comdtinst m16114.32c - U.S. Coast Guard

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 7 – Recognition Awards
C.1. Nominations
and Selection
Process
The nominations and selection process will adhere to the following
guidelines:
(01) Commandant (CG-731) will solicit nominations during the month
of February each year. All nominations shall be submitted by the
nominee’s commanding officer/officer in charge to the
Commandant (CG-731) via the chain of command using the format
using the format provided on the Office of Boat Forces Website at
http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/G-RCB/PaulClarkAward.htm
(02) Nominations shall not exceed three pages.
(03) The Office of Boat Forces will convene a selection panel during
March.
(04) The Selection panel will consist of representatives from the Office
of Boat Forces, Boat Forces Center, National Motor Lifeboat
School, The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, and the
Machinery Technician’s Rating Force Master Chief.
(05) The panel will select an award recipient based on the criteria listed
above.
(06) A selection will be made and recommendation forwarded to
Commandant (CG-731) by 30 March.
C.2. Award
Ceremony
The Office of Boat Forces, will announce the Fireman First Class Paul
Clark Boat Forces Engineering Award recipient via message in April. An
award ceremony will be held at an appropriate time and location, as soon
after the announcement as practical.
Travel expenses for the award recipient, as well as the recipient’s spouse, if
applicable, will be funded by Commandant (CG-731).
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