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Introduction

During your service with any of the Commands of the United Nations Marine Corps or it's Reserve, whether as part of a campaign or not, your performance, general or extraordinary, will be acknowledged in a number of different ways:
  • through your rank and pay grade, and
  • by the granting of medal, ribbon and badge awards for wear upon your dress and combat uniforms, each with their associated Promotional Points and benefits.
NB: To see your current personal awards go to the Active & Reserve Duty Roster and click upon your name to see your 201 File.

As the United States government is providing in excess of 90% of the personnel and funding for the UNMC, it is they who are providing the award system as well as other insignia. With the exception of their most senior award, that is the Congressional Medal of Honor (as shown above), which is restricted to US based personnel ONLY, all others are on general issue to members of the Corps. Each of the other permenent member states of the UN Security Council will provide an equivalent award to the US Medal of Honor, for example British and Commonwealth personnel will recieve either the Victoria or George Cross as their senior awards, there being no single equivalent to the US Medal of Honor in their inventory. In each entry you will find a note stating from which branch of the US service the award is drawn, those without such an entry are "Federal" awards, and thus common to all branches of the service. Although in general US service, the two UN medals are in fact provided by the UN itself. Each of the Star Gate bases also grant their own Long Service Medal which is worn separately, the ribbons being of a non-standard width.

These awards come in three forms:

  • as a cast metal medallion suspended from a coloured ribbon, which may only be worn upon very special occasions, such as your actual award ceromony, regimental dinners/reunions, memorials, funerals etc. and
  • as small sections of ribbon, known as "slides", identical in pattern to that of your medal's ribbon, arranged as a set on metal "bars" or a plastic plate (sometimes called a "rack"), which can be worn when not in the field. Note that some awards only come in this latter ribbon format.
  • and finally, qualification awards and branch of service assignment insignia are granted in the form of badges.

In normal US practise it is customary for either the current US Secretary for Defense ("SecDef"), or their branch subordanate, for example the Secretary of the Navy ("SecNav") to sign off on the granting of a senior decoration or award. However, for reasons of Security, this task is at this time deligated to the office of the Commander-In-Chief of the UNMC, a post exclusively restricted to US citizens, currently occupied by General Adam B. M. West, formally of the US Air Force.

Any and all previous insignia or awards granted to you as part of prior military service with any other armed forces are NOT authorised for wear while in UNMC service. However unit/individual "morale" patches may be worn as part of Battle Dress Uniform (aka "combats"), but NOT on Service Dress Uniform.

Important Note: NON of these awards will be issued to civilian personnel serving alongside members of the UNMC. However "Specialists" (trained civilians inducted in to the Corps) are entitled to recieve awards, as they are designated as "posted on active service" as serving military personnel.

For more information visit the the pages linked to at the top of the page.

The Awards

United States (AREA-50) Example

An illustration of the maximum potential set of insignia, decorations and awards. See caption below for an explanation.







DOE
AREA-50
Illustrated above is an example of all the insignia and achievable awards that a Marine could theoretically recieve. This is for a fictional overly qualified and exceptional Colonel of the Special Forces unit from AREA-50 in the USA, shown upon an olive green background, as per the Service Dress Uniform shirt. Starting at the top left with the SNIPER Tab over the UNSGC patch as worn on the top of the right sleeve. NB: these two patches would be nested, but the image will not permit this (yet). Next comes a pair of Colonel's rank "Shoulder Marks", the cloth slides worn upon the epaulettes of the uniform green shirt (Bright metal rank insignia is worn upon the black jacket). To the right is a US flag patch to represent the wearer's nationality, which is worn at the top of the left sleeve. Below this is the Radio Telecommunications Operators (RTO) Qualification patch. Next comes the pair of Special Forces Branch Of Service insignia worn on each lapel of the jacket or shirt. Then for wear on the right breast of the uniform shirt or jacket, we have a pair of Parachutist's Wings, followed by the Combat Medic's Badge (3rd Award), the Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Demolitions) Badge, the Special Operations Divers Supervisors Badge, the Commander's Badge and then the Pathfinder's Badge. Below these are the five special Unit Awards, and finally at the bottom we have a plastic name and unit plate. Moving over to the left breast we find the Master Aviator's Wings above a pair of Master Astronaut's Wings, then the Combat Infantry Badge (3rd Award), and the Decorations, Service Medals and the Ribbon Only Awards on a "rack". At the bottom is the Long Service Medal which is worn on the flap of the left breast pocket.

NB: The above medal "rack" shows all the available US ribbons, including the United States' Congressional Medal Of Honor, which is ONLY granted to personnel serving with United States elements of the UNMC. For British and Commonwealth units, see the Victoria Cross and the George Cross medals of Table 1 below, who's ribbons are worn independantly above the ribbon bars due to size differences. Also as a guide be aware that in practise most Marines typically have no more than two to four rows of ribbons, that is four to twelve awards, a set of wings and one to four qualification badges.

As of 2018 the UNMC is rolling out the authorisation of shoulder Tabs, starting with the SNIPER Tab (Table 9). More are planned to follow. No more than four (4) Tabs may be worn at a time, even if qualified to do so.

Listed in the tables below are the various full sized medals and their ribbons, the latter being approved for wear by UNMC personnel on their official Service Dress Uniforms (SDU) when on non-combat duty. Below the medals and ribbons are the various badge only awards and Branch Of Service insignia, which have subdeud versions for wear in the field on your Battle Dress Uniform (BDU).

As a guide to scale, with the exception of the most senior award (Medal Of Honor or its equivalent, see Table 1) or the Unit Awards of Table 5, and the Long Service Medal of Table 4, all ribbons are of a standard 1 3/8" width, and their separate ribbons are 3/8" high. The actual metallic decorations of Table 1 vary in shape and size, to render them distinctive, whereas the service medals of Tables 2 & 4 are of a uniform disc shape 1 3/8" diameter. All are fitted with very simple pin mechanisms for attachment to the uniform. These medals can also be mounted on clutch pin mounting bars (rack), either individually or in sets for wear at special ocasions.

Simple ribbons are worn as a block on the left breast, with the exception of the Unit Awards shown in Table 5, which are worn on the right, and the Long Service Medal of Table 4, which is worn below the rack, upon the left breast pocket flap at the centre.

On a rack the most senior ribbon is placed at the top left of the array, while the least senior is positioned at the bottom right (as in the same way that you would read a page of western text), with no more than 3 ribbons per row. They are illustrated in the correct order of precedence, that is placement, which helps in their recognition, and enables you to insert any new awards recieved in their correct position according to this order. In the illustrated ribbon rack above IE users can (may) hold their mouse over the ribbon to reveal it's identifying caption.

If desired, repeat issue of an award is indicated by the use of one or more small metal Devices and or Attachments, affixed to the ribbon, see Table 11 below.

