Distinguished Service Award - Civil Air Patrol

Members of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary, may nominate deserving Cadets or Senior Members for various awards. The Exceptional Service Award is the highest of those given to recognize service or unselfish acts. The award must be approved by the Wing and Region Commanders.

From CAP Regulation 39-3 (2 July 1998 revision):

Conspicuous performance of outstanding service in a duty of great responsibility where the position held and results obtained reflect upon the accomplishments and prestige of CAP on a national scale. Recognition should be for an extremely difficult duty of marked national significance which is performed in a clearly outstanding manner or service which clearly aided CAP in furthering national polices.

See also

• Civil Air Patrol Web Site

• Awards and decorations of the Civil Air Patrol

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