The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches in width and consists of the following stripes: 13/64 inch Hunter Green; 1/64 inch White; 1/64 inch Old Glory Red; 1/64 inch White; 1/64 inch Old Glory Red; 1/64 inch White; 1/64 inch Hunter Green; 25/32 inch White; 1/64 Hunter Green; 1/64 inch White; 1/64 inch Old Glory Red; 1/64 inch White; 1/64 inch Old Glory Red; 1/64 inch White; and 13/64 inch Hunter Green. A Taeguk (Old Glory Red above Cobalt Blue), 15/64 inch diameter, is centered at the center of the ribbon. The ribbon is enclosed behind a gold color metal frame.

Criteria:

The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation is awarded by the Korean government. Not more than one Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation will be worn by any individual and no oak leaf cluster or other appurtenance is authorized.

Background:

a. The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation emblem is authorized for permanent wear by personnel assigned to the organization during the period cited. Other personnel may wear this decoration while serving with an organization, stationed in the Republic of Korea, to indicate the unit has been awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation.

b. Organizations which have been awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation may display a streamer on the organizational flag. The streamer is the same pattern as the ribbon with the Taeguk near the heading of the streamer. The inscription will be as indicated on the unit's lineage and honors.

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