Marine Corps
| Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon | |
|---|---|
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon |
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| Awarded by United States Marine Corps | |
| Type | Ribbon |
| Eligibility | Three years of service as a drill instructor (or equivalent) at recruit training or officer instruction school |
| Status | Current |
| Statistics | |
| First awarded | July 15, 1997 (retroactive to October 6, 1952) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Marine Corps Recruiting Service Ribbon |
| Next (lower) | Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon |
The Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon was created in July 1997 and recognizes those members of the United States Marine Corps who have successfully trained and qualified as Marine Corps Drill Instructors. To qualify, a Marine must hold the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 0911 or must have served a successful tour of duty in one of the following positions:
- Recruit Training Battalion Commander, Executive Officer, S-3, or Sergeant Major.
- Recruit Training Company Commander, Series Commander, or Assistant Series Commander.
- Marine Corps Officer Candidate Company First Sergeant, Company Gunnery Sergeant, or Platoon Commanders.
- Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School First Sergeant, Battalion Gunnery Sergeant, or Class Drill Instructors (Navy AOCS has since been disestablished).
Furthermore, the duties of the Marine's billet must be executed satisfactorily for three years before the award is authorized.
The Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon is retroactively authorized to October 6, 1952. Multiple awards of the ribbon are denoted by service stars.
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