Notes from OPNAVNOTE 1650 "MASTER LIST OF UNIT AWARDS AND CAMPAIGN MEDALS" dated 18 September 2002:
*1 In addition to those specific units listed, all Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served "in country" Vietnam are eligible for this award for the period 8 Feb 62 - 28 Mar 73 since the Republic of Vietnam Government awarded it to Commander, U.S. Military Assistance Command and all subordinate units.
**2 In addition to those specific units listed, all Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served "in country" Vietnam during the period 1 Jan 65 - 28 Mar 73 are eligible since the Republic of Vietnam Government awarded it to Commander, U.S. Forces Vietnam and all subordinate units.