Awards Program

Per MARADMIN 042/08, all awards must be submitted through the Improved Awards Processing System (iAPS) as of 1 March 2008.  To submit a new award via iAPS click here.

Awards Point of Contact
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TITLENAMEPHONEE-MAIL
ADJUTANTMr. Tim L. Froemming(910) 451-3033
DEPUTY ADJUTANTVacant(910) 451-4248 
ADJUTANT ADMIN CHIEFMSgt Craig Green(910) 450-7154
UNIT AWARDS ADMINISTRATORSgt Cazales, Jasmine S(910) 451-4457
AWARDS NCOICMike Guetti(910) 451-4455
Award Documents
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TitleDescription

iAPS Account

Instructions for establishing an account in iAPS

iAPS Amplifying Guidance

Implementation of iAPS and Roles

Ribbon Chart

Name and image of ribbons

Awards Check list

Inspectors General Military Awards 1650 Checklist

Awards Message List

Awards Message List

Civilian Award Quick Reference Guide

Civilian Award Quick Reference Guide

MCO 1650.19J Ch 1

Administrative and Issue Procedures for Decorations, Medals and Awards

SECNAVINST 1650.1J

Department of the Navy Military Awards Policy

SECNAV M-1650.1 

Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual

SECNAV M-5216.5

Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual

DoD Instruction 1348.33

DoD Military Decorations and Awards Program

DoD Manual 1348.33 Vol 1-4

Vol 1 Medal Of Honor, Vol 2 Manual Of Military Decorations And Awards: DoD Service Awards Campaign, Expeditionary, And Service Medals, Vol 3 DoD-Wide Personal Performance And Valor Decorations, Vol 4 DoD Joint Decorations And Awards

MCICOMO 1650.1A

MCICOM Administration of Awards SOP

MCO 12451.2D

Honorary Awards for Civilian Employees

MCO 1650.61 W/ADMIN CH

Marine Corps Installations and Logistics Awards Program (MCILAP)

NAVMC 2922

Unit Awards Manual

MOVSM

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Unit Award Guidance

MUC

Military Awards Quick Reference Guide

Military Quick Awards Guide 19 May 22

MARADMIN 086/23

086/23 MILITARY AWARDS GUIDANCE FOR THE 2023 PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION SEASON

MARADMIN 074/21

074/21 COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS' DELEGATION OF AWARDING AUTHORITY FOR MILITARY AWARDS

Navy Achievement Awards Examples 

Navy Achievement Award Example

MEMO FOR DISTRIBUTION

Guidance for Implementation and Procurement of Navy Civilian Service Commendation and Achievement Medal
Award Submission Timelines
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AwardSubmissionCriteria/Description
Legion of Merit (LOM) or higher 150 days before detachment/presentation

Criteria/Description

Legion of Merit (LOM) Retirement120 days before detachment/presentation

Criteria/Description

Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) 60 days before detachment/presentation

Criteria/Description

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (NMCCM) 60 days before detachment/presentation

Criteria/Description

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NMCAM) 60 days before detachment/presentation

Criteria/Description

Certificate of Commendation45 days before detachment/presentation 
Navy Defense Civilian Service Award (DCSA)150 days before detachment/presentation

Criteria/Description

Navy Superior Civilian Service Award (SCSA)120 days before detachment/presentation

Criteria/Description

Meritorious Civilian Service Award (MCSA)60 days before detachment/presentation

Criteria/Description

Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal60 days before detachment/presentation (use the memo for distribution above) as the criteria/description

criteria/description

Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal60 days before detachment/presentation (use the memo for distribution above) as the criteria/description

criteria/description

Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)
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TitleResource
GWOT Announcement MemoMemo
DoD CPMS GWOT SIte Site
GWOT Criteria Criteria
GWOT Distribution MemoMemo
GWOT Personnel Data SheetData Sheet