MFMC/Awards
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Marine Specific Awards
Below are the specific awards authorized by the Commandant and General Staff, specifically for MFI Marines. However, members of other MFI Branches are certainly welcome to apply to the Commandant for their members to be awarded a MFMC award. All MFMC awards fall into one of three categories: Achievement, Service or Training. In - ALL - matters of precedence, Achievement awards are worn ahead of Service ribbons, which are worn above/ahead of Training ribbons. Only the "Order of the Maquis" is ever set alone. With that sole exception, ribbons are added in the order earned.
MFI has always "made its own" ribbons, so as to assure supply, keep costs down, provide MFI members with a unique award, and comply with the Civil Air Patrol's request that we not use their ribbons.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS OF THE MFMC
COMMANDANT'S "SWORD OF MERIT" CITATION
Frequency: As needed (one award per marine per year maximum)
Issued by the MFMC Commandant to Marines who most exemplify the personal and professional standards of leadership valued by the Corps. These individuals, through their actions and words, have provided the highest standard of guidance and leadership to their fellow Marines, setting a standard of excellence for other leaders to follow.
MARINE MERIT COMMENDATION
Issuing Authority: Commandant MFMC, at nomination of any MFMC Officer
Frequency: As needed (one award per marine per year maximum)
This award is given to recognize marines who have rendered exceptional service to the Corps by demonstrating consistently outstanding performance over time. To be eligible for this award, a marine must have served in an official capacity for a period of at least six months.
Extremely Silly Award a.k.a. "The Pink Pookie"
Issuing Authority: MFMC General Staff, at nomination of any MFI member
Frequency: As needed
This award is given to - any - MFI member who, in public, is caught red-handed acting in a highly entertaining and embarrassing (to them and their dignity) manner. No fewer than three MFI witnesses must corroborate the severity of the embarrassment. Cases where "good taste" was trampled into the dust, or intentionally offensive behavior were employed are not eligible.
MARINE COMMENDATION MEDAL-MFI Hall of Honor
MARINE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL-MFI Hall of Honor
- Are the two highest awards the MFMC can bestow. For exceptional service and dedication.
SERVICE AWARDS OF THE MFMC
MARINE UNIT CITATION
Issuing Authority: Commandant MFMC, upon approval of General Staff
Frequency: As needed (one award per unit per year maximum)
This award is given to recognize a marine unit that has rendered exceptional service to the MFMC by demonstrating consistently outstanding performance.
DIVISION SERVICE COMMENDATION (Formerly the REGIMENTAL SERVICE COMMENDATION)
Issuing Authority: Division OIC, upon approval of General Staff
Frequency: As needed (one award per marine per year maximum)
This award is given to recognize marines who have rendered exceptional service to a particular division by demonstrating consistently outstanding performance over time. To be eligible for this award, a marine must have served in an official capacity for a period of at least six months.
EDUCATION AWARDS OF THE MFMC
MARINE COLLEGE RIBBON
For passing Boot Camp and all MFMC College Courses
NCO RIBBON (Retired)
For passing MFMC College NCO Course
OCS RIBBON (Retired)
For passing the MFMC OCS Course
MARINE COLLEGE LAURATE
Details to be announced.
MEKK AWARDS
MEKK CAMPAIGN RIBBON
For those who helped start the MFMC MEKK program
MEKK BATTLE RIBBON
This ribbon is worn with a bronze oak leaf attachment after winning 10 battles; additional attachments every 10 wins. At the 50-win level, a (painted) gold oak leaf replaces the bronze; additional attachments every 10 wins. At the 100-win level, a silver oak leaf attachment replaces the gold.
MEKK PILOT OF THE YEAR
This ribbon is awarded to one MFMC MEKK branch member for creativeness, bravery and skill in the face of battle.
MEKK COMPANY OF THE YEAR
This ribbon is awarded to one MFMC MEKK company (same unit and ship) for creativeness, bravery and skill in the face of battle. Lower precedence than MEKK Pilot of the Year.
MEKK SABERS:
The insignia of the MEKK branch is a pair of crossed Cavalry Sabers. Bronze sabers are awarded to those who pass the first MEKK test; gold sabers to those who pass the second test; silver sabers for those who pass the third.
