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Classification: |
Recognition |
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Active Duty Enlisted
Surface Warfare Specialist with the earliest date of
qualification as received by the SNA before the announced
closing date for nominations (nominees must submit appropriate
certified true copies of Page 4 or ESWS Certificate).
Nominations received after the closing date that are of an
earlier date of qualification of selected award winner will
receive a letter of recognition only. In the event of more
than one nominee having the same ESWS qualification date, the
recipient will be determined first by the most time at sea, and
secondly, by the pay entry base date (PEBD). If a candidate is
qualified in more than one specialty area, their primary
designation must be Surface Warfare. |
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Selection: |
Selection Committee based on
inputs provided the Awards Board, verified by BuPers records. |
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Type of Recognition: |
Engraved name tag added to
base of the “The Chief.” statue which is held in sacred custody
during his active duty tenure. Statue is shifted upon
retirement to the next “selected” recipient. |
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Award Date: |
Upon retirement of the
present Old Tar |
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Replica Award:
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a) A replica of The Chief statuette
will be awarded by the President of SNA at the annual
Symposium.
b) The replica
presentation serves to renew knowledge on the recognition; and
as a reaffirmation
of faith by
SNA nationally that becoming an ESWS is, was, and will remain
important. The
replica is
provided for his retention for life with a “very well done.” |
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Miscellaneous Information: |
If
no Old Tar has retired that year ask the present Old Tar to say
a few words at the banquet. Introduce all previous Old Tars in
the audience. |
