scope:

Purpose

Provides guidance and establishes procedures to ensure compliance with DoD Manual 1348.33M, September 1996, "Manual of Military Decorations and Awards.

Describes Defense awards, eligibility criteria and appropriate approval authority.

Provides instructions on preparing, submitting and processing recommendations for Defense awards and general guidance for award ceremonies.

Establishes policy, eligibility criteria and procedures to be observed by joint command activities that report to or through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (here after referred to as the "Chairman") for recognizing private citizens, organizations or career civilian Government employees for significant achievements provided to the joint community.

Establishes policy for awarding trophies and similar devices to military members and units of the Department of Defense for excellence in accomplishments and competitions contributing to the effectiveness of the military mission and operations.

Applicability.

This instruction applies to all Joint Staff directorate and joint commands or organizations that report to or through the Chairman.