| Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal | |
|---|---|
 Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal | |
| Country |  United States |
| Presented by | Department of the Navy |
| Eligibility | Civilian employees of the Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps |
| Status | Active |
| Established | April 24, 2018 |
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award |
| Next (lower) | Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal |
The Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal is awarded to Department of the Navy and U.S. Marine Corps civilians who distinguish themselves by performing well above that which is usually expected of an individual commensurate with his or her grade or specialty, and above the degree of excellence which can be appropriately reflected in the individual's performance evaluations, or personnel records. The medal may be awarded after a significant achievement (such as an invention, or improvement in design, procedure, or organization) or after an extended period of time (such as a deployment or overseas tour). Recipients are recognized at the equivalent level of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal awarded to military personnel for similar achievement.[1][2]
The award consists of a certificate and citation signed by the activity head, the medal on a suspension ribbon, and a lapel emblem. The award is the fourth highest Navy civilian award, ranking just behind the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award, and before the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal. The approval authority for the award is commanders in the rank of O-6 and above and civilians in equivalent positions and above.[1] The earliest known medal presentation was to Bilyana Atova at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Jan. 16, 2019.[3]
- ^ a b Memorandum from Secretary of the Navy to Echelon I and II Commands [et al.], subject: Department of the Navy Civilian Service Commendation and Achievement Medals (24 Apr. 2018)
- ^ U.S.Marine Corps (6 Feb 2020). "Guidance for Implementation of the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Commendation and Achievement Medals" (Administrative Message 067/20).
- ^ Nelson, MCS2 Jonathan (January 16, 2019). "Navy Civilians Awarded First Service Commendation Medals". U.S. Navy. Chief of Information, U.S. Navy. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
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