| Criteria: a. The Army
Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the
United States other than General Officers who, while serving in any
capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself by
heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. Award may be made
to a member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation who, after 1
June 1962, distinguishes himself by an act of heroism, extraordinary
achievement, or meritorious service which has been of mutual benefit to a
friendly nation and the United States.
b. Awards may be made for acts of valor
performed under circumstances described above which are of lesser degree
than required for award of the Bronze Star Medal. These acts may involve
aerial flight. An award may be made for acts of noncombatant-related
heroism which do not meet the requirements for an award of the Soldier’s
Medal. |
