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Awards are another way to track the progress of members and provides a fun way to show off with ribbons and medals. It also provides an incentive for members to not only become active but keep showing up and helping out. Recognition of hard work is a great way to maintain interest, encourage participation and responsibility, and will help show others what they too can earn just by being a little more active. Later in this section, we’ll explain the importance of proper award submission, as well as provide some references and tools for you to assist you in awarding, and submitting award nominations, of your members. | Awards are another way to track the progress of members and provides a fun way to show off with ribbons and medals. It also provides an incentive for members to not only become active but keep showing up and helping out. Recognition of hard work is a great way to maintain interest, encourage participation and responsibility, and will help show others what they too can earn just by being a little more active. Later in this section, we’ll explain the importance of proper award submission, as well as provide some references and tools for you to assist you in awarding, and submitting award nominations, of your members. | ||
PDF certificates of awards are available upon request from the [[Bureau of Communications]]. This allows you to print awards you may wish to present at a convention, chapter meeting, or other special occasion. Email [mailto:certs@bucomm.trmn.org certs@bucomm.trmn.org] your request. | |||
=== Awards Manual and References === | |||
For references on how members are to display awards, check out the appropriate uniform manuals for the member’s particular branch | The first tool available to you is the [http://trmn.org/miscellaneous-manuals/ RMN-5-1 Awards Manual] available via the main Main TRMN web site. It lists all the awards available to the RMN and RMMC, as well as some of the civilian awards. It provides the criteria, award authority, and order of precedence of all the awards contained within. The RMA has a separate manual, [http://trmn.org/miscellaneous-manuals/ A Soldier's Guide], that you can reference if you have any RMA personnel embarked. The RMA awards are near the back of that manual. These manuals, however, don't yet cover Grayson, Andermani, Havenite, or all of the Civilian awards. It would be wise to keep an eye in the forums and on the Admiralty Order page in the wiki, which is linked below, or email the Awards Office at [mailto:slo@firstlord.trmn.org slo@firstlord.trmn.org] for guidance. | ||
Remember, manuals are updated periodically. To ensure that you have the most up-to-date information it is a good idea to check the latest Admiralty Orders on the forums or collected on the TRMN Wiki at [http://wiki.trmn.org/wiki/index.php/Admiralty_Orders http://wiki.trmn.org/wiki/index.php/Admiralty_Orders] for your convenience. | |||
For references on how members are to display awards, check out the appropriate uniform manuals for the member’s particular branch. Each navy has slightly different rules and measurements when it comes to wearing of awards. Those manuals can be found in the [http://trmn.org/uniforms/ uniforms] section of our main website. The RMA's [http://trmn.org/miscellaneous-manuals/ A Soldiers Guide] has the RMA standards for the display of awards. Again, it would be wise to follow up with new [[Admiralty Orders]], [[Naval Directives]], and [http://wiki.trmn.org/wiki/index.php/Protector%27s_Orders Protector’s Orders], as well as specific branch orders, as things often change between revisions of the manuals. | |||
=== Service/Event Awards === | === Service/Event Awards === | ||
Some awards within TRMN are used to recognize specific kinds of service, and therefore require particular criteria to be awarded. For instance, the [[Space Service Deployment Ribbon]] is awarded to any member who takes their first rank course. Although the automatic awards are not under your authority to award, it is a best practice to update the information in your records, and log items for a member once they meet the criteria. Certain automatic awards still need to have documentation submitted such as Prisoner of War or Havenite Operational Service Medal to the appropriate authority. Perhaps your member has met the criteria for a POW medal, it would be a good idea to send that information along with your After Action Report to the squadron, task group, task force, or even fleet commander. It’s easy to set up a spreadsheet for tracking award requirement completion, or even utilize tools that some of the issuing authorities have created for you. Don’t be afraid to ask for a template if you can’t find one first or can’t set up a good tracking system. | Some awards within TRMN are used to recognize specific kinds of service, and therefore require particular criteria to be awarded. For instance, the [[Space Service Deployment Ribbon]] is awarded to any member who takes their first rank course and is assigned to a chapter. Although the automatic awards are not under your authority to award, it is a best practice to update the information in your records, and log items for a member once they meet the criteria. Certain automatic awards still need to have documentation submitted such as Prisoner of War or Havenite Operational Service Medal to the appropriate authority. Perhaps your member has met the criteria for a POW medal, it would be a good idea to send that information along with your After Action Report to the squadron, task group, task force, or even fleet commander. It’s easy to set up a spreadsheet for tracking award requirement completion, or even utilize tools that some of the issuing authorities have created for you. Don’t be afraid to ask for a template if you can’t find one first or can’t set up a good tracking system. | ||
When awarding any awards, automatic or for merit, submit them by BuPers first, so that they may track and validate the award. It’s important to make sure the member meets the criteria for the award being issued. | When awarding any awards, automatic or for merit, submit them by BuPers first, so that they may track and validate the award. It’s important to make sure the member meets the criteria for the award being issued. | ||
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Even though you’re able to issue the above awards | Even though you’re able to issue the above awards, you still need to submit them to BuPers in accordance with BuPers Directive 1901-1, New Awards Submission Procedures. Which specifically states: | ||
