The Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was established
by Executive Order 8809, 28 June 1941 and was
ammended by Executive Order 9323, 1943 and by
Executive Order 10444, 10 April 1953.
It is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and
fidelity in active Federal military service. It is awarded on
a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes himself
or herself from among his or her fellow soldiers by their
exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a
specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal
military service, as outlined in this chapter.
There is no right or entitlement to the medal until the
immediate commander has approved the award and the
award has been announced in permanent orders.
by Executive Order 8809, 28 June 1941 and was
ammended by Executive Order 9323, 1943 and by
Executive Order 10444, 10 April 1953.
It is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and
fidelity in active Federal military service. It is awarded on
a selective basis to each soldier who distinguishes himself
or herself from among his or her fellow soldiers by their
exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a
specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal
military service, as outlined in this chapter.
There is no right or entitlement to the medal until the
immediate commander has approved the award and the
award has been announced in permanent orders.
Good Conduct Medal
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