Outer Banks Detachment Awards Program

DETACHMENT AWARDS PROGRAM

Purpose

The purpose of the Outer Banks Detachment Awards Program is to recognize its members for superior performance, noteworthy acts and deeds, and to reward faithful service as a member of the Marine Corps League.

Authority

Enclosure (4) to the National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures prescribes that the issuing authority for all detachment-level awards is the Detachment Commandant.

Recommendation for Awards

All members of the Outer Banks Detachment are encouraged to recommend another member for any of the detachment-level awards listed below. Although recommendations in writing are preferred, verbal recommendations can also be made to any member of the detachment's awards board, provided specific actions worthy of recognition are provided at the time such recommendations are made.

Selection for Awards

The Outer Banks Detachment Awards Board is tasked with the selection of members to receive detachment-level awards.

Awards Board

The purpose of the awards board is to evaluate recommendations for awards, and if warranted, to take the necessary administrative action to present members with suitable detachment-level recognition. The awards board shall consist of the Commandant and at least two other elected or appointed detachment staff members. The awards board will convene at least one time each year during early October in order to select members for detachment-level recognition at the Marine Corps Birthday celebration. However, it may be convened at the pleasure of the Outer Banks Detachment Commandant on additional as-needed occasions in order to evaluate members for timely detachment-level recognition.

Presentation of Awards

Presentation of all awards will be made at detachment meetings or sponsored events, such as the Marine Corps Birthday celebration. The presentation shall consist only of the standard-size ribbon bar for the specific award, along with the FMF device for the Detachment Marine of the Year Award. Members desiring either the full-size or miniature medal of any authorized award must purchase it at their own expense through the Marine Corps League Ship's Store.

Authorized Detachment-Level Awards

A detailed list, in order of precedence, of detachment-level awards and authorized appurtenances is provided below.

Distinguished Citizen Medal, Bronze

Description: Awarded annually to a regular member who is currently serving in a detachment staff billet, and whose leadership and performance has provided a noteworthy contribution to the Outer Banks Detachment, and whose personal conduct has reflected favorably on and has brought credit to the Marine Corps League and the United States Marine Corps.

Period of Consideration: 1 October through 30 September.

Appurtenances: 5/16-inch star devices.

Additional Information: Note 1

Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze

Description: Awarded annually to any regular or associate detachment member whose personal actions and conduct have contributed significantly to the Outer Banks Detachment and reflected favorably on and has brought credit to the Marine Corps League and the United States Marine Corps.

Period of Consideration: 1 October through 30 September.

Appurtenances: 5/16-inch star devices.

Additional Information: Note 1

Detachment Marine of the Year Award

Description: Awarded annually to any regular detachment member whose personal acts and deeds has provided a noteworthy contribution to the Outer Banks Detachment, and whose personal conduct has reflected favorably on and has brought credit to the Marine Corps League and the United States Marine Corps.

Period of Consideration: 1 October through 30 September.

Appurtenances: 1/4-inch Fleet Marine Force and 3/16-inch star devices.

Additional Information: Note 2

Detachment Commandant Medal

Description: Awarded to a regular member upon installation as Detachment Commandant. Since the Outer Banks Detachment elects it staff for a two year period, an additional award on the one year anniversary of installation is authorized, provided the member continues to serve in this billet.