United States Defense Meritorious Service Medal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military award
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:U.S._Armed_Forces
gptkbp:awardedBy gptkb:United_States_Secretary_of_Defense
1981
meritorious service
research and development
information technology
financial management
joint operations
policy development
supply chain management
health services
environmental management
intelligence operations
communications
human resources management
logistics operations
public affairs
safety management
contract management
planning and execution
training and mentoring
administrative roles
legal affairs
program management
operations support
Secretary_of_Defense
gptkbp:canLeadTo foreign military personnel
civilian employees
contractors
gptkbp:colors gold
gptkbp:criteria significant contributions
non-combat service
gptkbp:description awarded for exceptional service in a non-combat role
gptkbp:established gptkb:Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1981
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label United States Defense Meritorious Service Medal
gptkbp:insignia medal
gptkbp:notable_recipients military personnel
gptkbp:notableFeature high-ranking officials
gptkbp:partOf U.S._military_awards_system
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Defense_Superior_Service_Medal
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Defense_Superior_Service_Medal
Army Commendation Medal
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:DoD_1348.33-M
gptkbp:relatedPatent Joint Service Commendation Medal
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Defense_Meritorious_Service_Medal
gptkb:Navy_and_Marine_Corps_Commendation_Medal
gptkbp:ribbon gptkb:Defense_Meritorious_Service_Medal_ribbon
gptkbp:symbolizes excellence in service
gptkbp:type meritorious service medal