The Restricted Duty Ribbon was established by the Coast Guard on March 3, 1984.
Reference:
U. S. Coast Guard Medals and Awards Manual COMDTINST M1650.25C, (Enclosure 15-1).

Note: The members of Coast Guard Squadron One are also eligible because all were assigned to COMCOGARDRON ONE while in Vietnam and not assigned to a cutter by official orders.

	Section Vietnam (including Squadron One) 12 May 1965 - 27 July 1972. LORAN Stations: Con Son Tan My Sattahip Udorn
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