erations in making admissions decisions. Only the most promising of candidates will be accepted, as judged by scholastic records, letters of recommendation, interviews, and such other credentials and/or appraisal techniques as may be deemed appropriate to use by the School of Medicine.

(b) To be eligible academically for admission to advanced-standing, applicants must have successfully completed the year of medical studies preceding the year in which they desire advanced placement. Only students from fully accredited medical schools will be eligible for transfer.

(c) Individuals who have received the D.D.S., D.M.D., Ph.D., D.O., or D.V.M. degress, or candidates for these degrees will not be eligible for advanced placement in the School of Medicine at this time. They will only be considered for admission to the Freshman class. Advanced standing applicants are required to have taken the Medical College Admission Test.

§ 242.10 Effective date and implementation.

This part will become effective immediately. Three copies of proposed implementing regulations shall be forwarded to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) within 30 days. PART 244-HONORARY AWARDS TO PRIVATE CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS

benefited one or more Department of Defense components or the Department of Defense as a whole.

§ 244.2 Applicability and scope.

The provisions of this part apply to all components of the Department of Defense (Military Departments, Defense Agencies, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense).

§ 244.3 Policy.

(a) General. Appropriate recognition will be granted to private citizens, groups, or organizations which contribute significant assistance or support to DoD functions, services or operations for the purpose of (1) demonstrating the interest of Department of Defense management in improving efficiency and effectiveness, and (2) encouraging citizens and organizations in their efforts to assist in the accomplishment of Department of Defense missions.

(b) Eligibility. (1) Any person, group, or organization, except those described in subparagraph (2) of this paragraph, may be considered for recognition under the provisions of this part on the basis of a significant contribution to the Department of Defense performed as а public service. Such contributions may consist of exemplary service in an advisory capacity to a Department of Defense committee, program, or project; direct assistance to a Department of Defense component through actions or useful ideas which are beneficial in eliminating or minimizing problems or otherwise contributing to mission accomplishment; assistance through the cooperative use of facilities, equipment, or manpower; courageous or heroic actions in support of a Department of Defense activity or mission; or other actions resulting in significant benefits to the Department.

(2) The following are ineligible for recognition under this part:

(i) Military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense who are eligible for recognition in accordance with DoD Directive 5120.16, "Department of Defense Incentive Awards Program: Policies and Standards," June 20, 1969,1 and applicable Department of Defense and

1 Filed as part of original. Single copies of this issuance may be obtained by writing the Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120. Attention: Code 800.

Military Department regulations on awards and decorations.

(ii) Persons or organizations having a commercial or profit-making relationship with the Department of Defense or a Department of Defense component, unless it is shown that the contribution is substantially beyond that specified or implied within the terms or contract establishing the relationship, and it is clearly in the public interest.

(3) Honorary awards under this part shall not be granted routinely to successive individuals or organizations performing the same service. Awards shall be recommended and approved only after consideration of the significance and merits of the contribution made in each separate case. Prior to submitting nominations, nominating officials should ascertain that presentation of the award would not embarass the Department of Defense.

(c) Letters of appreciation. The more modest contributions of private citizens or groups to Department of Defense functions or operations should also be recognized. Letters of appreciation may and should be issued by officials at appropriate levels in recognition of service or assistance considered worthy of such an expression even though not warranting an award under this part.

§ 244.4 Department of Defense component awards.

(a) Each Department of Defense component shall establish at least two levels of honorary awards for citizens' achievements, consisting of:

(1) An award to be granted by the head of the component for contributions of major significance to the component as a whole;

(2) An award authorized for issuance at a designated lower level for contributions of more limited scope or impact.

(b) Department of Defense components may establish other awards for private citizens or organizations as they deem appropriate, subject to the policies set forth in § 244.3.

(c) Awards granted by heads of Department of Defense components may take the form of suitably designed medals, plaques and/or certificates. Lower level awards will normally consist of certificates of commendation or appreciation.

(d) DOD components will develop eligibility criteria based on this Part and Federal Personnel Manual, chapter 451,

subchapter 3-12, for each award level, including guidelines to assist in identifying citizen/organizational assistance and contributions of extremely significant or exceptional benefit which may warrant consideration for the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service or the Department of Defense Meritorious Award (see § 244.5 (a) and (b)).

(1) In determining which level of award is most appropriate, consideration shall be given to the scope, magnitude, impact, and over-all significance of the service performed.

