Nothing is more embarrassing and unprofessional than to have to call around on the day of transfer or retirement ceremony to find the status of an award. If someone is deserving of an award, then it is the command's responsibility to ensure it is submitted through the proper chain of command with ample lead time. The processing time is lengthened if there is a problem with the awards package. According to Wilson, some of the common problems are misspelled names, conflicting dates on the citation and the awards form, and incomplete information. Incomplete packages are held until a staff member can get the proper information from the submitting command.
Procrastination appears to be the culprit for many last minute submissions.
Recognizing people for their achievements is not only beneficial to the recipient, but also contributes to the overall morale of the command. About AIDS AIDS is almost 100 percent preventable, yet each year, more than a hundred Sailors and Marines are infected with the fatal disease. Below are ten questions to test your knowledge. The odds of a woman contracting the HIV virus through sexual contact is low. Bleach used on needles, countertops, and other objects kills the HIV virus.