ALCOAST 110/21 - MAR 2021 SOLICITATION FOR THE 2020 CDR RAY EVANS OUTSTANDING COXSWAIN AWARD

R 222121Z MAR 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 110/21
SSIC 1650
SUBJ:  SOLICITATION FOR THE 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 must 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 16 APR 2021. All submissions must be sent by email and must
be in PDF format with all required signatures and endorsements.
Electronic signature is acceptable. Nominations must be in standard
memorandum format, not to exceed three pages. Endorsements must 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 John W. Mauger, Assistant Commandant for Capability
(CG-7), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.