will a unit larger than a battalion qualify for this award.
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| − | ==Description and Components==
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| − | The Valorous Unit Award worn to represent award of the Valorous Unit Award is 1 7/16 inches wide and 9/16 inch in height. The emblem consists of a 1/16 inch wide Gold frame with laurel leaves which encloses a ribbon of the pattern of the Silver Star Medal ribbon centered on a Red ribbon. The stripe dimensions of the ribbon are: 3/8 inch Old Glory Red 67156; 1/16 inch Ultramarine Blue 67118; 1/64 inch White 67101; 3/32 inch Ultramarine Blue; 3/32 inch White; center 3/32 inch Old Glory Red; 3/32 inch White; 3/32 inch Ultramarine Blue; 1/64 inch White; 1/16 inch Ultramarine Blue; and 3/8 inch Old Glory Red. The streamers are the same pattern as the Silver Star Medal ribbon.
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| − | The current components of the Valorous Unit Award are the emblems awarded to members of the unit and the streamer for display on the unit flag/guidon.
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| − | * Valorous Unit Award: MIL-D-3943/32 (frame) and MIL-R-11589/154 (ribbon). NSN-8455-00-964-4296.
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| − | * Streamer: MIL-S-14650/5. Manual requisition in accordance with Chapter 9, Army Regulation (AR) 840-10.
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| − | =='''Requirements'''== | + | |
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| − | ==Notable recipients==
| + | Contact your platoon leader requesting recognition for this award. The Commander will deem your request valid or invalid. An evaluation board will approve or deny your award. It will be entered into the MILPACS system. |
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| − | ==See Also== | + | =='''Devices'''== |
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| − | [[Awards and decorations of Right to Rebel]]
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| − | [[Medals and Decorations]]
| + | The '''Valorous Unit Award''' cannot be earned more than once. |
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| − | ==References== | + | =='''References'''== |
Latest revision as of 20:59, 17 December 2016
The Valorous Unit Award is a mid-level unit award of Right to Rebel which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions.
Creation and History
The Right to Rebel Valorous Unit Award, is a military decoration of the Right to Rebel Division; it was created on December 16th, 2016 as a result of Executive Order Number 26.
Requirements
The receiving unit, currently Bravo & Charlie Companies, must complete a 36 month period with no more than 18 Negative Counseling Statements (NCS).
How To Obtain
Contact your platoon leader requesting recognition for this award. The Commander will deem your request valid or invalid. An evaluation board will approve or deny your award. It will be entered into the MILPACS system.
Devices
The Valorous Unit Award cannot be earned more than once.
References
