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

Army civilian employees who are eligible for Army honorary awards or military personnel are not eligible. Civilians not employed by the Army, Army contractors, Federal Government officials at the policy development level, and technical personnel who serve the Army in an advisory capacity or as consultants are eligible. AR672-20 regulates the award.

[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.