Question

Which award may be authorized for meritorious service or achievement in a combat or non-combat situation, based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature, and shall be of such merit as to warrant more tangible recognition than is possible by a fitness report or performance evaluation, but which does not warrant a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal?

Answer 1

The award described in the question is the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. It is authorized for meritorious service or achievement in both combat and non-combat situations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The award described in the question is the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. This award is authorized for meritorious service or achievement in both combat and non-combat situations, based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature. It is given to recognize achievements that are more significant than what can be acknowledged by a fitness report or performance evaluation, but less significant than what would warrant a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.