A black ribbon with a golden yellow embroidered inscription “COMBAT ACTION (UNIT)” is authorized to indicate service in combat. During the period of military operations against an armed enemy and for 1 year thereafter, commanders of battalions, groups, regiments and brigades are authorized to award the streamer. During this same period, commanding generals of divisions, corps, and armies are authorized to award Combat Action Streamers to separate platoons, detachments, battalions, groups, regiments and brigades under their command when all criteria are met. The streamer is awarded when 65 percent or more of the TOE assigned strength of a unit authorized a color, distinguishing flag, or guidon has been awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB) during military operations in war or in any military action where the CAB is authorized.