A gold disc 1 9/16 inches (3.97 cm) in height and 1 7/16 inches (3.65 cm) in width, with a wreath on the lower half of the rim denoting nonmilitary service. The equilateral triangle is symbolic of the civilian. Displayed on the triangle is the eagle from the Great Seal of the United States. The reverse of the medal is inscribed ''AWARDED TO'' ''FOR DISTINGUISHED CIVILIAN SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
The medal is suspended from a ribbon 1 3/8 inches in width consisting of the following stripes: 1/16'' White, 1/16'' Ultramarine Blue, 1/16'' White, 1/16'' Old Glory Red, 1/16'' White, 1/16'' Ultramarine Blue, 5/8'' White, 1/16'' Ultramarine Blue, 1/16'' White, 1/16'' Old Glory Red, 1/16'' White, 1/16'' Ultramarine Blue, 1/16'' White.
See Army Regulation 672-20, Incentive Awards.