AMEDD Regimental Recognition Program (DMOR/HMOR/FOR)

DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE REGIMENT (DMOR)

1. A description of the criteria for nomination of individuals to the position of Distinguished Member of the Regiment and the process for nomination to this position are as follows:

The DMOR category provides a link with history for today’s Soldiers.  The DMOR program is designed to recognize truly outstanding Soldiers with long AMEDD careers, who have contributed significantly to the proud heritage of the Army and the AMEDD Regiment.  The DMOR is normally reserved as a retirement recognition. Requirements for this recognition are the officer, warrant officer, or enlisted Soldier be affiliated with the AMEDD Regiment (Active, National Guard, Reserve, or retiree). A minimum of 20 years of significant contributions are required for the DMOR unless the magnitude of one’s contributions over a shorter period warrant a request for an exception to policy.  The DMOR may be awarded only once to an individual. A DMOR nomination should be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the anticipated presentation date.  Contractors are not eligible for this recognition.

2. While any member of the AMEDD Regiment, to include retirees, may submit nominations for Regimental recognition to the AMEDD Regimental Office, every effort should be made to submit the nominations through the normal supervisory chain.

a. For Officers, this should be through their immediate supervisor or the individual who submitted them for their retirement award. As the nomination requires confirmation that there are no adverse personnel actions pending, (see 3a below) the nomination should also include the Company Command.

b. For enlisted Soldiers, the nomination should go through the immediate supervisor or individual who submitted them for their retirement award.  The nomination should also be routed through the first Command Sergeant Major in their support channel and the Company Command.

3. All nominations consist of a cover letter and justification:

a. The cover letter (example) for all nominations should provide the nominee`s name and rank.  The nominator should also provide their full name, mailing address, and phone number to assist the Regimental Office in obtaining further information, if needed.  The nominator should state the proposed presentation date and specify the address where the certificate should be sent if the nomination is approved.  The nomination must also include the following statement:  "There are no adverse actions pending on the individual being nominated".  This should be verified with the Company Commander or equivalent.  An example of a cover letter is included as an enclosure. If approved, the nomination will NOT be sent to the nominee, but to the nominator as it is intended that the certificate be presented on behalf of the Surgeon General.

b. The justification for an active duty DMOR nominee is the retirement award write-up/justification/narrative page.  For a retiree, every effort should be made to secure the retirement award.  If that is not possible, a narrative (limited to 2 pages) should be supplied listing the contributions the nominee has made to the AMEDD over the course of their career.  Please redact any social security numbers on any document.

c. The nomination and supporting documentation (minus PII, i.e. SSN), should be forwarded to the AMEDD Regimental Office via electronic mail at the following:  usarmy.jbsa.medical-coe.list.achh-regiment@army.mil.