The following are awards that Unit OICs are able to award members of their unit.

 

• Cross of Gallantry (Bronze Cross):  This award is given to the marine, officer or enlisted, that most exemplifies the spirit, image and attitude of the SFMC within a particular marine unit (MSG or MEU); the one who sets the standard for personal conduct, appearance, motivation, dedicated service and esprit de corps for which all STARFLEET Marines in that unit strive. Marines will wear the device for the highest earned in a given year, meaning over the years more than one level could be earned. All three can be displayed on the same ribbon, with highest level devices inboard (toward the viewer’s left with any subsequent award stars going outboard (to the viewer’s right) of the level earned. Maximum of 4 total devices on the ribbon.

 

• Sword of Gallantry (Bronze Swords):  This award is given to the Marine who most exemplifies the personal and professional standards of leadership valued by their Marine unit. This individual, through their actions and words, has provided the highest standard of guidance and leadership to their fellow Marines, setting a standard of excellence for other leaders to follow.  Members of the unit can assist the OIC by identifying up to 3 candidates that they feel are worthy of the Sword of Gallantry.  The final decision on who receives the award will be made by Unit OIC.

 

• Shield of Gallantry (Bronze Hourglass): This award is given to the Marine who has made the most significant personal impact in community service efforts within a particular Marine Unit (MSG or MEU). This effort does not necessarily have to be on behalf of a SFMC campaign effort, but financial donations are specifically excluded as the basis for eligibility. Volunteering your time and hard work counts; simply writing a check does not.

 

• Star of Gallantry (Bronze Star) – This award is given to the Marine NCO who most exemplifies the personal and professional standards of leadership valued by the NCO Corps of a Marine Unit (MSG or MEU). This Marine NCO has made a significant personal impact in community service efforts throughout their area, and through their actions and words, have provided the highest standard of guidance and leadership to their fellow Marines, setting a standard of excellence for other NCOs to follow.

 

• Anchor of Gallantry - This award is given to the Marine Cadet who most exemplifies the personal and professional standards of leadership valued by the Cadet Corps of a Marine Unit (MSG, MEU, or MTU). This Marine Cadet has made a significant personal impact in community service efforts throughout their area, and through their actions and words, have provided the highest standard of guidance and leadership to their fellow Marines, setting a standard of excellence for other Cadets to follow.

 

• Leader's Commendation: This award is given by a Unit OIC to a marine under his command who exemplifies meritorious service either by demonstrating consistently outstanding performance over time, or by performing a particular task or service to a high standard of excellence. Receipt of this award neither recommends the marine for, nor precludes him from, receiving additional recognition such as the Cross of Valor.

 

• Advanced Medical Proficiency Award (AMP): This award is authorized to Members who have a current CPR certification that is equivalent to a Basic Cardiac Life Support Course by the American Heart Association; or a First Aid Course that is equivalent to a Advanced First Aid Course by the American Red Cross; or has completed a Emergency Medical Technician Course (Basic).  Documentation of such training must be provided by the certifying organization, and verified by the issuing authority. This ribbon is unlike most others in that it may only be worn as long as the individual’s certification is in effect.

 

• Medical Proficiency Award (MP):This award is authorized to marines who have completed either a CPR course that is equivalent to a Heartsaver course by the American Heart Association or completed a Basic Cardiac Life Support Course or equivalent. Documentation of such training must be provided by the certifying organization, and verified by the issuing authority. This ribbon is unlike most others in that it may only be worn as long as the individual’s certification is in effect.