a. The length of time is not a primary consideration; however, speed of accomplishment of an important task can be a determining value of an act. This regulation, Army Regulation AR 600-8-22 Personnel-General Military Awards March 2019, provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual military decorations, Army Good Conduct Medals, service medals and ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, trophies, and similar devices awarded in recognition of accomplishments. And that's the challenge for the person writing the award recommendation - to be able to convince board members that the soldier has a succession of outstanding acts of achievement by succinctly elaborating those achievements in the award justification.

Step Six • Edit the citation • Read it once … • Match the points with support • Read it a 2nd time … • Organize into powerful, well-connected thoughts • Read it a 3rd time … • Delete dead words (repeating or jargon) • Read it a 4th time … • Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. An award may be made for acts of noncombatant-related heroism that do not meet the requirements for an award of the SM. This regulation prescribes Department of the Army (DA) policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. A: While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not “recommended” for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.The Medal of Honor is the military’s highest award, and thus, the process for receiving the Medal of Honor is very strict. The official Navy and Marine Corps Manual states that “Awards are important symbols of public recognition for rewarding heroism or valor, exceptionally merit. Next, the BODY OF CITATION, and the ENDING SENTENCE should read, "His/Her' exemplary performance of duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service, reflecting great credit on him/her, 152d Maint Co, the MEARNG, and the United States Army. The social security number (SSN) will not be entered on the CofA due to the provisions of the Privacy Act.

I truly believe that the Marines Sergeant is the backbone of the Marine Corps ,but of the entire service .Step Five • Use standard opening and closing verbiage (For Exceptional Achievement during) (reflects credit upon himself, his unit, and the Maine Army National Guard).