The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a United States Navy award given to active-duty enlisted sailors who complete three years of honorable service:
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Eligibility
To be eligible, a sailor must have no convictions by court martial, no nonjudicial punishment, and no lost time due to sickness or misconduct.
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Medal
The NGCM is golden and features a sailing ship in the center with “United States Navy” engraved on three corners. The reverse side of the medal has the words “FIDELITY ZEAL OBEDIENCE” in a semicircle.
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Ribbon
The NGCM ribbon is mostly light blue with a narrow red stripe in the center, wide light blue stripes on either side, and thin red and white stripes at the edge.
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Awards
Additional awards are shown by bronze and silver 3/16-inch stars, with five bronze stars replaced by one silver star.
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Insignia
After 12 years of service, sailors can wear a gold-colored petty officer insignia.
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History
The NGCM was established in 1869. Before January 1, 1996, sailors needed to complete four years of service to receive the medal.
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Next-of-kinIf a sailor is missing in action or dies from combat wounds, the medal can be awarded to their next-of-kin.
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