Congratulations to everyone who has received new ribbons or appurtenances over the past few drills.  The Awards Banquet and Inspection will be coming up quickly so please go through your chain of command if you need to exchange ribbon bar sizes. Don’t forget the ribbon checker on the Sea Cadet portal for the proper order of your ribbons.

As of October 2011 – The Awards and Ribbon Manual as been updated. 

This month I will highlight the changes in the Color Guard Ribbon: (changes are in bold and underlined.)

NSCC/NLCC Color Guard Ribbon - Awarded to NSCC/NLCC cadets who, as a designated member of a color guard, exhibition drill team, or ceremonial rifle squad, meet the following criteria:

1. Has performed as a member of the team for a minimum of six (6) months.
2. Has performed in a minimum of five (5) team evolutions in a public event.
3. Unit drills, parades, and raising and lowering the colors aboard a base, NOSC or ship do not count. Each event must be recorded on the Record of Awards (NSCADM 010)
4. Is smart and neat in appearance, and wears the uniform with pride.
5. Always acts in the highest traditions of the NSCC/NLCC.
6. Subsequent awards will be a bronze star on the ribbon.
7. Ceremonial events aboard a ship, base, or NOSC (retirement ceremonies, changes of commands, inspections, formal dinners and similar events) are encouraged and do count as civic events. But the daily raising of colors at 0800 or retiring the colors at sunset, for example, do not count