Coast Guard "E" Ribbon
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Coast Guard "E" Ribbon | |
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Awarded by United States Coast Guard | |
Type | Ribbon |
Eligibility | Military Unit |
Awarded for | "[A] Coast Guard cutter which earns the Operational Efficiency Award during annual refresher training." |
Status | Currently awarded |
Statistics | |
First awarded | 1990 |
Last awarded | On going |
Precedence | |
Next highest | Army - Superior Unit Award Air Force - Outstanding Unit Award Coast Guard - Meritorious Team Commendation |
Same | Army - None Navy - Navy "E" Ribbon Air Force - None |
The Coast Guard āEā Ribbon was established in September 1990 and is the United States Coast Guard equivalent to the Navy "E" Ribbon.
Also known as the Coast Guard Efficiency Ribbon, the decoration is a unit award which is presented to the officers and crew of any Coast Guard cutter which earns the Operational Efficiency Award during annual refresher training.
The Coast Guard āEā Ribbon is presented as a one time award and there are no devices authorized for additional decorations.
See also: Awards and decorations of the United States military