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WHAT YOU WILL LEARNWHAT YOU WILL LEARN WHAT YOU WILL LEARNWHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The Role of Awards.
Types of Awards.
Recognizing Achievement and Accomplishment.
Formal and Informal Recognition.
Letter of Commendation and Team Commendation.
Other Flotilla Awards.
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THE ROLE OF AWARDSTHE ROLE OF AWARDSTHE ROLE OF AWARDSTHE ROLE OF AWARDS
Recognize outstanding achievement.
Boost morale.
Motivate the members (recipient and others).
“It’s our only paycheck”.
Formal acknowledgement of service by the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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RECOMMENDING AWARDSRECOMMENDING AWARDS RECOMMENDING AWARDSRECOMMENDING AWARDS
Any Member can recommend another Member for an award (Auxiliary Manual).Elected Officers have a responsibility to identify and recognize members in their units who merit recognition.Staff Officers responsible for identifying and recognizing members in their staff area who merit recognition.
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TIMING OF AWARDSTIMING OF AWARDSTIMING OF AWARDSTIMING OF AWARDS
As soon as possible after the activity being recognized.Changes of watch.DTrain.When you can get the most recognition for the member.Arrange for spouse and family to be there.Surprise.
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ACTIONS WORTHY ACTIONS WORTHY OF AN AWARDOF AN AWARD
ACTIONS WORTHY ACTIONS WORTHY OF AN AWARDOF AN AWARD
An action that results in tangible and/or quantifiable benefits to the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Improved efficiencies of service or effort.Higher readiness of resources.Improved capabilities. Public outreach.
An extended term (minimum 5 years) of dependable/solid service in the same capacity.
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TYPES OF AWARDSTYPES OF AWARDSTYPES OF AWARDSTYPES OF AWARDS
Service Awards
Program Ribbons
Unit AwardsUnit Commendation
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Flotilla Meritorious Achievement Medal
Team Awards
Personal Awards
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PERSONAL AWARDSPERSONAL AWARDSPERSONAL AWARDSPERSONAL AWARDS
Auxiliary Commandant Letter of Commendation (ACLOC)
Auxiliary Achievement Medal (AAM)
Auxiliary Commendation Medal (ACM)
Auxiliary Medal of Operational Merit (MOM)
Auxiliary Meritorious Service Medal (AMSM)
Auxiliary Plaque of Merit (APOM)
Auxiliary Legion of Merit (ALOM)
Auxiliary Distinguished Service Medal (ADSM)
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ACLOCACLOCACLOCACLOC
Members serving in any capacity with the Coast Guard or Auxiliary. Act of service resulting in unusual and/or outstanding achievement.Lesser than that required for the Auxiliary Achievement Medal. Service/performance for a special event or project.
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AAMAAMAAMAAM
Sustained professional and/or leadership achievements over a period of time.Outstanding achievement or service worthy of special recognition. Outstanding level of performance and/or achievement.Administration or operations.
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ACMACMACMACM
Outstanding achievement.Administrative services.Accomplished in a manner which is much better than could normally be expected from an Auxiliarist of like capability and experience. NOT for just doing a routine or difficult job well.
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AMOMAMOMAMOMAMOM
Outstanding achievement or service of an operational nature.Direct, hands on, underway, surface or airborne aviation mission activity) worthy of special recognition. Outstanding operational performance, skill, assist, rescue or other meritorious operational service.May recognize cumulative series of operational services.
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AMSMAMSMAMSMAMSM
Exceptional meritorious service. Outstanding and meritorious service.Meritorious performance of duty enhanced Auxiliary goals.Performance much higher than that normally expected.Significant positive effect on the ability of the Coast Guard and/or the Auxiliary to complete its missions and goals.
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HUMANITARIAN SERVICEHUMANITARIAN SERVICEHUMANITARIAN SERVICEHUMANITARIAN SERVICE
Meritorious, direct, non-routine participation.Significant act or operation of a humanitarian nature. Physically present at the designated location.Directly contributed and influenced the action.
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PLAQUE OF MERITPLAQUE OF MERITPLAQUE OF MERITPLAQUE OF MERIT
Heroism in the face of grave personal risk.
Clearly stands out as above normal expectations.
Extreme skill.
Assist or rescue.
Risk to the Auxiliarist’s life.
