Civil Actions Medal
The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (Vietnamese: Dân-Vụ Bội-Tinh) also known as the Vietnam Civil Actions Medal or Civil Actions Medal, is a military decoration of the former South Vietnamese government (1955–75). The medal was created on May 12, 1964 during the Vietnam War. The Civil Actions Medal was awarded to the South Vietnamese military and its allies' military personnel or units that performed outstanding achievements in the field of civil affairs. The medal was awarded in two classes, with the first-class intended for commissioned officers and the second class for enlisted personnel. Individuals who were cited received the medal, ribbon, and a citation.
| Civil Actions Medal | |
|---|---|
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (First class badge on the left & second class on the right) | |
| Type | Military medal (Two class decoration): First Class - Officers Second Class - Enlisted personnel |
| Awarded for | Performing outstanding achievements (meritorious achievements) in the field of civil affairs. |
| Presented by | South Vietnam |
| Eligibility | South Vietnamese military and allied nations' militaries. |
| Established | May 12, 1964 |
| First awarded | 1964 |
| Last awarded | 1975 |
First class ribbon Second class ribbon Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation Emblem (U.S. Army) Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation Ribbon (in the color of the Civil Actions Medal, First Class) Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation Streamer (with Palm) (in the color of the Civil Actions Medal) | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Training Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Good Conduct Medal |
The South Vietnamese government authorized members of a unit awarded the Civil Actions Medal to wear the Civil Actions Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame (Civil Actions Medal, First Class color). Only one unit citation emblem with palm and frame could be worn on the service uniform. The ribbon with palm and frame (no medal or citation) is authorized for the unit award of the medal.