PUC
Military abbreviation · Military Award and Decoration
| Stands for | Presidential Unit Citation |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
PUC stands for Presidential Unit Citation, a military award and decoration abbreviation.
Highest US unit award, given to units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy, at the level that would merit the Distinguished Service Cross or Navy Cross for an individual.
Example: The battalion received the PUC for its defense of the outpost.
Usage notes
The award was created in World War II, originally in the Army as the Distinguished Unit Citation. Members assigned to the unit during the action wear the ribbon permanently. The Navy version uses a ribbon with blue, gold and red stripes.
Related abbreviations
More military award and decoration abbreviations
- AAM – Army Achievement Medal
- ACM – Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- AFC – Air Force Cross
- AFCM – Air Force Commendation Medal
- AFEM – Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- ARCOM – Army Commendation Medal
- ASR – Army Service Ribbon
- BSM – Bronze Star Medal
- CAB – Combat Action Badge
- CAR – Combat Action Ribbon
- CIB – Combat Infantryman Badge
- CMB – Combat Medical Badge