§8296. Navy and Marine Corps Medal — Inbound Citations

Citations to 10 U.S.C. § 8296 as a whole

• 10 U.S.C. § 8298(a)

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  (a) Except as provided in section 8296 of this title or subsection (b), no medal of honor, Navy cross, distinguished-service medal, silver star medal, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, or bar, emblem, or insignia in place thereof may be awarded to a person unless—

  (1) the award is made within five years after the date of the act or service justifying the award; and

  (2) a statement setting forth the act or distinguished service and recommending official recognition of it was made by his superior through official channels within three years from the date of that act or service.