CPC Uniform & Awards Protocol 2013-2014
Learn about the administrative guidelines, tips, and recommendations for honoring commitment, respect, and dedication within the UAB from February 2013 to August 2014. Find out the process for submitting, reviewing, and approving awards, along with key requirements to enhance the recognition process effectively.
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Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment February 2013 August 2014 (18 month term) UAB Chair- CAPT Al Girimonte (NOS/NGS) Co-chair- CDR Liz Kretovic (NOS/ORR) CDR Nancy Hann (OMAO/MOC-A) CDR Dave Zezula (NOS/OCS-P) LCDR Phil Eastman (NESDIS) LCDR Colin Little (OMAO/MOC-P) LCDR Mark Blankenship (OMAO/MOC-A) LT Tony Perry (OMAO/CPC) LT Christie Shultz (NWS) LT Abigail Higgins (NOS/OCS-A) LT Wendy Lewis (CPC Liaison to the UAB)
Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment Administrative Guidance Last business day of the month for submission UAB meets within 5 business days of the new month Out-of-cycle or rush awards require CPC Director approval. UAB will convene a Virtual Board , needs justification for rushing the award (i.e. needs of the Service require short term PCS, or VIP would like to present during a visit) No SSNs At least one endorsement in addition to nominator (ideally from within the nominee s chain of command) Awards take 6-8 weeks to process. Please plan PCS awards accordingly if they are to be presented prior to officer s detachment Nominations must be routed with 120 days of the end of the recognition period lateness memo template is available on the CPC website UAB will review awards, but not route to Director without lateness letter Ensure completeness of the form prior to submitting to CPC Scanned/emailed awards accepted for UAB review originals need to be received by CPC prior to routing to Director for approval
Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment Tips and Recommendations Final endorsement should come from O6 or SES level Written endorsements/comments from intermediate authorities encouraged and welcome Awards should detail: how the officer went above and beyond what is typically expected when performing a specific act; or sustained professionalism/leadership Use the STAR principle when drafting nomination (Situation, Task, Action, Result): ship was underway, days away from the nearest medical facility (situation); crewmember was injured and needed immediate medical attention or risked losing life/limb (task); LTJG Imahero administered first aid/coordinated medevac services via USGC (action); crewmember got to keep his/her 10 fingers and/or toes (result)
Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment Upgrade?? Downgrade?? Rewrite?? Disapproved?? Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment Upgrade majority vote of the UAB (usually 5 or 6) Downgrade majority vote of the UAB (usually 5 or 6) UAB member reaches out to nominating command/office and provides feedback and presents options for rewrite and/or resubmission an award has never gone forward from this UAB that was blindly downgraded disapproved
Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment NOAA Corps Director s Ribbon (NCDR) From the Directives: Accomplishments that are noteworthy, but do not meet NCAM criteria Unusual or substantial accomplishment set apart from others in the same or similar circumstances (i.e. special act) Sustained exemplary performance set apart from others in the same or similar circumstances (i.e. PCS/PCA)
Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment NOAA Corps Achievement Medal (NCAM) From the Directives: Specific Achievement specific act, superlative in nature that results in tangible or intangible, benefits/savings to the government superior performance set apart from others in the same or similar circumstances Professional and/or leadership achievement based on sustained performance, but does not meet NCCM criteria (i.e. Detail/PCS/PCA)
Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment NOAA Corps Commendation Medal (NCCM) From the Directives: Awarded to individuals that distinguishes him/herself by heroic or meritorious acts For heroism- acts worthy of special recognition but not the the degree required by DOC Silver or Gold exposure to personal risk or leading others in a dangerous/hazardous evolution For meritorious/outstanding achievement or leadership acts or service worthy of special recognition but not to the degree required by DOC Bronze or Administrator s Award. acts- a definitive contribution to the government such as an invention or improvement in design, procedure or organization that yields tangible or intangible benefits. service- superior to that usually expected or leadership that merits special recognition Sustained exemplary performance set apart from others in the same or similar circumstances (i.e. Detail/PCS/PCA/RET).
Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment A Word about Awards Associated with PCS/PCA Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment We are not seeing enough come through General Guidance- Awards should be commensurate with requirements outlined in the Directives. For example: Leading self ~ NCDR Leading others ~ NCAM Leading organizations and change ~ NCCM Avoid reference to achievements recognized with other awards
Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment NCDR Honor, Respect, Commitment NCAM Honor, Respect, Commitment NCCM -Noteworthy performance while on detail or as part of a working group in addition to normal duties -Noteworthy performance leading a working group or project in addition to normal duties -Acts involving exceptional seamanship/airmanship or the performance of first aid/medical assistance above normally expected. -Sought out challenging details or filled a critical need or gap normally filled by a more senior officer. -Implementation of resource/cost saving measures ($10K - $50K) -Acts of heroism, superlative seaman/airmanship, or those that preserve/protect life or property, but not recognizable with DOC level awards. -Significant impact to organization while leading working group or program in addition to normal duties -Sought out challenging details or filled a critical need or gap normally filled by a more senior officer -Implementation of resource/cost saving measures ($50K+) -Seeking out additional duties/responsibilities Special Act -Implementation of resource/cost savings measures ($5K - $10K) or improvements to morale Sustained exemplary performance set apart from others in the same or similar circumstances Sustained high level performance based on officers most recent OER Meritorious achievement, service, or leadership worthy of special recognition. Performance Based Recognition Leading self Leading Others Leading Organizations and Change
Ask CPC Uniform and Awards How to Honor, Respect, Commitment Honor, Respect, Commitment On The Horizon Honor, Respect, Commitment Routing tracking (received by CPC, reviewed by UAB, signed by the Director)- currently in place New, electronic award form (all digital) Chapter 12, part 7 Directives w/ new awards Alignment with USCG and USN uniforms PT Gear
