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The requirements for the award, as stated in Army Regulation 672-74, are, "An aircrew member must, through outstanding airmanship, minimize or prevent aircraft damage or injury to personnel during an emergency situation. The aircrew member must have shown extraordinary skill while recovering an aircraft from an in-flight emergency situation." [11]
Department of the Army civilian awards are governed by Army Regulation 672–20 Decorations, Awards, and Honors Incentive Awards. There are three categories of recognition: monetary, honorary, and time-off.
The Secretary of the Army awards this decoration to private citizens. Army civilian employees (who are eligible for Army honorary awards in accordance with Chapter 9-1.2 of Army Regulation 672-20), military personnel and Army contractors are ineligible. This award is appropriate for spouses of military members provided they meet the criteria.
The medal is a bronze hexagon 1 + 3 ⁄ 8 inches (3.5 cm) in height and 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 inches (3.2 cm) in width, with the eagle from the Great Seal of the United States displayed upon an equilateral triangle.
The Public Service Commendation Medal is the fourth highest public service decoration the United States Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, ranking directly below the Meritorious Public Service Medal.
Dennis C. Davis receives Achievement Medal for Civilian Service for his work during Puerto Rico Power Restoration Task Force. Any commander Lieutenant Colonel and above, or civilian equivalent, may approve this award.
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Eligibility is determined by measuring contributions against the following example levels of achievement: Accomplishing assigned duties of major program significance to the Department of the Army in such a way as to have been clearly exceptional or preeminent among all persons who have performed similar duties.