ALCOAST 024/20 - JAN 2020 SOLICITATION FOR THE 2019 CDR RAY EVANS OUTSTANDING COXSWAIN AWARD

united states coast guard

R 271103 JAN 20
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-7//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 024/20
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ:  SOLICITATION FOR THE 2019 CDR RAY EVANS OUTSTANDING COXSWAIN AWARD
A. U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual,
Volume I, COMDTINST M16114.32 (series)
1. This ALCOAST solicits nominations for the 2019 CDR Ray Evans Outstanding
Coxswain Award.
2. Background.
    a. While serving as Signalman First Class, Petty Officer Ray Evans was awarded
the Navy Cross for his gallant efforts while fighting alongside fellow coxswain
Douglas Munro on 27 September 1942 at Point Cruz on Guadalcanal. Petty Officer
Evans provided covering fire for, and evacuated elements of the 1st Battalion,
7th Marines, who were under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Lewis B. Puller.
Petty Officer Evans remained at his post for the entire operation and, with every
other member of his crew killed or wounded, he maintained control of the boat and
risked his own life to save others. Only those who displayed extreme acts of combat
heroism and other distinguished service were awarded the Navy Cross.
    b. The CDR Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Trophy recognizes outstanding coxswain
performance in Coast Guard boat forces operations and is presented annually to an
enlisted coxswain who demonstrates sustained exemplary performance and superior
technical, professional, and leadership abilities.
3. Eligibility requirements. The 2019 CDR Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Trophy
winner will be selected IAW the criteria established in REF (A). Nominees must meet
the following:
    a. Be active duty or reserve, E-3 (with designator) through E-6.
    b. Be a certified coxswain.
    c. Be assigned to a Boat Forces unit during the entire designated calendar year.
    d. Be in compliance with Coast Guard weight standards.
    e. Have no non-judicial punishment, civil convictions, have a mark of
“satisfactory” in conduct and no mark less than “four” on his or her Enlisted
Performance Evaluation.
    f. For the purpose of this award, Boat Forces units include:
Stations, Stations (Small), Aids to Navigation Teams, Sectors, Marine Safety
Units (MSU), Marine Safety Detachments (MSD) with boat allowance, Maritime
Force Protection Units (MFPU), Strike Teams, Maritime Safety and Security
Team (MSST), Maritime Security Response Teams (MSRT), Port Security Units (PSU),
Centers for Excellence (National Motor Lifeboat School, Boat Force Center,
Special Missions Training Center – Boat Tactics Branch, Boat Force
Standardization Team, Maritime Law Enforcement Academy - Non-Compliant Vessel
Course, Boat Force Command Cadre School), and cutters.
4. Selection criteria. The award recipient will be the coxswain who possesses the
strongest combination of leadership, proficiency, and performance of duty.
5. Selection. The Office of Boat Forces will convene a selection panel to evaluate
the nomination packages and the award recipient will be announced via ALCOAST.
6. Action. Nomination packages shall be submitted by the Commanding Officer/
Officer-in-Charge to COMDT (CG-731) via the chain of command using sample format
provided at:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg731/SitePages/Coxswain%20Trophy%20Award.aspx
and require endorsement by one level up the chain of command. All nomination
packages should be received by COMDT (CG-731), Attn: Mr. Hartmayer, NLT 28 FEB
2020. All submissions shall be sent by email and must be in PDF format with all
required signatures and endorsements. Electronic signature is acceptable.
Nominations shall be in standard memorandum format, not to exceed three pages.
Endorsements shall not exceed one page. Units with connectivity issues should mail
nominations to the next level in the chain of command for email submission.
7. POC: Mr. Don Hartmayer, COMDT (CG-731), at 202-372-2461 or
Donald.P.Hartmayer@uscg.mil.
8. RDML Matthew W. Sibley, Assistant Commandant for Capability, sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.