NCOA Policy Letters - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army

ATSG-NCSUBJECT: NCO Academy Policy Memorandum #23 – Graduation Honors(b) If the student has a permanent profile, which allows only the pushup or the situp eventand the alternate event, multiply the pushup or sit-up score by three; if the total is 250 or higher,the student is eligible.(c) If the student has a permanent profile which allows only the pushup or the situps and the2-mile run; add the pushup or situp score and the 2-mile run score, obtain an average score, andapply that score to the event the Soldier did not take. Student must score a minimum of 80points on the pushup or situp and 2-mile run event.(d) If the student has a permanent profile which allows only the alternate event, the student isineligible for the Commandant’s List.b. Distinguished Honor Graduate: The student who has the highest academic average and isalso eligible for Commandant’s List honors.c. Distinguished Leadership Award Recipient: The student who has, by his or herperformance, best represented the leadership traits and competencies outlined in FM 22-6 andmeets or exceeds the following prerequisites:(1) Must receive a minimum of three superior ratings on their Academic Evaluation ReportBlock 12, with one of them in the area of leadership.(2) Have an academic Grade Point Average (GPA) of 85% or better.(3) Have no negative counseling statements. This does not include academic retestcounselings.(4) Score 250 or above on the APFT with a minimum of 80 points in each event.(5) Award recipient will not receive exceeded course standards rating, unless eligible to beplaced on the Commandant’s List, see paragraph 1a(1-3) above.NOTE: If, in the opinion of the SGL, no student has adequately distinguished him/herselfso as to be worthy of recognition as a leader who has truly exceeded all standards and hasperformed in an exemplary manner, it is NOT a requirement that a DLA recipient bechosen! This will preclude a student being chosen simply because more deserving studentsmay not have met all prerequisites, i.e. GPA, APFT score, etc.