scope:

Purpose.

This instruction:

a. Provides guidance on preparing, submitting, and processing recommendations for DoD awards. It establishes procedures for DoD awards, eligibility criteria, and appropriate approval authority to ensure compliance with references a and b. This instruction also 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 (CJCS) for recognizing private citizens, organizations, or career civilian Federal Government employees for significant achievements provided to the joint community.

b. Does not change DoD policies on awarding trophies and similar devices to Service members and units; reference c serves as the primary reference for recognition other than by awards and decorations.

c. Establishes policy for the authorization of distinguishing flags and streamers for joint commands and flags for designated positions in accordance with (IAW) references a and b.

d. Establishes policy authorizing the wear and permanent award of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification (JCS ID) Badge.