The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Charles Loyd Jackson, II (ASN: OF-101507), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in his important and extremely influential position as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G5, Headquarters, United States Army, Pacific, from March 1965 to July 1968. During this extraordinarily crucial period, he displayed a rare and comprehensive understanding of the commitments and missions of the United States Army, Pacific, and demonstrated exceptional professional competence and skill, and unwavering devotion to the execution of his duties. His significant contributions in the areas of civil affairs and civic action have been instrumental in establishing and promulgating the relations between the Untied States Army, Pacific, and millions of citizens in the nineteen countries for which United States Army Pacific has civil affairs responsibility. His far-reaching success and noteworthy achievements in such projects as the United States Army, Pacific Friendship Missions and the National Leader Programs have been lauded by high-ranking military and civilian dignitaries throughout the command. In his capacity as Assistant Chief of Staff, G5, he faced the monumental task of staffing the establishment of elaborate and effective civil affairs programs in the Republic of Vietnam and in the Constitutional Monarchy of Thailand when Army commands were established in these countries. Through these intricately planned, well-coordinated, and skillfully implemented programs, he made significant contributions toward the achievement of Free World cooperation. As further testimony to the value of his accomplishments, it must be observed that through his efforts widespread public and military support has been gained for the United States Army, Pacific, and the Untied States Army throughout the Pacific Area. The meticulous attention to detail, unlimited drive and resourcefulness, exemplary leadership and devotion to duty which he has exhibited in this assignment are characteristic of the type of service he has rendered throughout his more than 30 years of honorable and distinguished service. Colonel Jackson’s outstanding achievements are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.