(2) Individuals recommended for the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service shall not be given a component level award for the same achievement unless the higher level award is disapproved.

(e) Individual DOD component committees shall be established to review recommendations for (1) awards to be granted by heads of Department of Defense components, and (2) nominations for Department of Defense level awards.

(f) Department of Defense components shall ensure appropriate publicity in announcing and presenting awards. § 244.5 Department of Defense awards.

(a) Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. (1) The Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service shall consist of a citation signed by the Secretary of Defense, a medal and a rosette.

(2) To be eligible for this award, the nominee shall be a civilian:

(i) Who does not derive his principal livelihood from Federal Government employment;

(ii) Who at any time since enactment of the National Security Act in 1947 (a) has performed exceptionally meritorious service of significance to the Department of Defense as a whole, or (b) has performed meritorious service of such exceptional significance to a Department of Defense component or function that recognition at the component level is deemed insufficient; and

(iii) Whose service or assistance was performed at considerable personal sacrifice and inconvenience and was motivated by patriotism, good citizenship, and a sense of public responsibility.

(3) Nominations shall be submitted through heads of DOD components, the Director of Defense Research and Engineering, or Assistant Secretaries of

Defense, as appropriate, to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Administration).

(1) Documentation shall be included giving factual evidence that a highly significant service has been provided to the Department of Defense.

(ii) A statutory level committee convened by the Secretary of Defense will review each nomination and may either recommend the granting of the medal or disapprove the nomination.

(4) Only the Secretary of Defense may approve the granting of this medal. He may (i) approve its awarding to a nominee recommended by the review committee or (ii) authorize its granting to any other deserving individual selected by him on his own initiative.

(5) Upon the approval or authorization of the medal, the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Administration) will notify the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) who will insure that presentations of the medal are given appropriate public affairs support.

(6) The Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service may be awarded posthumously and presented to the next of kin in the following order:

(1) Widow or widower.

(ii) Eldest son.

(ii) Eldest daughter.
(iv) Father.

(v) Mother.

(7) Medals will normally be presented either by the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense or by the head of the Department of Defense component or Assistant Secretary of Defense submitting the nomination.

(8) The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Administration) shall maintain records of all nominations and their disposition and provide any administrative support required by the review committee established by the Secretary.

(b) Department of Defense Meritorious Award. (1) The Department of Defense Meritorious Award shall consist of a certificate signed by the Secretary of Defense.

(2) It may be granted to organizations (including corporations, associations, and other groups) for outstanding contributions to the national defense effort involving the material furtherance of an established Department of Defense program and requiring considerable effort on the part of the organization concerned in the planning and execution of

the service rendered. This award will not be used to recognize the efforts of industrial organizations which meet or exceed Department of Defense production quotas.

(3) Recommendations with factual justification may be submitted by heads of Department of Defense components, the Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Assistant Secretaries of Defense, and the chairman of any OSD board, committee, or council.

(4) Recommendations will be transmitted to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) who will (i) obtain the advice of and coordinate his efforts with officials and agencies within and outside the Department of Defense as required, and (ii) transmit his comments on the appropriateness of the recommendation to the Secretary of

Defense.

(5) Under no circumstances will organizations be advised that they are under consideration for this award.

(6) Upon approval, certificates will normally be transmitted to the recommending official for presentation to recipients.

(7) The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) will maintain records on all recommendations and disposition thereof and will provide appropriate public affairs support in the award process.

(c) Awards to entertainers and sponsors of entertainment units. Procedures and criteria for such awards are set forth in the DoD Instruction 1330.13, "Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Program Overseas," March 25, 1970.1 § 244.6

Presidential awards.

(a) Presidential Medal of Freedom. (1) The Presidential Medal of Freedom may be awarded in two degrees to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to (i) the security or national interests of the United States, or (ii) world peace, or (iii) cultural or other significant public or private

endeavors.

(2) Criteria for this award are set forth in Executive Order 9586 (3 CFR Part 410).

(b) Presidential Citizens Medal. (1) This medal may be bestowed upon any

1 Filed as part of original. Single copies of this issuance may be obtained by writing the Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Attention: Code 800.

citizen of the United States who has performed exemplary deeds of service for his country or his fellow citizens.

(2) Criteria for this award are set forth in Executive Order 11494 (34 F.R. 18291).