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Pursuant to Admiralty House Directives and AO 1901-02, all submissions for awards must go through the Staff Liaison Officer’s (SLO) Office at the Bureau of Personnel. This includes all awards that any Commanding Officer may issue. This is because the Individual Award Request (IAR) receives a system generated number that is used to reference the award request. All awards will be required to have this number in order to be considered valid. It will also give the SLO the chance to review the award and recommend an upgrade if applicable. “Batch” awards such as the Havenite War Campaign Medal (HWC) and the Havenite Occupation Service Medal (HOSM) will have to be submitted via this same process. For these awards, the nominator may include the names of all those who are to receive the award on one IAR. Once processed by the SLO, the IAR will be forwarded to the issuing authority, or in some cases, returned to the nominator for issue. | Pursuant to Admiralty House Directives and AO 1901-02, all submissions for awards must go through the Staff Liaison Officer’s (SLO) Office at the Bureau of Personnel. This includes all awards that any Commanding Officer may issue. This is because the Individual Award Request (IAR) receives a system-generated number that is used to reference the award request. All awards will be required to have this number in order to be considered valid. It will also give the SLO the chance to review the award and recommend an upgrade if applicable. “Batch” awards such as the Havenite War Campaign Medal (HWC) and the Havenite Occupation Service Medal (HOSM) will have to be submitted via this same process. For these awards, the nominator may include the names of all those who are to receive the award on one IAR. Once processed by the SLO, the IAR will be forwarded to the issuing authority, or in some cases, returned to the nominator for issue. | ||
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Since bugs, malfunctions, and failures are possible in any system, track the number of courses passed to be certain that you and your crew are awarded what you’ve earned. | Since bugs, malfunctions, and failures are possible in any system, track the number of courses passed to be certain that you and your crew are awarded what you’ve earned. | ||
==== Marksmanship Ribbons==== | |||
TRMN promotes social engagement and cooperation through its Marksman Program by encouraging members to play various types of games together. Whether it be online in the World of Tanks clan or in-person sitting around a table to play D&D, there is a multitude of ways members can earn these ribbons. For a complete list of Games and what qualifications, check out the [http://trmn.org/miscellaneous-manuals/ Marksmanship Manual]. | |||
NOTE: Under [[Orders:Admiralty Order 1406-03]] TRMN as a whole does not provide any sort of award for live-fire or actual firearm usage. Additionally, TRMN specifically prohibits chapter activities involving real firearms. | |||
=== Qualifications === | === Qualifications === | ||
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For things like the Space Deployment Ribbon, SWP, and Manticoran Combat Action Ribbon, you should not need to submit them as they are automatic. It is a good idea to track these however, as sometimes things can be missed. | For things like the Space Deployment Ribbon, SWP, and Manticoran Combat Action Ribbon, you should not need to submit them as they are automatic. It is a good idea to track these however, as sometimes things can be missed. | ||
Aerospace wings require submission of certificates and documentation to | Aerospace wings require submission of certificates and documentation to [mailto:acs-submission@trmn.org acs-submission@trmn.org]. | ||
For all other awards awarded by different authorities, you can, and are encouraged to, nominate your crew members. Luckily, there is a one-stop form for that. The award submission form, found | For all other awards awarded by different authorities, you can, and are encouraged to, nominate your crew members. Luckily, there is a one-stop form for that. The award submission form, found [https://trmn.org/forms/award-nomination.html here], is laid out for ease of use. Anybody in the org can nominate anyone else for an award, so if you notice someone from another chapter doing something award worthy, nominate them. You can list awards that your crew has been awarded in the Chapter Report, including awards like NAM and Mentioned in Dispatches. However, do not nominate anybody via the chapter reports, information will not be derived from there for awards. All awards, regardless of authority, MUST be submitted through the [https://trmn.org/forms/award-nomination.html award submission form] for validation and tracking. If they are not submitted via this process, they are not considered valid. | ||
If you have submitted someone for a higher award, DO NOT tell that individual, or anyone who may tell that individual, that you have done so. This could cause a problem if the individual is awarded a lesser award, or not awarded one at all. Even if they do end up receiving the award, it could take the surprise factor away from them. The best surprise is the one that they don’t know about! | |||
It is important to be patient with the higher level award (Mentioned in Dispatches and above) announcements since these are done quarterly or only at special events/conventions (per [[Orders:Admiralty Order 1802-01]]). While it may take some time for an award to be announced, be patient. If you have received a confirmation email, then your award will be announced. | |||
Below are some things to keep in mind when determining whether or not to award someone, or nominate them, for something. | |||
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There are times where immediate awarding of a MID or an NMAM is appropriate. Other times, you may wish to “bank” awards in order to stitch together a larger submission write-up for one of the higher-level awards. This can be difficult to gauge as member activity can be sporadic. Something to remember is that you can only award an NMAM to an individual once a year, so you can take some time to gauge how active they are for a short period. If nothing happens for a couple of months, it would be appropriate to award that NMAM. If they maintain their activity, then save up for a larger write-up. You can still acknowledge a member’s contribution by using a Certificate of Appreciation without jeopardizing their chances of receiving the award. | There are times where immediate awarding of a MID or an NMAM is appropriate. Other times, you may wish to “bank” awards in order to stitch together a larger submission write-up for one of the higher-level awards. This can be difficult to gauge as member activity can be sporadic. Something to remember is that you can only award an NMAM to an individual once a year, so you can take some time to gauge how active they are for a short period. If nothing happens for a couple of months, it would be appropriate to award that NMAM. If they maintain their activity, then save up for a larger write-up. You can still acknowledge a member’s contribution by using a Certificate of Appreciation without jeopardizing their chances of receiving the award. | ||
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