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4 1 Jan 2017 Added page 5

5 1 Jan 2017 Add award graphics along with award descriptions

6 1 Jan 2017 Add new Admiral Forrest Award for the Assistant Director

7 8 Feb 2017 Added 5 uniform examples wearing awards

8 1 Mar 2017 Per the Director, SFSO Awards and MACO Awards have been combined to form the

SFSO Awards Program

9 15 Mar 2017 Updated TWOK Ribbon Order figure and example figure

10 15 Mar 2017 Changed direction of TWOK ribbon mount with Highest award on top and lowest award

On the bottom, but row count and location of non-complete rows have stayed the same.

11 21 Mar 2017 Updated award charts

12 21 Mar 2017 Updated SFSO Logo and name to reflect new name to STARFLEET Strategic

Operations

13 21 Mar 2017 Added 1-7c which is a Grandfather Claus for Operatives awarded certain awards and

The criteria has since been changed, the Operative will retain such award.

14 25 Mar 2017 Added MACO Wings and Combined Forces Expert Badge

15 29 Mar 2017 Updated TOS awards graphics

16 12 May 2017 Added new awards to manual; Garth Cross of Gallantry, Pike Star of Valor, Branch Op-

erative of the Year Award, STARFLEET Star Award, Director’s Meritorious Service

Award, SFSO Operative Medal, Sector Commendation, Sector Achievement, Team

Leader’s Commendation, Five Year Mission Award, Sector Annual Muster, Ambassador

Sarek Service Award, United Federation of Planets Award, Patriot Service Award,

Daystrom Academic Excellence Award, Chief Petty Officer Ribbon, Kirk Leadership

Award and SFSO Basic Training Ribbon.

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STARFLEET STRATEGIC OPERATIONS AWARDS MANUAL

By Order of the Director, STAR-

FLEET STATEGIC OPERATIONS:

TJ Allen

Commodore

STARFLEET Strategic Operations

Director

Official:

Paul C Dyl

Vice Admiral


Assistant Director

History . The following are the

Editions when this manual was

published.

2014 Edition

2017 Edition

Summary. This manual provides


awards policy, criteria, and adminis-

trative instructions concerning indi-

vidual and unit awards, ribbons,

and qualification badge processing

and awarding Operatives in recog-

nition of achievements and service.

The SFSO Leadership from the

Team Leader to the SFSO Director

are responsible to implement the

SFSO Awards Program and to rec-

ognize all deserving SFSO Opera-

tives.

Applicability. This manual applies to

all units and operatives assigned to

the STARFLEET Strategic Opera-

tions, unless otherwise stated.

Reporting Authority. The governing

authority for Starfleet Strategic Oper-

ations is the Director, SFSO. Send

questions, comments, or suggestions

to: [email protected]

Distribution. This publication is

available in electronic media only and

is intended for units and Operatives

assigned to the STARFLEET Strate-

gic Operations .

Pronoun Disclaimer. The use of he/

his/him, etc. is used for convenience

as the Standard English language

conventions of gender-nonspecific

pronouns. No sexual bias is intended.

The convention is merely used for

ease of writing and reading. There

have been and hopefully always will

be plenty of female Operatives in the

SFSO and no slight to them is intend-

ed. The point is we don’t mean any-

thing by it.

Copyright & Disclaimer. The origi-

nal work in this handbook is protected

under the copyright laws of the Unit-

ed States, Title 17 US code. All rights

reserved. This handbook may not be

reproduced in whole or in part by any

means of reproduction, nor may this

handbook be used to prepare deriva-

tive work based upon its copyrighted

material, without the consent of

STARFLEET Strategic Opera-

tions. In no way are the contents of

this handbook intended to infringe

upon copyrights, trademarks or pa-

tents held by any other agency.

Acknowledgements. The publisher

of this manual would like to extend

our thanks to the following people for

their contribution to the publication of

the SFSO Awards Manual:

Paul Dyl

TJ Allen

Barry Jackson

Marcus Johnston

The following sources were also used

in one form or another to create the

SFSO Awards Manual.

* Region One Awards Program

* SFMC MFM Awards Section

* USS Helen Pawlowski NCC-8494

Awards Program.

TJ Allen

Paul C. Dyl

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Contents (listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1

Introduction, page 1

Section I

Overview, page 1

Purpose •1-1, page 1

Section II

Responsibilities, page 1

Director, STARFLEET Strategic Operations • 1-2, page 1

Awards Director, STARFLEET Strategic Operations • 1-3, page 1

Section III

Principles and Standards, page 1

Principles of Support • 1-4, page 1

Standards of Service • 1-5, page 1

Section IV

Policy, Precedence, and Information, page 2

Objective and Implementation • 1-6, page 2

Categories of Individual Awards • 1-7, page 2

Time Limitation • 1-8, page 2

Reconsideration/Appeal of Disapproved or Downgraded Award Recommendations • 1-9, page 2

