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Purpose. This Manual contains Coast Guard policy, regulations, and information concerning awards available to individuals and units in or associated with the Coast Guard. It explains procedures for awarding personal decorations, unit decorations, service awards, and nonmilitary decorations, and acceptance of foreign military decorations by members of the Armed Forces of the United States. It describes the various awards and the eligibility requirement for each. Some awards not usually associated with the Coast Guard are also mentioned for informational purposes. The Commandant of the Coast Guard (CCG), via Commander, Coast Guard Personnel Service Center (CG PSC), may issue directives and changes as required, to amplify and modify the provisions of this Manual to meet special situations.