In the main body of this page the ribbons and other insignia are laid out in tables with images to the left, title, common abreviation and Promotional Points value in the centre, and criteria to the right. The tables are laid out exactly the same as those in your units Awards Granted document, as follows:

  • Table 1 Decorations: granted for single acts of Gallantry or Valour in or out of combat, or for Merit, that is for protracted excellence in performance of duties, or a single action that makes a significant contribution to the successful conduct or outcome of a campaign, in either combat or not. NB: "Valour" is a courageous deed defined as "an act of heroism above and beyond the call of duty. Whereas "Gallantry" is defined as "an act of selfless heroism performed for the direct benifit of others". NB: The medallians themselves are with the exception of the Prisoner Of War Medal never round in shape, instead each is of a unique appearance for clear distinction.
  • Table 2 Service Medals: given for actual periods of service or participation in various aspects or phases of a campaign, for example the number of specific types of operations, or service in particular location such as Antarctica. NB: as and when appropriate, additional medals and ribbons may be authorised for wear in response to new specific campaigns or theatres of operation. The medals themselves are always of a simple circular shape.
  • Table 3 Ribbon Only Qualification Awards: ribbons without any kind of medal, given to acknowledge progressive performance in skills, such as leadership, expertise with weapons, or other qualifications. Used either when no Award Badge is issued, or in collaboration with same, see the four tables starting withTable 6.
  • Table 4 United Nations & Other Service Medals: granted by the UN and other bodies for specific periods of active operational "special" service with the UN, and for extended service at a specified Star Gate base.
  • Table 5 Unit Awards: granted to members of the numerous sponsoring units, in recognition of previous members exceptional service. Note that normally, there is only one person serving on active duty in the UNMC from each of these sponsoring units at any one time. Additional personnel only ever providing replacements in the event of death or Honorable discharge from the Corps. To enhance their distinctive purpose, the ribbon is slightly larger than normal and are provided with a gilt roped frame around their outer edge, each being worn upon its own base on the right breast. They should not be confused with the two similar unit Citations in Table 1. Their award is a reflection of the high standards of service imbued by the unit in ALL it's members. For additional information see the article: Unit Award Criteria Explained.
  • Tables 6 Infantry*, 7 Medical*, 8 Wings* & 9 Qualification Badges & Tabs*: these distinctive awards are granted on either the first or another significant occaision of a specific achievement or qualification as specified under criteria. The Pathfinder badge is unique in that subsequent performance is acknowledged by the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, see Table 1. While the Infantry and Medical badges are awarded in colaboration with the Military Education Ribbon of Table 3.
  • Table 10 Branch of Service Insignia*: the badge of the Branch Of Service to which a Marine has been assigned, for example the Infantry, which is confirmed or awarded at the beginning of each Tour of Duty or upon reasignment to another branch. NB: with rare exceptions, Marines will spend a minimum of one Tour in a given branch (excluding any branch specific training).
  • Table 11 Ribbon & Medal Devices & Attachments: these are the small metal fixtures which are applied to a ribbon slide or the ribbon of an actual medal and used to indicate 2nd, 3rd or 4th etc. receipt of a given award. Their use is not mandatory, some personnel only use them upon actual Decorations when appropriate, as Service Medals would otherwise require frequent updating. The corresponding table in your Awards Granted document is the Master Roster illustrating all the decorations, medals and awards each member of that unit is currently authorised to wear.

* Illustrated are the "bright" metal editions of these qualifications and branch insignia for use on dress uniforms. However unlike other awards there are also cloth or metal subdued versions for battle dress wear, in both black on green, brown on tan and black or brown on MultiCam™ (aka "OCP" in US military service). These subdued versions are often sewn to the BDU jacket, and although placed above the correct pocket, they tend to be affixed in order of award. Note that because no ribbons are worn there is usually more room for insignia. However, be aware thet separate name tapes and base tapes are worn. The name over the right breast, and the base tape over the left.

Effective Dates

With the exception of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Marine Corps' Security Guard Service Ribbon (SGSR) of Table 2 and the Long Service Medal of Table 4, the date upon which the granting of these awards became "effective" is retroactive to July 1st 1996, just prior to CON-01. The NDSM is retroactive to December 1 1928 (the first of the Byrd Expeditions), while the SGSR dates to August 4th 1999 and CON-21 (aka "Operation Tewksbury" for RGHQ-51). The LSM was instituted on April 9th 1996 at CON-19, with the activation of the various national Star Gate bases, thus prior service does not qualify for this award. Lastly, the wearing of the various pre-WWII Antarctica medals and the post-war NATO Medal or their respective ribbons, to mark relevant service, is no longer authorised for UNMC personnel, as of April 2 1999. Such service is now recognised through the award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Antarctica Service Medal. Thus these obsolete awards have been deleted from all UNMC documents.

And Finally...

If you require any further guidance regarding the acquisition or the wearing of your ribbons or other insignia, please consult with the office of your units commanding officer.

Links to the Awards Tables

The first of the links in the panel below leads to the page detailing who has got what award in your sub-command, and the remainder lead to the tables on this page of the different sorts of award.

Awards Granted Page Table 1 Decorations Table 2 Service Medals & Ribbons
Table 3 Ribbon Qualifications Table 4 United Nations & Other Service Medals Table 5 Unit Awards
Table 6 Infantry Badges Table 7 Medical Badges Table 8 Wings
Table 9 Qualification Badges & Tabs Table 10 Branch Of Service Insignia Table 11 Ribbon and Medal Devices and Attachments

UK & Commonwealth

Here are listed the specific awards granted to those serving in British or Commonwealth sub- commands of the UNMC. The British government does not issue a direct equivalen to the United States' Medal of Honor, which can be earned for actions both in combat and non-combat situations. Therefore personnel under British authority maybe awarded the Victoria Cross or the George Cross as appropriate.

Table 1 Decorations

Medal Ribbon
& Title 		Criteria Guide

Victoria Cross
VC

1,300 points

Awarded for a single act of extraordinary gallantry, which MUST be performed "in the face of the enemy". That is a degree greater than that which would be required for the receipt of the Silver Star. This is the most senior award granted for gallantry in combat to serving members of British and Commonwealth formations of the Corps.

NB: Unlike the recipients of the United States' Medal Of Honor, a ribbon slide cannot be worn as part of the ribbon set, due to it's greater width of 1.5". Therefore if granted, such a ribbon is worn independently immediately above the ribbon set. The ribbon of the VC would always be worn to the right to that of the GC.

(HM Government GB)

George Cross
GC

1,100 points

Awarded for a single act of extraordinary gallantry that is performed "not in the face of the enemy". That is a degree greater than that which would be required for the receipt of the Soldier's Medal. This is the most senior award granted for non-combat gallantry to serving members of British and Commonwealth formations of the Corps.

NB: Unlike the recipients of the United States' Medal Of Honor, a ribbon slide cannot be worn as part of the ribbon set, due to it's greater width of 1.5". Therefore if granted, such a ribbon is worn independently immediately above the ribbon set. The ribbon of the GC would always be worn to the left to that of the VC.

(HM Government GB)

Distinguished Service Cross
DSC

1,100 points

Awarded for a single act of extraordinary heroism, greater than that required for the award of either the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal or the Commendation Medal. This is the most senior award that can be granted for valour to members of the Corps.

