Posted on Oct 5, 2016
What is the best way to tell your unit that you in no way shape or form want an ETS award from them?
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First off, wow kinda surprised this generated any response at all. I was looking more for a "oh hey, just do this memorandum and it's all done." kind of a deal. Anyways as for context, awards here go through about 15 or more corrections for non-grammatical issues. The award hasn't been written yet and I would probably end up writing it anyways. I just don't want to waste anyone's time or my own for that matter with writing an award that a civilian company cares not a whit about that just going to get kicked back over and over and over. I know what I have done and I honestly don't care much for recognition. I'd rather see some of my Soldiers get credited as they go on to do bigger and better things. Do I also have other motivations for not wanting an award yes because there have been several things that have left a bad taste, but I didn't post this to air my dirty laundry, I was just simply looking for advice. Thanks all for the numerous replies. Most were pretty entertaining, and a few were even helpful.
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Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
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Just let them do what they are going to do it. You aren't going stop them no matter what.
SSG MARK FRANZEN
US ARMY VET
SSG MARK FRANZEN
US ARMY VET
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Okay, must be an army thing but wtf is an ETS award back in the corps that meant estimated time of separation or something like that. Doesnt seem like something to get an award for.
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I realize that it may also be a Christian thing like it was for me not wanting to get credit for doing good for others in the command I really did not want the command to go through the trouble, but I later realized that the ceremony was as much about them saying good bye and thank you as it was me thanking all of them, ensure your troops are there when you get it and make sure they know how much that award is one that they all contributed towards and that the memories will always be with you, God speed
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Glad to hear it's not just the AF that wastes so kuch time kicking those things back 100 times for corrections. Lol
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I did 12 Years Active Duty got an ARCOM mailed to me. I then joined the Mi. ARNG served 11 Years got my 20 Year Letter I was the NCOIC of the Bn. Recovery Section. I received nothing when I left the Unit. I did not want it my Soldiers gave me a Plaque it hangs on the wall.
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I just bowed out with as much pride, dignity and grace as possible... save the trashing for when you're out of sight, out of mind.
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I hate how people think that awards and promotions are for the units and families. They are not! They are my achievements and mine alone. That's why I choose to never have formations for myself. Also I don't give a shit about formations!
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You'll spend more time and effort trying to avoid taking the award than you would by just accepting it. I never understood why people try to dodge recognition when the action of trying to dodge it only draws attention and wastes more effort from the 20 people in your chain of command who think they can convince you otherwise and will waste an hour of your time trying.
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The award is not yours alone, it reflects the achievements your troops have accomplished as well. If you had a group of turd warriors, you more than likely would not receive any positive recognition. Be the true soldier that stands tall no matter what has been dealt to them.
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I don't remember whether I answered this before, and I'm not interested in scrolling through 222 responses in order to check, but what's wrong with just getting the award, keeping your mouth shut, then sticking it in a drawer somewhere and forgetting about it?
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