United States Presidential Unit Citation

Worn above the right pocket

Eligibility

The Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), originally called the Distinguished Unit Citation, is awarded to units of the uniformed services of the United States, and those of allied countries, for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941 (the date of the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the start of American involvement in World War II). The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign.

Description

A simple dark blue rectangle surrounded by a gold frame.

Notes

Those who participated in the action(S) that resulted in the award can wear it permanently. Otherwise members of the unit may wear the award only while a member of the unit awarded the PUC.