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No. It is just a pat on the back, well done. Looks good for boots going on boards for Marine of the quarter, or meritorious promotions.
No. The Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) is an actual medal that is awarded to recipents for doing something above the normal duties of a Marine. While Meritorious Mast is a certificate that can be award for just being good at what you do.
A formation during which awards and promotions are made. From the navy tradition of gathering the crew around the main mast of the ship to deliver punishment and rewards. In the modern Marine Corps it is a written recognition of work well done and is of greater value than a Letter of Appreciation or a Certificate of Commendation.
Fore-mast: the first mast, or the mast fore of the main-mast.Main-mast: the tallest mast, usually located near the center of the ship.Mizzen-mast: the third mast, or the mast immediately aft of the main-mast.(information from wikipedia)
The front mast is called the Foremast. Sometimes it is called the mizzen mast.
The ship's mast stood tall against the clear blue sky.
Mast refers to the fruits, nuts, and seeds produced by trees and shrubs in forests. It is an important food source for many animals, including rodents, birds, and insects. Mast cycles can vary in frequency, with some trees producing a large mast crop every few years.
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The main mast is the tallest of all masts on the ship. If all masts are the same height, then the one with the top navigationlight is the main mast. If there is only one mast, then that would be the main mast.
The shorter mast ahead of the main is the foremast. The shorter mast abaft the main is the mizzen mast. On four or more masted boats -- I don't know.
check this website out http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/mast Spar is a Greek word for mast of a ship.