ARMY SEA DUTY RIBBON

                        

ESTABLISHING AUTHRORITY

The Army Sea Duty Ribbon was approved by the Principal Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserves) on April 17, 2006, and announced in a Headquarters, Department of the Army Policy Letter signed by Army Chief of Staff General Peter J. Schoomaker.

EFFECTIVE DATES

The Army Sea Duty Ribbon has effect from August 1, 1952, which was the activation date of the first heavy boat company in the Transportation Corps

POLICY

This ribbon may be awarded to members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and the United States Army Reserve for completion of designated periods of sea duty aboard Class A and Class B United States Army vessels (as defined in Army Regulation 56-9, Table 1-1). The ribbon is also authorized to be awarded for duty aboard other qualifying vessels when they meet the requirements of Army Regulation 600-88, paragraph 1-7.

CRITERIA
  • Active Duty Members
Two years of cumulative sea duty on a Class A or Class B United States Army vessel, or for duty aboard other qualifying vessels when they meet the requirements of Army Regulation 600-88, paragraph 1-7. Subsequent awards are authorized upon completion of an additional two years of cumulative sea duty
  • Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve
Two creditable years in a United States Army watercraft unit, which must inlcude a minimum of twenty-five days underway during each year and two annual training exercises underway on a Class A or Class B United States Army vessel, underway. Subsequent awards are authorized upon completion of additional qualifying periods of duty.
  • Mobilized Soldiers
One year of sea duty as a mobilized soldier will be credited toward one creditable year, as long as the minimum underway requirement is met.
  • Members of Other Services
Members of other Services who meet the established criteria are authorized to be awarded the Army Sea Duty Ribbon, consistent with their respective Service policies and concurrence in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22, paragraph 1-36.
  • Posthumous Award
For the first award only, an individual may be posthumously awarded the Army Sea Duty Ribbon prior to completion of the service requirements, provided the member's death is ruled as having taken place in the line of duty. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

The Arny Sea Duty ribbon is worn after the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.

DEVICES
  • The second award is equivalent to four years of service. The ASDR and one bronze service star represent the second award.


  • The third award is equivalent to six years of service. The ASDR and two bronze service stars represents the third award.


  • The fourth award is equivalent to eight years of service. The ASDR and three bronze service stars represents the fourth award.


  • The fifth award is equivalent to ten years of service. The ASDR and four bronze service stars represents the fifth award.


  • The sixth award is equivalent to twelve years of service. The ASDR and one silver service star represents the sixth award.


  • The seventh award is equivalent to fourteen years of service. The ASDR and one silver service star and one bronze service star represents the seventh award.


  • The eighth award is equivalent to sixteen years of service. The ASDR and one silver service star and two bronze service stars represents the eighth award.


  • The ninth award is equivalent to eighteen years of service. The ASDR and one silver service star and three bronze service stars represents the ninth award.


  • The tenth award is equivalent to twenty years of service. The ASDR and one gold star represents the tenth award. (Note: The Army has adopted the Navy's gold star for this award)
 		                        

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