To receive this medal the individual must exhibit exceptionally meritorious service at that level of responsibility.

It was awarded to senior military officers, for exceptionally meritorious service.

For exceptionally meritorious service in this position, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

For his exceptionally meritorious service he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

The medal is for "exceptionally meritorious service to the government" beyond the performance of duty.

For exceptionally meritorious service in combat, he was advanced to brigadier general upon his retirement on July 31, 1957.

It is awarded to any individual who shall have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service in a capacity of great responsibility.

He was awarded the Navy Cross "for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility."

Commander - for exceptionally meritorious service (legislators, envoys, senior military officers, and others).

The second type, introduced on 1 July 1975, was awarded to officers for exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty.