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Ref: AFI 36-2803 Air Force Awards and Decorations Program

The documents listed below serve as a template for putting together a Meritorious Service Medal package.

Meritorious Service Medal

Ref AFI 36-2803 Air Force Awards and Decorations Program

• Decor 6 Instructions
• How to Write the Citation
• MSM Citation Examples
• Award Citation Drafter

The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) may be awarded to any member of the United States or foreign Armed Forces, on active duty or inactive reserve, who distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.

The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded for outstanding noncombat meritorious achievement or service to the US when the level of achievement or service is less than that required for the Legion of Merit.