Navy Reserve Sea Service Ribbon

The Navy Reserve Sea Service Ribbon (NRSR) is a military award established to recognize officers and enlisted personnel of the U.S. Navy Reserve who successfully complete specific periods of service while on sea duty or designated operational duty. **Criteria for Award:** The NRSR is awarded to personnel who meet the following criteria: - Completion of 90 cumulative days of overseas or underway duty while assigned to a deployable Navy Reserve or active duty unit. This includes Navy personnel who are permanently assigned to a deployable Navy Reserve unit under the same qualifying service requirements. - Qualifying service must be performed in an operational support role with a deployable unit while operating underway or overseas, away from homeport or permanent duty stations. - Service members are limited to one award of the NRSR per 12-month period, with each subsequent award denoted by a 3/16-inch bronze star; a 3/16-inch silver star is worn in lieu of five bronze stars【4:3†source】. **Award Elements:** The NRSR consists solely of a ribbon. No citation or certificate is issued with this award【4:4†source】. **Historical Context:** The NRSR was authorized under SECNAV Note 5420 on May 28, 1986, and has been amended by ALNAV 027/14. It serves to honor those service members in the Navy Reserve who demonstrate commitment and operational support through their sea service duties【4:2†source】. **Notable Recipients:** While specific notable recipients may not be distinctly listed in available resources, the ribbon is a symbol of accomplishment shared by many dedicated sailors and reservists as they engage in supporting the U.S. Navy's mission while serving in a reserve capacity【4:2†source】【4:3†source】. **Additional Information:** - To track qualifying days for the NRSR, commanding officers are responsible for ensuring that personnel provide substantiating records to their chain of command. - The award is not authorized for any type of duty conducted at the member's normal out-of-continental United States (OCONUS) Navy Reserve Activity or duty station【4:3†source】. - Questions regarding eligibility for the NRSR are directed to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), making clear that the awarding process is managed at the command level【4:4†source】. The Navy Reserve Sea Service Ribbon represents the dedication of Navy Reserve personnel to operational readiness and their vital role within the larger mission of the U.S. Navy.