| Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon of the medal | |
| Type | Career award |
| Awarded for | Exceptionally noteworthy or superlative contributions of major significance to the Department of Defense. |
| Country |  United States |
| Presented by | United States Department of Defense |
| Eligibility | Career civilian employees of the federal government |
 Example of Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award |
The Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award is the second highest career award presented by the Department of Defense. It is presented for exceptionally noteworthy service of major significance to the Department of Defense as a whole.[1]
- ^ "Department of Defense-Level Honorary Awards Guide" (PDF). Secretary of Defense Honorary Awards. September 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.