Duplication of Awards • 1-10, page 2

Succeeding Awards • 1-11, page 3

Section V

Order of Precedence, page 3

Order of Precedence—SFSO Award Ribbons • 1-13, page 3

Chapter 2

STARFLEET Strategic Operations Award Ribbons, page 6

Section I

Overview, page 6

Objective • 2-1, page 6

Order of Precedence • 2-2, page 6

Section II

STARFLEET Strategic Operations Awards, page 6

STARFLEET Strategic Operations Award Ribbons • 2-3, page 6

Garth Cross of Gallantry • 2-4, page 6

Pike Star of Valor • 2-5, page 7

Archer Distinguished Service Cross • 2-6, page 7

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Contents-Continued

Operative of the Year • 2-7, page 7

Branch Operative of the Year • 2-8, page 7

Outstanding Team Operative of the Year • 2-9, page 8

STARFLEET Medal • 2-10, page 8

Director’s Meritorious Service Award • 2-11, page 8

SFSO Operative Medal • 2-12, page 8

In Harms Way Award • 2-13, page 9

SFSO Commendation Award• 2-14, page 9

SFSO Achievement Award • 2-15, page 9

Sector Commendation Award • 2-16, page 9

Sector Achievement Award • 2-17, page 10

Admiral Forrest Award • 2-18, page 10

Meritorious Unit Commendation • 2-19, page 10

Team Leader’s Commendation • 2-20, page 11

Mission Leader Award • 2-21, page 11

Special Projects Award • 2-22, page 11

Five Mission Award• 2-23, page 11

SFSO Honor Guard Award • 2-24, page 12

Guardian Award • 2-25, page 12

Curzon Award • 2-26, page 12

General Martok Service Award • 2-27, page 13

Tour of Duty Award • 2-28, page 13

SFSO Annual Muster Award • 2-29, page 13

Sector Annual Muster Award • 2-30, page 13

Ambassador Sarek Service Award • 2-31, page 14

United Federation of Planets Award • 2-32, page 14

Patriot Service Award • 2-33, page 14

Recruiting Award • 2-34, page 14

Gannet Brooks Award • 2-35, page 15

Daystrom Academic Excellence Award • 36, page 15

Combine Forces Award • 2-37, page 16

Major Hayes Award • 2-38, page 16

Chief Petty Officer Award • 2-39, page 17

Kirk Leadership Award • 2-40, page 17

McCoy Medical Training Ribbon • 2-41, page 18

SFSO Basic Training Ribbon • 2-42, page 18

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Contents-Continued

Chapter 3

STARFLEET Strategic Operations Qualification & Skill Badges, page 16

Section I

Overview, page 16

Objective • 3-1, page 16

Order of Precedence • 3-2, page 16

Section II

STARFLEET Strategic Operations Qualification/Skill Badges, page 16

Qualification/Skill Badges • 3-3, page 16

STARFLEET Strategic Operations Aerospace Wings • 3-4, page 16

STARFLEET Strategic Operations MACO Aerospace Wings • 3-5, page 17

Combine Forces Expert Badge • 3-6, page 17

Appendix

Appendix A SFSO TWOK Ribbon Mounting, page A1

Figure 1-1 TWOK Order of Precedence Chart, page A1

Figure 1-2 TWOK Style Ribbon Order of Precedence Example, page A2

Appendix B Figure 1-3 STARFLEET Strategic Operations Award Ribbons (TWOK Era) Chart, page B1

Appendix C SFSO TOS Ribbon Mounting, page C1

Figure 1-4 Figure 1-4 TOS Style of Ribbon Order of Precedence, page C1

Appendix D Figure 1-5 STARFLEET Strategic Operations Award Ribbons (TOS Era) Chart, page D1

Appendix E Figure 1-6 STARFLEET Strategic Operations Qualification/Skill Badge Chart, page E1

Appendix F Figure 1-7 SFSO Awards Recommendation Form Part 1, page F1

Figure 1-8 SFSO Awards Recommendation Form Part 2, page F2

Figure 1-9 SFSO Online Awards Recommendation Form, page F3

Appendix G TOS Style Award Ribbons worn on TOS Dress Uniform, page G1

TWOK Style Award Ribbons on a TWOK Class A Uniform, page G2

TOS and TWOK Style Award Ribbons on a TNG Dress Uniform, page G3

TOS Style Award Ribbons on a Dress White Uniform, page G4

TOS and TWOK Style Award Ribbons on a ST: NEM Flag Officer Uniform, page G5

Appendix H Screen Captured TOS Style Award Ribbons, page H1

Appendix I Screen Captured TWOK Style Award Ribbons, page I1

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Chapter 1 — Introduction

Section I — Overview

1–1. Purpose

This manual prescribes SFSO policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit awards.

The goal of the SFSO awards program is to foster mission accomplishment by recognizing excellence of SFSO op-

eratives and motivating them to high levels of performance and service.

Section II — Responsibilities

1–2. Director, STARFLEET Strategic Operations

The Director, STARFLEET Strategic Operations will—

a. Serve as the Headquarters, STARFLEET Strategic Operations policy proponent of the SFSO awards pro-

gram.

b. Establish policy, procedures, and standards for matters concerning awards and may make exceptions to this

regulation and further delegate authority to make exceptions in accordance with the "Proponent and Exception

Authority statement" in this manual.

c. Exercise SFSO responsibility on matters concerning SFSO awards.

d. Serve as the senior uniformed SFSO official on matters concerning SFSO awards.

1–3. Awards Director, STARFLEET Strategic Operations

The Awards Director, STARFLEET Strategic Operations will-

a. conduct and supervise all SFSO awards functions prescribed in this manual. The Awards Director, SFSO will

act on behalf of the Director, SFSO when so delegated and directed.

b. ensure that all Team Branches implements this manual.

