This coin was awarded by the Commandant, US Army Sergeant Major Academy (USASMA).

Former Commandants include CSM Raymond Chandler and CSM Rory Malloy.

In addition to being the proponent for the NCO Education System (NCOES) including WLC, ALC, SLC, MLC & SSDs, USASMA is also responsible for The NCO Journal and The United States Army Heritage Center of the Noncommissioned Officer.