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The '''Expeditionary Service Award''' is an award of the United States Department of State. It is presented to employees in the Department who serve in designated field locations.<ref> |
The '''Expeditionary Service Award''' is an award of the United States Department of State. It is presented to employees in the Department who serve in designated field locations.<ref>http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/85266.pdf 3 FAM 4871 Secretary's Expeditionary Service Award</ref> Currently, the following locations have been designated expeditionary by the [[Director General of the Foreign Service]]: |
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* [http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/85275.pdf Department of State Service Awards] |
* [http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/85275.pdf Department of State Service Awards] |
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* [http://www.ypfp.org/jobs/administrative-support-specialist Job announcement for administrative specialist to assist "with Coordination of the 'Expeditionary Service Award' Program for Iraq Afghanistan and Pakistan, including promoting the program, providing information about the program to applicants and posts, and tracking/reporting the status of awards."] |
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Revision as of 16:12, 2 December 2011
| Expeditionary Service Award | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Foreign Service, Civil Service |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Meritorious Honor Award |
| Next (lower) | Secretary's Career Achievement Award |
The Expeditionary Service Award is an award of the United States Department of State. It is presented to employees in the Department who serve in designated field locations.[1] Currently, the following locations have been designated expeditionary by the Director General of the Foreign Service:
- Iraq
- Afghanistan
The award consists of a certificate signed by the Secretary and an engraved medal. There is no cash award associated with recognition.
Nominating and Approval Procedures
There is no nomination procedure. The Expeditionary Service Award is automatically awarded to all Department of State employees, both Civil and Foreign Service, who serve in designated field locations. The medal will be awarded retroactively for employees who served in designated areas once their service records are verified.
Military Use
This award is not issued to active-duty military.
External links
References
- ^ http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/85266.pdf 3 FAM 4871 Secretary's Expeditionary Service Award