S1 Operations - Processing and Posting Service Ribbons

This is the Document Release Information
Article Number:	7CAV-DR-041
Scope:	S1 Operations - Processing and Posting Service Ribbons
Version:	Version 1.0
Effective Date:	08SEP2020
Last Modified Date:	DDMMMYYYY
Approving Authority:	S1 OIC / Major Lacombe.M
Point of Contact:	S1 Operations Head

THESE DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE EDITED WITHOUT S1 OIC APPROVAL

Introduction: This policy provides guidance on the correct procedure of processing and posting Service Ribbons.

Roles and Responsibilities

• S1 Headquarters: Maintains this vital infrastructure. Knows all functions and formulate as well as common problems and resolutions.
• S1 Operations Sub-Department Head: Primary point of contact for HQ and monitoring.
• S1 Operations AO Lead: Follow procedures outlined in this document
• S1 Operations Clerk: Follow procedures outlined in this document

Policy

Processing Service Ribbons:

Count and colorize who needs to be awarded service ribbons.

1. Open the Troopers Tab
2. Go to the top where it says S1 Tools>AO Counting>Counter and let the script run
3. Once the script is run go to the Top where it says S1 Tools>AO Counting>Colorizer and let the script run
   
   
   
4. Once all Scripts have ran, some Boxes will Turn yellow, these troopers are those who need Infantry Badges
5. Find out which game is needed by using Column G,H and I
   
   
   
   
6. If any given Boxes in these Columns are Yellow, then the trooper is eligible for the specified game ribbon

Posting Service Ribbons:

Go to Medals And Awards and create a new Thread for the Service Ribbon and paste in the appropriate Template:

HLL Template

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Hell Let Loose Service Ribbon FOR DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN 5 COMBAT OPERATIONS IN THE HELL LET LOOSE AREA OF OPERATIONS Is Awarded To: Alpha Company, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Bravo Troop, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Charlie Company, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Alpha Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Charlie Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Echo Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Congratulations!

Squad Template

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Squad Service Ribbon FOR DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN 5 COMBAT OPERATIONS IN THE SQUAD AREA OF OPERATIONS Is Awarded To: Alpha Company, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Bravo Troop, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Charlie Company, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Alpha Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Charlie Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Echo Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Congratulations!

ARMA3 Template

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Overseas Service Ribbon FOR DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN 5 COMBAT OPERATIONS IN THE ARMA3 AREA OF OPERATIONS Is Awarded To: Alpha Company, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Bravo Troop, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Charlie Company, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Alpha Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Charlie Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Echo Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Congratulations!

Centurion Template

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Cavalry Centurion Medal FOR PARTICIPATION IN ONE HUNDRED OPERATIONS Is Awarded To: Alpha Company, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Bravo Troop, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Charlie Company, 1-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Alpha Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Charlie Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Echo Company, 2-7 Rank FirstName Lastname Congratulations Centurion!

1. Add their full rank, first name, and last name under their primary company. If the member is in a primary billet that is not listed, For Example S1 HQ, add S1, HQ in Bold at the top of the list, and add their name Underneath
2. Link their Milpacs to their full name and rank for example: Staff Sergeant Juvenis Cobel
3. Go Back to the Troopers tab, press on the box that is Yellow, and change it to green
   
   
   
   
4. Go through the sheet until you have added all the appropriate troopers to the appropriate medal
5. Remove any Company names that do not have names underneath
6. Name the thread one of the following (depending on which medal it is)
   1. Squad Service Ribbon Awarded -
   2. Hell Let Loose Service Ribbon Awarded -
   3. Overseas Service Ribbon Awarded -
7. Add the Date to the end of the tread name in the following format: 07SEP20

Example of a completed post

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Overseas Service Ribbon FOR DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN 5 COMBAT OPERATIONS IN THE ARMA3 AREA OF OPERATIONS Is Awarded To: IMO- OIC Colonel Adam Jarvis Alpha Company 1-7 Specialist PerOlof Ronnings Bravo Troop 1-7 Specialist Harry Ashford Charlie Company 1-7 Specialist Jordan Chase Congratulations!