DOD INSTRUCTION 1348.33
D
OD MILITARY DECORATIONS AND AWARDS PROGRAM
Originating Component: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Effective: December 21, 2016
Change 7 Effective: May 21, 2025
Releasability: Cleared for public release. Available on the Directives Division Website
at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.
Reissues and Cancels: DoD Instruction 1348.33, “Military Awards Program,” July 1, 2004
Incorporates and Cancels: Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Policy and Procedures for
Award of the Legion of Merit to Foreign Personnel,” June 9, 2017
Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Responsibility for the
Atomic Veterans Service Certificate Program,” April 16, 2019
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Memorandum,
“Military Working Dog Handler Certificate of Commendation,” March 7,
2019
Approved by: Peter Levine, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness
Change 7 Approved by: Jules W. Hurst III, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Purpose: In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02, this issuance establishes
policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for administering the DoD Military Decorations
and Awards Program.
