Navy Cross
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a. Authorization. 10 U.S.C. S6242. b. Navy Cross Medal Eligibility Requirements (1) Awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by extraordinary heroism, not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor. (a) While engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; (b) While engaged in military operations . involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or (c) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force, in which the United States is not a belligerent party. (2) To warrant the distinctive decoration of the Navy Cross Medal, the act or execution of duty must be performed in the presence of great danger, or at great personal risk, and must be performed in such a manner as to set individuals apart from their shipmates or fellow Marines. An accumulation of minor acts of heroism normally does not justify the award. The high standards demanded must be borne in mind when recommending the award.Authorized Devices: Gold Star, Silver Star |
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