The President may award a distinguished-service medal of appropriate design and a ribbon, together with a rosette or other device to be worn in place thereof, to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguishes himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States in a duty of great responsibility.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 737— DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 7272. Distinguished-service cross: award
§ 7273. Distinguished-service medal: award
§ 7279. Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations
§ 7280. Soldier’s Medal: award; limitations
§ 7281. Service medals: issue; replacement; availability of appropriations
§ 7282. Medals: posthumous award and presentation
§ 7283. Civil War battle streamers
§ 7284. Medal of honor: duplicate medal