scope:

PURPOSE

This Subchapter implements DoD policies under references (a) through (c) and delegates authority, assigns responsibility, and establishes requirements for awards and awards programs for civilian employees within the Department of Defense. Additionally, this Subchapter establishes DoD-level awards for private citizens, groups or organizations, provides guidance for awards established by Components for private citizens and others, provides guidance for awards to military personnel under reference (d), above, and issues procedures to be observed by Components in recognizing or recommending to the Secretary of Defense civilian employees or others for Presidential-level awards established under references (e) through (h). This Subchapter also cancels references (i) through (l) and supersedes references (m) and (n).