The Task Force 31 Individual Awards are non-annual awards which means the awards listed below can be submitted at anytime during the calendar year. These awards are for individual members assigned to chapters that are associated with Task Force 31.
TASK FORCE 31 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
![]() ![]() ![]() | PIKE MEDAL OF HONOR Criteria: The Medal of Honor is awarded by the Task Force 31 Commander to a task force member for an act of outstanding bravery or heroism by which the individual has demonstrated in great degree the characteristics of selflessness, personal courage, and devotion to duty at the risk of his/her own life. The individual’s actions substantially contributed to the saving of, or attempted saving of a human life. This is the highest and most prestigious Task Force award and there must be no margin of doubt or possibility of error in awarding this honor. To justify the decoration, the actions must clearly render the individual conspicuous by an act so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes heroism beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery. It must be the type of deed that, if not done, would not subject the individual to any justified criticism. A posthumous award may be made to a task force member who has lost his/her life under conditions where the member endangered themselves to save or attempt to save another. Ribbon Description: Midnight Blue w/ a gold border and 1 large 4 point star and 2 small 4 pointed stars. |
![]() ![]() ![]() | GARTH MEDAL OF VALOR Criteria: The Medal of Valor is awarded by the Task Force 31 Commander to a task force member who, through exceptional knowledge and behavior, performs a physical act which saves the life of another person, and there is no danger to the individual’s life. Ribbon Description: Rich Teal |
NOTE: These two awards above do not apply to those who have an occupation that regularly invokes risk. The exception is when the member performs an act of heroism and/or rescue above while off-duty. | |
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| DISTINGUISHED SERVICE STAR Criteria: awarded by the Task Force 31 Commander to a Task Force member who, while serving in any capacity at the chapter and task force level, has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service to Task Force 31 in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional. Exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify the award. Turquoise |
![]() ![]() ![]() | LEGION OF MERIT AWARD Criteria: The Legion of Merit is awarded by the Task Force 31 Commander to a task force member that has served with distinction 25 + years. Members must be considered in good standing and served for the entire time period involved. Significant lapses in membership will “reset” the time considered for the award. These awards will be given for anniversaries celebrated before the commencement of the award on case by case basis. Ribbon Description: Metallic Gold w/ a black 5 pointed command star |
| TASK FORCE BADGE OF MERIT Criteria: This award has two possible award criteria’s in which the Task Force 31 Badge of Merit can be awarded. Each is listed below. Ribbon Description: |
![]() ![]() ![]() | OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD Criteria: The Outstanding Volunteer Service Award is presented by the Task Force 31 Commander to a task force member whom by their actions (and not by financial donations) has made a significant personal impact in a community service effort within the respective Sector/Quadrant. Ribbon Description: Terracotta |
![]() ![]() ![]() | TASK FORCE COMMENDATION Criteria: Commendation is awarded by the Task Force 31 Commander to a task force member who by exemplary conduct and demeanor, performs at a superior level of duty, exhibiting perseverance with actions resulting in a significant contribution to the task force or chapter. Ribbon Description: Brown |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | STARFLEET GOOD CONDUCT Second Award (6 yr) – x1 small bronze triangle Third Award (9 yr) – x2 small bronze triangle Fourth Award (12 yr) – x3 small bronze triangle Fifth Award (15 yr) – x4 small bronze triangle Sixth Award (18 yr) – x1 small silver triangle Seventh Award (21 yr) – x2 small silver triangle eighth Award (24 yr) – x3 small silver triangle Ninth Award (27 yr) – x4 small silver triangle Tenth Award (30 yr) – x1 small gold triangle Tenth Award (33 yr) – x2 small gold triangle Tenth Award (36 yr) – x3 small gold triangle Tenth Award (39 yr) – x4 small gold triangle Eleventh Award (42 yr) – x1 small bronze delta Twelfth Award (45 yr) – x1 small silver delta Thirteenth Award (48 yr) – x1 small gold delta Fourteenth Award (50 yr) – x1 large gold 4 pointed star and x2 small gold 4 pointed stars |
![]() ![]() ![]() | “NEW FRONTIER” AWARD Criteria: The New Frontier Award is awarded by the Task Force 31 Commander to a task force member or members who’s dedicated to doing outreach in the sector/quadrant or chapter to share the passion for Space Exploration. Ribbon Description: Cream |
![]() ![]() ![]() | TASK FORCE ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVMENT Criteria: Awarded by the Task Force 31 Commander to a Task Force member or members who demonstrates great interest in Nature, the environment, conservation, stewardship, ecology, and/or sustainability and sustainable development. This is accomplished by taking active participation in community activities involving the environment, writing or sharing newsletter articles for their chapter or Task Force 31 or participating in local recycling efforts. Ribbon Description: Luminous Blue |
![]() ![]() ![]() | MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Criteria: The Meritorious Service Award is awarded by the Task Force 31 Commander to a task force member who has distinguished themselves by their outstanding participation and/or performance in their assigned duty. This award is intended to recognize and motivate the task force junior members between the ages of 10 through 17. Ribbon Description: Mint |
APRIL ORDER OF MERIT Criteria: Awarded to Task Force 31 members who must have completed at least one enlistment tour of duty or 3 consecutive years as an Officer in any branch of of a countries military services. Ribbon Description: Red, White and Blue with a silver delta in the center. Note: If awarded both the April Order of Merit and the Decker Order of Merit, only One or the other may be worn, not both. | |
DECKER ORDER OF MERIT Criteria: Awarded to Task Force 31 members who while serving honorably with their countries military and who has served in direct combat operations. Ribbon Description: Red, White and Blue with a gold border with a gold delta in the center. Note: If awarded both the April Order of Merit and the Decker Order of Merit, only One or the other may be worn, not both. | |
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| CHAPLE ORDER OF MERIT Criteria: Awarded to Task Force 31 members who are currently a First Responder, such as Medical, Police and Fire. Ribbon Description: White and Blue with Red Border and a gold delta in the center. |
![]() ![]() ![]() | PHOENIX RISING AWARD Criteria: This award is given to those Task Force 31 members who have faced life threatening adverse situations and lived to tell about it. Ribbon Description:Reddish Orange with a silver delta in the center. |