Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon [SEP] inception
Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon
The Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon, is a decoration of the United States Navy which was established on December 12, 2003 by order of Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England. The ribbon is retroactive to May 1, 2001. Service with the Guard or on board USS "Constitution" prior to this date does not qualify the member for the ribbon.
Etymology.
As of January 17, 2012 the name of the Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon was changed from the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Ribbon in
the same physical and military requirements as the active duty members and must maintain a discipline free record for the Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon to be awarded.
The ultimate award authority for the Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon is the commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, which is headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard in the District of Columbia. Multiple awards of the Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon are denoted by bronze service stars, however only one award of the ribbon is authorized for each tour of duty.
See also.
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