COMDTINST 1650.17 governs policies, procedures, and standards for administering the Ancient Trident Award in Gold and Silver.
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The publication establishes the Ancient Trident Award for the officer and enlisted members with the longest time in the Marine Safety program. It covers award descriptions, eligibility, selection, ceremonies, funding, and required award items.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements will comply with the provisions of this Instruction.
The Ancient Trident Award is hereby established to honor the officer (Gold) and enlisted (Silver) member with the longest time in the Marine Safety program. (paragraph 4)
The award (Gold or Silver) may only be earned once.
The officer Ancient Trident (Gold) will receive a gold trimmed hat with an Anchor and Ring Buoy Insignia and the words “USCG ANCIENT TRIDENT” attached to the center of the hat above the rim.
The enlisted Ancient Trident (Silver) will receive a silver trimmed hat with an Anchor and Ring Buoy Insignia and the words “USCG ANCIENT TRIDENT” attached to the center of the hat above the rim.
The incumbent’s command will host an official ceremony to recognize the transfer of this title.