AR 672-20 — Incentive Awards
AR 672-20 governs the Army Incentive Awards Program, including recognition, eligibility, nominations, approval, and payment of awards.
- Publication number: AR 672-20
- Title: INCENTIVE AWARDS
- Date: 11/06/2024
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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The publication covers military and civilian incentive awards, honorary and public service awards, invention awards, career service recognition, and award devices. It requires award nominations, establishes eligibility and approval authorities, and addresses monetary awards and payment.
Topics covered
- Incentive awards
- Invention awards
- Award eligibility
- Nomination procedures
- Approval authority
- Honorary awards
- Career service recognition
- Award payment
Questions and answers
What monetary awards are provided for inventions?
Invention awards consist of Initial Awards of $200 upon filing of a patent application or requesting publication of a SIR; Final Awards of $500 ($250 per eligible co-inventor if more than one eligible inventor); and Additional Awards based upon the inventions actual value. (paragraph 2-2)
Who is eligible for a Special Act or Service Award?
All appropriated fund employees are eligible for this award. (paragraph 4-2)
What must a Special Act or Service Award accomplishment provide?
The act, service, or achievement must result in either tangible or intangible benefits or both to the Government and may involve more than one employee. (paragraph 4-2)
Are contractors eligible for monetary awards?
Recognition is limited to a letter or Certificate of Appreciation to the individual or to the organization signed at the lowest applicable level of the organization. Contractors are not eligible for a monetary award. (paragraph 11-1)
What must accompany a nomination for the Secretary of the Army Award for Small Business Utilization?
The nomination for the award must be endorsed by the commander, when submitted. (paragraph 11-1)