What do the letters on the side of Navy ships mean?

The letters painted on the ship’s bridge wings are known as Command Excellence Awards or Command Effectiveness Awards. These awards mean that the ship that bears them has proven to be superior in a certain field of operations.

Is there a Navy battle e medal?

The Navy “E” Ribbon does not have a corresponding medal, meaning that when in full dress uniform (when medals are worn), the ribbon is placed above the right breast pocket of the uniform instead of the left.

How do you get the Navy E Ribbon?

Criteria: The Navy E Ribbon (NAVE) or the Battle “E” ribbon is presented to crew members of any United States Navy vessel that has won a battle efficiency competition. A unit award, this ribbon was created July 1st, 1974 the ribbon replaces a patch that, prior to the ribbons creation, was sewn onto the right sleeve.

Who can wear the Battle E ribbon?

Instead, it is a unit award, issued to any U.S. serviceman or servicewoman that is stationed as ship’s company with the unit when the award is earned. For each award of the Navy “E” Ribbon, one Battle “E” device is authorized for wear on the Navy “E” ribbon, up to the third award.

What does E mean in the Navy?

The Battle Effectiveness Award (formerly the Battle Efficiency Award, commonly known as the Battle “E”), is awarded annually to the small number of United States Navy ships, submarines, aviation, and other units that win their battle effectiveness competition.

How many Battle E ribbons are there?

Battle “E” device While service members may receive more than four Navy “E”s, only four may be displayed.

What is a NAM in the Navy?

The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM), is the United States Navy and U.S. Marine Corps’ version of the Achievement Medal. The award is still often referred to in shorthand speech as the “Navy Achievement Medal” or “NAM” for short.