What are you doing in your Regiment to promote the Regiment and to recognize outstanding Soldiers?

2013-10-29T15:22:24-04:00

Many Soldiers are not aware that their Regiment (for example the Signal Regiment) has an awards process in place. Signaleers can be awarded the Bronze Order of Mercury for especially distinct service, as long as they are members of their Regimental Association and are recommended by a member in good standing. What are you doing in your Regiment to promote the Regiment and to recognize outstanding Soldiers?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 10 at 2013 1:34 AM

2013-11-10T01:34:44-05:00

It's a shame there wasn't more response to this. Over here at Fort Lee, the Regimental awards are actually very popular and well known, but other than here, I'd agree that very few people are aware of them, or of the process needed to have them awarded. That's a shame, because it's actually not terribly complicated.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2013 6:23 PM

2013-11-10T18:23:32-05:00

As stated, I recommended my supply NCO in addition to my 1SG for the National Infantry Association (http://www.infantryassn.com/pages/awards.html) Order of Saint Maurice. Both were very easy and relatively painless… easier than recommending a Soldier for an ARCOM or MSM in some cases...

National Infantry Association

THE ORDER OF SAINT MAURICE® has five levels. A nominee for the Order of Saint Maurice must have served the Infantry community with distinction; must have demonstrated a significant contribution in sup...

Response by CSM Mike Maynard made Nov 10 at 2013 11:21 PM

2013-11-10T23:21:03-05:00

I think that the Artillery and Air Defense Artillery branches do a really great job of promoting their Regimental Award - The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara.

In fact, on most posts each year there is a St Barbara's Ball designed specifically to honor our proud heritage and recognize those that have contributed/sacrificed much for the branch.

Response by SFC Timothy Riser made Apr 8 at 2014 5:16 PM

2014-04-08T17:16:33-04:00

Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery have the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara.

I believe the infantry, Armor have Saint George and Saint Christopher and there is a Saint Maurice medal also

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2014 8:03 PM

2014-05-04T20:03:53-04:00

I know that the Engineer Regiment and the Army Engineer Association has the Order of the De Fleury Medal. It is easy nominate someone as long as you know what they have done or you can get them to write you a bio of what they have done in their careers that's engineer related.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2014 7:58 AM

2014-05-07T07:58:13-04:00

This is a great topic and hopefully educational to a lot of leaders. I am a recipient of the order of Samuel Sharpe (ordnance corps) as well as the order of Saint Maurice (Infantry) some of these medals can be awarded to Soldiers that do not hold an MOS in that particular field, like me getting the Infantry's St, Maurice. I have a few write ups saved somewhere if anybody needs help or ideas of what it should look like then just let me know.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2014 11:49 AM

2014-05-07T11:49:59-04:00

I am currently a member if the AEA and plan on getting the Bronze Defluery Medal sooner than later. I earned membership in a cool way by doing an Engineer Muster run.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 8 at 2014 4:13 PM

2014-05-08T16:13:45-04:00

The Ordnance Corps' award being the Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe.

http://www.usaocaweb.org/awards.htm

U.S. Army Ordnance Corps Association

According to history, Samuel Sharpe was appointed to many positions in government during the very early years of this country. As the first settlers were arriving at the New World, many things would change about the government and life in general. The government of the Massachusetts Bay Colonies was resided over by a Governor, Deputy Governor, and a Council consisting of thirteen freemen. Mr. Sharpe served as one of these thirteen. He was also...

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 9 at 2014 2:41 AM

2014-05-09T02:41:09-04:00

Good lord... Some of these regimental awards are HUGE! Ordnance needs to step up it's game! Freud would have a field day with some of these thngs...

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Jun 23 at 2014 1:53 PM

2014-06-23T13:53:06-04:00

The aviation branch has an Association which individuals may be nominated for awards, the medallion is huge and is acceptable to wear with the uniform during formal events.

http://www.quad-a.org/index.php/awardss/order-of-saint-michael

Order of Saint Michael

Army Aviation Association of America

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jul 25 at 2014 10:02 PM

2014-07-25T22:02:00-04:00

Sometimes, dreams come true ;) Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 6:15 PM

2014-10-27T18:15:23-04:00

Does anyone have an example narrative write up for the order of St. Maurice?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2015 10:55 AM

2015-05-05T10:55:51-04:00

hi can you post the Bronze Order of Mercury recommendation write up?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 9:40 AM

2015-05-12T09:40:14-04:00

Does anyone have a sample write up for the Order of Saint Martin Award?

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2016 7:28 AM

2016-11-24T07:28:12-05:00

Would someone please share a justification example for order of St Martin or any other that will provide some idea of content and format. [login to see] thank you

Response by SSG Tom Montgomery made Oct 7 at 2019 7:21 PM

2019-10-07T19:21:51-04:00

Great post. Information is necessary to promote any program.