(US Army)

Distinguished Service Medal
DSM

900 points

1. Awarded for distinguished meritorious service, that is for extraordinary and protracted excellence in the performance of duties, or a single action that makes a significant contribution to the successful conduct/outcome of a campaign. The service must be greater than that which would be required for the receipt of either the Legion Of Merit, or the Meritorious Service Medal. This is the most senior award that can be granted for merit to members of the Corps.

2. Upon honourable discharge from the Corps you maybe considered for this award.

(USAF)

Silver Star
SS

900 points

Awarded for gallantry in personal combat, equal to that required for the receipt of the Soldier's Medal, but less than the requirements for your nation's most senior award.

Legion of Merit
LOM

700 points

Awarded for outstanding meritorious service on the battlefield, that is for protracted excellence in the performance of duties, or a single action that makes a significant contribution to the successful conduct/outcome of a campaign, above and beyond that which is expected of personnel performing their normal duty. But less than that which would be required for the receipt of the Distinguished Service Medal.

Distinguished Flying Cross
DFC

700 points

1. Awarded for outstanding heroism during aerial combat. The act must be equal to that required for the receipt of the Bronze Star, Air Medal or the Commendation Medal

2. Awarded for the completion of the 50th "high risk" terrestrial Pathfinder mission/sortie.*

3. Awarded for the completion of the 25th "high risk" extraterrestrial Pathfinder mission/sortie.*

*See also the Pathfinder Badge in Table 9 below, which is awarded for completion of the first Pathfinder mission.

Soldier's Medal
SM

500 points

Awarded for gallantry not involving combat, equal to that required for the receipt of the Silver Star, but less than the requirements for your nation's most senior award.

(US Army)

Bronze Star
BS

500 points

Awarded for outstanding heroism, during non-aerial surface personal combat. The action must be above and beyond that which is expected of personnel performing their normal duty, and be equal to that required for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal or the Commendation Medal, but less than that required for the receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross.

Purple Heart
PH

500 points

Awarded for sustaining and surviving a life-threatening "critical" wound* caused by direct enemy action.

* For example multiple body and or head wounds.

Meritorious Service Medal
MSM

500 points

1. Awarded for outstanding non-combat meritorious service, that is for protracted excellence in the performance of duties, or a single action that makes a significant contribution to the successful conduct/outcome of a campaign. The service must be above and beyond that which is expected of personnel performing their normal duty, but less than that which would be required for the receipt of the Distinguished Service Medal.

2. Upon honourable discharge from the Corps you maybe considered for this award.

Air Medal
AM

300 points

1.Awarded for outstanding heroism during aerial flight that does not involve personal combat. The action must be greater than that which is normally expected of personnel performing their normal duty, and equal to that required for the receipt of either the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star or the Commendation Medal.

2. Awarded upon the completion of 25 terrestrial missions/sorties.

3. Awarded upon the completion of 12 extraterrestrial missions/sorties.

Commendation Medal
CM

300 points

Awarded for outstanding heroism not involving personal combat or aerial flight. The action must be greater than that which is expected of personnel performing their normal duty, and equal to that required for the receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star or Air Medal, but less than that required for the receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross.

(USAF)

Achievement Medal
ACHM

100 points

Awarded for an outstanding and noteable Achievement, greater than which would be expected of personnel performing their normal duty.

(USAF)

Distinguished Unit Citation*
DUC

200 points

Awarded to the members of Regimental or higher level units actually participating in a specified Operation for which the unit as a whole is cited for distinguished service to the campaign. The service must be greater than that required for the award of the Meritorious Unit Citation.

This ribbon is made distinctive by the attachment of a gilt frame around its outer edge. NB: It should not be confused with the larger, yet otherwise identical Distinguished Unit Award of Table 5.

(USAF) Note that this is the older name for what is in today's USAF called the Presidential Unit Citation/Award.

Meritorious Unit Citation*
MUC

100 points

Awarded to the members of Regimental or higher level units actually participating in a specified Operation for which the unit as a whole is cited for outstanding meritorious service to the campaign. The service must be "significant", yet insufficient to warrant the award of the Distinguished Unit Citation.

The ribbon is made distinctive by the attachment of a gilt frame around its outer edge.

(USAF/Navy & Marine Corps)

Prisoner of War Medal
POWM

100 points

Awarded upon return to active or reserve service, or retirement from the Corps on medical grounds, post repatriation from being a "confirmed" POW.

Combat Readiness Medal
CRM

50 points

Awarded for successful participation in a designated Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE).

The CRE is the third type of 'operation' as defined by the UNMC; the others being Support and Flight, see the AFSM and AFESM respectively.

Combat Readiness Exercises are short notice ad-hoc training operations conducted in between major Support or Flight operations.

However, unlike the other forms of operation, these are field exercises, performed in the "wild", regardless of the time of year, weather conditions etc., and are used to maintain and improve battlefield performance and survival skills, without reference to classroom work and the like.

Because they are regarded as precursor operations, they are recorded using the CON number of the next scheduled Support or Flight operation. If a second such exercise is conducted prior to the major operation, then a hash mark and a single digit is suffixed to the CON-000CRE tag, for example: CON-099CRE#2. However the full Operational Reference would appear as CON-099CRE#2-WHX#02. The -WHX#00 suffix identifies the exercise as being conducted by the 51st Regiment; with the last two digits serving as the operations counter.

Other service awards, Expert Infantry Course Units, and Battle Practise Units accreditations can be earned.

(USAF)

Table 2 Service Medals & Ribbons

Medal Ribbon
& Title 		Criteria Guide

Good Conduct Medal
GCM

100 points

Awarded for each completed tour of duty with good conduct as part of the UNMC. For the 2nd -15th award see the Good Conduct Clasp of Table 11 below.

NB: A "tour" being defined as either; three calender years (peacetime), or one calender year (wartime), starting on January 1st, and ending on December 31st of the appropriate year, wherein a Marine participates in one or more designated operations. The Star Gate Command of the UNMC is currently operating under wartime conditions, retroactive to 01 JUL 96.

(US Army)

National Defense Service Medal
NDSM

100 points

Effective: December 1 1928

Awarded for participation in each of the following designated campaigns:

  • "The Byrd Campaign": December 1 1928 - December 5 1941. Under the command of Admiral Richard Byrd on behalf of the former US War Department (WD).*
  • "The High Jump Campaign" : January 1 1946 - December 31 1993. Under the command of the current US Department of Defense (DoD), in support of the United Nations Committee 78 (the 5 permenant members of the Security Council).*
  • The TASC Campaign: January 1 1994 - June 30 1996. Under the command of The Antarctic Stargate Command (TASC) of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in support of the United Nations Committee 78.*
  • "The First CONTACT Campaign": July 1 1996 - September 28 2005 (CON-001 to CON-055 inclusive - aka "the first 10 years"). Under the command of Executive Resources Inc., having been contracted by the United Nations Committee 78 to superceed TASC, with NATO in a supervisory role. NB: As of April 2 1999 NATO is removed from the chain of command and ER's personnel involved with the CONTACT Campaign, were re-organised in to the United Nations Star Gate Command (UNSGC), being the first active Command of the United Nations Marine Corps (UNMC), ER now being under the direct authority of Committee 78.*/**
  • "The Second CONTACT Campaign": September 29 2005 to the present (CON-56+).

