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== Sample Citations ==

=== Valor Citations ===
* On (date) (name and rank) did provide live saving aid in the form of (type of aid) to a convention attendee at (event).

: (Name) saw an individual suddenly collapse and fall to the floor. (Name) immediately ran to the person’s side and had his / her spouse stand aside while they did a quick assessment of the situation.

: Noting that the stricken individual was totally unresponsive and not breathing, (Name) quickly started (type of aid). He / she continued to provide (type of aid) to the individual until EMTs arrived on the scene.

: It was later ascertained that the attendee had suffered a heart attack and without (name) quick response by providing (type of aid), the person would have died.

: For his / her heroic efforts and unselfish actions, I am requesting that they be awarded the Parliamentary Medal of Valor.

* For actions on or about (date). According to an eyewitness, (name & rank) stopped a fellow crewmember who was inebriated and suffering a personal crisis from committing suicide.

: The man was headed into a deep part of the river to drown himself. (name & rank) managed to talk him back to shore and then spent the next three days with him until the crisis had passed. Both Her Majesty and the Admiralty are very grateful to (name & rank) for his compassion in handling this potentially deadly situation.

* For her actions at (event) on around (date). (name and rank) is a (position) onboard (chapter name). At (event) she was present for the Nerf Battle War in case anyone needed immediate (type of aid). During the battle one of the participants (minor injury) and (name and rank) rendered (type of aid) that was appropriate on-site.

=== Gallantry Citations ===
For a single action – (name & rank) actions in the performance of his / her duties at (event). (name & rank) spent more than 240 hours planning, organizing, and coordinating the Talbott Fleet Summit that was held at (event) this year. He / she worked closely with the organizers & sponsors of this (event) which was greatly appreciated by them. In addition to the above, (name & rank) organized four TRMN panels & acted as the moderator for each one. He / she organized the schedule of Talbott Fleet’s Commanding Officer’s schedule, as well as, the planning & execution of anything that Her Ladyship wanted to have at the summit, including the Awards Ceremony. The Admiralty greatly appreciates all that he / she has done.
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For the outstanding performance of his / her duties as the Chair of the (group) of the Naval Technical Specialties Collage and as the (school) Instructor. The Admiralty greatly appreciates all that (name & rank) has done.
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On (date), (Name and rank) secured a space and set up a recruiting table at a local game store. Together with two other members of their command, they established a presence and were prepared to have a nice day at the event. The store’s owner approached them and it was apparent that he / she was upset about something. It soon came to light that the individual who was supposed to run (name of game) had to back out at the last minute and he / she needed a replacement. (Name and rank) volunteered to run the game. Since they were also in uniform, it provided an even more realistic atmosphere to the situation and because of it, the (name of Chapter) recruiting efforts proved to be quite successful.

For their willingness to help the store’s owner and by going well above and beyond the call of duty, it is requested that (Name and rank) be awarded the Gryphon Star.
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At (event), which was held on (date). (name & rank) stood his / her watch at the Recruiting Booth that was set up by (Chapter’s name). When their replacement failed to show up, (name & rank) stood their watch as well.

For their actions and going above & beyond the call of duty, it is requested that (name & rank) be awarded the Conspicuous Bravery Medal.

=== Honor Citations ===
For distinguishing herself with Exceptional Gallantry Above and Beyond in the calendar year of (year) while serving within Battle Division (number) assigned to the (numbered) Fleet.

During this period, (chapter name) met and exceeded the ideals set forth within TRMN as a community-minded service organization.

Specific examples include the support of several conventions in running a self-funded Cosplay Rest and Repair Room totaling (amount) at three separate conventions to accolades from attendees and staff alike, the cleanup and beautification of (place) in (city or state), and participating in charity events for (organizaton) and the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots where they collected toys & donations exceeding (amount) this year.

Outside of supporting their community, (chapter) also served their neighbors within TRMN, by driving to (event) and helping the (numbered) Fleet run recruiting operations to garner more local members. In addition to their efforts on behalf of our organization, several members of her crew assist and serve at the fleet and international levels with distinction and high recommendations from their superiors. By their meritorious professionalism, sacrifice, and inspirational devotion to duty, (chapter) reflects great credit upon herself, Battle Division (number), the (numbered) Fleet, and the Royal Manticoran Navy.
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For distinguishing herself with Exceptional Gallantry in the calendar year of (year) while serving with the (numbered) Fleet. During this period, (chapter) participated in support of several conventions, both inside and outside of their Area of Operations, ran highly successful recruiting and social events both alone and in conjunction with other RMN and foreign service units within and without her Fleet.

In upholding the ideals of the service-minded organization, (chapter) immediately and selflessly led efforts to fund raise nearly (amount) toward one of their own crew members during a serious medical emergency leading to long-term hospitalization; the funds went to off set the mounting transportation expenses of family members who faced severe hardship, so they could lend direct assistance too said crew member.

She raised nearly (amount) pounds of canned food and dry store items for donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank. In addition to their efforts in behalf of our organization, several members of her crew assist and serve at the fleet and international levels with distinction and high recommendations from their superiors.

By their meritorious professionalism, sacrifi ce, and inspirational devotion to duty, (chapter)_ reflects great credit upon herself, the (numbered) Fleet, and the Royal Manticoran Navy.
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The crews of (chapter) have repeatedly been recognized by members of their Task Group, their (numbered)Fleet, and other organizations (both within and outside of TRMN) for their dedication and service.

They have traveled to many conventions to represent the Royal Manticoran Navy, both in state and out of state, and individual members have been volunteer coordinators, members of Astro-Control, and members of their community.

Charity drives have been promoted and excelled greatly under their watches. I cannot stress enough the amount of work that this chapter put into making the Royal Manticoran Navy shine as a whole.

There are no words to properly express the amount of good that they put into the world as a whole.

=== Other Citations ===
(name & rank) attended (event) on (date) for (outside group). While attending (event), (name & rank) wore (outside groups attire) while manning their recruiting table. Whiel at the table, (name & rank) also wore their RMN beret with properly affixed beret flash. It is hereby requested that (name & rank) receive the Prisoner of War Medal.
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For extreme travel to participate on behalf of TRMN at (event) in (city & state), on (date), it is hereby requested that (name & rank receive the Silesian Anti-Piracy Campaign Medal.
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For marching in the Krewe of Chewbacchus and served as a banner carrier for the local chapter of Star Fleet international. (name & rank) marched the entire parade in his / her RMN dress uniform and served as a “good will ambassador” to the USS New Orleans and Star Fleet Region 3.
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For working at a TRMN Booth at (event), for at least (number of) hours, where (name & rank) assisted with the raffle for the TRMN’s Official Charity Big Cat Rescue at (location) in (city & state) on (date), it is hereby requested that (name & rank) be awarded the Grand Alliance Campaign Medal.

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