The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States other than General Officers who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Army after December 6, 1941, distinguished themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. The medal may be awarded to a member of another branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or of a friendly foreign nation who, after June 1, 1962, distinguishes themselves by an act of heroism, extraordinary achievement, or significant meritorious service which has been of mutual benefit to the friendly nation and the United States.
The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States other than General Officers who while serving in any capacity with the US Army after December 6 1941 distinguished themselves by heroism meritorious achievement or meritorious service The medal may be awarded to a member of another branch of the US Armed Forces or of a friendly foreign nation who after June 1 1962 distinguishes themselves by an act of heroism extraordinary achievement or significant meritorious service which has been of mutual benefit to the friendly nation and the United States