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The document outlines the recommendation process for the Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards by the Boy Scouts of America. It includes details on eligibility, types of awards, required documentation, and procedures for submitting applications to the National Court of Honor. The awards recognize acts of heroism or notable service performed by registered members of the organization.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the meritorious action award in the editor.
Begin by filling in the council name, number, and region at the top of the form. This identifies where the recommendation is coming from.
Provide the candidate's personal information, including their name, age at the time of action, and contact details. Ensure accuracy for proper recognition.
Indicate the candidate's registration status within Scouting by circling their appropriate category (e.g., Tiger Cub, Boy Scout).
Select the type of award being recommended by checking the appropriate box under either Lifesaving Awards or Meritorious Action Awards.
Complete all required data fields about both the individual recommended and any rescued persons involved. Include detailed descriptions of actions taken during incidents.
Gather necessary signatures from committee members and ensure all supporting documents are attached before submission.

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What is the Meritorious Scout award?

Awards for Meritorious Conduct are given in cases which may not have involved risk of life but which have displayed courage, endurance, initiative, or devotion to duty, often under suffering. A certificate is also issued with each Award. Cloth emblems are worn on the bottom of the left sleeve.

Why is the meritorious service award given?

The medal (pictured above) is awarded for noncombat meritorious achievement or service that is incontestably exceptional and of magnitude that clearly places the individual above his peers while serving in one of the assignments for which the medal has been designated.

How do you get a meritorious unit award?

The MUA is awarded to Air Force active duty, Reserve, and Guard units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the period of military operations against an armed enemy of the United States

What is the award of meritorious?

It is presented to groups or individuals in recognition of a special act or service or sustained outstanding performance. The award consists of a certificate signed by an assistant secretary, an official of equivalent rank or the Chief of Mission.

What is meant by meritorious award?

It is presented to groups or individuals in recognition of a special act or service or sustained outstanding performance.

What is the rarest award in Boy Scouts?

Potentially even more demanding than the Eagle Scout award, and certainly rarer, is the Hornaday award. Just how difficult is the Hornaday award to earn? On average, only 12 Scouts per year earn the Hornaday award! To put that in perspective, the 4% of Scouts who rose to Eagle Scout last year translated into 56,841.

What is a meritorious achievement award?

To receive a Meritorious Achievement Award the individual should have made either an important single contribution to the Association or the profession; or significant multiple contributions to the Association or the profession.

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