1. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons – The Who, Why, When and How? It’s not “Bling”. It’s your paycheck! Handout and Information taken from CAPR 39-3

2. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Why Awards Are Made CAP awards are designed to recognize heroism, service, and program achievements. Prompt recognition through presentation of awards earned will promote esprit de corps.

3. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 CAP Awards come in several categories. For the sake of this presentation we will discuss the elements and requirements in the following areas IAW CAPR 39-3. Section B – Decorations Section D - Senior Program Awards Section E - Aerospace Education Awards Section F - Activity and Service Ribbons Section G - Special Awards and Honors

4. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Decorations are presented in two categories Individual Awards Unit Awards

5. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Decorations Silver Medal of Valor Bronze Medal of Valor Distinguished Service Award Exceptional Service Award Meritorious Service Award Commander’s Commendation CAP Achievement Award Certificate of Recognition for Lifesaving

6. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Unit Decorations, in order of precedence. National Commander’s Unit Citation Award Unit Citation Award

7. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards, and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Professional Development Awards Membership Ribbon – Complete Level I Leadership Ribbon - Complete Technician Rating Benjamin O. Davis Award -- Level II, no ribbon Grover Loening Aerospace Award – Level III Paul E. Garber Award – Level IV Gill Robb Wilson Award – Level V

8. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Aerospace Education Awards A. Scott Crossfield Award Brigadier General Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager Aerospace Education Achievement

9. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Activity Ribbons Cadet Special Activities Ribbon Encampment Ribbon

10. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon

11. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity

12. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity Air Search and Rescue Ribbon

13. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity Air Search and Rescue Ribbon Search “Find” Ribbon

14. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity Air Search and Rescue Ribbon Search “Find” Ribbon Counterdrug Ribbon

15. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity Air Search and Rescue Ribbon Search “Find” Ribbon Counterdrug Ribbon Disaster Relief Ribbon

16. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity Air Search and Rescue Ribbon Search “Find” Ribbon Counterdrug Ribbon Disaster Relief Ribbon Cadet Orientation Pilot Ribbon

17. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity Air Search and Rescue Ribbon Search “Find” Ribbon Counterdrug Ribbon Disaster Relief Ribbon Cadet Orientation Pilot Ribbon Community Service Ribbon

18. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity Air Search and Rescue Ribbon Search “Find” Ribbon Counterdrug Ribbon Disaster Relief Ribbon Cadet Orientation Pilot Ribbon Community Service Ribbon Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon

19. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity Air Search and Rescue Ribbon Search “Find” Ribbon Counterdrug Ribbon Disaster Relief Ribbon Cadet Orientation Pilot Ribbon Community Service Ribbon Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon Recruiter Ribbon

20. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Ribbons Command Service Ribbon Red Service Ribbon – Longevity Air Search and Rescue Ribbon Search “Find” Ribbon Counterdrug Ribbon Disaster Relief Ribbon Cadet Orientation Pilot Ribbon Community Service Ribbon Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon Recruiter Ribbon Homeland Security Ribbon

21. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Individual Service Recognition Life Member Senior Member OTY (of the year) Director of Finance OTY Incident Staff Member OTY Ground Team OTY CAP Aerospace Education Teacher OTY Aerospace Officer OTY Counterdrug Officer OTY Inspector General OTY Drug Demand Reduction Member OTY Professional Development Officer OTY

22. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 For an exhaustive review of all the available awards, decorations, ribbons and certificates, please visit CAPR 39-3.

23. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Ordering Ribbons Each individual should take responsibility for ordering their own ribbons. All ribbons are not always available at the unit Ribbons can be ordered from Vanguard at: http://www.vanguardmil.com/civil-air-patrol-c-6.html

24. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Creating your Ribbon Rack Ribbons are to be worn according to a specific precedence. To be certain your ribbons and awards are worn properly, please visit this website to properly “create” your personal ribbon rack. http://www.mcchord.org/rack_builder/check_sr.html

25. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64

26. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Questions?

27. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Medals, Awards and Ribbons Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Whose rack is this?