The Public Health Service Recruitment Service Award is a decoration of the United States Public Health Service presented to members of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. It recognizes contributions to recruitment efforts.
| Public Health Service Recruitment Service Award | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Service award |
| Awarded for | Service to recruitment efforts |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | United States Public Health Service |
| Eligibility | Members of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps |
 Ribbon of the PHS Recruitment Service Award | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | National Emergency Preparedness Award[1] |
| Next (lower) | Global Health Initiative Service Medal[1] |
Criteria
editThe PHS National Emergency Preparedness Award is awarded to officers who contribute to the ongoing recruitment efforts of the USPHS Commissioned Corps.[2][3] An officer is eligible for the award upon the completion after 3 April 2006 of three consecutive years:
- in a position in which recruitment is a primary duty and responsibility, including policy development, the establishment of goals and strategies, and coordination of recruitment programs and initiatives; or
- of maintaining a current status in the USPHS Commissioned Corps Associate Recruiter Program.[2]
An officer qualifies for an additional award of the Recruitment Service Award for meeting the above criteria for an additional period of three consecutive years.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Wear of Awards and Badges" (PDF). July 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service: Commissioned Officers’ Awards Program Types of Recognition & Awards Criteria Accessed 9 November 2022
- ^ "Commissioned Officers' Awards Program" (PDF). Commissioned Officer Corps of the US Public Health Service. July 28, 2020.