Task Force 31

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

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.

Ribbon Description:

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.

Criteria #1 – This award is presented to a Task Force 31 member who are seriously injured while representing themselves as a STARFLEET member during, traveling to and from a STARFLEET, Task Force 31 or chapter event. The injury must be serious enough to require emergency room attention.

Ribbon Description:

Violet with a gold border

Criteria #2 – Awarded automatically to a Task Force 31 member who has passed away while being a member of a Task Force 31 chapter and also being in good standing at the time of passing.

Ribbon Description:

Violet with a gold border and x1 large 4 pointed star with x2 small 4 pointed stars

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

Criteria:

Awarded to a Task Force 31 member who has successfully completed three (3) consecutive years of STARFLEET service. The Task Force 31 member must maintain a STARFLEET member in good standings during the entire three (3) consecutive years.

Ribbon Description:

Bright White

Additional Award Devices:

Additional awards of the STARFLEET Good Conduct is designated with a device. Listed below are the authorized devices for the corresponding award.

First Award (3 yr) – Ribbon with no device

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

* Note: There are no more award devices after the fourteenth award is achieved.

“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.

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.

This award is given to those Task Force 31 members who have faced life threatening adverse situations and lived to tell about it.