Coining! ...let start a new tradition.

2014-12-18T12:15:27-05:00

Typically an NCO gets recognized by an officer and is awarded a Cert Com, Letter or Appreciation, or if he wants to award him on the spot, is given a coin. It always seems that it is the officer 'coining' the NCO.
What I propose is an old idea with a new twist...when an officer backs up an NCO and shows that he is worthy of him command, the NCOS in hi unit should 'coin' him instead. The NCOs can designate one NCO (usually) the Senior, but in this case it must from all levels of NCOs: Cpl, Sgt, SSgt, SFC, GySgt, MGySgt,MSgt, 1stSgt. This official 'coining' would cement the relationship between the NCO and the Officer. An officer would strive to be coined by all NCOs before he transfers to his next command. Any changes needed in this paradigm shift? Any likes or dislikes? Any alibis? Hang-fires?

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Dec 19 at 2014 7:20 AM

2014-12-19T07:20:51-05:00

Im not opposed to the idea, but i see the potential for this to backfire. Somebody might get their feelings because they didnt coined, leadership styles may clash, somebody may feel pressured. May turn the environment toxic.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 19 at 2014 8:17 AM

2014-12-19T08:17:44-05:00

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member, I know our E9's usually have a coin.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 19 at 2014 8:15 AM

2014-12-19T08:15:40-05:00

Coins are also not cheap to produce! Commanders normally have O&M funds to get coins made.