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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].
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 [[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.
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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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!
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 [[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.
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.
Below are some things to keep in mind when determining whether or not to award someone, or nominate them, for something.