Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Coast Guard, distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States in a duty of great responsibility.
To justify an award of the Distinguished Service Medal, exceptional performance of duty, clearly above what is normally expected, which has contributed materially to the success of a major command or project, is required. In general, the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal is awarded only to those officers in principal commands whose service is such as to justify the award.

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