Posted on Dec 9, 2017
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My team recently took 1st place in a DIV level competition and received coins by the BC at closeout formation. They were then told they may not receive an award they were initially told they'd get since they got coins. I've been looking and have only seen coins can be awarded for physical competitions, but can't see anywhere they can only be given independently.
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LTC Kevin B.
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Yes. A coin is not an official award.

FYI, Commanders often give out coins in lieu of impact awards for certain accomplishments. They will then compile those accomplishments to use as justification for PCS awards.
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That's the way I saw it, too. But then when I was told no, I started digging and found a big ol' bag of no regulations. Thanks, Sir.
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Up to the Commander, really.

You can get an award and a coin, or just an award, or just a coin, or a trophy, or...any combination. For every Soldier of the Year I participated in, I got an AAM or ARCOM and a coin.

They "may" receive an award, but like anything else, the Commander has to sign it. If the Commander says no...well, that's the answer.
LTC John Mohor
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SGT Austin Leach I always took challenge coins as a permanent pat on the back from a commander.
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Really good way to look at it
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