Section III — Principles and Standards

1–4. Principles of support

The SFSO Awards Program will direct a function to—

a. Enable award authorities to recognize operatives for valor, meritorious service, and achievement; and to docu-

ment and record that recognition for historical purposes.

b. Support the SFSO personnel life-cycle function of sustainment.

1–5. Standards of service

a. Awards are a SFSO personnel function.

b. Recommended awards will be expeditiously processed, and recorded in the STARFLEET Database (SFDB)

and award certificates by the final approving authority within 60 days.

c. Typed and emailed recommendations will be the norm.

d. A final record of each recommendation and the resulting decision will be maintained for historical purposes.

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e. Recipients of awards should receive at presentation an award certificate (Ribbons are purchased by the indi-

vidual from the SFSO QM).

f. Award authorities may use Award and Decoration Boards to advise them on appropriate levels of recognition.

Use of these boards is optional.

Section IV — Policy, Precedence, and Information

1–6. Objective and implementation

a. The objective of the SFSO Awards Program is to provide tangible recognition for acts of valor, exceptional

service or achievement and qualifications badges.

b. Implementation of the provisions of this manual is a command responsibility. Administrative procedures will

ensure the prompt recognition of deserving Operatives.

c. Previous awards that have been awarded but afterwards were changes in criteria will have that award

changed to the new equivalent award (MACO Community Service would change to a Curzon award) Awards

with no equivalent award will be grandfathered and the operative will continue to retain the award (s).

1–7. Categories of individual awards

Individual awards are grouped into the following categories: Annual Awards, Training Awards, Service Awards, Unit

Awards and Qualification Badges.

1–8. Time limitation

a. Annual awards must be submitted on time in accordance with the Annual Awards submission dates that will

coincide with the SFI International Conference. These dates will be announced at least 90 days prior to award

submission deadlines.

b. All other awards must be submitted no later than 90 days from the qualifying date for said award and no earli-

er then 30 days from the qualifying date for said award.

1–9. Reconsideration/Appeal of disapproved or downgraded award recommendations

a. A request for reconsideration or the appeal of a disapproved or downgraded award recommendation must be

placed in official channels within 60 days from the date of the awarding authority’s decision. One time recon-

sideration by the award approval authority will be conclusive.

b. Recommendations are submitted for reconsideration or appeal only if new, substantive and material infor-

mation is furnished and the time limits specified in paragraph 1–9 above do not prevent such action. Requests

for reconsideration or appeal must be forwarded through the same official channels as the original recommen-

dation. The additional justification for reconsideration or appeal must be in letter format, not to exceed two

single-spaced typewritten pages. A copy of the original recommendation, with all endorsements, and the cita-

tion must be attached. If the original recommendation is not available, a new/reconstructed recommendation

should be submitted.

1–10. Duplication of awards

a. Only one award will be awarded to an operative or SFSO unit for the same act, achievement, or period of mer-

itorious service.

b. The award of an award ribbon in recognition of a single act of heroism or meritorious achievement does not

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preclude an award for meritorious service at the termination of an assignment. Recommendations for award of

an award ribbon for meritorious service will not refer to acts of heroism or meritorious achievements which

have been previously recognized by award of an award ribbon.

c. Continuation of the same or similar type service already recognized by an award for meritorious service or

achievement will not be the basis for a second award.

d. Awards from other SFI programs that do not allow wearing of other program awards are not bound by this

paragraph. Example: SFMC does not allow its Marines to wear Marine and other SFI awards, therefore an

Operative who belongs to SFSO and SFMC could be awarded an award for the same act or service. The

SFSO Director has finale say if an SFSO award is warranted or not.

1–11. Succeeding awards

For each succeeding act or period of meritorious service or achievement that justifies the award of a ribbon that has

already been awarded previously, there are no devices used to denote additional awarding of the same award.

Section V — Order of Precedence

1–13. Order of precedence—service medals and service ribbons

Order of precedence for the following SFSO Award Ribbons is:

(1) Garth Cross of Gallantry

(2) Pike Star of Valor

(3) Archer Distinguished Service Cross

(4) Operative of the Year

(5) Branch Operative of the Year

(6) Outstanding Team Operative of the Year

(7) STARFLEET Star

(8) Director’s Meritorious Service Award

(9) SFSO Operative Medal

(10) In Harms Way

(11) SFSO Commendation Ribbon

(12) SFSO Achievement Ribbon

(13) Sector Commendation

(14) Sector Achievement

(15) Admiral Forrest Award (Leadership)

(16) SFSO Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon

(17) Team Leader’s Commendation

(18) Mission Leader Award

(19) Special Projects Award

(20) Five Mission Ribbon

(21) SFSO Honor Guard Ribbon

(22) Guardian Award

(23) Curzon Community Service Award

(24) General Martok Service Award

(25) Tour of Duty Ribbon

(26) SFSO Annual Muster Ribbon

(27) Sector Annual Muster Ribbon

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(29) United Federation of Planets Award

(30) Patriot Service Award

(31) SFSO Master Recruiting Ribbon

(32) Gannet Brooks Award (Doctorate)

(33) Daystrom Academic Excellence Award

(34) Combined Forces Ribbon

(35) Major Hayes Award

(36) Chief Petty Officer Award

(37) Kirk Leadership Award

(38) McCoy Medical Training Ribbon

(39) SFSO Basic Training Ribbon

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Chapter 2 — STARFLEET Strategic Operations Award Ribbons


2–1. Objective

a. This chapter explains SFSO policies and procedures on awarding SFSO Ribbon Awards. The chapter de-

scribes the various SFSO awards; the basis or eligibility requirements for the award; who is eligible to re-

ceive; and who is authorized to approve the award. It tells how to prepare, submit, and process recommen-

dations for SFSO awards.

b. The objective of the SFSO Awards Program is to ensure operatives of the SFSO receive tangible recognition

for acts of valor, exceptional service or achievement.

