Recognition

AWARDS & CITATIONS

Every award and citation a member can earn, who is eligible for each, and what it is awarded for.

Outline

Recognising commitment

The ASOT awards and citations have been created to reward and acknowledge a member’s commitment, performance and involvement within the group. It is expected that all members hold a certain level of standard and dedication to the group, whilst some members pursue and exceed those standards.

Each category relates to particular areas that are important to the group and its functioning.

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Any full-time or reservist member can nominate another member at any time, whether or not they hold rank. Nominations go to J4 through the ticket system, which asks for everything a nomination needs.

Time served

Period of Service Citations

Recognition of continuous service within the unit.

1 Year Service Citation

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

1 year of continuous service within ASOT.

2 Year Service Citation

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

2 years of continuous service within ASOT.

3 Year Service Citation

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

3 years of continuous service within ASOT.

Long Term Service Citation (4 Years+)

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

More than 4 years of continuous service within ASOT.

Outside the mission

Non-operational Awards

For the work that keeps the unit running between operations.

Broken Lance Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Dedication and performance relating to;

  • Administration.
  • Trainings.
  • Group development and growth.

Diplomat Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Dedication and performance relating to;

  • Recruitment of new applicants.
  • Promotion of the group.

Instructor Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Dedication and performance relating to;

  • Training of new recruits and ASOT members.
  • Furthering personal knowledge through own training and study.
  • Working on training and certification documents.

Public Relations Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Dedication and performance relating to;

  • Promotion of ASOT.
  • Media creating and distribution.
  • Social media promotion.
  • Organisation of intercommunity events.

Group Development Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Dedication and performance relating to;

  • Group development.
  • Document and/or training development.
  • Encouraging and assisting new members.
  • Assisting in training and recruitment.

Architect Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Dedication and performance relating to;

  • Mission making.
  • Mission brief creation.
  • Zeusing of missions.
  • Assisting other members with mission creation, zeusing or general editing knowledge.

Watchman Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for
  • Demonstrated an act/s whilst displaying ASOT’s values and standards to a high level.
  • Displayed a high level of positive personal attributes including but not limited to; selflessness, kindness, sacrifice, generosity, compassion, sympathy and understanding.

Atlas Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist Zeus member.
Awarded for

Dedication and performance relating to;

  • Zeusing missions to an excellent standard and continuously providing an enjoyable experience.
  • Has shown high levels of enthusiasm and dedication, even at the expense of their enjoyment.

Bronze Soldiers Medallion

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

The ASOT Soldiers Medallions are a way for recognition to be awarded to any ASOT member who may not meet the exact criteria for any other award or citation. Although it has a wide criteria, it mainly relates to;

  • General positive behaviour and attitude within the community.
  • Setting and upholding ASOT standards and expectations.
  • Assisting others and/or time dedicated to trainings.
  • Dedication to unit admin, media, trainings or other department responsibilities.

Silver Soldiers Medallion

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

The second tier in the ASOT Soldiers Medallion achievement. It is awarded to members if they have already received a bronze soldiers medallion. Although it has a wide criteria, it mainly relates to;

  • General positive behaviour and attitude within the community.
  • Setting and upholding ASOT standards and expectations.
  • Assisting others and/or time dedicated to trainings.
  • Dedication to unit admin, media, trainings or other department responsibilities.

Gold Soldiers Medallion

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

The third and last tier in the ASOT Soldiers Medallion achievement. It is awarded to members if they have already received a silver soldiers medallion. If a member is deemed suitable to receive a 4th soldiers medallion, then they will receive a second one starting at bronze again. Although it has a wide criteria, it mainly relates to;

  • General positive behaviour and attitude within the community.
  • Setting and upholding ASOT standards and expectations.
  • Assisting others and/or time dedicated to trainings.
  • Dedication to unit admin, media, trainings or other department responsibilities.

ASOT Beyond Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Dedication and performance relating to;

  • Displaying ASOT’s values and standards continuously and above the expected levels.
  • Has shown high levels of enthusiasm and dedication at all times.
  • This is the highest non operational citation that can be awarded and is reserved for acknowledging multiple examples of the traits listed.

Founding Member

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for
  • Played a crucial role in the development and opening of the community.
  • Was part of the original planning team during the initial start of ASOT.
In the field

Operational Awards

For professionalism and dedication within operations, above what is expected of a member’s rank or position.

Gallantry Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Recognises a member for a single significant act of professionalism and dedication within operations at a standard above what is expected of their rank or position. This can be measured in many ways including but not limited to;

  • Acting above the rank and/or position held by the member.
  • How the member handled multiple or a significantly difficult situation/s in combat.
  • Decisions the member made that enabled treatment and recovery of patients, continuation of a vital task and/or prevented others becoming KIA, MIA, injured or otherwise remaining in severe danger.
  • Conducted themselves with a high level of skill and knowledge above their expected skill level which benefited the situation significantly.

Star of Courage

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Recognises a member for multiple significant acts of professionalism and dedication within operations at a standard above what is expected of their rank or position. This can be measured in many ways including but not limited to;

  • Acting above the rank and/or position held by the member.
  • How the member handled multiple or a significantly difficult situation/s in combat.
  • Decisions the member made that enabled treatment and recovery of patients, continuation of a vital task and/or prevented others becoming KIA, MIA, injured or otherwise remaining in severe danger.
  • Conducted themselves with a high level of skill and knowledge above their expected skill level which benefited the situation significantly.

