Appendix A to MNGR 1-33
NOMINATION FOR COURT OF HONOR INDUCTION PROGRAM
AT CAMP RIPLEY
(** Indicates Info Needed)
1. **Nominee’s full name:
Date of Birth: Date Deceased:
2. Social Security Number/ Service Number:
(Only needed for Records Recovery)
3. Nominee’s highest grade held:
4. **Nominee’s period of service in the Minnesota Army National Guard:
5. Nominee’s last unit/station in the Minnesota Army National Guard:
6. MTOE/TDA position last occupied with the MN ARNG (include dates of service):
7. **Nominee’s home address (include zip code):
8. **Nominee’s cell phone number (include area code):
9. Nominee’s home/business phone number (include area code):
10. **Nominee’s e-mail address:
11. **(If deceased) Name and address on next of kin, to include relationship of the nominee:
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12. **Narrative will be submitted in accordance with the guidelines provided in paragraph 4, MN National Guard Regulation 1-33 using the following paragraphs.
Paragraph one: Describe any acts of heroism, distinguished professional military achievement which resulted in “uncommon prestige.” Awards, commendations or other documents that support the above requirement can be included with the nomination.
Paragraph two: Describe any civilian leadership positions that were held by the nominee that emulate the concept of Citizen-Soldier.
Paragraph three: Describe the nominee’s involvement in their community after retiring from the Minnesota Army National Guard. This paragraph is strengthened by specific examples of leadership as opposed to organizational.
13. **Name and relationship of the individual making the recommendation:
14. **Home address (include zip code):
15. **Home phone number/business phone/e-mail address:
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Appendix B to MNGR 1-33
EXAMPLE FOR THE COURT OF HONOR NARRATIVE
Master Sergeant (MSG) Smith’s military service began when he enlisted as a Private in the Minnesota National Guard on ______. He attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. His specialty was MOS 13E, Fire Direction at Fort Chaffee, AK, where he completed his AIT. After completing basic training and AIT he returned to Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 175th Field Artillery in Jonesville, MN.
MSG Smith served in a variety of positions in his 40 years of service in the Minnesota National Guard. Most noteworthy were: Chief of Firing Battery - Btry A 1/175th FA; First Sergeant - Btry C, 175th FA and back to Btry A, 175th FA.
Because of his leadership and mentoring, Service Battery received the Eisenhower Award, which is a distinguished unit award through national competition. Also because of his leadership and mentoring MSG Smith helped guide new officers after their commission, who went into successful careers; some obtaining the rank of Major to Brigadier General and NCOs obtaining the ranks of E8 and E9.
The last 10 years in his career MSG Smith served at Camp Ripley with the Regional Training Institute. His accomplishments were building Ferrell Lake and a Vehicle Land Navigation Course. He developed and published prescribed course for each which is signed out by Range Control to train individual Soldiers, Officer Candidates and Land Navigation skills.
MSG Smith has rendered exceptionally dedicated service in all of his assignments, but in addition his community involvement is to be commended. Community programs he is involved in are:
· Life member of the American Legion, 39-year member of Post 123 of Jonesville and the Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association.
· Past Commander of Post 123 of Jonesville and served 4 years as Post 123 Chaplain.
· Habitat for Humanity: Family Selection Committee member, former President of the Board of Directors.
· Bethel Lutheran Church: Usher, greeter, communion minister, Pastor/Parish Relations Committee, choir member, commission member, lector, mentor for confirmation, Men’s Bible Study, Parish Council for 9 years, including one year as President.
· Served on the Johnsonville City Council for 10 years.
Master Sergeant Smith received numerous awards and decorations to include: The awards are listed in precedence order. If subsequent awards have been received place which award it is in parenthesis i.e. Meritorious Service Medal (Second Award).
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Appendix C to MNGR 1-33
NOMINATION FORM FOR NAMING FACILITIES/SITES AT CAMP RIPLEY
AFTER AN INDIVIDUAL
(** Indicates Required Information)
1. **Nominee’s name: Date of Birth:
2. Social Security Number/ Service Number: (Only needed for Records Recovery)
3. Nominee’s highest grade held:
4. **Name and address of next of kin, to include relationship of the nominee:
5. Facility recommended to be named:
6. **Narrative describing the reasons the individual should be considered for having a site or facility named after them (including awards earned). (A separate sheet can be attached.)
7. **Name and relationship of the individual making the recommendation:
8. **Home address (include zip code):
9. **Home phone number/business phone:
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Appendix D to MNGR 1-33
NOMINATION FORM FOR NAMING ROADS, TRAILS, OR PROMINENT TERRAIN FEATURES AT CAMP RIPLEY
(** Indicates Required Information)
1. **Road, Trail or Terrain Feature recommended to be named:
2. **Battle/Campaign/Geographic Area to be memorialized:
3. **Unit/Organization recommending:
4. **Contact Information for Unit/Organization:
5. **Narrative describing the reasons the battle, campaign or geographic area should be considered for naming.
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