There is new award being quietly introduced, the Defence Forces Values Award. Don't know much else about it at this stage.
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Exactly there is an online form where you can nominate someone whom you believe encapsulates any or all of the 7 DF values.
This is going to be an annual award.
Something like the Millies in the UK."Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.
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Originally posted by apod View PostExactly there is an online form where you can nominate someone whom you believe encapsulates any or all of the 7 DF values.
This is going to be an annual award.
Something like the Millies in the UK.
Respect
Loyalty
Selflessness
Physical Courage
Moral Courage
Integrity
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It’s a really good idea the total cost is maybe a couple of thousand. It’s giving recognition and praise with big financial outlay (especially when the DF itself has no control over wages).
Hopefully there is a bit of a financial reward with it too (eg €100 all for one voucher, why you ask? Because at around €250 the taxman wants some)
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I see where you're coming from Barry but done right this can be an opportunity to recognise excellence and develop leadership...outside of the current H&A system.
A little while back I had dealings with a US soldier...I was gobsmacked when I got a visit from his 1SG a few days later...he presented me with a 'coin'.
That coin means a lot to me because I know the story behind it...and it was nice of them to show their appreciation.'History is a vast early warning system'. Norman Cousins
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The CoS gives out challenge coins to deserving individuals.
A colleague of mine was handed one by the Chief after he did the piping at a young soldiers funeral.It was a nice thank you for a job really well done."Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.
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