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DECORATIONS, AWARDS, AND IJONOttS ^AWARDS OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY

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Effective 15 March 1977

Local limited supplementation of this regulation is permitted, but hot required. If supplementsare issued, Army\taff agencies and major commands will furnish one copy to HQDA (DAEN-EPM) WASH DC 20^14; other commands furnish one copy to next higher headquarters.

Purpose.-_--.Applicability.George W. Goet&als Medal..Wheeler Medal.Itschner Awards.Sturgis Medal--_Ralph*'A. Tudor-MedalMilitary Officer School Awafd-HOTC Awards...__Information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _APPENDIX A. Criteria and geminating Procedures for the Itschner Awards.

B. Criteria and Nominating Procedures for the Sturgis Award.

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1. Purpose. The Department of the AVrny hastraditionally supported and participated\in theawards program of the Society of AmericanMilitary Engineers (SAME). This regulationdescribes SAME awards of particular interest\toDA personnel and prescribes procedures fcadministering nominations for those awards.2. Applicability. This regulation is applicable tothe Active Army and the Army ReserveComponents.3. George W. Goethals Medal. Established toperpetuate the memory of the distinguishedmilitary engineer builder of the Panama Canal,the medal is offered annually to an engineer incivil or military practice for the most eminentand notable contribution in the fields of en-gineering, particularly in design, construction andmethods. Nominations for DA personnel will beforwarded to the HQDA (DAEN-EPM) WASHDC 20314, not later than 1 February each year.Nominations are considered by a standing com-mitee of the SAME and the winner is notifiedby the Society. The medal is presented at theSAME annual meeting, held in the spring of eachyear.

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4. Wheeler Medal. Named in memory of LTGRaymond A. Wheeler, a former Chief of Engineersand past President of the Society, the medalis offered annually to a member of the ArmyCorps of Engineers (military or civilian; Regular,Reserve or National Guard; active, inactive orretired) in recognition of the most outstandingcontribution to military engineering throughichievement in design, construction, administra-

>n research, or development. Nominationsbe forwarded to HQDA (DAEN-EPM)DC 20314, not later; than 1 February

each year. Nominations are considered by a com-mittee \elected by the Chief of Engineers. Thewinner is\notified by the Society and the medalpresented Vt the SAME annual meeting heldeach spring.5. Itschner Awards. See appendix A for criteriaand nominatingVrocedures.6. Sturgis. Medal.NSee appendix B for criteria andnominating procedures.7. Ralph A. Tudor Afedal. The Tudor Medal,established by The Society in memory of theeminent civil engineer and builder, Ralph A.Tudor, is offered annually as\an award to a civilianmember of The Society (unoer 36 years of age)

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for the most outstanding contribution to engineer-ing design, construction, research, development orplanning. Nominations should be forwarded toHQDA (DAEN-EPM) WASH DC 20314, or toSociety headquarters, not later than 1 Februaryeach year. Nominations are considered by aSociety Committee. The medal is presented atthe SAME Annual Meeting, held in the springof each year.8. Military Officer School Award. The award is acertificate and 1 year membership in the SAME,presented by the Society to the outstandingstudent of each Engineer Officer AdvancedCourse at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Administeredby the Commandant of the US Army EngineerSchool.9. ROTC Awards, a. ROTC Award of Merit.Offered annually to outstanding engineeringstudents in the ROTC.

b. ROTC Rifle Marksmanship Competition

Trophy. Offered annually to the winning rifleteam of competing universities and collegeswhich offer engineering degrees. Bronze medalsare also awarded to certain team members.

c. Bliss Medal. Offered annually to the en-gineering dean, professor, or instructor at acollege or university at which an ROTC unit isestablished who has made the most outstandingcontribution to military engineering, education,or service in promoting recognition of the im-portance of technical leadership in the nationaldefense establishment. .

d. Nominating procedures for the Society'sROTC awards are contained in AR 145-1.10. Information. Further information concerningthe SAME awards program may be obtained fromHQDA (DAEN-EPM) WASH DC 20314, orthe Executive Director, Society of AmericanMilitary Engineers, Suite 905, 740 15th StreetNW, Washington, DC 20005.

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APPENDIX ACRITERIA AND NOMINATING PROCEDURES FOR THE ITSCHNER

AWARDS

A-l, General. Named in honor of LTG Emerson C.Itschner, the awards are silver plaques offeredannually to the Engineer company in each Armycomponent (Active, Reserve and National Guard)selected as most outstanding in that componentfor the award year.A-2. For the purposes of this competition, a"company" includes all numbered, lettered orheadquarters Engineer companies manned byUS personnel, separate or organic to a largerorganization, established under a TOE or TDA.A-3. Nominating procedures, a. Active Army.Each major command Engineer is requested tosubmit a nomination for the outstanding Engineercompany in his command to- the Assistant Com-mandant, US Army Engineer School, FortBelvoir, VA 22060, not later than 1 Februaryeach year. The nomination should cover serviceperformed or completed during the precedingcalendar year. A committee of senior engineerofficers, chaired by the Assistant Commandantof the Engineer School* will select the winningcompany. :

