Medals and Awards

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Medals and Awards

Medals can be awarded to Central Aid Agency personnel for exemplary service, outstanding conduct, and for specific instances of bravery and heroism. Medals come in two forms: Citations and Commendations. Citations cite the conduct of a specific event, while Commendations refer to general conduct over an extended period. Personnel can be awarded multiples of the same type of medal, when this occurs it is demonstrated by the wear of appurtenances on the medal ribbon. Medals can be worn as either the full medal, or as an enamel ribbon. When worn, medals and medal ribbons are worn on the wearer's left chest directly below the ID tapes.

Board Level Awards

C.A.A. Medal of Honor (Posthumous) Ribbon

C.A.A. Medal of Honor (Posthumous)
Awarded posthumously to the family or next of kin of any C.A.A. personnel who were killed in the actions that led them to be issued the C.A.A. Medal of Honor. The C.A.A. Medal of Honor is awarded for conspicuous and selfless gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life or injury above and beyond the call of duty.

C.A.A. Medal of Honor
The C.A.A. Medal of Honor is awarded for conspicuous and selfless gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life or injury above and beyond the call of duty.

C.A.A. Medal of Valor
The C.A.A. Medal of Valor is awarded for recognition of an exceptional act of heroism or voluntary risk of personal safety and life for the protection of others.

C.A.A. Medal of Distinguished Service Ribbon

C.A.A. Medal of Distinguished Service
The Medal of Distinguished Service is awarded to personnel who embody the true spirit of the Central Aid Agency. By continually demonstrating excellence above and beyond the call of duty in their actions, willingness to serve, leadership, or professionalism, they have distinguished themselves as being beyond exceptional in their service to the C.A.A.

C.A.A. Medal of Bravery
The C.A.A. Medal of Bravery is awarded for recognition of an exceptional act of bravery, courage, or outstanding performance under unusually difficult or dangerous circumstances, on or off duty.

Chief's Achievement Commendation
Awarded by either the Executive Director, or one of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in recognition of highly exceptional service, outstanding accomplishment, or highly excellent service record and attitude.

Grand Cordon Citation
Awarded for individual participation by a member of an operating unit whose specific individual efforts led to the entire unit receiving a unit citation.

Unit Citation
Awarded for efforts and actions of a unit under extreme or adverse conditions who distinguished themselves in their service to the agency as a unit. Only personnel serving with the unit at the time of award may wear the award on their uniforms.

Command Level Awards

Medal of Remembrance
Authorized by Unit Commanders to be worn on a temporary or permanent basis by personnel who are relatives, close friends, or unit mates of someone that has passed away, as a means of honoring their memory.

Wounded in Combat Citation
Awarded to those who, by no fault of their own, have been wounded or injured while deployed in service of the C.A.A. to a designated combat zone, war zone, or area where armed hostilities were taking place.

Legion of Honor Citation
Awarded to those who, by no fault of their own, have been injured or wounded in the line of duty while in the service of the Central Aid Agency

Life Saving Citation
Awarded for an act performed in the line of duty, which through disregard of personal safety, or prompt and alert reaction, resulted in the saving of a life.

Gallantry Star Citation
Awarded for a distinguished act of selfless bravery in the line of duty where the well-being of others was put before the well-being of self.

Meritorious Service Citation
Awarded for a highly unusual accomplishment under adverse conditions or for a specific instance of service above and beyond the call of duty.

Honorable Service Commendation
Awarded to those who are exceptional and conscientious in their service who routinely, and without thought of reward, demonstrate honorable service by means of their integrity, character, and professionalism.

The Samaritan Citation
Awarded for an exemplary or exceptional act of compassion and kindness that goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Good Conduct Commendation
Awarded for continued exemplary conduct over an extended period of time, and for service over an extended period of time without receiving any disciplinary action.

Ready Commendation
Awarded to C.A.A. personnel who exemplify the spirit of readiness by always being ready and prepared to carry out their duties, including demonstrating exceptionally that they are squared away, personally, professionally, and with regards to uniform and equipment.

Official's Commendation
Awarded to C.A.A. personnel in recognition of official praise, commendation, or other special consideration by an outside official or entity.

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Awarded by the C.A.A. to an outside official in special recognition of their participation, partnership, or support.

Croix De Negotiator Laurel Citation Ribbon

Croix De Negotiator Laurel Citation Medal

Croix De Negotiator Laurel Citation
Awarded for maintaining the presence of composure, alertness, leadership, or uncanny problem solving while attempting to negotiate an agreement between parties or resolving a dispute where the outcome of such directly related to the success of the mission.

Drug Buster Citation
Awarded to personnel for participation in efforts to help fight drug use, dependency, or addiction.

K-9 Commendation
Awarded for exceptional service or duty, or in recognition of a special event in which a K9 and handler proved instrumental in the service of the C.A.A.

The Triumphant Citation
Awarded for rising above the best of the best in the spirit of competition in an officially designated competition, training, or team building exercise.

Sector Level Awards

Exceptional Service Commendation
Awarded yearly to the volunteer person with the most Service Points earned in that Sector in the previous year.

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Awarded to any personnel in recognition of outstanding service record worthy of special consideration.

Distinguished Volunteer Service Commendation Ribbon

Distinguished Volunteer Service Commendation Medal

Distinguished Volunteer Service Commendation
Awarded yearly to the volunteer person with the most hours logged in that Sector in the previous year.

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Awarded to any personnel in recognition of outstanding volunteer service that goes above and beyond the expectations or requirements of a particular role, rank, or position.

Civilian Service Commendation
Awarded to any personnel in recognition of outstanding or exemplary conduct, service, or actions that took place while off duty.

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Awarded by the C.A.A. in recognition of outstanding actions or service by Non-Rated personnel or civilians that benefited the C.A.A. or assisted in the mission.

Other Awards

Combat Cross Citation
Awarded to those personnel who have been deployed in service of the C.A.A. to a designated combat zone, war zone, or area where armed hostilities were taking place.

Promotion of Grade Citation
Awarded to any personnel upon successful promotion to a rank level D6 or higher, who first started out as a Certified Trooper and then worked their way up to Non-Commissioned Officer before becoming a Commissioned Officer.

Patriotic Service Commendation
Awarded to any personnel that have served the United States of America for a period of a year or more in the Military, Law Enforcement, the Fire Service, EMS, or Emergency Services outside of the C.A.A.

Honorable Discharge Commendation
Awarded upon Retirement in good standing after at least 10 years of service to the Central Aid Agency, in special recognition of a career of outstanding service worthy of commendation.

Educational Achievement Citation
Awarded for outstanding educational achievement, or for educational achievement in the face of adversity. May also be awarded for successfully completing a recognized college or university degree program.