Letters of Commendation
Letters of Commendation are granted to members of Starfleet who commit acts of meritorious service that do not warrant the honor of a medal. Such commendations are commonly awarded for the following reasons:
- Exemplary Service
- Outstanding Performance of Duties Under Extreme Conditions
- Outstanding Performance of Duties
- Bravery
- Valor
- Courage
- Excellence in Administrative Duties
- Victory Against Overwhelming Odds
- Lifesaving
- Honorable Acts
- Charitable Acts
- Creative Thinking
Commendations are awarded by one of three distinct levels of authority in the Federation Starfleet. They are as follows in descending order of greatest to least prestigious:
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| Starfleet Command Letter | Admiral's Letter | Captain's Letter |
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