Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award

Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
Country	United States
Presented by	Department of the Navy
Eligibility	Civilian employees of the Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps
Status	Active
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Precedence
Next (higher)	Navy Superior Civilian Service Medal
Next (lower)	Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal

The Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award is awarded to civilian employees in the United States Department of the Navy for meritorious service or contributions resulting in high value or benefits for the Navy or the Marine Corps.^[1] It is conferred for a contribution that applies to a local or smaller area of operation or a project of lesser importance than would be warranted for consideration for the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award or the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award. It is awarded by the local activity head to U.S. Navy employees for service or contributions resulting in high value or benefit to the Department of Navy. The award consists of a certificate and citation signed by the activity head, medal and lapel emblem. The award is the third highest Navy civilian award, ranking just behind the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award, which is itself behind the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award.^[2]