Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service | |
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Awarded by Department of the Air Force | |
Country | United States |
Eligibility | "Profound Air Force-wide impact to programs or projects as documented by development of improved methods or procedures, initiation of revolutionary ideas, or unprecedented achievements or benefits to the government." |
Precedence | |
Next (lower) | Air Force Civilian Award for Valor |
Ribbon bar of the medal |
The Department of the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service is the highest award granted by the United States Secretary of the Air Force to civilian personnel. It consists of a medal, lapel button, and citation certificate. With the exception of nominations for bravery, nominees must have established a demonstrable pattern of excellence and achievement which normally have been recognized by previous awards up to and including the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.
The ribbon is blue with three yellow dashed vertical stripes.
Eligibility is determined by measuring contributions against the following example levels of achievement:
This award is comparable to the military Distinguished Service Medal.