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Colonel Commandant’s Recognition<\/h1>\n

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The Colonel Commandant has several means of recognizing deserving individuals or groups that have performed meritorious service to the The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery or brought credit to The Royal Regiment. As the Office of the Colonel Commandant is the single most visible institution binding all Canadian Gunners,\u00a0 it is fitting that the recognition presented in his name is only awarded after receiving his personal approval.<\/p>\n

Colonel Commandant’s Commendation<\/h2>\n

\"\"The Colonel Commandant’s Commendation has been instituted as a means of recognizing exceptional service to The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.\u00a0 Care must be taken to ensure that the award is not presented so often as to trivialize its status nor must it duplicate or replace any existing award.\u00a0 Also, the Commendation must never be perceived as a \u201cSecond Prize\u201d when another Army or CAF award is not approved.\u00a0 Nominations, endorsed by a Commanding Officer, should clearly describe the exceptional service meriting the commendation and include a draft citation not exceeding 250 words.\u00a0 If possible, a translation of the citation should be provided.\u00a0 Nominations are to be submitted to the Regimental Major who will forward them to the Colonel Commandant for final approval. \u00a0 Commendations will always be signed by, and where circumstances permit, presented personally by the Colonel Commandant.\u00a0 In those instances where the Colonel Commandant is not available, the scroll may be presented by a senior Gunner officer in a ceremony befitting its significance.<\/p>\n

Recipients of the Colonel Commandant’s Commendation.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

Colonel Commandant\u2019s Certificate of Appreciation<\/h2>\n

\"\"The Colonel Commandant\u2019s Certificate of Appreciation has been instituted as a means of recognizing contributions to the well-being of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery \u2013 typically by persons or entities outside of the immediate Regimental Family. Care must be taken to ensure that the award is not awarded so often as to trivialize its status nor must it duplicate or replace any existing award. Also, the Certificate must never be perceived as a \u201cSecond Prize\u201d when another Army or CAF award is not approved. Nominations, endorsed by a Commanding Officer, should clearly describe the contribution meriting the commendation and include a draft citation not exceeding 250 words. If possible, a translation of the citation should be provided. Nominations are to be submitted to the Regimental Major who will forward them to the Colonel Commandant for final approval. Certificates will always be signed by, and where circumstances permit, presented personally by the Colonel Commandant. In those instances where the Colonel Commandant is not available, the Certificate may be presented by a senior Gunner officer in a ceremony befitting its significance.<\/p>\n

Recipients of the Colonel Commandant’s Certificate of Appreciation.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

Colonel Commandant\u2019s Coin<\/h2>\n

\"\"The Colonel Commandant\u2019s Coin is intended as a means by which special contributions to the effectiveness, success, well-being or reputation of The Royal Regiment can be recognized with a minimum of process or delay.\u00a0 Selection of recipients is entirely within the purview of the Colonel Commandant although he welcomes advice from Commanding Officers and RSMs, and others.\u00a0 All members of the Regimental Family and Friends of the Regiment, Gunner and non-Gunner alike, are eligible.\u00a0 The Colonel Commandant always carries a few spares, so if one is warranted, it can be presented on the spot.<\/p>\n

Recipients of the Colonel Commandant’s Coin.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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