So I received my first ever “Commanders Coin“
Presentation of a coin qualifies as an award when given for outstanding performance, specific achievement, or a unique achievement that contributes to command effectiveness. Recommend that coins given as awards be limited in number, accounted for in a written record, and not personalized with the Commander’s name.
I didn’t even know these things existed!
Coins purchased with appropriated funds may only be given as awards. Presentation of a coin qualifies as an award when given for outstanding performance, specific achievement, or a unique achievement that contributes to command effectiveness. ORF may only be used to purchase mementos for specific classes of individuals such as foreign dignitaries or prominent citizens. Coins given as gifts, tokens of appreciation, recognition of routine performance of duty, or to instill unit pride are not awards. Coins used this way should be purchased using private funds.
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