Battle Efficiency Pennant

This award pennant is flown by ships that win the annual battle efficiency competitions, a cycle of inspections and exercises conducted within each type of ship and aircraft squadron. Winning the award allows the ship to fly a red triangular pennant with a black "meatball" at the fore truck when not underway and to paint a large white "E" on the ship. The pennant and painted "E" are retained until the end of the next competition cycle.