Public Health Service Hazardous Duty Award

==Public Health Service Hazardous Duty Award ==

The Public Health Service Hazardous Duty Award is a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) service award established to recognize the hazardous duties performed by members of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. This award is given to officers who are assigned to positions that involve a significant risk to their health and safety.

Criteria

The Public Health Service Hazardous Duty Award is granted to officers who meet the following criteria:

• Assigned to a position that involves exposure to hazardous conditions or environments.
• Perform duties that are considered hazardous, such as working with infectious diseases, hazardous materials, or in dangerous locations.
• Serve in a role that requires a high level of physical risk or potential for injury.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Public Health Service Hazardous Duty Award, an officer must:

• Be a member of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
• Have completed a minimum period of service in a hazardous duty assignment, as specified by the USPHS guidelines.
• Demonstrate exceptional performance and dedication while serving in a hazardous duty role.

Award Design

The design of the Public Health Service Hazardous Duty Award includes:

• A ribbon with distinctive colors representing the hazardous nature of the duties performed.
• A medal that may be awarded in conjunction with the ribbon, featuring symbols of hazard and service.

Presentation

The Public Health Service Hazardous Duty Award is presented by the Surgeon General of the United States or a designated representative. The award is typically given during formal ceremonies or special events to honor the bravery and commitment of the recipients.

Related Awards

The Public Health Service Hazardous Duty Award is one of several awards within the USPHS that recognize exceptional service. Other related awards include:

• Public Health Service Commendation Medal
• Public Health Service Achievement Medal
• Public Health Service Outstanding Service Medal

See Also

• United States Public Health Service
• United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
• Surgeon General of the United States
• Service awards and decorations of the United States government