Commendation Medal Decoration Type Information
Commendation Medal Decoration Type Description
A commendation medal is much like it's cousins the Meritorious Service Medal and the Achievement medal. It is an award that is given for achivements in non-combat situations that warrant more than an achievement medal but not as high as a Meritorious Service Medal. Many times this class of award is given to Non Commissioned Officers.
Commendation Medal Associated Decorations
There are five Commendation Medal decorations. They are a part of the Personal Decoration class. This decoration type can be awarded to members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy.
| Ribbon | Decoration | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Joint Service Commendation Medal |  |      |
 | Army Commendation Medal |  | |
 | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |  | |
 | Air Force Commendation Medal |  | |
 | Coast Guard Commendation Medal |  | |
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