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Define the Classification of Marine Corps Awards |
Awards are divided into 3 main Categories: Personal/Military Decorations: Is an award bestowed on an individual for a specific act or acts of gallantry or meritorious service. Unit Awards: Recognize entire organizations for outstanding heroism or achievement performed during periods of war, international tension, national emergencies, or extraordinary situations involving national interests. Campaign/Service Awards: Award issued to an individual to denote participation in a campaign, war, national emergency or expedition, or to denote service requirements fulfilled in a credible manner. |
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Identify the process for submitting award recommendations to recognize Marines |
-Chain of command: May be submitted by any commissioned officer senior to the individual being recommended. If not in same chain of command must be forwarded to recipients CO. -Timeliness: Should be submitted as soon as possible after the action or achievement in order to create positive ramnification throughout the unit. -Award Recommendation Process: Starts with the Personal Award Recommendation Form (OPNAV 1650/3) and submitted via IAPS (Improved Awards Processing System) -Citation and Summary of Action: The recommendation officer must author the citation and (if required) the summary of action. -Award Process: Once an officer has completed the recommendation, originated the award, it is submitted to the proposed recipients chain of command. -Award Elements: Once approved the approving authority is responsible for furnishing 3 elements: *The medal or star *The certificate or citation *The presentation Folder |
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What is the Awards Manual Order? |
SECNAVINST 1650.1H |
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Identify other methods of Formal Recognition |
Certificate of Commendation: A commander with NAM approval authority can approve a CertCom. Meritorious Mast: May be approved by a BN commander. Letter of Appreciation: May be written by any officer senior to the proposed recipient. |
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Which awards are only approved by the CMC, or his delegate? |
-Purple Heart -Combat Action Ribbon |
