Distinguished Flying Cross
Military Medal & Military Ribbon

a. Authorization. 10 U.S.C. 96245.

b. Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Eligibility Requirements. Awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or the Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. To justify this decoration for heroism, an act
in the face of danger, well above those actions performed by others engaged
in similar flight operations, is required; for achievement, the results
accomplished must be so exceptional as to render them conspicuous among
those accomplished by others involved in similar circumstances.

(1) In adjudging the appropriate awards for the various members of a flight
crew, it is considered that the pilot responsible for flying the aircraft is
sometimes eligible for a higher award than other members of the flight crew. However, in a two-seat aircraft where the pilot and crewmember constitute a team, and function as an integral part of the weapons system, both would generally be eligible for the same award. A crewmember other than the pilot should not be precluded from receiving a higher award if circumstances so indicate. Each case will be considered on its own merits.

(2) Establishing a new record in aerial flight does not necessarily qualify as
an extraordinary achievement.

Authorized Devices:

Air Force: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf, Bronze V
Army:Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf,
Coast Guard: Gold Star, Silver Star,
Marine Corps: Gold Star, Silver Star, Bronze V
Navy: Gold Star, Silver Star, Bronze V