* The wearing of the various pre-WWII Antarctica medals and the post-war NATO Medal or their respective ribbons, to mark the relevant campaign, is no longer authorised for UNMC personnel, as of April 2 1999, as service is now recognised through the award of the NDSM and the Antarctica Service Medal.

** Although the UNMC did not formally take over command from NATO until April 2 1999, all awards are retroactive to July 1 1996 with the exception of the NDSM which is back-dated to December 1 1928 and Admiral R. Byrd's first expedition.

NB: Separate campaigns and all future phases of the CONTACT campaign may warrant additional awards, subject to circumstances.

Antarctica Service Medal
ANTSM

100 points

Awarded for any period of active service in Antarctica, with a small disc denoting "wintering- over" service if applicable. That is, being on duty during the Antarctic winter, between the 21st of March and the 21st of September, when it is not possible to safely depart the continent due to the weather conditions. The first "winter-over disc" is bronze, the second is gold and the third is silver, see Table 11. Each "wintering-over" constitutes another award and points are granted accordingly.

NB: The wearing of the various pre-WWII Antarctica medals and the post-war NATO Medal or their respective ribbons, to mark the relevant campaign, is no longer authorised for UNMC personnel, as of April 2 1999, as service is now recognised through the award of the NDSM and the Antarctica Service Medal.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal
AFESM

100 points

Awarded for service during a designated "combat operation", that is, one with an operational title, e.g. "Operation Hastings"; wherein actual missions are undertaken. The second and subsequent awards are indicated by the affixing of Bronze Numerals to show the total number of such operations attended.

Armed Forces Service Medal
AFSM

50 points

Awarded for service during each designated "non-combat" operation, that is one without an operational title, wherein no actual missions are undertaken, but still qualifying as a significant part of a campaign. It is marked with Bronze Numerals for each subsequent operation attended.

Note that the AFSM is awarded for attending conference and training "operations". Active participation in the conferences and the training sessions is additionally rewarded by the granting of the ribbons shown in Table 3 below. So for example as a participant in a Strategic Conference, you will be awarded both the AFSM "and" the PDR.

Humanitarian Service Medal
HSM

100 points

Awarded for participation in a designated Humanitarian Action, such as disaster relief, search and rescue etc.

Military Outstanding Voluntary Service Medal
MOVSM

100 points

1. Awarded for a single instance or period of outstanding special voluntary service other than that specified in 2 below.

2. Awarded for a full tour engaged in special voluntary service , that is when serving as a permenent member of an all volunteer "special military unit" (MPC's etc.).

NB: A "tour" being defined as either; three calender years (peacetime), or one calender year (wartime), starting on January 1st, and ending on December 31st of the appropriate year, wherein a Marine participates in one or more designated operations. The Star Gate Command of the UNMC is currently operating under wartime conditions, retroactive to 01JUL 96.

Overseas Service Ribbon
Short (Tour)*
OSRS

50 points

Awarded for a short tour of 90+ days (3 months) reasignment to national forces.

(USAF)

Overseas Service Ribbon
Long (Tour)*
OSRL

100 points

Awarded for a long tour of 270+ days (9 months) reasignment to national forces.

(USAF)

Drill Instructor Service Ribbon*
DISR

50 points

Awarded upon the first occasion wherein the candidate satisfactorily performs as a military Drill Instructor (DI) or as an Assistant DI (ADI), while participating in an Expert Infantry Course. Subsequent awards are granted at a rate of one per 24 Expert Infantry Course Units (EICU's) taught, starting with the 48th unit for the second award (the first award covers units 1-24 inclusive).

(USMC)

Recruiting Service Ribbon*
RSR

50 points

Awarded for each designated period of recruitment service

(USMC)

Security Guard Service Ribbon*
SGSR

50 points

Effective: 04 AUG 99 CON-21

Awarded upon commencement of a short tour of three (3) combat-operations, of assigned service in a Military Police Company. This normally occurs post a requested transfer from one regiment to another.

(USMC)

Armed Forces Reserve Service Medal
AFRSM

50 points

Awarded for three calendar years (peacetime), or each single calender year (wartime) satisfactory assignment as a member of the United Nations Marine Corps Reserve (UNMCR). That is service in the UNMC without participation in any designated operations between January 1 and December 31 of any given year. The Star Gate Command of the UNMC is currently operating under wartime conditions, retroactive to 01 JUL 96.

The specific version of the AFRSM issued is that used by the USMC

Table 3 Ribbon Qualifications

These are ribbon only awards, that have no actual "medal" associated with them. They have an equivalent status to that of the qualification badges set out in the four tables starting with Table 6 below. They differ in that, for each additional achievement, recognition is made by the attachment of a Service Star, or in exceptional circumstances a set of Bronze Numerals, see Table 11.

Ribbon Title Criteria Guide
Military Education Ribbon
MER

250 points.

Awarded for qualification in UNMC approved medical, signal, and infantry training courses.

NB: other skills, such as pilot, diver, explosive ordnance disposal and parachutist are covered by their own badge awards, and other skills are covered by the Training Ribbon below. Shooting skill are covered by the Small Arms Expert Ribbon, also below.

For a more detailed explanation see the Skill Set page.

  • EIC: Awarded upon certification or re-certification in an Expert Infantry Course (i.e. per 12 EICU's)*. See also the Infantry Badge awards of Table 6 below. (Unlimited)
    *NB: The standard EIC comprises 12 EIC units (EICU). Some courses exceed this value, and the total number of points are acrued to qualify as subsequent EIC qualifications. Also your personal award of EICU's may vary from those specified for others on the same course. The Awards Granted page for your unit will state your current number of EICU's earned. Be aware that credits earned through participation in Battle Practices, do not count towards an EIC, see the Training Ribbon of this table (below).
  • MEDICAL: Awarded upon certification or re-certification in a UNMC approved medical qualification. See the Expert and Combat Medics Badges of Table 7 below. (Unlimited)
  • SIGNALS: Awarded upon certification in the UNMC approved signals qualifications; CLASS F, I, and A. One award per level (Max. 3 awards). See also the Radio Transmitter Operators (RTO) Qualification Patch.

(USAF Non Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon)

Professional Development Ribbon
PDR

250 points

Awarded for satisfactory participation in a campaign's Strategic Conference. See also the Armed Forces Service Medal of Table 2.

As this award results in superior situational awareness, it provides the Marine with one of the two necessary qualifications required to be considered for a commission to serve as an officer during the following 12 months. The other being that the candidate must have a minimum of 2,000 Promotional Points, that is they must currently hold the rank of at least Corporal.

(US Army Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon)

Small Arms Expert Ribbon
SAER

50 points

Awarded for either:

1. Awarded upon certification in a UNMC approved firearms qualification: Handgun, Rifle, and Shotgun. One award per level (Max. 3 awards).

2. Awarded upon certification in a UNMC approved long range shooting qualification: 548, 914, or 1,463 metres (600, 1,000, or 1,600 yards). One award per level (Max. 3 awards).

