Posted on May 22, 2018
SGT(P) Battalion S6 Communications Ncoic
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I added the first one in my packet before realizing there was a difference. If I wanted a pat on the back, I prefer it to be a coin.
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Think of it like this...

Certificate of Appreciation = You met the standard
Certificate of Achievement = You exceeded the standard
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You're highly qualified..lol
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SGT(P) Battalion S6 Communications Ncoic
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You exceeded the standard buuut not enough for an actual award. ouch
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SGM Bill Frazer
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Because your chain said that is what you rated, if they wanted you to have anything different they would have done it.
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SGT(P) Battalion S6 Communications Ncoic
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to be clear, both my COAs were for volunteering in warrior competitions for another unit. So it wasn't a rating or anything from my unit. I'm not disgruntled or anything. Just think certificates of appreciation are pointless participation trophies. (pointless. pun intended) lol
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I wouldn't say they are pointless. They are recognizing an individual for an action that did not make the requirements for a higher award. I have seen Certificate of Appreciations put in for spouses volunteer work (FRG) and other companies as well. There are a wide spectrum of uses for them.
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SGT(P) Battalion S6 Communications Ncoic
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that would make sense. I've actually seen them for civilian companies that served a unit in some way.
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