The United States Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon is a service award on created July 1, 1987, by order of Commandant of the Coast Guard. The award is authorized for certain acts of non-combat meritorious service, for which no other service medal or ribbon is authorized. The four main areas of eligibility, for the presentation of the Special Operations Service Ribbon, are listed as follows:
Coast Guard operations of a special nature involving multiple agency involvement pertaining to national security or law enforcement.
Coast Guard operations of a special nature in support of special events drawing large media interest and public attention.
Coast Guard operations or involvement with foreign government in all areas of saving life and property at sea.
Coast Guard operations of assistance for friendly and/or developing nations.
• Regulation size service ribbon
• Official Military Issue
• Made in the USA
• Manufactured from the highest quality materials
• Serving our military and their families for over 35 years
• Ribbon holders sold separately