On the occasion of satisfying any of these three levels, the Marine is entitled to wear a SNIPER tab on the top of their right sleave, or if another tab is already being worn on that location, then at the top of their left sleeve. See  Table 9: Qualification Badges & Tabs below.

3. Awarded for each qualification/re-qualification by the scoring of 90%+ on a range, with one or more of the designated catogories of weapon, as specified in the Regimental competition rules at the time of qualification. Unlimited.

4. Awarded for qualification as an authorised Firearms Range Officer/Instructor. One time award ONLY.

(USAF)

Training Ribbon
TR

100 points

1. Awarded for satisfactory completion of each block of 12 units of designated Battle Practise (BPU).

NB: these awards are an educational complement to the Expert Infantry Course Units (see the Military Education Ribbon above, and the Infantry Badges of Table 6) below. BPU's are not a substitute for EICU, thus that qualification cannot be earned through achievement of these units. The Awards Granted page for your unit will state your current number of BPU's earned.

2. Awarded for skills not covered by either the Military Education Ribbon above, or any of the various specialist skill badges shown below.

  • ARCTIC WARFARE: Awarded upon completion of a UNMC approved AW qualification, that includes the skill of Skiing (Basic), or as an Instructor. One award per level (Max. 2 awards).
  • ARMOURER: Awarded upon completion of a UNMC approved Armourers qualification. One time award ONLY.
  • DEGREES, MASTERS & DOCTORITES: Awarded for each qualification. (Unlimited)
  • DRIVER: Awarded upon certification in any UNMC approved specialist driving qualification; AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicle - Wheeled or tracked), HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle), or PSV (Public Service Vehicle). One award per qualification (Max. 4 awards).
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT: Awarded upon certification in a UNMC approved ITS qualification. One time award ONLY.
  • MECHANIC: Awarded upon certification in a UNMC approved vehicular, maritine, fixed or rotary wing mechanical qualification. One time award ONLY.
  • MOUNTAIN WARFARE: Awarded upon completion of a UNMC approved MW qualification, including the skill of rock/mountain climbing and repelling/abseiling (Basic), or as an Instructor. One award per level (Max. 2 awards).
  • RIVERINE/SEA WARFARE: Awarded upon certification in a UNMC approved RSW qualification; including skills such as canoeing, sailing, riverine, inshore or high seas (Basic) or as an Instructor. One award per level (Max. 2 awards).
  • TRANSLATOR: Awarded upon certification in a UNMC approved language qualification. One award per language ONLY. Unlimited.
  • UAV PILOT: Awarded upon certification as a UNMC Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) aka "drone" Pilot. One time award ONLY.
  • UNARMED COMBAT: Awarded for completion of the Unarmed Combat Training Course. One time award ONLY.

(USAF)

Table 4 United Nations & Other Service Medals

No other UN medals are authorised for wear with the exception of the two listed below. Also, be aware that the NATO Medal has been deleted from this section, as it is no longer authorised for wear by UNMC personnel as of the 2nd April 1999.
Medal Ribbon
&Title 		Criteria Guide

United Nations Special Service Medal
UNSSM

100 points

For each 90 days (peacetime)/30 days (wartime) active "operational" special service with the UNMC, other than with the UN HQ. The Star Gate Command of the UNMC is currently operating under wartime conditions, retroactive to 01 JUL 96.

United Nations Headquarters Medal
UNHQM

100 points

For 90 days (peacetime)/30 days (wartime) active "operational" service in direct support of UN Headquarters. The Star Gate Command of the UNMC is currently operating under wartime conditions, retroactive to 01 JUL 96.

Long Service Medal
"base title" LSM

100 points

The UK edition of this medal is called the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker Long Service Medal or KHSNBLSM, aka RGHQ-51.

For commencement of the tenth tour of duty (10 years) active service at RGHQ-51 (Kelvedon Hatch) in the United kingdom.

NB: Each base issues it's own medal suspended from a uniform ribbon which is 1.5" wide. The ribbon is worn separately beneath the standard rack mounted upon the flap of the left breast pocket at it's centre top.

Table 5: Unit Awards (Right Breast)

Ribbon Title Criteria Guide
Distinguished Unit Award
DUA

500 points

For an explanation of the criteria, please go  HERE.

Not to be confused with the smaller, yet otherwise identical Distinguished Unit Citation of Table 1 above.

NB: that this is the older name for what is in today's US Army called the Presidential Unit Citation/Award.

Defense Meritorious Unit Award
DMUA

400 points

For an explanation of the criteria, please go  HERE.

Not to be confused with the smaller, yet otherwise identical Meritorious Unit Citation of Table 1 above.

NB: that this is an alternate name for what is in the US Army is today called the Joint Meritorious Unit Award.

Valorous Unit Award
VUA

300 points

For an explanation of the criteria, please go  HERE.
Meritorious Unit Award
MUA

200 points

For an explanation of the criteria, please go  HERE.
Superior Unit Award
SUA

100 points

For an explanation of the criteria, please go  HERE.

Table 6 Infantry Badges

As the UNMC is principly an infantry formation, great emphasis is placed upon the acquisition and maintenance of the essential skills, and these awards are intended to encourage Marines to train and gain promotion.

Only one of these awards is worn at any one time, the higher replacing it's predecessor. They are worn above the ribbon rack upon the left breast, below any wings.

The core of a Marine's military education is therefore the Expert Infantry Course, upon completion of which the Military Education Ribbon is awarded. Then after their first act of service in any kind of mission as part of a designated combat operation, a qualified Marine will be awarded the Expert Infantry Badge as a reward for putting their skills in to practice on the battlefield, with or without combat. However, these skills can only be fully developed by exposure to actual combat. To encourage Marines engaged in regular action to take additional training, the various Combat Infantry Badges are offered as a reward for graduating and putting in to practise the knowledge available to them through the Corps. Therefore the CIB1 is only awarded after both the requirements of additional "training and combat" have been met. Thus if a Marine acquires 120 Expert Infantry Course Units (EICU), yet has never taken part in a designated "combat mission", they would not be granted any of the CIB awards. Such a Marine would upon their first exposure to combat, only then, be awarded the CIB1. To recieve the CIB2, they would need to complete a further (refresher) 12 units of military education and once again take part in a combat mission. Consequentially among Marines, the CIB is a highly sought after and respected award.

The standard EIC comprises 12 EIC units (EICU). Some courses vary from this value, and as the total number of points are acrued to qualify as subsequent EIC qualifications, Marines should consult Table 11 of the Awards Granted for your unit to see your total credits. In the event of a disagreement, then the Operations Listings pages, where the specific number of EICU's for all courses attended can be found. See also the Military Education Ribbon of Table 3 above. Be aware that credits earned through participation in Battle Practices, do not count towards an EIC, see the Training Ribbon of Table 3 above.

NB: a "combat mission" is one that has been designated as such by the commanding officer prior to launch, and are missions wherein contact with, and destruction of, enemy forces is the primary objective.

