Nomination procedures for the Orders of Saint Barbara and the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher.New forms (AUG 03) must be used or it will delay your nominations. Forms are available online, by fax or in this FA Journal. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANCIENT ORDER OF SAINT BARBARA Saint Barbara, known as the Great Martyr Barbara in the Orthodox church, was a Christian saint and martyr, who lived in the third century. Her story The hagiography of Saint Barbara says that she was born about 300 A.D. in Nicomedia, Bithynia in Asia Minor. . The Ancient Order is the more distinguished of the two levels of the Military Society of Saint Barbara. It recognizes the select few who stand above their brethren of the Honorable Order. The specific criterion for accession Coming into possession of a right or office; increase; augmentation; addition. The right to all that one's own property produces, whether that property be movable or immovable; and the right to that which is united to it by accession, either naturally or artificially. into the Ancient Order is to have performed conspicuous, long-term service for or on behalf of the United States Army United States Army Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with preserving peace and security and defending the nation. The first regular U.S. fighting force, the Continental Army, was organized by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, to supplement local Field Artillery or Marine Corps Field Artillery. The Ancient Order is reserved for an elite few whose careers have embodied em·bod·y tr.v. em·bod·ied, em·bod·y·ing, em·bod·ies 1. To give a bodily form to; incarnate. 2. To represent in bodily or material form: the spirit, dignity and sense of sacrifice and commitment epitomized by Saint Barbara. Membership in the Honorable Order is not a prerequisite for membership in the Ancient Order. HONORABLE ORDER OF SAINT BARBARA. The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character, displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence, served the. United States Army or Marine Corps Field Artillery with selflessness self·less adj. Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish: "Volunteers need both selfish and selfless motives to sustain their interest" Natalie de Combray. ; and contributed to the promotion of the Field Artillery in ways that stand out in the eyes of the recipient~ seniors, subordinates and peers, alike. ARTILLERY ORDER OF MOLLY PITCHER. The Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher recognizes individuals who have voluntarily contributed in a significant way to the improvement of the Field Artillery Community. All nomination requests must come to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Field Artillery Association office. HOW TO REQUEST AWARDS To ensure the potential awardee is not a prior recipient, you may call or email the United States Field Artillery Association before sending the nomination to us. Our database contains the names of all past awardees. HONORABLE ORDER OF SAINT BARBARA OR ARTILLERY ORDER OF MOLLY PITCHER. Complete the order form, including full name, rank, presentation date and the award packet items desired. The approving authority signs the packet, ensuring the nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. person meets the award criteria. Send the form to the United States Field Artillery Association, Post Office Box 33027, Fort Sill Fort Sill, U.S. military reservation, Comanche co., SW Okla., 4 mi (6.4 km) N of Lawton; est. 1869 by Gen. Philip Sheridan. A 95,000-acre (38,445-hectare) field artillery and missile base, it is the home of the U.S. Army Artillery and Missile Center. , Oklahoma 73503-0027; You can telephone us at: (580) 355-4677; FAX: (580) 355-8745; Email: awards@fieldartillery.org. Include payment for the awards and for postal charges. We will not process award requests unless we receive full payment. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. credit cards. Approving authority for the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara and the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher is decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. to Field Artillery commanders who are full colonels or above, i.e., division artillery Artillery that is permanently an integral part of a division. For tactical purposes, all artillery placed under the command of a division commander is considered division artillery. commanders, Field Artillery brigade An artillery brigade is a specialised form of military brigade dedicated to providing artillery support. Other brigades might have an artillery component, but an artillery brigade is a brigade dedicated to artillery and relying on other units for infantry support, especially when commanders, Marine artillery regiment commanders or corps artillery commanders, who may approve awards for those in or associated with their commands or communities. When there is no such Field Artillery commander available, the Commanding General, United States Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill, is the approving authority for the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara. If you do not have a local approving authority, follow the instructions for requesting the Ancient Order of Saint Barbara. ANCIENT ORDER OF SAINT BARBARA. Follow the procedures listed for the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, and then include a letter justification in your award submission. There is no special format for this letter. It simply must contain sufficient details about the candidate to enable the Commanding General, Fort Sill, to make an informed decision. If the Commanding General decides the justification does not merit the honor, then the Field Artillery Association will refund full payment to the requestor. Send the nomination packet and payment through the United States Field Artillery Association to the Commanding General. Mail it to Post Office Box 33027, Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73503-0027; telephone: (580) 355-4677; FAX (580) 355-8745; Email: awards@usfaa.com. Include payment for the awards and for postal charges. We will not process award requests unless we receive full payment. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards. LATE SUBMISSION PENALTY. There is a 25-percent (25%) penalty for nominations arriving at the national headquarters less than one month before the projected presentation date. If you have any questions regarding nominations, please contact the United States Field Artillery Association before submission. For more information, log on www.usfaa.com. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] |
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