Navy And Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon

How do you earn the navy and marine corps overseas service ribbon.

The navy and marine corps overseas service ribbon was first proposed in 1968 but not authorized until 17 september 1986. The navy and marine corps osr is awarded to active duty members of the united states navy and united states marine corps after 12 months of consecutive or accumulated duty at an overseas shore based duty station not to include alaska and hawaii except for specific locations. The navy and marine corps overseas service ribbon is a small 1 inch wide rectangular pin awarded by commanding officers. The navy and marine corps overseas service ribbon medal is classified as a service award of the type general service award.

The ribbon is awarded to any member of the navy or marine corps who completes one year of consecutive or cumulative duty at a permanent overseas duty station. The navy and marine corps overseas service ribbon was authorized by the order of the secretary of the navy on september 17 1986. The ribbon is awarded to any member of the navy or marine corps who completes one year of consecutive or cumulative duty at a permanent overseas duty station. First created in 1987 additional awards are represented by wearing a bronze star device on the service ribbon.

This ribbon recognizes service members who have performed military tours of duty outside the borders of the united states of america. The navy and marine corps overseas service ribbon was first proposed in 1968 but not authorized until 17 september 1986.