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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>, 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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