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The Fleet Marine Force warfare insignia, also known as the Fleet Marine Force badge or FMF pin, are three military badges of the United States Navy which are issued to those U.S. Navy officers and sailors who are trained and qualified to perform duties in support of the United States Marine Corps. There are currently three classes of the Fleet ...
The FMF Combat Operation Insignia. The Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia is a miniature 5 ⁄ 16 inch bronze United States Marine Corps emblem that may be authorized by the Secretary of the Navy for wear on specific campaign, expeditionary, and service medal ribbons issued to United States Navy sailors attached to and on duty with Fleet Marine Force (FMF) units during combat ...
The Fleet Marine Force (FMF) insignia can be awarded to Navy personnel assigned to Fleet Marine Force command, a combined command of Navy and Marine Corps. The insignia is earned by both officers and enlisted. Hospital Corpsmen and Religious Programs Specialists are examples of Navy ratings in FMF.
The Fleet Marine Force (FMF) was established on 7 December 1933 by Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson's General Order No. 241, which defined the organization and its relationship with the Navy, [1] on the recommendation of the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps, John H. Russell. [2]
The United States Navy enlisted warfare designations represent the achievement of a qualification and entitles the member to wear the associated insignia.When awarded in accordance with appropriate guidelines, enlisted sailors are authorized to place the designator in parentheses immediately after the member’s rate abbreviation, for example, MM1(SW) Smith, HM2(CAC) Jones.
The Navy Fleet Marine Force Service Ribbon, [1] was a military award of the United States Navy established in 1984 by Secretary of the Navy, John F. Lehman, Jr. [1] The service ribbon was awarded to eligible Navy personnel serving with the Marine Corps between 1984 and 2006.
Non-designated command badges can be found at the unit and command level at pay grades E-7 through E-9. The higher commands are always commandant-designated command positions at the Command, Area, Rating Force, and U.S. Coast Guard level. All commandant-designated command positions are at the Command Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) pay grade. [2]
The Fleet Marine Force Insignia or Fleet Marine Force pin (FMF pin), is for USN officers or enlisted trained and qualified to support the USMC. It comes in three classes : enlisted, officer, and chaplain. For requirements, see: Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist (EFMFWS) Program per OPNAV Instruction 1414.4B.