AMEDD Regimental Recognition Program (DMOR/HMOR/FOR)
FRIEND OF THE REGIMENT
1. A description of the criteria for nomination to the position of Friend of the Regiment and the process for nomination to this position are as follows:
The FOR program was developed by The Surgeon General as a means to recognize individuals, groups, or businesses which have continually made noteworthy contributions to, or performed a service for the AMEDD Regiment. A few examples would be a non-AMEDD Soldier (i.e., Signal, Chemical, or Mechanic) assigned to an AMEDD unit for a short period and presented upon their departure; a German doctor or clinic that augments a medical military treatment facility (MTF); a landowner who allows access to their land for the purpose of an AMEDD battlefield Staff Ride. The FOR may be awarded only once to an individual. A FOR 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.
c. For civilians, the nomination should go through their immediate supervisor, department head, and the civilian personnel section.
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. 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 the FOR is limited to no more than 2 pages, discussing the nominee’s contributions to the AMEDD. 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.