Defense Superior Service Medal

Eligibility Requirements

T he Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) was established by Executive Order 11904, 6 February 1976. It is awarded by the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 6 February 1976, distinguished themselves by noncombat meritorious achievement or service in a position of significant responsibility. Only under the most unusual circumstances will Defense Superior Service Medal  be awarded as an impact award for outstanding temporary duty achievement. The Defense Superior Service Medal  is is specifically intended to recognize exceptionally meritorious service performance and to honor an individual's accomplishments over a sustained period.

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Precedence

The Defense Superior Service Medal shall be placed in precedence after the Silver Star and before Legion or Merit.

Sample Citation

DEFENSE SUPERIOR SERVICE MEDAL

General Sabrina Chung

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

G eneral Sabrina Chung, United States Marine Corps. distinguished herself by exceptionally superior service as while serving as the Assistant Director, Personnel Administration and Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management Policy, Washington, D.C. from December 2005 through November 2006.. During this period, the outstanding leadership and ceaseless efforts of General Sabrina Chung resulted in major contributions to national security of the United States. In the dedication of her service to her country and through her distinctive accomplishments, General Chung reflected great credit upon herself and upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps , the United States Naval Service and the Department of Defense..

Secretary of Defense