COMDTINST 16794.4
boat crews with a challenging opportunity to highlight their proficiency and skills through the
completion of a series of evaluated scenarios. This operational recognition program is not mandatory
and does not replace qualification or certification. It is intended to give Auxiliarists certified in the
Boat Crew Program an incentive to train and increase proficiency by working together as a highly
trained and coordinated crew and to encourage additional members to offer their boats as Operational
Facilities.
6. PROCEDURES. Auxiliarists who are currently certified in the Boat Crew Program and wish to
earn the Auxiliary Operational Excellence Award are required to make all arrangements
necessary to acquire a qualified proctor (see enclosure 1, Para 8.). The team may compete
for the award an unlimited number of times, but may only receive the award once per
calendar year. If a boat crew completes the tasks with a passing score, the following actions
will take place:
a. The proctor (see enclosure 1, para 8) shall send the Operational Excellence Program
Letter of Completion (enclosure 2) to the Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX).
b. The DIRAUX shall enter the achievement in the member records and provide the member's
Flotilla Commander the ribbon, award certificate, and decal with a courtesy copy of the award
sent to the Division Captain (DCP). The Flotilla Commander shall present the award to the
member(s) during an Auxiliary meeting to promote recognition of this accomplishment.
c. The primary manager for the Operational Excellence Program is Commandant (G-OCX) with
assistance from the Auxiliary National Department Chief, Operations (DC-O).
7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT and IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental considerations
were examined in the development of this Instruction and have been determined to be not applicable.
8. FORMS AVAILABILITY. Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC) shall maintain a
supply of the Auxiliary Operational Excellence Program (COMDTINST M16794.51)
instruction, "E" decal, Auxiliary "E" ribbon and Operational Excellence Award
Certificate (ANSC Form 6029).
D. S. BELZ /s/
Assistant Commandant for Operations
Encl: (1) Auxiliary Operational Excellence Program (Implementation Instructions)
(2) Auxiliary Operational Excellence Program Score Sheet/Completion letter
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