Section 642.1 Of Chapter 2. Military Rewards And Decorations From California Military And Veterans Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 2.
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. The Order of California may be presented to an officer or
enlisted member of the National Guard or Naval Militia who has
distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct
in the performance of outstanding service to the state or the United
States in a position of great responsibility. The performance of
duty shall have been such as to merit recognition of service rendered
in a clearly exceptional manner within the scope of a special
requirement or of an extremely difficult duty performed in a clearly
outstanding manner. Performance of duties normal to the grade and
branch, specialty or assignment, and experience of an individual is
not an adequate basis for this decoration, except that justification
of the award may accrue by virtue of outstanding meritorious service
in a succession of important positions.
The accomplishment of the duty or period of service for which the
decoration is recommended should have been completed prior to
submitting a recommendation. However, if the person being recommended
is transferred or will retire prior to completion, the action or
accomplishment shall have reached a point of progression that will
clearly establish the individual's contribution to be outstanding or
represent significant accomplishment.
The Order of California may also be awarded to civilians and
members of other military services who distinguish themselves as
indicated in this section.