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RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT AND RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOMPLISHMENTACCOMPLISHMENT
RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT AND RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOMPLISHMENTACCOMPLISHMENT
Formal Recognition (ribbon awards)
AuxMan: Chapter 11, Sections A-G
Informal Recognition (all other awards)
Auxiliary Manual: Chapter 11, Section H
See Auxiliary Awards
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FORMAL RECOGNITIONFORMAL RECOGNITIONFORMAL RECOGNITIONFORMAL RECOGNITION
Auxiliary Achievement Medal Citation (AAM)
Auxiliary Commandant’s Letter of Commendation (ACLOC)
Coast Guard Award recommendation (CG1650 - ANSC 7002 Form)
Please see: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Awards Primer
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INFORMAL RECOGNITIONINFORMAL RECOGNITIONINFORMAL RECOGNITIONINFORMAL RECOGNITION
Certificates
Public recognition
Article in flotilla, division, district newsletter.
Specific award created by the Flotilla.
Please see: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Awards Primer
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PREPARING THE AWARDPREPARING THE AWARDPREPARING THE AWARDPREPARING THE AWARD
A summary of action or service.
Determine the type of award.
Write the draft.
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JUSTIFICATION AND JUSTIFICATION AND SUMMARY OF ACTIONSUMMARY OF ACTIONJUSTIFICATION AND JUSTIFICATION AND SUMMARY OF ACTIONSUMMARY OF ACTION
Define the Action.
Explain the reason for the Action.
Describe the challenges met.
Summarize results and impacts of the Action.
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DETERMINING THE TYPE DETERMINING THE TYPE OF AWARDOF AWARD
DETERMINING THE TYPE DETERMINING THE TYPE OF AWARDOF AWARD
In general, the higher the impact – the higher the award.
Review Chapter 11 of the Auxiliary Manual to determine appropriate award.
Please see: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Awards Primer
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WRITING THE AWARDWRITING THE AWARDWRITING THE AWARDWRITING THE AWARD
Use the suggested standard opening and closing wording shown in future slides.
Use the sentences developed in step 1 for the body.
Pick 3 to 5 critical items
Use key words appropriate to award.
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THE CITATIONTHE CITATIONTHE CITATIONTHE CITATION
Create sentences that begin with descriptions on how the person used his/her skills.
Example: “Displaying superb leadership and attention to detail,…
Middle of the sentence describes the person’s actions.
Example: “…Mr. Jones oversaw the scheduling and execution of weekly operation training classes…
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THE CITATIONTHE CITATIONTHE CITATIONTHE CITATION
End of the sentence includes a descriptive result.
Example: “…that resulted in the qualification of 3 new coxswains and 5 new crew members.
Incorporate any adversity / challenges that were overcome.
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SUGGESTIONSSUGGESTIONSSUGGESTIONSSUGGESTIONS
Recommended words and phrases. After the standard opening, each sentence should start with an action word like these:
Displaying
Exhibiting
Demonstrating
Showing
Using
Making
Through
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SUGGESTIONSSUGGESTIONSSUGGESTIONSSUGGESTIONS
The next words should be an adjective-noun combination such as:
superior leadership, he/she …exceptional competence and professionalism, he/she …expert technical skills, he/she …highest degree of proficiency, he/she …accomplished organizational abilities, he/she …finely honed ...keen insight …or singly powerful words like:
courageousdistinguished
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SUBMISSIONSUBMISSIONSUBMISSIONSUBMISSION
Complete a Summary of Action and CG1650 - ANSC 7002 Form
Include any testimonials or supporting documentation.
Draft citation.
Send complete package to the District Award Committee.
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LETTER OF LETTER OF COMMENDATIONCOMMENDATION
LETTER OF LETTER OF COMMENDATIONCOMMENDATION
Standard Opening and Closings
Opening: I note with pride and am pleased to commend you for your performance of duty while serving as (ROLE) from (TO-DATE / FROM DATE).
Middle: Action Items
Closing: You are commended for your outstanding performance of duty. By your meritorious service you have upheld the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
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TEAM COMMENDATIONTEAM COMMENDATIONTEAM COMMENDATIONTEAM COMMENDATION
Standard Opening and Closings
Opening: For exceptionally meritorious service from (BEGIN DATE – END DATE) while serving on the Coast Guard Auxiliary(TEAM NAME) Team.
Middle: Action Items
Closing: The dedication, pride, and professionalism displayed by Coast Guard Auxiliary(TEAM NAME), are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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OTHER FLOTILLA OTHER FLOTILLA AWARDSAWARDS
OTHER FLOTILLA OTHER FLOTILLA AWARDSAWARDS
Auxiliary Service Awards: Sustained Service.
Auxiliary Member Service Award.
Certificate of Appreciation.
Awards for Non-Auxiliarists.
Honorary Membership.
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ResourcesResourcesResourcesResources
Auxiliary Manual
Award Procedures
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Awards Primer
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