All these badge awards are US Army issue

Badge Title Criteria Guide
Combat Infantry Badge
3rd Award
CIB3

400 points

Awarded for satisfactory participation in one or more designated combat missions, post passing of a total of 120+ EICU's. NB: combat experience prior to this point value does not qualify you for this award. To qualify for the CIB3 you must have previously been granted the CIB2. See the notes at the top of this table.
Combat Infantry Badge
2nd Award
CIB2

300 points

Awarded for satisfactory participation in one or more designated combat missions, post passing of a total of 72+ EICU's. NB: combat experience prior to this point value does not qualify you for this award. To qualify for the CIB2 you must have previously been granted the CIB1. See the notes at the top of this table.
Combat Infantry Badge
1st Award
CIB1

200 points

Awarded for satisfactory participation in one or more designated combat missions, post passing of a total of 36+ EICU's. NB: combat experience prior to this point value does not qualify you for this award. To qualify for the CIB1 you must have previously been granted the EIB. See the notes at the top of this table.
Expert Infantry Badge
EIB

100 points

Awarded upon your first act of service in any kind of mission as part of a designated combat operation, with or without actual combat, post satisfactory completion of your first Expert Infantry course (12+ EICU's). See the notes at the top of this table.

Table 7 Medical Badges

As the UNMC is principly an infantry formation, it's Marines are often exposed to a high risk of personal injury. Consequentially the Corps' medical personnel are held in very high esteem by their fellow Marines. Field Medics that is Doctors who provide immediate support to our Marines in the combat zone, are amongst the most highly decorated personnel within the Corps.

Only one of these is worn at any one time, the higher replacing it's predecessor. It is placed above all other qualification badges on the right breast of the SDU green shirt or black jacket (if issued), but below any wings.

IMPORTANT: Due to the Corps small size, Field Medic training is conducted via the Medical Branch by various external agencies. Upon certification in a UNMC approved Field Medic qualification, a Doctor is initially assigned to the Medical Branch and awarded the Military Education Ribbon of Table 3 above. Subsequentially the Marine may if they wish, choose to transfer to a combat Branch Of Service such as the Infantry, before completion of the customary Tour of Duty. All Field Medics must re-certify every three years to maintain their qualification. To encourage doctors to serve as Field Medics, the Expert Field Medic's Badge is therefore granted as a reward for graduating and putting in to practise their knowledge on the battlefield. Like the CIB1 above the CMB1 is only awarded after both requirements of "additional training and combat" have been met. Thus if a Marine doctor repeatedly re-certifys, but has never taken part in actual combat, they will not be granted any of the CMB's. Such a medic would upon their first exposure to combat, only then be awarded the CMB1. To recieve the CMB2, they would need to re-qualify and once again take part in a designated "combat mission". Consequentially among Marines, the CMB is like the CIB above, a highly sought after and respected award.

NB: A doctor not qualified as a Field Medic is restricted to the provision of terrestrial on-base medical services, and may not practise medicine off-world. Likewise Field Medics are not required to provide terrestrial on-base medical services, except under extraordinary circumstances, as to do so may interfere with their off-world duties.

NB: A "combat mission" is one that has been designated as such by the commanding officer prior to launch, and are missions wherein contact with, and destruction of, enemy forces is the primary objective.

NB: All these badge awards are US Army issue

Badge Title Criteria Guide
Combat Medical Badge
3rd Award
CMB3

400 points

Awarded upon satisfactory participation in one or more designated combat missions, post your re-certification in a UNMC approved medical qualification. To qualify for the CMB3 you must have already been awarded the CMB2. See the notes at the top of this table.
Combat Medical Badge
2nd Award
CMB2

300 points

Awarded upon satisfactory participation in one or more designated combat missions, post your re-certification in a UNMC approved medical qualification. To qualify for the CMB2 you must have already been awarded the CMB1. See the notes at the top of this table.
Combat Medical Badge
1st Award
CMB1

200 points

Awarded upon satisfactory participation in one or more designated combat missions, post your re-certification in a UNMC approved medical qualification. To qualify for the CMB1 you must have already been awarded the EFMB. See the notes at the top of this table.
Expert Field Medic's Badge
EFMB

100 points

Awarded upon your first act of service as a participant in any kind of mission forming part of a designated combat operation, regardless of whether or not the Marine was exposed to combat. To be awarded the EFMB you must first qualify for membership of the Medical Branch Of Service. See the notes at the top of this table.

Table 8 Wings

The following wings reflect the roles of the Corps' Marines, and especially those assigned to the UNSGC CONTACT program. The Aviators and Astronauts wings are worn upon the left breast of the SDU green shirt or black jacket (if issued), above any Expert or Combat Infantry Badges. Note if both have been awarded then the Aviators wings go at the top on the right breast. The Parachutist's wings are worn above any Medical qualification badges, below any Aviators wings on the right breast.

Note that the keeping of an accurate Service Log Book is essential to both pilots and astronauts. The record of flight hours for both kinds of wings, commence with take off/launch and end upon landing, and thus represents the entire period the Marine is off the deck. For UNSGC Flight Crews, this means from the instant that they enter the Gate on base, to the point where they exit it upon their return (it is NOT just time on the target world or in the wormhole). Note that any time off-world resulting from capture or being declared as Missing In Action (MIA), does NOT contribute to these awards. The time is cut at the last point scheduled for Return To Base (RTB).

All wings are US Army issue, with the exception of the Command Astronaut's Wings which is drawn from the US Air Force, and the Parachutists Wings which is drawn from the US Navy & US Marine Corps.
Aviator's Wings
Badge Title Criteria Guide
Master Aviator's Wings
MAAVW

250 points

Awarded for the satisfactory completion of 5,000 plus flying hours, in rotary or fixed wing aircraft.
Senior Aviator's Wings
SNAVW

250 points

Awarded for the satisfactory completion of 1,000 plus flying hours, in rotary or fixed wing aircraft.
Basic Aviator's Wings
AVW

250 points

Awarded for qualifying as an aviator in either rotary or fixed wing aircraft.
Astronaut's Wings
Badge Title Criteria Guide
Command Astronaut's Wings
COMASTW

400 points

1. Awarded for the satisfactory completion of 50 missions that exceed an altitude of 80,000m (50 miles), using conventional space craft.

2. Awarded for the satisfactory completion of 180 hours of active service in missions that exceed an altitude of 80,000m (50 miles), via a Star Gate.

(USAF)

Master Astronaut's Wings
MAASTW

300 points

1. Awarded for the satisfactory completion of 25 missions that exceed an altitude of 80,000m (50 miles), using conventional space craft.

2. Awarded for the satisfactory completion of 100 hours of active service in missions that exceed an altitude of 80,000m (50 miles), via a Star Gate.

Senior Astronaut's Wings
SNASTW

200 points

1. Awarded for the satisfactory completion of 10 missions that exceed an altitude of 80,000m (50 miles), using conventional space craft.

2. Awarded for the satisfactory completion of 40 hours of active service in missions that exceed an altitude of 80,000m (50 miles), via a Star Gate.

Basic Astronaut's Wings
ASTW

100 points

1. Awarded for the satisfactory completion of your first mission that exceed an altitude of 80,000m (50 miles), using conventional space craft.

2. Awarded for the satisfactory completion of your first mission that exceeds an altitude of 80,000m (50 miles), via a Star Gate.