2–2. Wearing SFSO Awards with other STARFLEET Awards

SFSO Operatives are NOT authorized to wear SFSO Awards with other STARFLEET/SFA/SFMC/SFMED/Region

or any other entity.

Section II — STARFLEET Strategic Operations Awards

2-3. STARFLEET Strategic Operations Award Ribbons

a. The following awards are officially recognized by The STARFLEET Strategic Operations. These awards rec-

ognize STARFLEET Strategic Operations Operatives and Units for outstanding and significant duty, deeds,

accomplishments, and achievements. Awards that are issued by other commands from with in the STAR-

FLEET Strategic Operations are listed in the Annexes of this manual.

b. Carefully read the award criteria in order to determine the appropriate award for recommendation. All

awards are listed in descending order of precedence. An explanation of the ribbons and any devices are

described later in the manual.

2-4 GARTH CROSS OF GALLANTRY

Awarded to an Operative who, while an Operative of the SFSO, distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by

gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life to save another individual (s) who live is also threatened. The

recommender of this award must submit official evidence supporting the Operatives actions. Awarded on an as

needed basis.

Issuing Authority: Director, SFSO

2-5 PIKE STAR OF VALOR

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Awarded to an Operative who, while serving in any capacity with the SFSO, distinguished himself or herself by ex-

traordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Garth Cross of Gallantry. The act or acts of heroism must have

been so notable and have involved risk of life of the victim, but not that of the Operative. Awarded on an as needed

basis.


2-6 ARCHER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS

Awarded to any Operative who, while serving in any capacity with the SFSO, has distinguished himself or herself by

exceptionally meritorious service to the SFSO in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to

merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional. Exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify

an award of this decoration. In order to receive this award, the SFSO Command Staff (Deputy Directors and above)

must vote at least a 2/3 majority to be awarded. Awarded annually.


2-7 OPERATIVE OF THE YEAR

Awarded to any SFSO Operative who has shown best overall dedication and involvement to the SFSO and his/her

SOU; and has made significant accomplishments to it. Normally, the SFSO Command Staff selects the top candi-

dates for this award from among the Branch Operative of the Year recipients in the various SFSO Branches,

(RANGER, SEALS, HAZARD, RECON, INTEL and MACO) and then passes those names on to the Director for his

selection of the final recipient. Awarded annually.


2-8 BRANCH OPERATIVE OF THE YEAR

Awarded to any SFSO Operative who has shown best overall dedication and involvement to the SFSO and his/her

SOU; and has made significant accomplishments to it. Normally, the Branch Commanders select the top candidate

for this award from among the Outstanding Team Member Awards who are (assigned to that particular branch) re-

cipients in the various branches, and then passes those names on to the Deputy Director –Operations for his selec-

tion of the final recipients. Awarded annually.

Issuing Authority: Branch Commanders

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2-9 OUTSTANDING TEAM MEMBER AWARD

This award is awarded to an outstanding Team Operative who has demonstrated exemplary service and achieve-

ment above all other SOU Operatives. Awarded annually to one Operative per SOU. Actions or service must be

listed in the SOU’s MSR to be eligible. Recipients of this award will compete for the Branch Operative of the Year.

Awarded annually.

Issuing Authority: Recommend by the SOU Team Leader and approved by the Director, SFSO.

2-10 STARFLEET MEDAL

Awarded to any Operative who, while serving in any capacity with the SFSO, has distinguished himself or herself by

exceptionally meritorious service to STARFLEET and the SFSO in a duty of great responsibility. The performance

must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional. Awarded annually.

Issuing Authority: Commander, STARFLEET

2-11 DIRECTOR’S MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Awarded to any SFSO Operative who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in

the performance of outstanding services and achievements within the SFSO. The performance must have been

such as to merit recognition of key individuals for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. Awarded annual-

ly.

Issuing authority: SFSO Director

2-12 SFSO OPERATIVE MEDAL

Awarded to any Operative who, while serving in any capacity with the SFSO distinguished himself or herself by a

single act of heroism or extraordinary achievement. Performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by volun-

tary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplish-

ment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his or her Operatives. Awarded on an

as needed basis.


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2-13 IN HARMS WAY AWARD

Award to any Operative that is injured/hurt in the line of duty while representing SFSO. The request for this award

will be determined by the SOU Team Leader. The final decision will be made by the SFSO Command. This decision

is final. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-14 SFSO COMMENDATION AWARD

Award to any Operative to recognize an Operative who has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achieve-

ment, or meritorious service to STARFLEET and the SFSO. Awarded on an as needed basis.

Issuing Authority: SFSO Director

2-15 SFSO ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Awarded to any Operative of the SFSO who distinguished himself or herself by meritorious service or achievement of

a lesser degree than required for award of the SFSO Commendation Award. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-16 SECTOR COMMENDATION AWARD (* Note: This award is not available at this time)

Award to any Operative to recognize an Operative who has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achieve-

ment, or meritorious service at the Sector level. Awarded on an as needed basis.

