Formal Wording on Recognition Certificates

							     AWARDS




National Training Department
  WHAT 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 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 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 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
         OF 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 AWARDS

Service Awards
Program Ribbons
Unit Awards
 Unit Commendation
 Meritorious Unit Commendation
 Flotilla Meritorious Achievement Medal
Team Awards
Personal Awards
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     PERSONAL AWARDS

Auxiliary Commandant Letter of
Commendation (ACLOC)
Auxiliary Achievement Medal (AAM)
Auxiliary Commendation Medal (ACM)
Medal of Operational Merit (MOM)




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      DISTRICT AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Humanitarian Service
Plaque of Merit
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Service Award




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                 ACLOC

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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                  AAM

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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                    ACM

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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                     MOM

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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                      MSM

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 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 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 ACCOMPLISHMENT


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 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 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 AWARD


A summary of action or service
Determine the type of award
Write the draft



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    JUSTIFICATION AND
    SUMMARY 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 OF 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 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 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 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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         SUGGESTIONS
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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             SUGGESTIONS
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:
     courageous
     distinguished
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       SUBMISSION

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
           COMMENDATION
Standard Opening and Closings
   Opening: I note with pride and am pleased to
    commend you for your performance of duty while
    (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
    United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
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          TEAM COMMENDATION

Standard Opening and Closings

   Opening: For meritorious service from (BEGIN DATE
    – END DATE) while serving on the (TEAM NAME)
    Team.

   Middle: During this period…Action Items

   Closing: The dedication, pride, and professionalism
    displayed by the team reflect credit upon themselves,
    their team, the United States Coast Guard, and the
    United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

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       OTHER FLOTILLA
          AWARDS
Auxiliary Service Awards: Sustained
Service
Auxiliary Member Service Award
Certificate of Appreciation
Awards for Non-Auxiliarists
Honorary Membership


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             Resources

Auxiliary Manual
Award Procedures
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Awards Primer




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