SECTION 1 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY SECTION 2 JUNIOR OFFICER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SHIPHANDLING...7-5

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1 CHAPTER 7 AWARDS In addition to the Battle E, Carriers and Carrier-assigned personnel are eligible for several awards. This chapter consists of nine sections which describe criteria for Awards: SECTION 1 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY SECTION 2 JUNIOR OFFICER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SHIPHANDLING SECTION 3 ASSOCIATION OF OLD CROWS (AOC) SECTION 4 THE BATTENBERG CUP AWARD SECTION 5 MARJORIE STERRETT BATTLESHIP FUND AWARD SECTION 6 HOMER W CARHART AWARD SECTION 7 PROPULSION PLANT WATCH OFFICER (PPWO) OF THE YEAR AWARD SECTION 8 ENLISTED ENGINEER OF THE QUARTER SECTION 9 ENLISTED ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

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3 SECTION 1 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY Ref: (a) OPNAVINST (series) (a) USFFC (series) (b) COMPACFLTINST (series) 7100 GENERAL. In accordance with ref (a), the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy is presented by the regional Fleet Commander to the ship or air squadron of each Fleet that demonstrates the greatest improvement in battle efficiency during the current calendar year. Although based on the Battle Efficiency competition, winning the Battle E is not a prerequisite. Selection criteria for Atlantic and Pacific Fleet units are set forth in references (b) and (c) respectively NOMINATIONS. 1. Nominations or negative reports are required from each CSG Commander and Functional Wing. Each nomination shall be submitted by letter to TYCOM before 30 January, and shall include a proposed citation, full resume and justifying rationale. The comparative data/input should be presented in bullet format and should not exceed two pages in length. Emphasis should be on quantifiable and verifiable improvements and state the following: a. COMPARISON STATISTICS. (1) Previous and current position in competition. (2) Readiness improvements as identified in performance readiness ratings and exercise completion. (3) Command excellence awards (emphasizing improvement from previous year). (4) For aviation squadrons: sorties, CVN landings, boarding rates, landing grade averages, FMC and MC rates, DLQs and qualifications attained, contact time, and crew s combat ready status. b. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY. (1) Factors in the operating schedule. (2) Commitments. 7-3

4 (3) Noteworthy accomplishments during major exercises/ deployment. (4) Examples of extraordinary improvement in performance. (5) Miscellaneous firsts/accomplishments. 2. NOTE: Inputs should compare previous to current year and emphasize an improvement in battle efficiency CUSTODY OF THE AWARD. The plaque will be presented by the Fleet Commander on behalf of the Chief of Naval Operations, and is permanently retained by the winning ship or squadron. 7-4

5 SECTION 2 JUNIOR OFFICER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SHIPHANDLING 7200 GENERAL. The Junior Officer Award for Excellence in Shiphandling is presented annually by the TYCOM to recognize shiphandling skill. A competitive program is conducted annually to develop a spirit of enthusiasm among junior officers through competition with their contemporaries, and to enhance their professional development as naval officers. The selection process is conducted throughout the calendar year. The objective is to improve shiphandling proficiency, generate high morale, and increase retention of junior officers within the Naval service ELIGIBILITY. Due to the size and complexity of aircraft carriers, this competition will be conducted on an individual ship basis from 1 January through 31 December. Eligibility to participate in this competition falls to all officers up to and including the rank of Lieutenant Commander permanently assigned to ship's force (candidates are eligible only for one award at a single duty station). The selected winner for each respective carrier will be nominated via the ISIC for recognition by the TYCOM EVALUATION BOARD. Candidates shall be evaluated by a board comprising of: 1. Commanding Officer. 2. Navigator. 3. A line officer or qualified officer of the deck, senior to any person being evaluated and not a candidate in the shiphandling competition. 4. A designated representative of the embarked group commander, if available EVALUATIONS. 1. Evaluations shall be individually prepared by members of the board utilizing a standardized evaluation sheet. The evaluation must cover the following at a minimum: a. The candidate's judgment. b. The use of standard commands. 7-5