Parachutist's Wings
Badge Title Criteria Guide
Parachutist's Wings
PARA

200 points

Awarded for the satisfactory completion of an approved parachuting course. It is worn on the right breast, which, along with its gold finish ensures its distinctiveness.

In the UNMC, high level jump proficiency is not a requirement, therefore there are no Senior, Master or Command editions of this award. However its points value is set high to encourage achievement, especially as it is not associated with any other awards.

(US Navy & US Marine Corps)

Table 9 Qualification Badges & Tabs

With the exception of the Tabs and the RTO's patch, the following qualification badges are worn in succession, the higher value one replacing its predecessor. They are worn upon the right breast above the pocket, and above any Unit Awards. They are arranged in rows of two or three as appropriate, in the descending order shown. Note that if you are entitled to any of the medical qualification badges, then that has precedence over these awards with regard to placement.

The Explosives Ordnance Disposal Badges and the Pathfinders Badge are both US Army issue, whereas the Divers Badges come from SOCOM (special Operations Command) and the Commanders Badge is drawn from the US Air Force.

The SNIPER Tab and the RTO's patches are UNMC issue. At a later date additional Tabs are planned to be authorised, most of which will be of US Army origin.

These Tabs are worn at the top of the sleeve, starting with the right arm, that is above the UNSGC patch. A second maybe worn above the national flag on the left, and a third of fourth below the original tabs. No more than four (4) tabs maybe worn at one time even if qualified to do so.

Badge Title Criteria Guide
Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge
MEOD

250 points

Awarded upon qualification in a UNMC recognised course as an EOD Instructor.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge
EOD

250 points

Awarded upon qualification in a UNMC recognised EOD course.
Special Operations Divers Supervisor Badge
SODSB

100 points

Awarded upon qualification in a UNMC recognised course as a diving supervisor/instructor.
Special Operations Divers Badge
SODB

100 points

Awarded upon qualification in a UNMC recognised course as a diver.
Commander's Badge
COMB

250 points

Awarded upon the first occaision of an individual's satisfactory completion as the designated commander of either:

  • Five terrestrial "Operations", or
  • Five extraterrestrial "Missions" that is those that have exceeded an altitude of 80,000m (50 miles).
Pathfinder Badge
PFB

50 points

Awarded upon the first occaision of an individual's satisfactory voluntary participation in a "high risk" designated extraterrestrial "Pathfinder" mission. This is defined as an off-world mission to a planet about which nothing is known, not even the nature or safety of its environment. Concequentially there is an extreme risk of death or injury, without hope of rescue or recovery.

NB: subsequent participation in the 25th extraterrestrial Pathfinder mission, maybe marked by the granting of the Distinguished Flying Cross, see Table 1 above.

Radio Telecommunications Operator's
Qualification Badge
RTOQ

250 points

Awarded upon the passing of the Foundation level (Class F) RTO's Qualification exam. This is a one time ONLY award, however accreditation as a Class F, Class I (Intermediate) or Class A (Advanced) operator are also recognised by the award of the Military Education Ribbon.

This qualification is only ever issued as an embroidered patch, which is worn upon the left arm below the wearers national flag insignia.

SNIPER Tab

100 points

Awarded in addition to the Small Arms Expert Ribbon (SAER), for participation in a long range shooting exercise or competition exceeding 548 metres (600 yards).

This qualification is only ever issued as an embroidered patch, which is worn at the top of the sleeve above the UNSGC badge.

Table 10: Branch Of Service Insignia

The Marines and staff of the UNSGC, are initially assigned to, and trained by, their BOS, that specialise in particular skills. They are then brought together to form Regiments and other formations to conduct operations. When it comes to choosing which branch to join, it depends upon whether or not it is directly recruiting, or the Marine is adequately qualified. The initial branch assignment for most Marines is Infantry, as this is the one with greatest need. Marines may move from one branch to another as their careers develop. For most, but not all branches, the minimum period of assignment is one Tour of Duty. The associated Promotional Points values reflect requirements, difficulty or danger. Some like the Medical and Engineer branches require qualifications for which additional Promotional Points are required, being earned through the Military Education Ribbon of Table 3. For a more detailed explanation see the Skill Set page.

Certain BOS do not take recruits, prefering to select experienced candidates from other branches. For example, the Cavalry, Military Police and Special Forces.

A pair of BOS insignia is worn appended to the collar tabs of the SDU green shirt or black jacket (if issued). Only one set maybe worn at any one time. The exception being members of the Staff Specialist branch attached to another to provide them with administrative services. In this case the left hand collar insignia is replaced with that of the assigned branch.

All the branches are listed in alphabetical order in the table set out below. There are fifteen branches, one of which, the General Staff has no special insignia. All branch insignia is drawn from the US Army.

Bright Insignia Title
Initials
PP 		Description & Criteria Guide
Armour
ARM

0 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Armour Branch, responsible for the deployment of tracked or wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV), such as tanks and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC).

Assignment to this branch is dependant upon technical qualifications, covered by the award of the Military Education Ribbon, see Table 3 and Skill Set.

This branch is still recruiting despite currently not having any available AFV's, and so qualified crews are, for the moment being deployed as ground forces.

Artillery
ARTY

100 PP

Awarded upon assignment to theArtillerry Branch, responsible for the deployment of towed and self propelled artillery and air defense systems. Only the AAA elements, providing defense of terrestrial Star Gate bases are currently active.

No direct recruitment. The Marine candidate wishing to serve with a unit's artillery element, must hold at least the rank of Corporal*.
* Thus the Marine must have already earned at least 2,000 PP's and 12 EICU's.

Aviation
AV

0 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Aviation Branch, responsible for the deployment of fixed and rotary wing transport, drones and combat air power in support of ground forces.

Assignment to this branch is dependant upon technical qualifications, which are covered by the award of the Military Education Ribbon, see Table 3 and Skill Set.

This branch is still recruiting despite currently not having any available fixed or rotary wing aircraft, and so qualified crews are, for the moment being deployed as ground forces.

Cavalry
CAV

100 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Cavalry Branch, responsible for the provision of rapid deployment infantry as emergency reserves and Search And Rescue (SAR) teams. Some units have airborne, light AFV or sea-surface capability.

No direct recruitment. The Marine candidate wishing to serve with a unit's Cavalry element, must hold at least the rank of Corporal*.
* Thus the Marine must have already earned at least 2,000 PP's and 12 EICU's.

Engineer
ENG

100 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Engineer Branch, responsible for the construction, destruction, maintenance and repair of all UNMC equipment and fasilities. They also cover the roles of signals, electronic warfare, chemical and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), plus light ordnance, that is other than artillery and air defense systems.

Assignment to this branch is dependant upon technical qualifications, which are covered by the award of the Military Education Ribbon, see Table 3 and Skill Set.

This branch is recruiting directly.

NONE

General Staff
GS

0 PP

When assigned to the General Staff Branch, which is responsible for the creation and application of the strategic level policies, and the command and control of the UNMC and its Commands, the candidate continues to wear their original branch insignia, as this is the branch that they represent. Those officers not representing a specific branch wear no branch insignia at all. The members of the GS form the UNMC's General Headquarters (GHQ) which is based in Washington DC (USA).

