Army Distinguished Public Service Medal

Eligibility

The Secretary of the Army awards this decoration to those who provide distinguished service that makes a substantial contribution to the accomplishment of the Army's missions. Eligible individuals include, employees of the Federal Government, officials at the policy development level, Army contractors, and technical personnel who serve the Army in an advisory capacity or as consultants. Army civilian employees are not eligible, as they are eligible for Department of the Army Honorary Awards, nor are military personnel.

Description

The Distinguished Public Service Medal is a gold disc 40 mm in height and 36.5 mm in width, with a laurel wreath on the lower half of the rim representing non-military service. Superimposed on the disc is an equilateral triangle which symbolizes the civilian. Displayed on the triangle is the eagle of the Great Seal of the United States. The reverse of the medal bears the inscription "Awarded to... for distinguished public service to the United States Army". The medal is suspended by a white ribbon 35 mm in width. The edges of the ribbon have thin stripes of white, ultramarine blue, white, and old glory red.

References

References

1. (2008-12-02). "Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service". US Army Civilian Personnel Online.
2. "Distinguished Public Service Medal". [[The Institute of Heraldry]].
3. (29 January 1999). "Army Regulation 672–20 Incentive Awards". Headquarters, [[Department of the Army]].