Delegation of Authority To Approve Certain Military Decorations
Secretaries Authorized to Award Certain Military Decorations in President's Name
What it does
Military department heads and the Secretary of Homeland Security may award specified military medals in the name of the President and prescribe implementing regulations.
Real-world impact
- Gives service secretaries authority to award specific medals in President's name.
- Sets eligibility, time limits, and single-award rules for several medals.
- Allows awards to members of friendly foreign forces under certain conditions.
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Summary
This order gives the heads of the military departments and the Secretary of Homeland Security authority to award a list of military medals in the name of the President. It lists which decorations can be awarded and sets rules for eligibility and presentation.
The order affects members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and, in some cases, members of friendly foreign forces; it also limits when awards may be made and allows departments to issue regulations. It clarifies administrative authority and supersedes prior orders.
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