Issuing Authority: Quadrant Commanders

2-17 SECTOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (* Note: This award is not available at this time)

Awarded to any Operative of the SFSO who distinguished himself or herself by meritorious service or achievement at

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the Sector level of a lesser degree than required for award of the Sector Commendation Award. Awarded on an as

needed basis.

Issuing Authority: Quadrant and Sector Commanders

2-18 ADMIRAL FORREST AWARD (LEADERSHIP POSITIONS)

This award is for the Service in the Command staff of SFSO for a minimum of 1 year. If the staff member moves up

to a higher position then they are eligible to wear the previous position ribbon until the staff member completes the 1

year requirement for the next Ribbon. If the Staff member moves out all together from the Staff or takes a lower po-

sition, the Staff member is eligible to continue the highest class ribbon earned. Awarded on an as needed basis.

First Class - Director Third Class - Deputy Directors Fifth Class - SFSO Staff (other)

Second Class - Assistant Director Fourth Class - Branch Commanders Sixth Class - Sector/Quadrant Chiefs

(* Note: Currently not in use)


Note: ONLY 1of these ribbons is worn.

2-19 MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION AWARD

This award is given to an SFSO unit which exemplifies meritorious service either by demonstrating consistently out-

standing performance over time, or by performing a particular task or service to a high standard of excellence (one

award per unit per year maximum). (Unit must also have a 100% reporting history for that particular year). Awarded

annually.

Issuing Authority: Director, SFSO (One per year awarded to each branch)

2-20 TEAM LEADER’S COMMENDATION

This award is given by a SOU TL/Branch Chief/Deputy Directors and the Director to an Operative under his com-

mand who exemplifies meritorious service either by demonstrating consistently outstanding performance over time,

or by performing a particular task or service to a high standard of excellence. Receipt of this award neither nomi-

nates the Operative for, nor precludes him from, receiving additional recognition such as the Archer Award. Award-

ed on an as needed basis.

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2-21 MISSION LEADER AWARD

This is awarded to Team Leaders and Senior Team Leaders that have lead a bona fide mission that has been sanc-

tioned by the SFSO Director. A Planning/preparation form for this mission has to be reviewed/approved by the

SFSO Director. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-22 SPECIAL PROJECTS AWARD

This award is awarded to an Operative who has shown exceptional service to the team/ship by completing a special

project (s). Projects has to be approved by SFSO Command prior to start of the project. Awarded on an as needed

basis. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-23 FIVE MISSION AWARD

This award is awarded to any Operative that is associated with five or more missions/tasks. Associated indicates

planning stages and/or participation in the actual mission approved by SFSO Command prior to the mission start.

Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-24 SFSO HONOR GUARD AWARD

This award is given to any Operative who serves as a member of a Color/Honor Guard at a regional or STARFLEET

function representing SFSO and wearing an authorized SFSO uniform. Awarded on an as needed basis.


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2-25 GUARDIAN AWARD

Award to an Operative who has undertaken extreme or lengthy travel on behalf of the SFSO. The two important cri-

teria are “extreme or lengthy” and “on behalf of the SFSO.” The former requires a judgement call by the Sector

Commander (Director SFSO if the Sector Commander Position is vacant). A possible standard might be 6 hours

travel time, for example. The latter is more exact: Taking a long road trip to attend a convention with the other mem-

bers of your chapter, for example, does not qualify. Doing so because you are going to be presenting a class or

demonstration (as an SFSO Operative) would qualify. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-26 CURZON AWARD

Awarded to Operatives of the SFSO who perform outstanding volunteer community service of a direct, and conse-

quential nature. Volunteer service must be at least 50 hrs. or more and must have been reported in the SOU’s MSR.

A list of hours and what the Operative did must accompany the request form. To qualify for the Curzon Award an

Operatives volunteer service must meet the below requirements. Awarded on an as needed basis.

(1) Be to the Operative’s community.

(2) Be significant in nature and produce tangible results.

(3) Reflect favorably on STARFLEET and the SFSO.


2-27 GENERAL MARTOK SERVICE AWARD

Awarded at the completion of 1 yr, 3 yr, 5 yr and 7+ years of service while assigned to the SFSO Service award

based on 1 August 2013. Only 1 ribbon is worn. Awarded on an as needed basis.


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2-28 TOUR OF DUTY AWARD

After two years since completing any Grade 2 Certifications and assigned to an SOU with the same Branch as the

Grade 2 certification . Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-29 SFSO ANNUAL MUSTER AWARD

This award is given once per year to any operative who physically attends an International SFSO Muster. Awarded

annually.


2-30 SECTOR ANNUAL MUSTER AWARD

This award is given once per year to any Operative who physically attends a regional/sector SFSO Muster. The

muster must be pre-approved prior to the muster by the SFSO Director for it to be authorized. Awarded annually.


2-31 AMBASSADOR SAREK SERVICE AWARD

Award to any Operative for participation in events with other Science Fiction oriented fan organizations, to include

other Star Trek-related fan organizations other than SFI. This may be cooperative or competitive, and must be done

while obviously participating as a SFSO Operative. Participation as an Operative can be shown by wearing a SFSO

uniform, a unit cap or shirt, or by obviously being associated with others who are wearing an SFSO uniform. Opera-

tives who are also members of the same fan organization are not eligible. Awarded on an as needed basis.


