COMDTINST M12451.1C governs policy and procedures for granting monetary and honorary awards to Coast Guard civilian employees.
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The manual covers honorary, monetary, time-off, quality step increase, performance, career service, and retirement recognition awards. It requires specified nomination, justification, routing, approval, funding, and presentation processes.
Applies to: All Coast Guard commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy commandants, assistant commandants, and HQ directors will comply with the provisions of this Manual.
All Coast Guard commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy commandants, assistant commandants, and HQ directors will comply with the provisions of this Manual. (paragraph 2)
Monetary awards are subject to availability of funds, and must be submitted within 90 days of the contribution being recognized (or as soon as funds are available) to ensure timely employee recognition. (paragraph 4)
There is no limit to the number of Special Act Awards an employee may receive in any given period, however, only one award can be processed within a pay period. (paragraph 1)
Repeat awards for the same accomplishment or contribution are prohibited and care shall be taken to ensure that they are not automatically granted. (paragraph 8)
Late submissions, nominations that are incomplete, or are not endorsed appropriately will not be accepted. (paragraph 1)