CAP Decorations

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The decorations listed below are National Awards and the individual nominated must meet the criteria in CAPR 39-3 as outlined below.

Silver Medal of Valor

Distinguished and conspicuous heroic action, at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of normal duty. This award is approved by the CAP National Commander and is CAP’s highest decoration.

Bronze Medal of Valor

Distinguished and conspicuous heroic action where danger to self is probable and known. (NOTE: In cases where a member is credited with saving a human life, but where the act does not meet the criteria for the Silver or Bronze Medal of Valor, the member should be recommended for a Certificate of Recognition for Lifesaving.) This award is approved by the CAP National Commander.

Distinguished Service Medal

Conspicuous performance of outstanding service in a duty of great responsibility where the position held and results obtained reflect upon the accomplishments and prestige of CAP on a national scale. Recognition should be for an extremely difficult duty of marked national significance which is performed in a clearly outstanding manner or service which clearly aided CAP in furthering national polices. This award is approved by the CAP National Commander.

Exceptional Service Award

Exceptionally outstanding service to CAP in a duty of great responsibility while serving in any capacity with CAP. However, the duty should carry the ultimate responsibility for the successful operation of a region, wing, or major project within the region or wing. The discharge of such duty must involve the acceptance and fulfillment of the obligation so as to greatly benefit the wing or region and CAP. This Award is approved by the Region Commander.

Meritorious Service Award

Outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf of CAP. Superior performance of normal duties does not, in itself, constitute automatic justification for the Meritorious Service Award. Awards should be restricted to the recognition of achievements and services which are clearly outstanding and unmistakably exceptional when compared to similar achievements and accomplishments of personnel of like rank and responsibilities. In instances where many individuals are affiliated with an exceptionally successful program, project, or mission, the Meritorious Service Award should be awarded to the relatively few individuals whose contributions clearly stand out from the others and who have contributed most to the success of the program. This Award is approved by the Region Commander.

Commander’s Commendation Award

Outstanding duty performance where achievements and services are clearly and unmistakably exceptional when compared to similar achievements and service of members of like rank and responsibility. In instances where several members are affiliated with an exceptionally successful program, project or mission, the Commander’s Commendation Award will be awarded only to those who clearly stand out from the others and who contributed most to the success of the program. The Exceptional Service Award and the Meritorious Service Award differ from the Commanders’ Commendation Award in that they recognize achievements and services significantly above and beyond normal duty performance. This award is awarded by the Wing Commander.

Certificate of Recognition for Lifesaving

Awarded to members who save a human life, but do not meet the criteria for the Bronze or Silver Medal of Valor. Members who are credited with a save as a result of participation in a blood or organ transport mission will be awarded the basic ribbon. A silver star will be attached to the ribbon in recognition of lifesaving actions other than blood or organ transport. In either case, the ribbon will be awarded only once. This award is awarded by the Wing Commander

Nominations can be made by going to the online form available here

Tips:

1.      Provide as much detail as possible regarding the member’s performance. List significant accomplishments and goals achieved.

2.      Describe how the member has supported the wing and the impact this member has had on the wing and his unit.

3.      Describe the duties the member has been assigned to and how well he has accomplished them.

4.       Describe how this member’s performance has impacted the community.

5.       List what major activities the member has participated in or led.

6.       Describe how the member has been involved in the Missions of CAP

7.       Self-nomination is not encouraged.

8.      Remember that less detail is not more. The more detail provided allows the board to see the whole member.

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