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2-32 UNITED FEDERATION OF PLANETS AWARD

Awarded to any Operative for participation at a STARFLEET function, such as the annual International Conference

or a Regional Summit. The key word here is participation, not attendance. The Operative must have done more than

simply attend (i.e., served on a panel, worked on the Security detail, etc.) Likewise, the Operative must have attend-

ed as a SFSO Operative for the entire time. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-33 PATRIOT SERVICE AWARD

Awarded to any Operative who served honorably in any Armed Forces for a minimum of 1 consecutive year of Ac-

tive Duty Service. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-34 RECRUITING RIBBON and MASTER RECRUITING AWARD

Recruiting is very much a part of the SFSO. It is how the SFSO grows, and therefore special recognition is be-

stowed upon those who take time to grow the SFSO's membership. The SFSO Recruiting Ribbon is awarded to an

Operative who successfully recruits Ten members into the SFSO.

If an Operative has been particularly successful in recruiting and has successfully recruited 30 individuals into the

SFSO, they are authorized the Master Recruiting Ribbon.

To be eligible for this award, an Operative must submit a list of the members that they have successfully recruited

(see below for criteria) to the Assistant Deputy Director (Operations), who upon verification will certify to the SFSO

Director that the nominee is responsible for recruiting the names submitted, if the recruit in question has appeared

on any SFSO roster prior to recruitment and that the required retention time has been met. The list must include the

name, SCC numbers, the date joined STARFLEET and the date on which the individual joined the SFSO by chang-

ing their affiliation in the STARFLEET Database.

A recruit is considered to be successfully recruited if:

1) An individual who is not a member of both STARFLEET and the SFSO, joins STARFLEET and elects to be a

member of the SFSO by changing the affiliation option in the STARFLEET Database to either SFSO and then sub-

sequently renews their membership at the end of their first year. However, these individuals must not have ap-

peared on any SFSO unit roster prior to their selection to count toward satisfying the total number of recruits

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required. Individuals who have been listed on SFSO unit rosters in the past will not be counted.

2) An individual who is currently a member of STARFLEET who changes their affiliation option in the STARFLEET

Database to SFSO and then subsequently renews their membership at the end of their first year. However, these

individuals must not have appeared on any SFSO unit roster prior to their selection to count toward satisfying the

total number of recruits required. Individuals who have been listed on SFSO unit rosters in the past will not be count-

ed. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-35 GANNET BROOKS AWARD (DOCTORATE)

First Class - This award is for Operatives that completes a SFA Doctorate of Special Operations, SFA

Doctorate of Intelligence Operations, and a SFA Doctorate in Military Studies.

Second Class - This award is for Operatives that completes a SFA Doctorate of Special Operations, SFA Doctorate

of Intelligence Operations, and at least SFA Masters in Military Studies.


Note: ONLY 1 ribbon is worn. Example: If an Operative is awarded both the 1st Class and 2nd Class, then the Oper-

ative can only wear the 1st Class.

Note: ALL SFA Doctorates must each be the single major doctorate or masters and NOT a duel degree.

2-36 DAYSTROM ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Daystrom Academic Excellence Award is awarded, automatically, to any Operative who completes 1000 cours-

es from SFA. This award is also issued to those Operatives who completes the SFSO Grade 6 Certification and

those Operatives who complete the SFSO Grade 10 Certification. An Operative does not have to earn this award in

any particular order. Completion of any of the above listed criteria's earns the first award etc.


Devices: Academic Lamps for the TWOK style and Stars for the TOS style. This award is the first award authorized

a device as follows:

* Bronze Scholastic Lamp/Star - First Award

* Silver Scholastic Lamp/Star - Second Award

* Gold Scholastic Lamp /Star- Third Award

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2-37 COMBINE FORCES AWARD

This award is awarded to Operatives that have completed all three colleges (Units, Resources and Training) from

the Starfleet Academy College of Special Operations with a grade of Distinction in each sub-course. Awarded on an

as needed basis.


2-38 MAJOR HAYES AWARD

The Major Hayes Award are team awards for the MACO, HAZARD TEAM, SEALS, RANGER, RECON, and INTEL.

Completion of the Team Branch Grade 2 Certification based on the Operatives assigned SOU.

Only 1 ribbon is authorized to be worn and it is based on what team the Operative is currently assigned to. If an

Operative has earned a previous team award that is different from their current team but has not qualified for the

new team, then they can keep wearing the previous team award until such time they have earned the new team

award. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-39 CHIEF PETTY OFFICER AWARD

The SFSO Chief Petty Officer Award is only award to Enlisted Operatives who completes all of the courses listed in

the SFSO NCO Academy. The Operative must be an NCO at the time of qualifying for this award. Awarded on an as

needed basis.


* Note: This award is not available at this time until the NCO Academy is completed.

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2-40 KIRK LEADERSHIP AWARD

The SFSO Kirk Leadership Award is awarded to any Operative who completes a SFA Doctorate in Command Stud-

ies. Awarded on an as needed basis.


2-41 MCCOY MEDICAL TRAINING RIBBON

The McCoy Medical Training Ribbon is awarded, automatically, to any Operative who completes Medical Certifica-

tion courses from a certified instructor/Institution (Red Cross, College, Nursing, Medical School etc.) Awarded on an

as needed basis.


