This is a Proper Purchase and Use of Unit Coins Information Paper. This information paper applies to the purchase of unit coins with appropriated funds.
- Purchase of Unit Coins:
- Authority: The authority to purchase unit coins has been delegated to the Commanding General, the Assistant Division Commander, the Chief of Staff, brigade/regiment commanders, battalion/squadron commanders, the Garrison Commander, commanders of TRADOC units regularly commanded by field grade officers, and Command Sergeants Major. This authority may not be further delegated. For purposes of this information paper, the use of the word commander(s) will also signify Command Sergeants Major.
- Types of Unit Coins: Those commanders authorized to purchase unit coins may purchase only one coin design for their unit. As an exception to this rule, however, the Commanding General and Division Command Sergeant Major may also purchase coins reflecting their position. All unit coins, regardless of level of command, will bear an inscription identifying it as an award, such as “For Excellence” or “In Recognition of Outstanding Performance.”
- Limitation on Amount of Coin Purchases: To the extent unit funds are available, units must adhere to the referenced limitations/formula in using appropriated funds to purchase coins each fiscal year.
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