6 c. Ship control skill (including use of engines, rudder direction / timing and accuracy in positioning the ship) d. Proper and timely dissemination of information to the commanding officer, navigator, flag watch officer, air officer, engineering officer, ship's company. e. The Officer s demeanor, confidence, decisiveness, alertness and command presence. 2. Observations of shiphandling skills should be conducted during normal operating conditions. To encourage the improvement of shiphandling skill and to afford all officers competing the chance to participate in special evolutions, the ship may schedule special training evolutions, such as practice anchorages. An evaluation sheet should be prepared after a period of observation that spans as many shiphandling evolutions as practicable. The evaluation period should last throughout the entire year, ideally enabling each candidate to receive several evaluations from each board member. This will provide the board members with a broader understanding of each candidate's knowledge and skill by presenting a more accurate measure of individual progress and proficiency. 3. During periods of observation/evaluation, each candidate should be required to demonstrate knowledge and skill in as many of the following evolutions as possible: a. Navigation and piloting, including completing competitive exercises for these evolutions. b. Approaches to an anchorage or pier. (Actual mooring or anchoring is not required.) c. Preparations for getting underway. d. Positioning of the ship for making the approach/making the approach to a delivery ship. e. Conning alongside. f. Tactical maneuvering. g. Flight operations. h. Emergency procedures. (Man overboard, aircraft crash/ditching, loss of steering, enemy torpedo, etc.) 7-6

7 4. A separate file of completed evaluations and any other applicable data shall be maintained on each candidate for use in determining the winner of the shiphandling competition. If the individual is transferred during the competitive year, this information should be forwarded to the next Command as appropriate. 5. Selection of unit winners shall be by the evaluation board described above. The group commander representative is not required unless available. Evaluation sheets shall be the primary means of comparing candidates and determining a unit winner. Any additional available data may also be used with the exception of time on board, relative seniority and previous sea experience. Only one unit winner may be selected. No ranking or relative standing of the other candidates will be published or disclosed AWARDS. There will be one TYCOM Winner from the West Coast and one from the East Coast. Commendations by Unit Commanders for unit winners are encouraged. The TYCOM winners of the shiphandling competition will receive a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from the TYCOM ACTION. 1. Commanding officers shall: a. Develop selection criteria in consonance with the guidelines contained herein. b. Ensure that the fitness reports of shiphandling competition winners reflect this most significant accomplishment. c. Consistent with operational requirements, ensure that eligible officers are afforded the maximum opportunity for participation and for actual shiphandling practice. 2. Strike Group commanders are encouraged to personally supervise and participate in this program to help maintain interest and to emphasize the importance of professional shiphandling. 3. TYCOMs will select a winner from each Coast based on inputs received. Criteria for competitors will be based on: a. Nomination write up. 7-7

8 b. Package completeness. c. ISIC and CO s Endorsements. d. Operational sea time and mission completion. e. Various Port Visits. f. Shiphandling Competitive Exercise Scores REPORTS. 1. The ship shall submit a letter to the ISIC with the name of nominee for the shiphandling competition award no later than 15 January following the competitive year. The letter will contain a Personal Award Recommendation as an enclosure (OPNAV 1650/3 (Rev 3-76) form). Complete blocks 1-6, 8, 11-19, 22, and A proposed citation is not required. Nominations will be endorsed by Unit Command, ISIC (if available) and forwarded to the TYCOM no later than 31 January of the year following the competition in order to ensure eligibility

