Joint Meritorious Unit Awards

Authorized by the Secretary of Defense on June 10, 1981, this award was originally called the Department of Defense Meritorious Unit Award. It is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to joint activities for meritorious achievement or service, superior to that which is normally expected, for actions in the following situations; combat with an armed enemy of the United States, a declared national emergency, or under extraordinary circumstances that involve national interests. (DOD Manual 1348.33, Volume 4, Paragraph 3.6)

Jul 1, 1982 to Apr 30, 1985 - Documentation

Jan 1, 2005 to Dec 21, 2007 - Citation

Apr 16, 2016 to May 24, 2018 - Citation

Mar 1, 2020 to Feb 28, 2021 - Citation