(c) Procedure. Nominations for either Presidential award originating within the Department of Defense will be submitted with full justification by heads of Department of Defense components, the Director of Defense Research and Engineering, or Assistant Secretaries of Defense, as appropriate, to The Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, who will provide a recommendation to the Secretary as to whether or not the nomination should be referred to the President.

(d) Records. The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) shall maintain records on all recommendations and disposition of Presidential award nominations originating in the Department of Defense.

(b) This part defines the responsibili ties of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the appropriate military authorities for the security control of civil and military air traffic, and control of federal and non-federal air navigation aids.

§ 245.2 Explanation of terms.

For the purpose of this part and supporting documents, the following explanations apply:

(a) Air defense emergency. An emergency condition which exists when attack upon the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, or U.S. installations in Greenland by hostile aircraft or missiles is considered probable, is imminent, or is taking place.

(b) Air defense identification zone. Airspace of defined dimensions within which the ready identification, location and control of aircraft is required.

(c) Air navigation aid (NAVAIDS). (1) Federal NAVAIDS. VOR, VORTAC, TACAN and LORAN stations owned and operated by an agency of the Federal Government such as the FAA, Military Services and United States Coast Guard.

(2) Non-Federal NAVAIDS. VOR, VORTAC and TACAN stations licensed by the FCC.

(d) Appropriate military authorities. Within the NORAD area of responsibility-CINCNORAD AND NORAD region commanders. CINCNORAD has delegated all actions associated with the appropriate military authority to NORAD region commanders. Outside the NORAD area of responsibility—the Commander in Chief, or his designated representative, of unified or specified commands for U.S. areas located within their area of responsibility.

(e) Defense area. Any airspace of the United States (other than that designated as an ADIZ) in which the control of aircraft is required for national security.

(f) Defense emergency. An emergency condition which exists when:

(1) A major attack is made upon U.S. forces overseas, or allied forces in any area, and is confirmed either by the commander of a unified or specified command or higher authority.

(2) An overt attack of any type is made upon the United States and is confirmed either by the commander of a command established by the Secretary of Defense or higher authority.

(g) Dispersal. Relocation of aircraft to predesignated dispersed operating bases for the purpose of increasing survivability.

(h) Diversion. The intentional change of a flight from its intended destination for operational or tactical reasons.

(i) Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) Rules. Emergency rules for the security control of air traffic prior to the declaration of Air Defense Emergency (see § 245.4).

(j) FAA Region. A geographical subdivision of the area for which the FAA is responsible.

(k) Implement SCATANA. The phrase used to direct FAA to commence those actions required in the SCATANA plan (see § 245.5).

(1) Nontactical air traffic. Civil or military flights other than tactical air traffic. American (m) North Air Defense Command (NORAD). An integrated United States Canadian command. NORAD includes, as component commands, the United States Air Force Aerospace Defense Command and the Canadian Forces Air Defense Command.

(n) NORAD Region. A geographical subdivision of the area for which NORAD is responsible.

(o) Rerouting. The intended deviation of a flight from its original course without changing its destination.

(p) SARDA. State and Regional Disaster Airlift. A plan for the use of nonair carrier aircraft during a national emergency.

(q) SCATANA. The short title for the joint DoD/DOT/FCC plan for the Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids.

(r) Security control authorization. Military authorization for an aircraft to take off when ESCAT is applied or SCATANA has been implemented. (See §§ 245.5 and 245.8).

(s) Tactical air traffic. Military flights actually engaged in operational missions against the enemy, flights engaged in immediate deployment for a combat mission, and preplanned combat and logistical support flights contained in Emergency War Plans.

(t) United States. The several states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the several territories and possessions of the United States (including areas of air, land, or water administered by the United States under international agreement), includ

ing the territorial waters and the overlying airspace thereof.

(u) Wartime Air Traffic Priority List (WATPL). The list comprises eight priorities designed to control the volume of air traffic when SCATANA has been implemented. (See § 245.5, §§ 245.6 and 245.8).

(v) The use of the words "will" and "shall." For the purpose of this Part, use of the words will and shall denotes mandatory compliance by the affected persons or agency (ies).

(w) List of Acronyms and Abbreviations.

ADIZ-Air Defense Identification Zone.
ARTCC-Air Route Traffic Control Center.
ATC-Air Traffic Control.
CINCNORAD-Commander in Chief North
American Air Defense.

CRAF-Civil Reserve Air Fleet.
DoD-Department of Defense.

DVFR-Defense (ADIZ) Visuai Flight Rules.
ESCAT-Emergency Security Control of Air