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Meritorious Unit
Award Ribbon

The Meritorious Unit Award (MUA) is awarded to recognize organizations for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the period of military operations against an armed enemy of the United States on or after 11 September 2001.

  To qualify for award of the MUA, the recommended unit must display such outstanding devotion and superior performance of exceptionally difficult tasks as to set it apart and above other units with similar missions. The degree of achievement required is the same as that which would warrant award of the LOM to an individual. Superior performance of the normal mission will not alone justify the award of the MUA.

  Units Eligible for the MUA: The MUA is awarded in the name of SECAF to squadrons, groups, and wings for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the period of military operations against an armed enemy of the United States. Service in a combat zone is not required, but service must be directly related to the combat effort. Wing-level and below units may be recommended for this award.

 Award Elements: Citation, Certificate, Special Order, and Streamer.

Category of Award: Air Force Unit Award

Device(s): Oak Leaf Cluster (if applicable)

References:
AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program, Pages 110 and 111.

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