AWARDS UPDATE

R 191556Z AUG 26
MARADMIN 376/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM MMPB-3//
SUBJ/AWARDS UPDATE//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMPB-3/01MAR2022//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/DOD/09APR21//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/DOD/19SEP23//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/DOD/07MAY21//
REF/E/MSGID: DOC/SECNAV/19AUG19//
NAR/REF A IS NAVMC 2922, MARINE CORPS UNIT AWARDS MANUAL,
REF B IS DODI 1348.33, DOD MILITARY DECORATIONS AND AWARDS PROGRAM,
CHANGE 6. REF C IS DOWM 1348.33-V4, CHANGE 6. REF D IS DOWM
1348.33-V2, CHANGE 4. REF E IS SECNAV M-1650.1, NAVY AND MARINE
CORPS AWARDS MANUAL.//
POC/Z. J. KELLY/CIV/HQMC MMPB-30/-/TEL:703-784-9206/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to provide an
update of awards since the last update, MARADMIN 233/26.
2. The following unit awards are authorized and will be
incorporated in Ref A.
2.a. Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA)
2.a.1. Headquarters, Joint Task Force-Southern
Border 14Mar25-10Oct25
Note: This award is for Headquarters only.
2.a.2. Headquarters, North American Aerospace Defense Command and
Headquarters, United States Northern Command 01Jan23-31Dec24
Additional participating unit(s):
2.a.2.a. Headquarters, Joint Task Force-Civil Support
2.a.2.b. Headquarters, Joint Task Force-North
2.a.2.c. Headquarters, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense
Region
2.a.2.d. Headquarters, Alaskan Command
2.a.2.e. Headquarters, Joint Task Force National Capital Region
2.a.2.f. Headquarters, Continental North American Aerospace Defense
Region
2.a.2.g. Headquarters, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense
Region
2.a.2.h. Headquarters, Western Air Defense Sector
2.a.2.i. Headquarters, Eastern Air Defense Sector
2.a.2.j. Headquarters, Special Operations Command North
Note: This award is for Headquarters only. Service units and
individuals assigned to Service units in support of these
organizations are not eligible for this award.
2.a.3. Headquarters, Special Operations Command
Central 01Jul23-30Jun25
Note: This award is for Headquarters only. Service units and
individuals assigned to Service units in support of these
organizations are not eligible for this award.
2.a.4. Headquarters, United States Southern Command 05Oct24-31Mar26
Additional participating unit(s):
2.a.4.a. Headquarters, Joint Task Force 84-2
2.a.4.b. Headquarters, Joint Task Force-Southern Guard
2.a.4.c. Headquarters, Joint Task Force-Guantanamo
2.a.4.d. Headquarters, Joint Task Force-Bravo
2.a.4.e. Headquarters, Joint Interagency Task Force-South
2.a.4.f. Inter-American Defense College
Note: This award is for Headquarters only. Service units and
individuals assigned to Service units in support of these
organizations are not eligible for this award.
2.a.5. Headquarters, United States European Command 16Feb22-30Jun25
Additional participating unit(s):
2.a.5.a. Headquarters, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force
Europe
2.a.5.b. Headquarters, Joint Analysis Center
2.a.5.c. Headquarters, Joint Integration Coordination Cell
2.a.5.d. Headquarters, Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine
2.a.5.e. Headquarters, Joint Task Force-406
2.a.5.f. Headquarters, Security Assistance Group-Ukraine
2.a.5.g. Special Activities Supreme Allied Commander Division
2.a.5.h. Headquarters, Special Operations Command Europe
2.a.5.i. Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Survey Section
Note: This award is for Headquarters only. Service units and
individuals assigned to Service units in support of these
organizations are not eligible for this award.
2.a.6. Headquarters, Joint Task Force 41 01Oct22-31Jul25
Note: The official record of personnel and participating units
eligible for this award will be maintained by Headquarters,
United States Special Operations Command and Headquarters, Joint
Special Operations Command.
2.b. Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC)
2.b.1. Commander, Naval Information Warfare System
Command 20Aug20-09Aug24
2.b.2. Fifth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division 01Nov23-01Nov24
Additional participating unit(s):
2.b.2.a. Combat Logistics Battalion 5
2.b.2.b. 2d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
2.b.2.c. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268
Note: U.S. military and DoD civilian personnel are eligible for the
MUCs listed in paragraphs 2.b.1. through 2.b.2. provided they were
physically present and participated in the action(s) for which the
unit was cited, and during the award period were permanently
assigned to the decorated unit or participating unit. Personnel
temporarily assigned or attached to the decorated unit, or one of
the approved participating units, for 30 days or more (or the entire
period covered by the award if less than 30 days) are also eligible.
3. Navy Expeditionary Medal (NEM) - Update to MARADMIN 264/25
3.a. The following units were attached to U.S. FIFTH FLEET, Naval
Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
(identified as CTF 51/5). The units below met the criteria during
the meritorious period for which the Navy Expeditionary Medal (NEM)
was awarded and authorized for wear: 01Oct21-06Jan22
3.a.1. 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
3.a.2. Battalion Landing Team 1/1
3.a.3. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165
3.a.4. Combat Logistics Battalion 11
3.a.5. USAF Personnel: MAJ Gross, Adam
Note: Marines assigned to or attached to the participating units for
the NEM are authorized wear of the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
(MCEM) in lieu of the NEM.
4. Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
4.a. Hurricane Melissa 25Oct25-28Nov25
Note: The Humanitarian Service Medal has been approved for U.S.
Service members, Coast Guardsmen, and Reserve Components (to include
the National Guard), who were physically present and directly
participated within the designated area of eligibility which
includes Jamaica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Haiti.
4.b. Cyclone Ditwah 27Nov25-14Dec25
Note: The Humanitarian Service Medal is approved for members of the
U.S. Armed Forces and Reserve Components, including the National
Guard, who were physically present and directly participated within
the designated area of eligibility of the Democratic Socialist
Republic of Sri Lanka and its territorial waters following Cyclone
Ditwah. Only one award is authorized for participation in each
designated humanitarian operation during the qualifying periods
listed above. Authority to determine individual eligibility is
delegated to commanders in the grade of O-6 or civilian equivalent
and above. Commands verifying participation shall ensure appropriate
updates are made to the Service member's official personnel record.
5. US Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation with Operational
Distinguished Device
5.a. USMC 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, Alpha Co 23Oct25-27Oct25
5.a.1. Personnel authorized:
Maj Poe, Alan C
1stSgt George, Tyron D
GySgt Luna, Jesse R
GySgt Moreno, Joaquin A
GySgt Ovando, Xavier F
SSgt Doucet, Taylor J
SSgt Iniguez, Sergio R
SSgt Martinez, Nathan A
SSgt Nevarez, Matthew J
Sgt Fillis, Mya
Sgt Johanson, Gunnar N
Sgt Payne, Dwayne D
Sgt StJohn, Jerry P
HM1 Vu, Richard L
6. Department of the Air Force Gallant Unit Citation
6.a. 378th Air Expeditionary Wing 15Mar25-07Oct25
Additional participating unit(s):
6.a.1. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VFMA-542)
7. Administrative Note: Unit Awards, as well as, campaign,
expeditionary, and service awards are administered by the Marines'
local reporting unit. Marines with questions regarding eligibility,
processing, or having these awards entered into their Official
Military Personnel File should contact their local reporting unit
for assistance.
8. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force.
9. Ref A is no longer distributed. Instead, Ref A is updated
quarterly and maintained on the internet at www.manpower.
marines.mil under the MMPB-3 site.
10. Release authorized by MajGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director,
Manpower Management Division.//