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The Navy Good Conduct Medal was established by the Secretary of the Navy on  26 April 1869 to recognize the "all around " good Navy enlisted person, well qualified in all phases of conduct and performance.  Effective 1 February 1971, Commanding Officers were delegated the authority to award the Good Conduct Medal and subsequent awards and  subsequent awards and to issue medals and certificates.

This award is given at four year intervals only to enlisted sailors.

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