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Decoration Examples

 Silver Star Citation

Heroism

  
AFI 36-2803 Attachment A4.4 The Silver Star (SS) Template









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!

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.

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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>, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Rifleman, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on 25 March 2003, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Lance Corporal <LNAME> exhibited exceptional bravery when the lead elements of the battalion were ambushed with mortars, rocket propelled grenade, and automatic weapons fire. As the vehicle he was traveling in drove directly into machine gun fire and into a trench line, Lance Corporal <LNAME> sprang from the vehicle and began assaulting down the enemy occupied trench with two other Marines. As enemy soldiers fired at him, he fearlessly plunged towards them firing his M-16 with lethal accuracy. Continuing to move through the trench he repeatedly came under enemy fire. Each time he would calmly occupy a steady firing position and take well-aimed shots that had devastating effects on the enemy. As the group ran out of ammunition, they pressed forward 200 to 300 meters utilizing captured enemy AK- 47s. Lance Corporal <LNAME> showed no regard for his own personal safety, and his actions directly contributed to the successful outcome of the engagement. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Lance Corporal <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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