| Department of the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award | |
|---|---|
 Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service | |
| Type | Civil decoration |
| Awarded for | A pattern of achievement and excellence, which may have been previously recognized by awards up to and including the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.[1] |
| Country |  United States |
| Presented by |  Department of the Army |
| Eligibility | Army civilian personnel |
| Established | 29 December 1945 |
 Ribbon bar of the award | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Secretary of the Army Award for Valor |
| Related | Distinguished Service Medal[2] |
The Department of the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award formerly the Department of the Army Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service is the highest award that may be bestowed by or on behalf of the Secretary of the Army to Army civilian employees. The medal was approved by the War Department 29 December 1945. This award consists of a gold medal, lapel button and certificate. A ribbon bar and miniature medal is also available for private purchase.[3]
- ^ "Army Regulation 672–20 Incentive Awards" (PDF). Headquarters, Department of the Army. 29 January 1999. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "Department of the Army Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service". Department of the Army Honorary Awards for Department of the Army Employees. US Army Civilian Personnel Online. 2008-12-02. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "Exceptional Civilian Service Award". Decorations, Medals, and Awards for Civilian Personnel. United States Army Institute of Heraldry. Retrieved 2011-07-08.