§ 578.17a - Distinguished Civilian Service Medal.

(a) Criteria. The Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, established by the Secretary of the Army, is awarded to civilians other than employees of the Department of the Army, who render outstanding service during peacetime which makes a substantial contribution to the accomplishments of the Army's mission. Award is made by the Secretary of the Army upon recommendation of a staff agency.

(b) Description. Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, Department of the Army, is bronze, gold filled, 11/4 inches in diameter. The central design of the obverse of the medal incorporates a disc with a wreath on the lower half of the rim denoting nonmilitary service. The equilateral triangle is symbolic of the civilian. Displayed on the triangle is the eagle from the Great Seal of the United States. The reverse of the medal is inscribed “Awarded To—————for Distinguished Civilian Service To The United States Army.” The medal is suspended from a ribbon 13/8 inch in width consisting of a white stripe (1/16 in.), a blue stripe (1/16 in.), a white stripe (1/16 in.), a red stripe (1/16 in.), a white stripe (1/16 in.), a blue stripe (1/16 in.), a white stripe (5/8 in.), a blue stripe (1/16 in.), a white stripe (1/16 in.), a red stripe (1/16 in.), a white stripe (1/16 in.), a blue stripe (1/16 in.), and a white stripe (1/16 in.). A rosette 13/32 inch in diameter, made of the medal ribbon into a red centered white disc surrounded by blue, is provided for lapel wear.

(c) Recommendations. Recommendations will be submitted through military channels to the Deputy Chief of Staff for personnel, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington 25, DC, Attn: Office of Civilian Personnel. Each recommendation will describe the project, research, or type of service rendered; the activity in which performed; and the dates of this service. The relationship and value of this service to the Army as a whole must be clearly indicated. The recommendation will also include a statement that the individual is not employed by the Army, or was not so employed during the period in which the services to be recognized were rendered. A proposed citation will be inclosed.