SECNAV Instruction 1650.1G

SECNAVINST 1650.1GNavy Cross: "For extraordinary heroism..."Distinguished Service Medal: "For exceptionallymeritorious service to the Government of the United States in aduty of great responsibility..."Silver Star: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidityin action..."Legion of Merit: "For exceptionally meritorious conductin the performance of outstanding service..."Distinguished Flying Cross: "For heroism (or extraordinaryachievement) while participating in aerial flight..."Navy and Marine Corps Medal: "For heroism..."Bronze Star Medal: "For heroic achievement (ormeritorious achievement) (or meritorious service) (or heroicservice) in connection with combat operations against the enemy(or operations involving conflict with an opposing foreignforce)..."Meritorious Service Medal: "For outstanding meritoriousachievement or service..."Air Medal: "For heroic (or meritorious) achievement inaerial flight..."Joint Service Commendation Medal: "For meritoriousservice (or meritorious achievement) while serving as..."Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal: "For meritoriousservice (or meritorious achievement)(or heroic service)(orheroic achievement) while serving as..."Joint Service Achievement Medal: "For professionalachievement in the superior performance of duties while servingas..."2-4