9 SECTION 3 ASSOCIATION OF OLD CROWS (AOC) 7300 GENERAL. The Association of Old Crows (AOC) is a non-profit international association engaged in the science and practice of Electronic Warfare (EW), Information Operations (IO) and related disciplines. Each year, the AOC presents a variety of awards to dedicated individuals and service units in recognition of their outstanding contributions and achievements in Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, and related fields during the previous calendar year. Further information can be found on the AOC website: NOMINATION PROCEDURES. 1. An annual CNO message will solicit inputs and provide selection criteria for TYCOM recommendations. Award submissions are normally submitted to the AOC by April Unit Award nominations will be submitted to the cognizant ISIC for each ship/squadron for selection/endorsements. ISIC shall forward complete package to TYCOM by 31 March. Packages received after deadline will be disqualified from TYCOM nomination. 3. Individual Award nominations will be delivered to the AOC by the TYCOM. Submission deadlines will be stated in annual CNO message SELECTION. The annual CNO message will solicit inputs and provide selection criteria for TYCOM recommendations. Award winners will be determined during the AOC s June Board of Directors Meeting. 7-9

10 SECTION 4 Ref: THE BATTENBERG CUP AWARD (a) CUSFF (series) 7400 GENERAL. This annual award is presented as recognition of excellence to that Atlantic Fleet ship or submarine that having won the Battle E, has demonstrated the greatest accumulation of crew achievements. These include performance in competition for Atlantic Fleet Sportsmanship Award, TYCOM Sailor of the Year Award, Golden Anchor Award (for retention), Captain Edward F. Ney Award (for food service), and command excellence awards. Other information, such as operating schedules, commitments and unusual factors contributing to the nomination may also be considered. One Atlantic Fleet ship will be nominated per TYCOM. Nomination criteria and selection procedures are set forth in ref (a) NOMINATION. CNAL will nominate the year s Atlantic Fleet Carrier Battle E winner to COMUSFLTFORCOM BY 31 March for consideration as the Battenberg Cup Award nominee SELECTION. An ad hoc board will be convened by COMUSFLTFOR Awards Administrator to review the nominations and make a recommendation to the Commander. The award will be presented by the Commander US FLEET FORCES to the most deserving nominee with an appropriate ceremony. 7-10

11 SECTION 5 MARJORIE STERRETT BATTLESHIP FUND AWARD Ref: (a) OPNAVINST (series) 7500 GENERAL. The Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund is a monetary contribution awarded annually to one ship from each of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets for the benefit of the enlisted crewmembers. The fund is administered by a board of trustees and the amount awarded is based upon the fund s earnings. Eligibility is designated by the Chief of Naval Operations and awarded to TYCOMs on a quadrennial and continuous basis in accordance with the following schedule: COMSUBFOR 2010 COMNAVSURFOR (CRUDES) 2011 COMNAVAIRFOR 2012 COMNAVSURFOR (CLF/PC) SELECTION. In those years that designation of the award falls to COMNAVAIRFOR, the award will be presented by CNAF to the carrier winning the Battle Efficiency Competition; no input from the ship is required. CNO will announce the winner by message and notify the trustees with a recommendation to transfer the funds to the Commanding Officer of the winning ship EXPENDITURE. Detailed procedures for the distribution and expenditure of the monetary award are set forth in ref (a). 7-11

12 SECTION 6 HOMER W CARHART AWARD 7600 GENERAL. The Homer W. Carhart Damage Control/Firefighting Award is presented annually by the CNO to a Navy Department Sailor or civilian who most exemplifies professional standards and concern for shipboard safety and survivability based on one or more of the following criteria: 1. Displays meritorious or heroic performance in the Control of, or recovery from, an afloat casualty involving explosion, fire, flooding or collision. 2. Develops or implements formal recommendations regarding equipment, doctrine, tactics, or training. 3. Authors damage control, firefighting, safety or survivability articles for publication in navy media. 4. Submits beneficial suggestions to improve safety of life at sea for implementation by the Department of the Navy. 5. Demonstrates noteworthy efforts to develop naval ship damage control and fire safety standards. 6. Participates in demonstrations, tests or evaluations to expedite improvements to ship safety and survivability. 7. Performs safety and survivability related duties with exemplary professionalism for a sustained period NOMINATION. Nominations will be solicited annually via TYCOM message. Additional information including previous award nominations for annual winners may be found on the following web site: will solicit nominations via SEPCOR for this award annually. 7-12

