COMDTINST 1650.36B
FEB 16 1999
5.
NOMINATION CRITERIA. All nominees for the EPOY Program must meet the following
criteria:
a.
Be in pay grade E-2 through E-6.
b.
No NJP, no civil convictions, and have a mark of "Satisfactory" in Conduct on the
Enlisted Performance Evaluation Form (CG-3788) during the 36 months previous to his or
her nomination.
c.
Be exceptional in uniform appearance and military bearing, and in compliance with the
Coast Guard Allowable Weight Standards, reference (b).
d.
Reservists must have met all required drills for the award period being nominated.
e.
Recommended for the next higher pay grade.
6.
SELECTION CRITERIA. The following criteria will be considered in selecting the EPOY
nominee:
a.
Demonstrate exceptional performance in the areas of leadership, Coast Guard rating skills,
personal and work ethics, and Coast Guard knowledge.
b.
Performance or support of Coast Guard missions.
c.
Exemplifying Coast Guard Core Values.
d.
Leadership and Teamwork.
e.
Other contributions and achievements.
7.
NOMINATION PROCESS. The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard shall solicit
nominations, via ALCOAST, during the month of December each year.
a.
In order for the selection board to have an overall view of the nominee, a detailed
description is needed. A nomination package describing the nominee's accomplishments
during the period for which recommended will meet this need. The package shall follow
the format in enclosure (1).
b.
When nominating an individual for this prestigious award, the unit submitting a
nomination should consider this in the same light as recommending the member for a high
personal award.
c.
Each Area, District, Maintenance and Logistics Command, and Commandant (G-CCS)
shall maintain an EPOY
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