ASOT Cross of Valour

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Recognises a member for continual and maintained significant acts of professionalism and dedication within operations at a standard above what is expected of their rank or position. This can be measured in many ways including but not limited to;

  • Acting above the rank and/or position held by the member.
  • How the member handled multiple or a significantly difficult situation/s in combat.
  • Decisions the member made that enabled treatment and recovery of patients, continuation of a vital task and/or prevented others becoming KIA, MIA, injured or otherwise remaining in severe danger.
  • Conducted themselves with a high level of skill and knowledge above their expected skill level which benefited the situation significantly.
Leading others

Leadership Awards

For members who demonstrate ASOT’s leadership values and standards.

Protagonist Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for

Members in non-leadership roles who demonstrate ASOT’s leadership values and standards.

  • The member shows initiative, quick decision making, professionalism and tactical knowledge outside of their worn rank.

Junior Leadership Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member with the rank of LCPL who holds a 3IC or 2IC role.
Awarded for

Members in a junior leadership role who demonstrate ASOT’s leadership values and standards.

  • The member shows initiative, quick decision making, professionalism and tactical knowledge outside of their worn rank.

Senior Leadership Award

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member with the rank of CPL or above.
Awarded for

Members in a senior leadership role who demonstrate ASOT’s leadership values and standards.

  • The member shows initiative, quick decision making, professionalism and tactical knowledge outside of their worn rank.
Mastery of a trade

Member Skill Awards

For members who have mastered a specialist skill set and helped others learn it.

IDF/DSFW Medallion

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member with the rank of PTE(P)+.
Awarded for
  • Shows clear understanding and demonstrates a high level of competence with both DSFW and IDF.
  • Displays great enthusiasm in training.
  • Is well mannered during medical incidents and avoids arrogant or egotistical behaviour.
  • Has made a significant contribution to the development of ASOT as a whole in the field of IDF and DSFW.

Aviation Medallion

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member with the rank of PTE(P)+.
Awarded for

Achieving a score of above 332/349 on the Hotel assessment. Members can resit serials of the assessment to gain the required score. The reassessment must be supervised by a trainer.

Medical Medallion

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for
  • Shows clear understanding and demonstrates a high level of competence with the medical system.
  • Displays great enthusiasm in training and regularly engages in informal education of the medical system for new and existing members.
  • Is well mannered during medical incidents and avoids arrogant or egotistical behaviour.
  • Has made a significant contribution to the development of the medical system.

Infantry Medallion

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member with the rank of PTE(P)+.
Awarded for
  • Shows clear understanding and demonstrates a high level of competence of the Infantry skill set.
  • Displays great enthusiasm in training and actively assists in the instruction of new and existing members.
  • Has made a significant contribution to the development of the Infantry SOPs.
  • Is well mannered during Infantry operations and taskings whilst avoiding arrogant or egotistical behaviour.

Armoured Crewman Medallion

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member with the rank of PTE(P)+.
Awarded for
  • Shows clear understanding and demonstrates a high level of competence when operating armoured vehicles.
  • Displays great enthusiasm in training and actively assists in the instruction of new and existing members.
  • Has made a significant contribution to the development of the Armoured SOPs.
  • Is well mannered during Armoured operations and taskings whilst avoiding arrogant or egotistical behaviour.

Combat Engineer Medallion

Eligibility
Any ASOT full-time or reservist member.
Awarded for
  • Shows clear understanding and demonstrates a high level of competence with the Engineer systems.
  • Displays great enthusiasm and dedication in training and regularly engages in informal education of the Engineer systems for new and existing members.
  • Is well mannered during building, demolition and RRR taskings whilst avoiding arrogant or egotistical behaviour.
  • Has made a significant contribution to the development of the Engineer systems.
Campaigns attended

Operational Service Citations

Awarded to any ASOT full-time or reservist member for campaigns attended, where the member achieved a 70% attendance rate. The medallion comes at five campaigns, and a clasp is added for every five after that.

  1. Campaign Medallion5+ campaigns
  2. First Clasp10+ campaigns
  3. Second Clasp15+ campaigns
  4. Third Clasp20+ campaigns
  5. Fourth Clasp25+ campaigns
  6. Fifth Clasp30+ campaigns
  7. Sixth Clasp35+ campaigns
  8. Seventh Clasp40+ campaigns
  9. Eighth Clasp45+ campaigns
  10. Ninth Clasp50+ campaigns
  11. Tenth Clasp55+ campaigns
  12. Eleventh Clasp60+ campaigns
  13. Twelfth Clasp65+ campaigns
  14. Thirteenth Clasp70+ campaigns
  15. Fourteenth Clasp75+ campaigns
  16. Fifteenth Clasp80+ campaigns
  17. Sixteenth Clasp85+ campaigns
Removal of awards

Members can have awards and citations revoked in a few ways and under different circumstances. The revocation can only be completed by a J4 member and can be done at any time.

  • The member has shown poor performance, standards or values relating to the group or their award.
  • The member is receiving the revocation as a form of discipline.
  • A nomination for revocation has been accepted.
  • The member is being dishonourably discharged from ASOT.
Keeping your awards

All awards, except period of service citations, will remain with discharged members apart from when dishonourably discharged.

If you have any questions, queries or doubtful points regarding anything here, contact your chain of command or subsequently, a J4 member.