OUTSTANDING CIVILIAN SERVICE AWARD

The 'Outstanding Civilian Service Award' is the third highest honor the United States Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian.

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Eligibility for the Outstanding Civilian Service Award

Awarding of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award

Outstanding Civilian Service Award Honors

Eligibility for the Outstanding Civilian Service Award

Eligible recipients include any individual (except Army civilian employees who are eligible for Army honorary awards, military personnel, or Army contractors), Federal Government officials at the policy development level, and technical personnel who serve the Army in an advisory capacity or as consultants.

Awarding of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award

The Secretary of the Army or a major commander may award this medal for outstanding service that makes a substantial contribution or is of significance to the major Army command concerned.
(Commanders of Major Army commands may redelegate approval authority for this award to any commander in the rank of Major General or above.)

Outstanding Civilian Service Award Honors

Outstanding Civilian Service Award honors consist of a bronze medal, lapel button, and citation certificate.