COMNAVSURFOR Announces Battle “E” Winners

By Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

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Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet announced the 27 winners of the 2019 Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) awards, March 18.

The Battle "E" is presented throughout the Navy to ships whose crews consistently exhibit excellence in wartime capabilities and optimal mission readiness within their hull class and region.

The calendar year-long competition involves evaluation by Surface Forces of a ship's abilities in logistics, material, engineering, damage control, navigation, command and control, and air, surface, and subsurface warfare.

Even if a ship meets these challenges, it still must

demonstrate to the Immediate Superior in Command sustained superior performance, operational effectiveness, and continuous readiness to be a contender for the Battle "E."

Ships and competing for the Battle "E" must attain at least four of the five Command Excellence Awards throughout the competitive period. Makin Island was recognized for excellence in maritime warfare (Black "E"), command and control (Green "E"), logistics management (Blue "E"), and ship safety (Yellow "E"). Crews awarded the Battle "E" may wear the ribbon immediately. *