13 SECTION 7 AWARD PROPULSION PLANT WATCH OFFICER (PPWO) OF THE YEAR 7700 GENERAL. 1. The Propulsion Plant Watch Officer of the Year Award is presented annually by the TYCOM in recognition of force readiness contributions from commissioned engineering officers. The competition period runs throughout the calendar year. All qualified Propulsion Plant Watch Officers (regardless of rank) serving in their first CVN tour as a commissioned officer are eligible. Each carrier is encouraged to nominate an officer for this award. 2. Ship s candidates shall be evaluated by a board comprised of the following: a. Commanding Officer. b. Engineering / Reactor Officer. c. A qualified PPWO not participating in the competition. d. A representative from the embarked CSG staff (if available) NOMINATION. 1. Nominations for this award shall be forwarded to the respective TYCOM N9 Award Coordinator. 2. Nominations shall include (as a minimum) comments regarding the candidate s performance in the following categories: a. Maintenance ability. b. Leadership ability. c. Training ability. d. Operational abilities (i.e. watch standing). e. Performance of assigned duties. f. Accumulated sea duty. g. Subordinate retention. h. Military appearance. 7-13

14 i. Time period candidate was observed SELECTION. TYCOM N9 will convene a board within 15 days of the nomination deadline. During the board process all nomination packages will be considered and a winner determined. Those selected for the award will be presented with the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal by the TYCOM. 7-14

15 SECTION 8 ENLISTED ENGINEER OF THE QUARTER 7800 GENERAL. The Enlisted Engineer of the Quarter is awarded by each TYCOM to recognize force readiness contributions from enlisted Sailors in an engineering rate and to promote and encourage standards of excellence amongst non-commissioned engineers NOMINATION. Nominees of specific ranks are recognized once per quarter of the calendar year to ensure all enlisted ranks are recognized. Ships may nominate candidates for any significant contribution made in the year preceding the submission. Nominations shall be forwarded to the respective TYCOM N9 Award Coordinator by letter or no later than the 15th day of the month following the quarter specified in Figure 7-1. Jan Mar Apr Jun Jul Sep Oct Dec 7802 CRITERIA. E-3 and below nominees of Engineering Rates, including non-designated fireman. Engineering Rated E-7 and above. Engineering Rated E-6. Engineering Rated E-4 or E-5. Figure 7-1 Engineer of the Quarter Nomination Schedule 1. Commanding Officers shall develop selection criteria to identify their respective candidates. 2. Submissions should include as a minimum comments regarding the candidate s performance in the following categories: a. Maintenance ability. b. Leadership ability. c. Training ability. d. Operational abilities (i.e. watch standing). e. Subordinate retention. f. Military appearance

16 7803 SELECTION. Individuals selected for the award and all nominees will be announced by TYCOM message. Each quarter s winner will receive a certificate from the TYCOM recognizing their achievement. The certificate will be presented by the nominating ship during an appropriate ceremony. 7-16

17 SECTION 9 ENLISTED ENGINEER OF THE YEAR 7900 GENERAL. The Enlisted Engineer of the Year is awarded by each TYCOM to recognize force readiness contributions from an enlisted Sailor in an engineering rate (up to and including the rank of E-6), who achieved and sustained a superior level of performance throughout the calendar year. Selection or nomination for Engineer of the Quarter is not a prerequisite for this award NOMINATION. Each carrier may nominate one candidate who displayed exemplary engineering professionalism consistently throughout the calendar year. Nominations will be solicited by message and shall be forwarded to the respective TYCOM N9 Award Coordinator by letter or CRITERIA. 1. Commanding Officers shall develop selection criteria to identify their respective candidates. 2. Submissions should include as a minimum comments regarding the candidate s performance in the following categories during the calendar year: a. Maintenance ability. b. Leadership ability. c. Training ability. d. Operational abilities (i.e. watch standing). e. Subordinate retention. f. Military appearance SELECTION. TYCOM N9 will convene a board within 15 days of the nomination deadline. Nominations received by the deadline will be considered and a winning candidate determined. The Award winner will be presented with the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal by the TYCOM. 7-17

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