DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives/01000%20Military%20Personnel%20Support/01-600%20Performance%20and%20Discipline%20Programs/1650.1J.pdf
WEBQualification for CE&S awards shall be based on evidence in official records. SECNAVINST 1650.1J. 29 May 2019. f. The rank/grade of the intended award recipient shall not be a factor in the nomination or approval of any DON military decoration, medal, or ribbon, unless an explicit rank/grade restriction exists within the award criteria ...
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