Marine Special Warfare Group

| progression

marine command

Organizational structure of the Marine Special Warfare Group. Ranks, Awards and Decorations

| rANK STRUCTURE

Four tracks

ENLISTED

RECRUIT

PRIVATE

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS

LANCE CORPORAL

Corporal

Sergeant

Staff Sergeant

Gunnery Sergeant

Master Sergeant

First Sergeant

Warrants

Warrant Officer

Chief Warrant Officer 2

Chief Warrant Officer 3

Chief Warrant Officer 4

Chief Warrant Officer 5

Commissioned

Second Lieutenant

First Lieutenant

Captain

Major

Lieutenant Colonel

CORPSMEN

Hospitalman Recruit

Hospitalman Apprentice

Hospitalman

Hospital Corpsman Third class

Hospital Corpsman Second class

Hospital Corpsman First class

Chief Hospital Corpsman

Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman

Master Chief Hospital Corpsman

COMMAND MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER

| Decorations

awards

Medal of Honor

For exceptionally meritorious service to the unit over a significant period of time, directly and positively impacting the unit as a whole. Reserved for individuals whose sustained contributions substantially affected the unit.

Combat Action Ribbon

The Combat Action Ribbon is awarded to unit members who have actively participated in direct ground or surface combat actions during official unit operations. It is a mark of operational experience and tactical reliability, proving that a member has performed under fire.

purple heart

Awarded automatically when a member is wounded or killed in action during a unit operation. Confirmed by Joint Special Operations Command Staff; final approval with Marine Special Warfare Command.

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Awarded for meritorious service during a joint unit operation. Approved by Joint Special Operations Command Staff; final approval with Naval Special Warfare Command.

Good Conduct Medal

To be awarded in recognition of members who have routinely and reliably demonstrated good conduct both in-game and out of game, and clearly embraces the values of the unit.

Navy and Marine Corps Medal

For an act of extraordinary heroism or lifesaving conduct not involving combat with an enemy. The action must clearly exceed normal expectations and involve significant personal risk.

Comming Soon

silver star

Awarded for gallantry in action during a unit combat operation. Recommended by squad leadership, approved by Joint Special Operations Command Staff. final approval with Marine Special Warfare Command.

bronze star

Awarded for heroic or meritorious service during a deployed unit operation. Recommended by squad leadership, approved by Joint Special Operations Command Staff. final approval with Marine Special Warfare Command.

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

To be awarded in recognition of a single instance of superior performance or conduct field or off.

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Deployment abroad in support of designated Global War on Terrorism operations. Awarded with approval from Joint Special Operations Command & Marine Special Warfare Command.