How should the individual citation for the Meritorious Service Medal and below (excluding LOC) be prepared?

• A. Handwritten with legible print.
• B. Typed and error free.
• C. Drafted, then reviewed by a supervisor.
• D. Printed and stapled to the award.

Answer: (B)

Official award citations must be presented in a clear, standardized, and accurate form. The best way to prepare the citation for the Meritorious Service Medal and below (excluding LOC) is to have it typed and free of errors. Typing ensures legibility, consistent formatting, and prevents misreading that can occur with handwriting. It also supports uniform processing, reproduction, and archival in official records. Drafting and supervisor review are common steps, but the final version should be typed and error-free rather than handwritten or stapled to the award.