Devices: Cross for the TWOK style and Stars for the TOS style. This award is the second award authorized a device

as follows:

* Bronze Cross/Star - Current Certification in CPR

* Silver Cross/Star - Current Certification as an EMT/LPN/Military Medic

* Gold Cross/Star- Current Certification as a RN/NP/PA/Medical Doctor

2-42 SFSO BASIC TRAINING RIBBON

The SFSO Basic Training Ribbon is awarded automatically to any Operative who completes the SFSO Grade 1 Cer-

tification. Awarded on an as needed basis.


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Chapter 3 — STARFLEET Strategic Operations Qualification & Skill Badges


3–1. Objective

a. This chapter explains SFSO policies and procedures on awarding SFSO Qualification/Skill Badges. The

chapter describes the various SFSO badges; the basis or eligibility requirements for the badge; who is eligi-

ble to receive; and who is authorized to approve the badge. The request for award of badge is via the SFSO

online awards request of by use of the SFSO Awards form.

b. Qualification and skill badges are ONLY authorized for wear on the Class D specialized Duty Uniform for that

particular branch. (i.e.. The Battle Dress Uniform or one of its variations)

3–2. Order of precedence

There is no award precedence for qualification/skill badges. It is totally at the discretion of the Operative to wear or

not to wear a specific qualification/skill badge that has been authorized to wear.

Section II — STARFLEET Strategic Operations Qualification/Skill Badges

3-3. Qualification/Skill Badges

a. The following qualification/skill badges are officially recognized by the STARFLEET Strategic Operations.

These badges recognize STARFLEET Strategic Operations Operatives for completion of certain requirements

for the respective badge. Badges that are issued by other commands from with in the STARFLEET Strategic

Operations are listed in the Annexes of this manual.

b. Carefully read the badge criteria in order to determine if the Operative qualifies for that particular badge. All

authorized badges with in SFSO is listed below excluding any badges from the separate branches awards

manuals as authorized by SFSO Director.

3-4 SFSO AEROSPACE WINGS

Completion of the STARFLEET Strategic Operations Additional Skill Certification-Aerospace.


• Must provide copy of the SFSO Aerospace Certification Certificate

3-5 MACO AEROSPACE WINGS

Criteria - Completion of the STARFLEET Strategic Operation Additional Skill Certification-Aerospace.

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Must provide copy of the SFSO Aerospace Certification Certificate and must be assigned to a MACO SOU.

3-6 COMBINED FORCES EXPERT DEVICE

Criteria - Awarded to any Operatives who completes any SFSO Grade 10 Certification and who has completed all

SFSO Additional Skill Certifications available at the time of presenting the award. The Operative must be assigned

to a SOU for 1 year at the time of the badge being awarded.

Issuing Authority: Deputy Director, Support

* Must provide copy of the Grade 10 Certification Certificate and all Additional Skill Certifications

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Appendix A — SFSO TWOK Ribbon Mounting

BAR ATTACHMENT

Just like the contemporary military, the ribbon bar holder attachment allows you to pin your ribbons to your uniform.

The ribbon bar size is dependent upon the number of ribbons you are authorized to wear. The largest ribbon bar

available is for thirty-two (32) ribbons. Depending on the number of awards the Operative has been awarded will

determine the size of the bar and eventually the Operative will have to use two ribbon bar holders.

Example: If the Operative has all 39 ribbons awarded, the best option is for a thirty (30) ribbon bar holder and a nine

(9) ribbon bar holder.

The difference between U.S. Military award placement and STARFLEET Strategic Operations is the U.S. Military

wear the lowest award from left to right, starting on the bottom row and working your way upward from the view

point of the individual wearing the awards. The highest award is the most top right award. The rows are in groups of

three ribbons starting with the lowest award on the bottom left. In the STARFLEET Strategic Operations, the awards

are worn similar to the above description with the exception that the rows start from the top with the most highest

award and works its way down to the lowest. (See Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3)

* Please note that the available Ribbon Bar holders come in two basic styles. One with a 1/8” space in-between

rows and One with no spaces in-between rows. To keep is style of the TWOK award style, we use the later of the

two options.

A1

18 17 16

15 14 13

12 11 10

3 2 1

6 5 4

9 8 7

27 26 25

24 23 22

21 20 19

39 38 37

30 29 28

33 32 31

36 35 34

Figure A-1

TWOK Style of Ribbon, Order of Precedence (even number of ribbons)

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A2

18 17 16

15 14 13

12 11 10

3 2 1

6 5 4

9 8 7

27 26 25

24 23 22

21 20 19

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30 29 28

33 32 31

36 35 34

Figure A-2

TWOK Style of Ribbon, Order of Precedence (odd number of ribbons)

Notice the bottom odd ribbon is centered of the ribbon holder.

18 17 16

15 14 13

12 11 10

3 2 1

6 5 4

9 8 7

27 26 25

24 23 22

21 20 19

29 28

Figure A-3

TWOK Style of Ribbon, Order of Precedence (odd number of ribbons)

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Figure A-4

TWOK Style of Ribbon, Order of Precedence

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Appendix B — SFSO TWOK Era Awards Diagram

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(1st Class)

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(3rd Class)

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(4th Class)

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(5th Class)

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(6th Class)

Archer Distinguished

Service Cross

SFSO Commendation

Award

SFSO Achievement

Award

SFSO Meritorious

Unit Commendation

Award

Figure B-1

TWOK Style Ribbons

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(2nd Class)

