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The Distinguished Marksmanship Ribbon was a
, by Hap Rocketto, dated 28 September 2010, last accessed 18 February 2013 In 1952, the
, Navy Personnel Command, updated 27 July 2011, last accessed 18 February 2013 Under current uniform regulations, the Navy's Marksmanship Competition Badges are worn when large medals or
The Distinguished Marksmanship Ribbon was a United States Navy
The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage ...
military award
Military awards and decorations are distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. DoD Manual 1348.33, 2010, Vol. 3 A decoration is often a medal consisting of a ribbon and a medal ...
which was established in 1942 as the ''Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot Ribbon''. The ribbon
A ribbon or riband is a thin band of material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily as decorative binding and tying. Cloth ribbons are made of natural materials such as silk, cotton, and jute and of synthetic mat ...
recognized those who had been presented a Distinguished Marksman Badge through exceptional scoring at a professional military shooting competition. The Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot Ribbon was issued for receipt of either a Rifle or Pistol Distinguished Marksman Badge.A Short History of the Distinguished Shooter Program, by Hap Rocketto, dated 28 September 2010, last accessed 18 February 2013 In 1952, the
Secretary of the Navy
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By law, the se ...
ordered that the Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot Ribbon be divided into two new awards: the ''Distinguished Marksman Ribbon'', to denote distinguished marksmanship with a rifle, and the ''Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon'', to denote distinguished marksmanship with a pistol. The Distinguished Marksman Ribbon and Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon were discontinued by the Navy Department in 1960.
Even though all three of the Distinguished Marksmanship Ribbons have been declared obsolete, the Distinguished Marksman (rifle) and Distinguished Pistol Shot Badges have always been authorized for wear by those who have earned them. The ribbons were worn if the badge was not worn.U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations: Chapter 5, Section 3 Identification Badges/Awards/Insignia, Navy Personnel Command, updated 27 July 2011, last accessed 18 February 2013 Under current uniform regulations, the Navy's Marksmanship Competition Badges are worn when large medals or
service ribbons
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are prescribed.
See also
* Marksmanship Ribbon *Marksmanship Device
A Marksmanship Ribbon device is primarily a miniature metal rifle, pistol, target, service star, or letter E or S which may be worn if authorized on a Marksmanship Ribbon awarded to members of the United States Coast Guard, United States Air Force ...
*Marksmanship Badge (United States)
In the United States (U.S.), a marksmanship badge is a U.S. military badge or a civilian badge which is awarded to personnel upon successful completion of a weapons qualification course (known as marksmanship qualification badges) or high achieve ...
*Awards and decorations of the United States military
The United States Armed Forces awards and decorations are primarily the medals, service ribbons, and specific Military badges of the United States, badges which recognize military service and personal accomplishments while a member of the U.S. A ...
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