MCO 12451.3B governs the incentive awards program for HQMC civilians, including monetary and non-monetary recognition awards.
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MCO 12451.3B provides policy, procedural guidance, and approval delegations for civilian incentive awards. It addresses cash awards, time off awards, service medals, honorary awards, and team recognitions.
Applies to: This Order is applicable to HQMC civilians.
A maximum of 80 Time Off Award hours may be granted in a leave year; no more than 40 hours may be approved based on a single contribution. (paragraph 8)
Time Off Awards must be used within one calendar year from the date of approval. (paragraph 8)
All Special Act Awards will be submitted to AR Fiscal to certify that funds are available prior to submission to HROM for processing. (paragraph 3)
Only NSPS employees rated at level 3 and above are eligible for an Organizational/Team Achievement Recognition. (paragraph 2)
Employees must serve in direct support for at least 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days in the area of eligibility (or for the full period when an operation is of less than 30 days duration) in a military operation awarded the ASFM. (paragraph 3)