Reference: DA PAM 670-1, dated 26 January 2021
22-5. Order of precedence within categories of medals
a. U.S. military decorations. U.S. military decorations authorized for wear on Army uniforms are listed below in order of precedence.
1. Medal of Honor (Army, Navy, and Air Force)
2. Distinguished Service Cross
3. Navy Cross
4. Air Force Cross
5. Coast Guard Cross
6. Defense Distinguished Service Medal
7. Distinguished Service Medal (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard)
8. Silver Star
9. Defense Superior Service Medal
10. Legion of Merit
11. Distinguished Flying Cross
12. Soldier's Medal
13. Navy and Marine Corps Medal
14. Airman's Medal
15. Coast Guard Medal
16. Bronze Star Medal
17. Purple Heart
18. Defense Meritorious Service Medal
19. Meritorious Service Medal
20. Air Medal
21. Aerial Achievement Medal
22. Joint Service Commendation Medal
23. Army Commendation Medal
24. Navy Commendation Medal
25. Air Force Commendation Medal
26. Coast Guard Commendation Medal
27. Joint Service Achievement Medal
28. Army Achievement Medal
29. Navy Achievement Medal
30. Air Force Achievement Medal
31. Coast Guard Achievement Medal
32. Combat Action Ribbon (Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard)
33. Air Force Combat Action Medal
