Which listing correctly names the three levels of unit distinction?

• A. Merit Unit, Honor Unit, and Honor Unit with Distinction
• B. Merit Unit, Honor Unit, and Distinguished Unit
• C. Honor Unit, Merit Unit, and Honor Unit with Distinction
• D. Merit Unit, Distinction Unit, and Honor Unit

Answer: (A)

Unit distinctions recognize how well a unit meets standards of leadership, training, discipline, and readiness. There are three recognized levels, reflecting increasing levels of excellence. The base level, Merit Unit, shows solid performance and adherence to standards. The next level, Honor Unit, indicates outstanding performance and a higher degree of excellence. The top tier, Honor Unit with Distinction, is awarded for exceptional achievement across multiple areas and represents the highest level of unit recognition.

These names fit official wording commonly used to describe the progression, with any option that uses a nonstandard term like “Distinction Unit” or that misorders the levels not matching the established designations. Therefore, the correct naming of the three levels is Merit Unit, Honor Unit, and Honor Unit with Distinction.