Posted on May 3, 2014
Do you think military members should ask to be put in for medals if they meet the requirements?
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No, subordinates should NEVER have to ask...good leaders recognize and reward contributions.
HOWEVER, if you feel you deserve an award, talk to your supervisor about this and explain your contributions. Leaders can learn, too.
HOWEVER, if you feel you deserve an award, talk to your supervisor about this and explain your contributions. Leaders can learn, too.
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MSG Quick,
Just to clarify, is it you think that is piss-poor leadership for writing it if you think you deserve it, or writing it up when your leadership wants it for training purposes? I know I have been told I was getting an award, but they wanted me to write it up so I knew the workings of the process for once I was in that position.
As far as asking for an award? If one of my guys was asking me this, and not joking around, I would listen to their complaint/reason then make that determination. If it was bullshit, then a one sided 1-on-1 talk would be had.
Just to clarify, is it you think that is piss-poor leadership for writing it if you think you deserve it, or writing it up when your leadership wants it for training purposes? I know I have been told I was getting an award, but they wanted me to write it up so I knew the workings of the process for once I was in that position.
As far as asking for an award? If one of my guys was asking me this, and not joking around, I would listen to their complaint/reason then make that determination. If it was bullshit, then a one sided 1-on-1 talk would be had.
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PO1 Hood,
You should never have to write your own award...the NCO Creed (Army) has a little line in it that people tend to forget:
"I will be fair and impartial when recommending rewards and punishment"
Fair and Impartial. That means recognizing when your soldiers earn recognition; everyone notices when you screw up, but a talented leader will notice when you do well.
I encourage my team leaders to write positive event oriented counselings when soldiers go above and beyond, and I use that as support when I push the award recommendation up.
You should never have to write your own award...the NCO Creed (Army) has a little line in it that people tend to forget:
"I will be fair and impartial when recommending rewards and punishment"
Fair and Impartial. That means recognizing when your soldiers earn recognition; everyone notices when you screw up, but a talented leader will notice when you do well.
I encourage my team leaders to write positive event oriented counselings when soldiers go above and beyond, and I use that as support when I push the award recommendation up.
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MSG Quick,
Rgr and thank you for the response. This is another thing I did not realize the Navy was so different in.
Rgr and thank you for the response. This is another thing I did not realize the Navy was so different in.
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I had to write my own awards, but that was because I wrote ALL the awards for my Division as the "Admin Petty Officer" (collateral duty). My Chief did NOT have a good relationship with technology, lol...
As a side, the first time I wrote an award, my Chief said something along the lines of "Damn, Shakespeare, I guess you'll be writing all of the awards now..."
As a side, the first time I wrote an award, my Chief said something along the lines of "Damn, Shakespeare, I guess you'll be writing all of the awards now..."
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How many times have you busted your hump to get the mission done without any recognition, not even a "Good job today"? Did that help your motivation the next day?
Good leaders take the time to recognize their subordinates efforts and achievements. If those achievements are award-worthy, get the paperwork done. If they warrant a positive counseling, get it done. If it's a simple pat on the back, do it. Soldiers will bend over backwards for a leader who appreciates their effort.
Good leaders take the time to recognize their subordinates efforts and achievements. If those achievements are award-worthy, get the paperwork done. If they warrant a positive counseling, get it done. If it's a simple pat on the back, do it. Soldiers will bend over backwards for a leader who appreciates their effort.
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There is only one instance where I can see someone asking for and award and that is the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. However even with this the supervisor should know if the member has been volunteering through periodic counseling sessions. However if it has neve come up and you feel that you have accumulated the prerequisites to rate the medal you should inform your leadership and provide the prrof that you have volunteered within the community. As far as other awards NO!
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This is a valid point. I didnt write my MOVSM, but I did have to provide the information to substantiate the award. My Commander wrote it for me afterwards.
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SSgt Gregory Guina
I am not saying that you have to write it yourself but you are going to have to do some due diligence and provide the documentation.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
That's the award that came to mind for me as well. So few people are aware of its existence, it pretty much requires a little nudging to make happen...
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