Outstanding Team

Operative of the Year

Award

Mission Leader

Award

Special Projects

Award

In Harms Way

Award

Operative of the Year Garth

Cross of Gallantry

Pike

Star of Valor

Branch Operative

of the Year Award

Director’s

Meritorious Service

Award

STARFLEET Star

Award

Team Leader’s

Commendation

B1

Sector Commendation

Award

Sector Achievement

Award

SFSO Operatives

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Gannet Brooks

Award (Doctorate)

(2nd Class)

Gannet Brooks

Award (Doctorate)

(1st Class)

General Martok

Service Award

(3 yr)

General Martok

Service Award

(5 yr)

General Martok

Service Award

(1 yr)

SFSO Annual Muster

Award

Combined Forces

Award

Major Hayes Award

(RANGER)

Major Hayes Award

(SEALS)

Major Hayes Award

(MACO)

General Martok

Service Award

(7+ yrs)

SFSO Master

Recruiting Award SFSO Recruiting

Award

Tour of Duty Award

Major Hayes Award

(HAZARD TEAM)

B2

Daystrom

Academic

Excellence Award

Five Mission Award SFSO Honor Guard

Award

Curzon Community

Service Award

Sector Annual

Muster Award

Guardian Award

Patriot Service

Award

Ambassador Sarek

Service

Award

United Federation of

Planets Award

Figure B-2

TWOK Style Ribbons Cont.

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Major Hayes Award

(INTELLIGENCE)

Major Hayes Award

(RECON)

McCoy Medical

Training Ribbon

Kirk Leadership

Award

B3

Chief Petty Officer

Award

SFSO Basic Training

Ribbon

Figure B-2

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Appendix C — SFSO TOS Ribbon Mounting

ATTACHMENT - There are several ways to attach the TOS era awards. They range from using Velcro, Stitch or

Glue. There are additional ways to securing the ribbons by using any one of the methods mentioned above but do-

ing so on a separate piece of clothing or other backing and then using Velcro, magnets or even pins to secure your

ribbons to the uniform itself. Again all have pros and cons that only the individual Operative can decide.

The order of precedence does not change. But Figures C-1 and C-3 shows three of several possible configurations

of the order of precedence from 1 ribbon to 39 ribbons. Notice the pattern of how the ribbons are added on.

As the Operative earns more awards, the awards will begin to shift and jump around based on the order of prece-

dence.

Spacing between ribbons

The spacing between ribbons is really up to the individual Operative. There is no real answer, however using screen

captures of canon resources, its estimated to be about 1/32 of an inch but no grater than 1/16 of an inch.

C1

Figure C-1

TOS Style of Ribbon, Order of Precedence (even number of ribbons)

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C2

Figure C-2

TOS Style of Ribbon, Order of Precedence (odd number of ribbons)

Figure C-3

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Appendix D — SFSO TOS ERA AWARDS DIAGRAM

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(1st Class)

Admiral Forrest

Award

(Leadership)

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(4th Class)

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(5th Class)

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(6th Class)

Archer

Distinguished

Service Cross

SFSO Achievement

Award

SFSO Meritorious

Unit Commendation

Award

SFSO

Commendation

Award

Admiral Forrest

Award (Leadership)

(2nd Class)

Outstanding Team

Member Award

Mission Leader

Award

Operative of the

Year

Special Projects

Award

Five Mission Award

In Harms Way

Award

D1

Garth

Cross of Gallantry

Pike

Star of Valor

Branch Operative

of the Year

STARFLEET

Star

Director’s

Meritorious

Service Award

Team Leader’s

Commendation

Sector

Achievement

Award

Sector

Commendation

Award

SFSO Operative

Medal

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Gannet Brooks

Award (Doctorate)

(2nd Class)

Gannet Brooks

Award (Doctorate)

(1st Class)

General Martok

Service Award

(3 yr)

General Martok

Service Award

(5 yr)

General Martok

Service Award

(1 yr)

General Martok

Service Award

(7+ yrs)

SFSO Annual

Muster Award

Combined Forces

Award

SFSO Honor

Guard

Major Hayes

Award

(Intelligence)

Major Hayes

Award

(RECON)

Major Hayes

Award

(Ranger)

Major Hayes

Award

(SEALS)

Major Hayes

Award (MACO)

Tour of Duty

Award

SFSO Master

Recruiting Award

SFSO Recruiting

Award

Curzon

Community

Service Award

Major Hayes

Award

(Hazard Team)

D2

Daystrom

Academics

Excellence Award

Sector Annual

Muster Award

Guardian Award

Patriot Service

Award

United Federation of

Planets Award

Ambassador Sarek

Service

Award


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D3

McCoy Medical

Training Ribbon

Kirk Leadership

Award Chief Petty Officer

Award

SFSO Basic

Training Ribbon

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Appendix E — SFSO QUALIFICATION/SKILL BADGE DIAGRAM

SFSO

AEROSPACE WINGS

Figure 1-6

Qualification/Skill Badge

COMBINED ARMS

EXPERT DEVICE

MACO

AEROSPACE WINGS

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Appendix F — Award Recommendation Forms

Figure 1-7

Manual Awards Recommendation Form (page 1)

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Figure 1-8

Manual Awards Recommendation Form (page 2)

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Figure 1-9

Electronic Awards Recommendation Form

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Example of TOS style award ribbons

Appendix G — Wearing of Awards on uniforms

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Example of TWOK style award ribbons

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Examples of either TOS or TWOK style award ribbons

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Appendix H — Screen Captured TOS Awards

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Appendix I — Screen Captured TWOK Awards

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