Commander's Award for Public Service
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The Commander's Award for Public Service is the fourth highest honor the United States Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, ranking directly below the Outstanding Civilian Service Award.
[edit] Eligibility for the Commander's Award for Public Service
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.
[edit] Awarding of the Commander's Award for Public Service
This award may be approved by any commander (colonel and above), commanders exercising courts-martial authority, principal officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army staff agencies, and officials of general officer or Senior Executive Service rank.
[edit] Commander's Award for Public Service Honors
Commander's Award for Public Service honors consist of a bronze medal, lapel button, and citation certificate.