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Issue Regulations
Navy Battle E
Establishing Authority
The Navy "E" Ribbon was established in July of 1976 by Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf.
Effective Dates
The Navy "E" Ribbon has been in effect from July 1, 1974, to the present.
Criteria
The Navy "E" Ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons that won the battle efficiency competition after July 1, 1974. This ribbon replaces the "E" patch previously sewn on the right sleeve of the uniform.
Order of Precedence
The Navy "E" Ribbon is worn after the Meritorious Unit Commendation and before the Prisoner of War Medal.
Devices
A silver "E" one-eighth of an inch high is authorized for wear on the Navy "E" ribbon for first, second, and third awards.
For four or more awards one wreathed "E" is worn centered on the ribbon bar is authorized.
A Secretary of the Navy recommendation in June of 1976 established this award to replace the Battle Efficiency Award (the letter "E") which had been worn sewn to the sleeve of the uniform. It is authorized to be worn by all crew members of ships and aviation squadrons winning the fleet-wide eighteen month competitive cycle which has exercises testing all phases of battle readiness. The Battle Efficiency Award, called the Navy Battle "E", in addition to the ribbon, consists of a cloth insignia and a battle pennant to be displayed by the ship or unit winning the award.
1. Criteria: The Navy "E" Ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons that won the battle efficiency competition after July 1, 1974. This ribbon replaces the "E" patch previously sewn on the right sleeve of the uniform.
2. Components: A silver "E" one-eighth of an inch high is authorized for wear on the Navy "E" ribbon for first, second, and third awards. For four or more awards one wreathed "E" is worn centered on the ribbon bar is authorized.
3. Background: A Secretary of the Navy recommendation in June of 1976 established this award to replace the Battle Efficiency Award (the letter "E") which had been worn sewn to the sleeve of the uniform. It is authorized to be worn by all crew members of ships and aviation squadrons winning the fleet-wide eighteen month competitive cycle which has exercises testing all phases of battle readiness. The Battle Efficiency Award, called the Navy Battle "E", in addition to the ribbon, consists of a cloth insignia and a battle pennant to be displayed by the ship or unit winning the award.
The Navy "E" Ribbon
Establishing Authority
The Navy "E" Ribbon was established in July of 1976 by Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf.
Effective Dates
The Navy "E" Ribbon has been in effect from July 1, 1974, to the present.
Criteria
The Navy "E" Ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons that won the battle efficiency competition after July 1, 1974. This ribbon replaces the "E" patch previously sewn on the right sleeve of the uniform.
Order of Precedence
The Navy "E" Ribbon is worn after the Meritorious Unit Commendation and before the Prisoner of War Medal.
Devices
A silver "E" one-eighth of an inch high is authorized for wear on the Navy "E" ribbon for first, second, and third awards.
For four or more awards one wreathed "E" is worn centered on the ribbon bar is authorized.
Navy "E". The Navy "E" ribbon is designed with a 3/16 inch silver "E" attachment centered on the ribbon. Members who earn the second and third award add an additional 3/16 inch silver "E" attachment for each award. Place multiple "E" attachments in a symmetrical, horizontal line in the center of the ribbon. For four or more awards, wear only one 3/16 inch silver wreathed "E" attachment centered on the ribbon.
A Secretary of the Navy recommendation in June of 1976 established this award to replace the Battle Efficiency Award (the letter "E") which had been worn sewn to the sleeve of the uniform. It is authorized to be worn by all crew members of ships and aviation squadrons winning the fleet-wide eighteen month competitive cycle which has exercises testing all phases of battle readiness. The Battle Efficiency Award, called the Navy Battle "E", in addition to the ribbon, consists of a cloth insignia and a battle pennant to be displayed by the ship or unit winning the award.
1. Criteria: The Navy "E" Ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons that won the battle efficiency competition after July 1, 1974. This ribbon replaces the "E" patch previously sewn on the right sleeve of the uniform.
2. Components: A silver "E" one-eighth of an inch high is authorized for wear on the Navy "E" ribbon for first, second, and third awards. For four or more awards one wreathed "E" is worn centered on the ribbon bar is authorized.
3. Background: A Secretary of the Navy recommendation in June of 1976 established this award to replace the Battle Efficiency Award (the letter "E") which had been worn sewn to the sleeve of the uniform. It is authorized to be worn by all crew members of ships and aviation squadrons winning the fleet-wide eighteen month competitive cycle which has exercises testing all phases of battle readiness. The Battle Efficiency Award, called the Navy Battle "E", in addition to the ribbon, consists of a cloth insignia and a battle pennant to be displayed by the ship or unit winning the award.
Issue Regulations
Coast Guard Battle E
Coast Guard "E" Ribbon. Awarded by area commanders as visible recognition for personnel of Coast Guard cutters earning the overall operational readiness "E" award during Refresher Training, under the following conditions:
a. All personnel serving aboard their unit for more than 50 percent of the period during which it undergoes Refresher Training are eligible for the "E" Ribbon. Personnel serving less than 50 percent of the period, or personnel who are on leave or TAD during the evolution are not eligible, unless specifically recommended by the commanding officer.
b. Commanding officers/officers-in-charge may authorize the "E" Ribbon to any member of their command who previously served aboard authorized units upon evidence of their assignment during the training period.
c. With the exception of the units listed in the List of Eligible Cutters no permanent records of Refresher Training results exist. In order to recognize all ships' crews who have previously met the intent of this policy, individual Commands are encouraged to submit documentation to (G-WPM-1) which will facilitate the addition of those units to the list of eligible cutters.
d. Requests by individuals who served aboard units shall be forwarded to Commandant (G-WPM-1) for eligibility determination. Approval will be determined subject to supporting documentation accompanying the request. Examples of such supporting documentation include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Letters of appreciation;
(2) Personal award citations;
(3) Service record entries or any other documentation available from a member's service record; or
(4) Any other conclusive evidence that shows that a unit achieved an overall operational readiness "E" award during Refresher Training and the requesting individual was assigned to that unit during the designated Refresher Training period.
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