Honor Plebe Ribbon & Honor Plebe Company Ribbon
The upper is a personal commendation ribbon and the below is a unit commendation ribbon awarded after Indoctrination.
One Plebe from each platoon who their Drill Instructors feel performed “above and beyond” during Indoctrination is nominated as an Honor Plebes. Only ten Plebes are so honored each year. Each company that shows the best performance is denoted “Honor Plebe Company” and awarded the Honor Plebe Company ribbon. Prior to 2017, three Plebes from each company were given the award since companies were comprised of three platoons.
After the administration of the Naval Oath, Honor Plebes and Honor Plebe Platoon are honored on Acceptance Day. The Honor Plebes are awarded the Honor Plebe ribbon and “Certificate for outstanding performance of duty” and participate in an Honor Plebe Dinner at Melville Hall. The most outstanding of Honor Plebes is chosen to be the “Regimental Bell Ringer” – this individual rings the bell outside of Melville Oval to start school days and as well as football games.
Honor Plebe Ribbon
Is awarded to Midshipmen who have excelled as candidates during the indoctrination program. It is awarded annually by the Commandant during the Acceptance day ceremony. It is based on the Regimental Leadership and Assessment Program (RLEAP) grade during indoctrination. The highest grade in each platoon makes up the two overall winners in each company. The Regimental Evaluations Officer (REO) is authorized to be the recommending official for this award. (USMMA MIDSHIPMAN UNIFORM REGULATIONS, 11 August 2017)Honor Platoon Ribbon
Awarded to those midshipmen who were members of the Honor Platoon for their class’ Indoctrination. The Regimental Evaluations Officer (REO) is authorized to be the recommending official for this award. (USMMA MIDSHIPMAN UNIFORM REGULATIONS, 11 August 2017)
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