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A Meritorious Mast is an award given in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to recognize outstanding performance or achievements of individuals or units. A Mast 9 refers to a specific category of evaluations or performance reports. While both are positive recognitions, a Meritorious Mast typically signifies a higher level of commendation and is considered more prestigious than a standard Mast 9 evaluation.
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.
Army Meritorious Unit Citation (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), and Army Superior Unit Award.
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Meritorious means deserving of praise, honourable or commendable.
The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the US other than General officers who, while serving in any capacity with the Army distinguished himself/herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. The "V" device is used as an attachment to a defined set of awards and decorations at or below the level of the Bronze Star Medal.
The English language equivalent is pylon or mast.
Meritorious Team Commendation was created in 1993.
Meritorious Unit Commendation was created in 1973.
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.