Presidential Unit Citation i.d.

I was wondering what the criteria specifically was for the oak leaf cluster to be added to the Citation. Is there a list based on achievements, battle history?

 

. Description: The Presidential Unit Citation emblem worn to represent award of the Presidential Unit Citation is 1 7/16 inches wide and 9/16 inch in height. The emblem consists of a 1/16 inch wide Gold frame with laurel leaves which encloses an Ultramarine Blue 67118 ribbon.
2. Criteria: The Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after 7 December 1941. The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions as to set it apart and above other units participating in the same campaign. The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would warrant award of a Distinguished Service Cross to an individual. Extended periods of combat duty or participation in a large number of operational missions, either ground or air is not sufficient. This award will normally be earned by units that have participated in single or successive actions covering relatively brief time spans. It is not reasonable to presume that entire units can sustain Distinguished Service Cross performance for extended time periods except under the most unusual circumstances. Only on rare occasions will a unit larger than battalion qualify for award of this decoration.
3. Components: The components of the Presidential Unit Citation are the emblem awarded to members of the unit and the streamer for display on the unit flag/guidon.
a. Presidential Unit Citation emblem: MIL-D-3943/32 (frame) and MIL-R-11589/54 (ribbon). NSN 8455-00-257-3875.
b. Streamer: MIL-S-14650/5. Manual requisition in accordance with Chapter 9, Army Regulation (AR) 840-10.
4. Background: a. The Distinguished Unit Citation was established as a result of Executive Order No. 9075, dated 26 February 1942. The Executive Order directed the Secretary of War to issue citations in the name of the President of the United States to Army units for outstanding performance of duty after 7 December 1941. The design submitted by the Office of the Quartermaster General was approved by the G1 on 30 May 1942.
b. The Distinguished Unit Citation was redesignated the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) per DF, DCSPER, date 3 November 1966.
c. The emblem is worn by all members of a cited organization and is considered an individual decoration for persons in connection with the cited acts and may be worn whether or not they continue as members of the organization. Other personnel may wear this decoration while serving with an organization to indicate the unit has been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.
d. Order of precedence and wear policy for unit awards is contained in Army Regulation (AR) 670-1. Policy for awards, approving authority, and supply of the unit award emblem is contained in AR 600-8-22. The policy for display of unit awards on guidons and flags and supply of streamers is contained in AR 840-10.


The PUC is authorized for purchase and wear as a permanent part of the uniform by those individuals who served with the unit during the cited period. It may be worn temporarily by those persons serving in the unit subsequent to the cited period. Second and subsequent awards are denoted by wear of the bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; a silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn in lieu of five bronze. When awarded for combat or direct combat support, a bronze "V" device is worn. (AR 670-1)

I havent found anything that lists the specific criteria yet.

 

"3. After any unit is cited pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof for outstanding performance in action, a ribbon identifying such citation shall be issued and shall become a permanent part of the uniform of those persons assigned or attached thereto who were actually present and participated in the action for which the unit was cited, or in one of the actions if more than one action is mentioned in the citation, whether they thereafter serve with such unit or with a different unit. Such persons are authorized to wear an appropriate additional device for any subsequent citation for which they are eligible, made either to the same unit or to a unit to which they are subsequently assigned. If authorized by the Secretary concerned, persons assigned to a unit subsequent to an action for which it was cited, may wear the citation ribbon while so assigned."

 

Thanks for the reply JC. Thats about the same as i've found as well. I'm hoping a vet whom has one may see this & reply with experience, or sometime i'll take it with me to a roundtable discussion or even maybe research it at the War College.

 

On another point. I don't think I have ever seen any PUC with a "V" device.

 

I'm learning every day here. This is quite a citation! Anothe item that would look great in my militaria collection.

 

Navy and Marine P.U.C.




Coast Guard P.U.C.



Navy and Marine
The Navy citation is the unit equivalent of a Navy Cross and was established on 6 February 1942.
The Navy version has blue, yellow, and red horizontal stripes. To distinguish between the two versions of the Presidential Unit Citation, the Navy version is typically referred to as the Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation while the Army and Air Force refer to the decoration simply as the Presidential Unit Citation. These are only worn by persons who meet the criteria at the time it is awarded to the unit. Unlike the Army, those who later join the unit do not wear it on a temporary basis.

Special Clasps


USS Nautilus (SSN-571)

To commemorate the first submerged voyage under the North Pole by the nuclear-powered submarine Nautilus in 1958, all members of her crew who made that voyage were authorized to wear their Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with a special clasp in the form of a gold block letter N. (see image below)[1]








USS Triton (SSRN-586)

To commemorate the first submerged circumnavigation of the world by the nuclear-powered submarine Triton during its shakedown cruise in 1960, all members of her crew who made that voyage were authorized to wear their Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with a special clasp in the form of a golden replica of the globe. (see image below)[2]









USS Parche (SSN-683)

The most decorated unit in U.S. Navy history was the nuclear-powered submarine Parche, with a total of nine PUCs awarded during its 30 years of service.[3]

Coast Guard

United States Coast Guard units may be awarded either the Navy or Coast Guard version of the Presidential Unit Citation, depending on which service the Coast Guard was supporting when the citation action was performed.
A Coast Guard version of the award was awarded to the entire U.S. Coast Guard, including the Coast Guard Auxiliary, by President George W. Bush for Hurricane Katrina rescue and relief operations. All Coast Guard members who received the award are authorized to wear the Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with a special clasp in the form of the internationally recognized “hurricane symbol”

 

Ribbons are underrated in the collectible world as far as i'm concerned. They all have a unique story to tell, like their medal counterparts. Some more than others like this example.

 

a very nice little item ..i am with skipper it would look good in the collection
thankyou for showing us
cheers krieg

 

Ribbons and medals I guess don't hold as much as fascination as do Distinctive insignias and other types of insignia. There just is that much of a variety. I belong to ASMIC (American Society of Military Insignia Collectors)and I would say that 99% collect other types of insignia.

Welcome to the new ASMIC Website

 

Thanks for the link JC. Thats the type of place i've been looking for.

 

Its a great goup I have been a member on and off for over 30 years LOL

 

Does anyone know what unit citations oregon units have or where to find them?

 

List of units
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Unit_Citation_(United_States)

82d Cavalry Regiment, Oregon National Guard
82d Cavalry Regiment Insignia Page