b. National Guard and Army Reserve. TheCommander, US Army Forces Command, willact as executive agent in selecting the NationalGuard and Army Reserve units, informing theExecutive Secretary, SAME, of the results.Nominations for the awards will be solicited byFORSCOM and forwarded to reach the AssistantCommandant, US Army Engineer School, ATTN:Office of the Secretary, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060,not later than 15 February each year.A-4. Presentation. The Chief of Engineers willannounce the results of the competitions uponnotification by the committee chairman. Theawards will be presented at the Annual EngineerDinner held each spring at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.A-5. Nominations. Submit by military letter,including the following information and/or othermaterial considered appropriate by the recom-mending commanders. Government issue materialwill be utilized in preparation of submissions.Standard issue 3-ring binders are most appropriate.Elaborate commercial products are not required ordesired.TAGO 137A

a. Full identification of unit, to include mailingaddress and permanent station.

b. Name and current address of commander(s)during period of unit contribution.

c. Name, address and phone number ofindividual at originating headquarters who maybe contacted concerning the nomination.

d. Authorized unit strength (officer, WO,enlisted).

e. Average unit strength during period of con-tribution (officer, WO, enlisted).

/. Evaluation data.(1) Statement of unit mission (not required

for TOE units)..(2) Mission related accomplishments, includ-

ing but not limited to—(a) Combat support tasks.(6) Construction tasks.(c) Training (types of training conducted,

ARTEP results, special programs such as adven-ture training, etc).

(3) Professional development programs, inareas such as NCO and officer leadership, MOS/specialty skill enhancement, and education.

(4) Recruiting. Unit enlistment rates (toinclude first term), unit of choice enlistments fornominated unit, etc.

(5) Morale and welfare.(a) Improvement of troop living conditions.(6) Human relations programs, including

drug and alcohol control.(c) Reportable government motor vehicle

accident statistics (include total miles drivenduring period of contribution).

(d) Reportable personal injuries.(e) AWOL and court-martial rates.

(6) Contributions to the image of the Corpsof Engineers.

(a) Community relations.(6) Domestic action programs,(c) Other unique contributions.

#. Additional significant factors (pertinentphotos, news items, commendations, etc, may beincluded).

h. Major commander's evaluation.

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APPENDIX BCRITERIA AND NOMINATING PROCEDURE FOR THE STURGIS. - . MEDAL " '

B-l. Named in honor of LTG Samuel D. Sturgis,a former Chief of Engineers, the medal is offeredannually by the SAME to an active Army en-listed member in recognition of outstandingcontributions to military engineering, by demon-strated technical and leadership ability.B-2. Eligibility, a. Enlisted personnel in TOE/TDA units and organizations performing anengineer mission. In general, the individualshould have been classified in one of the followingcareer management fields or military occupationalspecialties while performing the service for whichrecommended: 12 (Combat Engineering), 35(Special Electrical Devices Repairman), 51 (Gen-eral Engineering), 52 (Power Production), 62B(Engineer Equipment Repairman), and 81 (Topo-graphic Engineering and Map Reproduction).

b. Nominations based on a joint contributionwill be considered if the individuals nominatedare equally responsible for. the contribution.

c. Membership in the SAME is riot required.B-3. Nominations. Each major command engineeris requested to submit nominations to theAssistant Commandant, US Army EngineerSchool, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, not laterthan 1 February e.ach yea,r, for outstandingservice performed or completed during thepreceding calendar year. As a minimum, nomi-nations should include the following.

a. Grade, name and SSN.b. Assignment at time of contribution (include

full unit identification and mailing address).c. Current -assignment of nominee (include

mailing address). , . •d. Name, address and phone number of indi-

vidual in originating headquarters who may becontacted concerning the nomination.

e. MOS at time of contribution./. Period of contribution.g. Awards, honors and special recognitions.h. Brief summary of major assignments (past to

present). • ,'• . . . .i. Narrative description of contribution for

which nominated, with :emphasis on contributionto military engineering (the term "militaryengineering" may be liberally interpreted toinclude troop or contract construction, mainte-nance, facilities engineering, combat engineering,engineer training, management/supervision ofengineer activities, or other engineer support).

j. Other significant factors (pertinent photos,news items, commendations, etc, may be included).B-4. A committee of senior engineer enlistedpersonnel, chaired by the Assistant Commandantof the US Army Engineer School, will select thewinner. Results of the competition will beannounced by the Chief of Engineers and theaward forwarded to the appropriate commandfor presentation.

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The proponent agency of this regulation is the Office of the Chief ofEngineers. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improve-ments on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications andBlank Forms) direct to HQDA (DAEN-EPM) WASH DC 20314.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

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Official:PAUL T. SMITH

Major General, United States ArmyThe Adjutant General

BERNARD W. ROGERSGeneral, United States Army

Chief of Staff

DISTRIBUTION:Active Army, ARNG, USAR: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form. 12-9A require-

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