What is the required time period that the award nomination should cover?

There is not a set time frame for the nomination package.  The nomination package should reflect and highlight the service member's accomplishments over the span of their career, specifically items which show how the service member has gone above and beyond (e.g. took on additional responsibilities not normally required for their rank/rate).  The nomination package should present the service member holistically:  mission accomplishment through leadership, command involvement and visibility, self-improvement through education (e.g. Navy, NKO, off-duty), community involvement, command and/or department collateral duties, and sustained superior performance. 

Could you elaborate on the photo requirements?

Due to operational concerns we did not specify requirements for the photo, as we did not want the photo to preclude someone from being nominated.  The photo will be used during the awards ceremony for the printed program and slide show.  There is not specific size requirement, however, a higher resolution photo works best.  Reach out to your command PAO shop or consult with your local base photo shop for more assistance.  The uniform worn is normally SDBs, however, if deployed the prescribed Uniform of the Day is authorized.

POC:  OSC Jessica Myers (jessica.myers@navy.mil / 703-604-5482)

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