united states coast guard

R 021320Z MAY 22 MID600051769897U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 156/22
SSIC 16100
SUBJ: ASSOCIATION FOR RESCUE AT SEA 2022 GOLD AND SILVER AWARDS
SOLICITATION
A. Recognition Programs Manual, COMDTINST M1650.26
B. Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1G
1. This ALCOAST solicits for nominees for the Association for
the Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) 2022 awards.
2. Background.
a. Formed in 1976, AFRAS is a non-profit foundation that
supports services concerned with saving lives at sea. The
AFRAS awards program provides the opportunity for Area and
District Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Officers-in-
Charge to recognize deserving Coast Guard personnel for
bravery in the conduct of search and rescue missions.
b. The AFRAS Gold and Silver Medals are the highest search
and rescue awards presented to a Coast Guard member by a
civilian organization.
(1) Gold Medal. Established in 1982, the Gold Medal
is presented annually to a Coast Guard enlisted person for
an act of extraordinary bravery during a rescue at sea.
(2) Silver Medal. Established in 2000, the Silver Medal
(silver reflects the distinctive Auxiliary uniform) is
presented annually to a deserving Coast Guard Auxiliarist.
A collective nomination may be submitted for members of the
same boat or air crew.
3. Awards presentation. Both the Gold and Silver Medals will be
presented in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., in the Fall of 2022.
Ceremony participants often include congressional representatives,
AFRAS leadership, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and other
senior Coast Guard leaders. Award recipients will be honored at
the ceremony and family members are invited to attend.
4. AFRAS award eligibility. AFRAS selects recipients from among
nominations submitted. Award criteria are set forth in REF (A)
and reiterated below.
a. Gold Medal nominees must be enlisted members on active duty
at the time of the rescue being recognized. Silver Medal nominees
must be Coast Guard Auxiliarists at the time of the rescue being
recognized.
b. The response must involve a lifesaving rescue from the
perils of the sea where the heroic actions of the nominee are
uniquely distinguished. However, consideration will be given to
all rescues involving life-threatening situations.
c. Nominations must be for calendar year 2021 rescues.
5. Administration.
a. Units are encouraged to submit nominations to COMDT (CG-SAR).
Silver Medal nominations must be submitted in accordance with
REF (B), Section 11.C.7.
b. Nominations must consist of:
(1) A cover letter identifying the nominee and pay grade
(if applicable), current duty station/Auxiliary Flotilla, and
expiration of enlistment (if applicable).
(2) Coast Guard Award Recommendation, Form CG-1650.
(3) Per REF (A), the award citation.
(4) 1-2 page summary of action that fully describes the
rescue.
(5) Any additional information pertinent to AFRAS evaluation
of the nomination.
c. Forward command endorsed nominations to: COMDT (CG-SAR),
U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington,
D.C. 20593-7516. Attn: AFRAS Nomination.
d. Award nominations must be received by COMDT (CG-SAR)
by 03 JUN 22.
6. COMDT (CG-SAR) AFRAS awards POC: Mr. Mike Clarke (202)
372-2090; email: Michael.E.Clarke@uscg.mil. Notify Mr. Clarke
of a pending award nomination submission.
7. Ms. Dana S. Tulis, Director, Office of Emergency Management
(CG-5RI), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.

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