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Decoration Examples
Silver Star Citation
Heroism
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Key Points to Writing
- PCS/PCA Decorations will be based on EPRs/OPRs
- Achievement
Decorations read like awards, and will need a narrative for justification
- DO NOT plan on making up mid-tour points
in a PCS medal
- Ask for HELP, the only person looking out for #1
is you
- The only person looking out for your Airman is YOU!
- ASK for/WRITE
a Mid Tour decoration
- WRITE!!! The more you do it, the better you
get
- Use F7 to spell check. Errors reflect badly on you and your subordinate!
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The following Silver Star for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the
enemy example has been taken from an
email submission. Please remember, the Silver Star is a DoD level award
and there is no specific service processes once it leaves the immediate chain of
command, as it is awarded by the President. If needed some location and mission information has been changed to protect myself and the
people I have received the package from. If possible, a little insight
will be given if it has been related.
If you have anything you would like to submit, please do so. Also, if
you have found this information useful, please let me know. Everyone of these
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CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF
THE SILVER STAR
TO
<FNAME> <MI>. <LNAME>
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star
Medal to <FNAME> <MI>. <LNAME>, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as Section Leader, Mortar
Platoon, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, Regimental
Combat Team 1, FIRST Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command,
in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 23 December 2004. While searching for
enemy weapons caches, Sergeant <LNAME>'s section was ambushed by insurgents
occupying well-fortified positions. Realizing that they were trapped in the
impact zone, he exposed himself to intense enemy fire in order to reorganize and
consolidate his Marines. Upon discovering two of his Marines were isolated
inside a building, he gathered an assault force to recover them. Sergeant <LNAME>
used the adjacent rooftop to access the building and reach the Marines inside,
while constantly under small arms and grenade fire. Once inside, he found his
fallen comrades and immediately planned their evacuation. As the enemy assaulted
with a fragmentation grenade, he covered the Marines with his own body to shield
them from the enemy grenade, which did not detonate. Despite intense enemy fire,
Sergeant <LNAME> carried one fallen Marine down three flights of stairs,
clearing rooms along the way with his 9 millimeter pistol. Although exhausted
and dehydrated, he continued to carry his comrade to the evacuation point. By
his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty. Sergeant <LNAME>
reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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