Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 16794.4
3. The boat utilized for the program shall be a currently approved Auxiliary operational facility
(boat), capable of operating in the expected conditions for the underway portion of the
required tasks. To promote training throughout the range of varied Auxiliary boats, a facility
may only achieve the qualification of the "E" decal once per calendar year and shall not be
used again for the purpose of this program until the following year. Risk management shall
be utilized prior to getting underway throughout the event to consider operational and
environmental limitations.
4. The team may compete for the Operational Excellence Program award an unlimited number
of times, however the team may only receive the award once per calendar year. There will be
no dockside waivers for underway required tasks, except for the pump drill as mentioned in
the Operations Tasks requirements of paragraph 3 below (Pump Drill).
5. Upon successful completion of the tasks, the Coast Guard Auxiliary will award the "E"
decal, Auxiliary Operational Excellence certificate and "E" ribbon to the Auxiliarists at no
cost. The Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC) will stock the Auxiliary "E" ribbon,
"E" decal and Auxiliary Operational Excellence certificate (ANSC form 6029) which is
available for authorized requestors. The team's Flotilla Commander shall present the ward to
the team member(s) during an Auxiliary meeting to promote recognition of the
accomplishment.
6. The Operational Excellence Program, "E" decal, will be issued only to the Coxswain. It
maybe displayed on the coxswain's surface facility (if the coxswain has a facility) at all
times,whether or not the facility is under orders. When the "E" decal is awarded, it may be
displayed for that time remaining in the calendar year in which it was earned plus the nextfull
calendar year. For example, if the "E" decal is earned on July 01, 2003, it may be displayed
for the remainder of the year 2003 and all of 2004. The "E" decal will be dated to indicate the
year in which it was achieved. The "E" decal shall be displayed on the port side forward
window, just aft of the Operational decal and wreath if possible. Forvessels with no port side
window the "E" decal may be displayed on the port side of the operating console, above the
viewing line of the vessel's gunwale. The Coast Guard Auxiliary Excellence "E" ribbon and
the Auxiliary Operational Excellence certificate shall be awarded to coxswain and
crewmembers of the team who achieve Operational Excellence by completing this program.
The order of precedence for the Auxiliary "E" ribbon will be as per the Coast Guard
Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1 (series).
7. The proctor whom administers the program to the team shall complete the Operational
Excellence Program Letter of Completion and forward it to the Director of Auxiliary
(DIRAUX). When the completion letter is received the DIRAUX (or designee) will review
and endorse the team's letters of completion, enter the appropriate award and
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