Selected accession upon promotion to General officer ONLY. The minimum rank requirement is Brigadier General (24,000 PP and 120 EICU).

Infantry
INF

0 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Infantry branch, responsible for conduct of the majority of UNMC operations.

This branch is recruiting directly.

Inspector General
IG

100 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Inspector General Branch, responsible for the inspection and regulation of all branches of the UNMC.

No direct recruitment. The Marine candidate wishing to serve with the Inspector Generals office, must hold at least the rank of Corporal*.
* Thus the Marine must have already earned at least 2,000 PP's and 12 EICU's.

Intelligence
INT

100 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Intelligence Branch, responsible for the gathering, analysis and decemination of all intelligence related to operations conducted by the UNMC.

This branch is recruiting directly.

Judge Advocate General
JAG

100 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Judge Advocate General Branch, responsible for the prosicution, defense and ajudication of all legal issues related to UNMC personnel who serve under the UCMJ, the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Para-Legals and lawyers, conduct investigations, and act as defense and prosecution council and judges at Courts Martial and Courts of Appeal.

This branch is recruiting directly.

Medical
MED

100 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Medical Branch, responsible for all medical services required by the UNMC, including: A&E, dental, medical support services (Medical Technicians), medical specialists (Psychologists/Surgeons), nursing and vetenary services.

Assignment to this branch is in part dependant upon technical qualifications, such as those necessary for a Doctor to serve as an off-world Field Medic, which requires the award of the Military Education Ribbon, see Table 3 and Skill Set. Note that a Doctor without these additional qualifications may only serve at terrestrial fasilities, and may not practise medicine off-world. Marines qualified as Field Medics and assigned to a combat arm such as the Infantry, do NOT serve as on-base medical personnel in addition to their normal duties, with the exception of a mass casualty event.

This branch is recruiting directly.

Military Police
MP

100 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Military Police Branch, responsible for the security of all UNMC fasilities, and in colaboration with JAG for the investigation of offenses committed by UNMC personnel, as covered by the UCMJ. They are best known by members of the UNSGC for the conduct of the perimeter patrols carried out at Star Gate bases during off-world mission operations.

No direct recruitment. The Marine candidate wishing to serve with a unit's Military Police Company (MPC), must hold at least the rank of Corporal*.
* Thus the Marine must have already earned at least 2,000 PP's and 12 EICU's.
NB: temporary service (attachment) to a Military Police Company, in the role of a Marine Security Guard, does NOT constitute formal reasignment, and so no Promotional Points will be awarded for this period of service. See the Security Guard Service Ribbon, Table 2, of Decorations, Medals & Awards.

Quartermasters
QM

100 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Quartermasters Branch, responsible for the management and distribution of stores to the UNMC, and the provision of transport for Marines in and out of theatre, on land and at sea, and in the air, alongside the Aviation branch. Asignment to the QM's is a sign of great trust, as membership of this branch has, in so many armed forces, proven to be potentially subject to abuse. A field unit's S4 "logistics" or "supply" officer, is drawn from this branch.

Recruitment is dependent upon a special security check. The Marine candidate wishing to serve with a unit's QM's must hold at least the rank of Corporal*.
* Thus the Marine must have already earned at least 2,000 PP's and 12 EICU's.

Special Forces
SF

500 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Special Forces Branch, responsible for the conduct of special operations, including those of the Contact Long Endurance Gate Group (CLEGG) out of AREA-50 (USA), or reconnaissance missions/elements from other bases such as RGHQ-51.

No direct recruitment. Marine candidates wishing to join an SF unit, must hold the minimum rank of Private First Class*, and have passed the annual SF Physical Fitness Test. For each subsequent assignment to Special Forces, this fitness test must once again be passed. Upon failiure the Marine is Returned To Unit (RTU), that is sent back to their previous branch assignment, or to the Infantry.
* Thus the Marine must have already earned at least 500 PP's and 12 EICU's before taking the SF Fitness Test.

Staff Specialist
SS

500 PP

Awarded upon assignment to the Staff Specialist Branch, responsible for the administration, finance and organisation of all branches of the service. Personnel may serve as a unit's Adjutant (S1), Intelligence Officer (S2), Quartermaster (S4), Civil Affairs Officer (S5), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Public Affairs Officer, Finance Officer or other administrative roles. They may not serve as a unit's CO (Commanding Officer), S3 (Operations Officer), S6 (Communications Officer) or XO (Executive Officer), as these positions are restricted to members of combat branches.

As Staff Specialists are Marines who serve as on-base personnel ONLY, and as they will never have Flight-Status to go off-world, they are exempted from the EICU requirements for promotion beyond Private.

Staff Specialist serving with a specific branch may elect to wear a single insignia of that branch as an alternative to the left hand one of the Staff Specialist insignia, but will continue to be awarded the Promotional Points for the Staff Specialist branch. No additional PP will be awarded. However, for such branches as the Quartermasters the minimum rank requirements must be satisfied before asignment.

This branch is recruiting directly.

Table 11 Ribbon and Medal Devices and Attachments

These are the small metal fittings applied to ribbons to denote either additional awards or qualitative issues. All Devices and Attachments are US Army issue.
Devices Description Function
Oakleaf Cluster A bronze oakleaf cluster is used to mark each additional award of any Decoration of Table 1, or a Unit Award of Table 5 above. A silver oakleaf cluster is used instead of five bronze ones when required.
Service Star A small 3/16" bronze service star is used for each additional award of the majority of the Service Medals of Table 2 and Table 4 and the Ribbon Only Qualification Awards of Table 3 above. With the exceptions of the Good Conduct Medal, the Antarctica Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal and the Armed Forces Service Medal. A silver star is used instead of five bronze ones when required.

Attachments Description Function
Bronze Numerals 0-9 Used on the Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal and the Armed Forces Service Medal to mark additional awards for subsequent operations attended. The displayed number is the total number of operations, thus the first use of these numerals is with the #2 for the second award.


Good Conduct Clasp A bar representing a "hitching post" with loops or knots. Used on the Good Conduct Medal to mark completion of additional tours of service. Available in bronze with 2 - 5 knots and silver or gold with 1-5 knots each, indicating the 2nd-5th, 6th-10th and 11th-15th award respectively. NB: the gold bar for the 11th to 15th award is infrequently required and therefore not regularly available. If you require this gold clasp, please consult your unit's S4 (Logistics Officer) for advice. If you are fortunate to require an indication of a 16th award, this is done by the use of a second ribbon with a Bronze 2 Knot clasp, with a Gold 4 Knot clasp upon the other ribbon. The 17th award is indicated by replacing the Gold 4 Knot with a 5 knot version. Thereafter, the second ribbon is the one amended in the normal fashion.
Wintered-Over Disc Used on the Antarctica Service Medal to show an individual's 1st (bronze), 2nd (gold) and 3rd (silver) period of "wintering over" service. That is being on duty during the Antarctic winter, between the 21st of March and the 21st of September, when it is not possible to safely depart the continent due to the weather conditions.

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