MCO 1650.19J ADMINISTRATIVE AND ISSUE ... - Marine Corps

MCO 1650.19J
5 Feb 2001
foreign governments must submit a request to CMC (MMMA) to accept and retain
the award. This letter should include a copy of the citation and certificate
and a translation of these documents if the award is not in English.
Additionally, Marines will submit a color photograph of the award. This photo
will be of the award on a neutral background next to a Naval Service award for
scale. CMC (MMMA) will respond to the letter and provide instructions on
display of the award. A copy of the submission will be forwarded to MMSB for
inclusion in the Marine’s OMPF.
b. French Fourragere
(1) The French Ministry of War awarded the Fourragere to those units
cited two or more times in the French Orders of the Army during World War I.
The Fourragere became a part of the uniform of the unit recognized.
(2) The 5th and 6th Marine Regiments have been so cited and all
personnel are authorized to wear the Fourragere while serving in these units.
(3) There are no active duty Marines authorized to wear the Fourragere
permanently.
(4) The Commanders of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments are authorized
to issue the Fourragere.
5. Presentation of Decorations
a. General Information
(1) Presentation of personal awards will be made to all Marines as soon
as practical and with appropriate ceremony and publicity.
(2) The Marine Corps’ policy of presenting decorations at appropriate
ceremonies aboard military installations is outlined in NAVMC 2691.
Presentations will be made in the presence of Marines and will not be unduly
delayed for the purpose of gathering favorable publicity for the Marine Corps.
(3) When replacement awards are provided for decorations that have
already been presented, a ceremony will not be conducted.
ENCLOSURE (1)
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