Department of Commerce Bronze Medal

BACK DEVICE(s)

Description:

1. Authorized by NOAA Corps Regulations NCB 3-93 Section12607 B
2. Eligibility Requirements - The highest honorary award of NOAA, granted by the Under
   Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere. Awarded to an individual, group, or organization
   for significant contributions to NOAA. Contributions must meet one or more of the
   following criteria:
   
   1. Accomplishment of improvements in management systems that are more effective
      or more efficient;
   2. Demonstration of unusual or creative ability in the development and improvement
      of methods and procedures;
   3. Significant contribution affecting major programs or a scientific accomplishment
      or;
   4. Superior accomplishment of assigned tasks for at least five consecutive years.
3. Issuance and Manner of Wear
   1. Appropriate service record entries will be made at CPC after receipt of proper
      documentation.
   2. NOAA presents a medallion and a certificate. CPC provides a large medal,
      miniature medal, and ribbon bars.
   3.  Attachments to Medals and Ribbon Bars
      1. A 5/16-inch silver-colored “O” worn on the large medal suspension ribbon
         and ribbon bar denotes a group or organizational award.
      2. A 5/16-inch gold-colored star worn on the large medal suspension ribbon
         and ribbon bar denotes each subsequent award.
      3. A 1/8-inch gold-colored star worn on the miniature medal suspension
         ribbon denotes each subsequent award.