c. U.S. nonmilitary decorations. Listed below in their order of precedence are the U.S. nonmilitary decorations authorized for wear on the Army uniform. Other U.S. nonmilitary (Federal agencies) decorations may be worn based on date of receipt. If more than one decoration is awarded by the same agency, the decorations will be worn in the order of precedence as established by the awarding agency. U.S. nonmilitary decorations which duplicate recognition for service or an act for which a military decoration has been awarded will not be worn. Awards given by a jurisdiction inferior to the Federal Government are not authorized for wear on the Army uniform except as specified below.

1. Presidential Medal of Freedom
2. Gold Lifesaving Medal
3. Medal for Merit
4. Silver Lifesaving Medal
5. National Security Medal
6. Medal of Freedom
7. Distinguished Civilian Service Medal
8. Outstanding Civilian Service Medal
9. Selective Service Distinguished, Exceptional, and Meritorious Service Medals
10. Civilian Service in Vietnam Medal
11. Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service
12. Meritorious Civilian Service Award
13. Superior Civilian Service Award
14. Commander's Award for Civilian Service
15. Achievement Medal for Civilian Service