Army Commanders Award for Public Service Medal Ribbon

Criteria: The Army Commanders Award for Public Service Medal (PSCA) can be awarded to the following: Civilians who are not employed by Army contractors or the Army; Federal Government officials at the policy development level; technical members who serve the Army in an advisory capacity or as consultants. The PSCA is awarded for distinguished service or achievements that greatly contribute to the accomplishment of the mission of an Army activity, command or staff agency. The following individuals are able to approve the award: any commander (Colonel and above); commanders exercising courts-martial authority; principal officials of Headquarters Department of the Army staff agencies; officials of General Officer or SES rank.