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SECNAVINST 1650.1J
ASN (M&RA)
29 May 2019
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1650.1J
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY MILITARY AWARDS POLICY
Ref: See enclosure (1)
Encl: (1) References
(2) Cancellations
(3) Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions
(4) Military Award Policies, Requirements, and
Limitations
(5) Timeliness Standards
(6) Delegation of Authority to Approve Awards
(7) Responsibilities
1. Purpose. To promulgate policies for awarding military
decorations, medals, and ribbons within the Department of the
Navy (DON). This instruction complies with pertinent Executive
Orders and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. Detailed
guidance for implementation of this instruction is in reference
(a).
2. Cancellations. See enclosure (2).
3. Definitions. See enclosure (3).
4. Applicability. This instruction applies to the Offices of
the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Chief of Naval
Operations (CNO), the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), and
all U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps installations, commands,
activities, field offices, and all other organizational entities
within the DON. This instruction also applies to the U.S. Coast
Guard when operating as part of the Navy.
5. Policy. Policy is a governance tool through which the
intent of the SECNAV is published. It is DON policy that:
a. The purpose of DON military awards is to provide
deserving members of the Naval Service recognition for
