Larry L. Strickland Medal for Distinguished Achievement
Adjutant General’s Corps Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year
PURPOSE: The purpose of this award is to give special recognition to a Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier who best understand SGM Strickland’s contributions and values in his dealings with Soldiers, Commanders, Families, and the Army during the previous calendar year.
PERSONS ELIGIBLE: All CMF 42 MOS, 79R, and 79S (Bandsmen included) who are a member of the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association. NCO must be in the grade of CPL – SFC; Soldier must be in the grade of PVT – SPC. Nominee must be a member of the active Army, National Guard, or Army Reserve as of 30 June that year.
CRITERIA: APFT (minimum 90 points in each event) within the previous 12 months; Enlisted Record Brief; current copy of DA Form 705; verification of height and weight; Weapons Qualification within the previous 12 months; No UCMJ, Suspension of Favorable Actions, or disciplinary action (letter of reprimand, etc); One NCO and Soldier per active AGCRA Chapter or Installation if no active Chapter exists on that Installation; Current DA Photo (head/shoulder picture may be substituted if deployed); One page summary from the nominee demonstrating their understanding of SGM Strickland – contributions, values, etc and how they seek to emulate him; Recommendation narrative from the nominee’s support channel and the senior Adjutant General Noncommissioned Officer on that post and/or President of their local Chapter. Narrative should include an outline of the NCO’s or Soldier’s contributions that best emulate SGM Strickland as a Soldier, leader, and a person. Include, but not limited to, values, leadership, their role in the Army (tactical and technical), visionary, and most importantly their support of Soldiers, commanders, and families. Narrative should not exceed more than 2 pages using Times New Roman, size 12. Due to support of OIF and OEF, some NCOs and Soldiers may not have current APFT and/or weapons qualification within the previous 12 months. If the scorecard is not available, a separate memorandum will be included explaining these circumstances and how the scores were verified. Submit the entire packet electronically if possible to the VP for Awards.
APPROVAL PROCESS: The Regimental Command Sergeant Major will appoint board members to vote and select the recipient from the nominations received. Chief of the Corps will notify the winnerâs chain of command.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARDS: The winner will be announced during the Adjutant General’s Corps National Ball at Fort Jackson. All costs will be borne by the nominating activity (Chapter or Installation). Winner will receive the Strickland Medal and a certificate presented by the President, Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association. Winners’ photos will de displayed at the Adjutant General School. Award recipients will be published in “1775″.
RECORDING OF AWARDS: All awards will be recorded by entering the recipient’s name, rank and unit in a database maintained by the Awards Custodian. This database will be reviewed as part of the approval process.
REVOCATION OF AWARDS: In the unlikely event that information becomes known that a fraudulent award has been made, or dishonorable conduct is substantiated, the Executive Council can revoke this award, annotate the database, and notify the individual of the action.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10 October 2007