Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

NAM - USN ACHIEVMNT MDL 8455-00-926-6784

Eligibility Requirements

T he Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal was authorized by the Secretary of Navy on 1650.16 of 1 May 1961. It is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Navy to an individual who, while serving in any capacity in or with the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps below the grade of 0–4 (Lieutenant Commander or Major) and usually below E-7 (Gunnery Sergeant) who, after after 1 May 1961, distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement in a combat or non-combat situation based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature, and shall be of such merit as to warrant more tangible recognition than is possible by a fitness report or performance evaluation, but which does not warrant a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal or higher.

• Professional achievement that merit Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal clearly exceed that which is normally required or expected, considering the individual's grade or rate, training, and experience; and be an important contribution of benefit to the United States and the Naval Service.
• Professional achievement that merit Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal must be noteworthy.  It must be sustained so as to demonstrate a high state of development or, if for a specific achievement, be of such merit as to earn singular recognition for the act(s); and reflect most creditably on the efforts of the individual toward the accomplishment of the unit mission.

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Precedence

The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal shall be placed in precedence after Joint Service Achievement Medal and before Combat Action Ribbon.

Sample Citation

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT
THE SECRETARY OF NAVY
HAS AWARDED THE

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL

(GOLD STAR IN LIEU OF SECOND AWARD / WITH COMBAT DISTINGUISHING DEVICE) 

Staff Sergeant Keith Del Rey

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

F  or professional achievement while serving as a safety non-commissioned officer of Battery "B" , 1st Battalion, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division in connection with insurgent enemy of Iraq.  On November 23, 2005 element of Battery B were conducting a patrol when the section suddenly were subject to intense mortar and automatic weapons from well concealed enemy insurgent element.  Ignoring his painful wound from initial burst of fire, Staff Sergeant Del Rey held his position to aid and support other wounded Marines.  Disregarding his personal safety, Staff Sergeant remained with his section upon arrival of reactionary force until section was moved to a position of relative safety. Staff Sergeant Del Rey's resolute determination and aggressive fighting spirit in the face of extreme personal safety were an inspiration to all who observed him and contributed to significantly to the accomplishment of his unit's mission.  Staff Sergeant Del Rey's courage, outstanding professionalism and unwavering devotion to duty reflected great credit upon  himself and upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the Naval Service.

THIS 8th DAY OF JANUARY 2006.

For Secretary of Navy

Commanding General