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As per OPNAVINST 1650.28B:
5.Admiral Flatley Memorial Award
a. A total of four presentation plaques and citations will be awarded to one nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN) and the associated carrier air wing (CVW) and to one amphibious assault ship (general purpose) (LHA) or amphibious assault ship (dock) (LHD) and the associated Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The winning ships will have the temporary custody of the Admiral Flatley memorial 33-by-24 inch bronze plaque for one year following the award notification.
b. All CVNs, LHDs, and LHAs are eligible for the Admiral Flatley Memorial Award. A ship whose administrative jurisdiction changed during the award fiscal year from one type commander (TYCOM) to another must come under the nominating responsibility of the TYCOM whom it accumulated a recognizable majority of its flight activity.
c. Selection of winner must be based on, but not limited to, the requirements in subparagraphs 5c(1) through 5c(4).
1) Mishap history
(a) All aviation class A, B, C, and D mishaps including flight, flight-related and ground operations, and all class A and B afloat mishaps experienced by ship and CVW or MEU while embarked.
(b) Class A mishaps must have double the weight of class B mishaps.
2) Exposure. Number of days ship was deployed.
3) Embarked flight exposure
(a) Fixed wing flight hours (day and night)
(b) Helicopter flight hours (day and night)
(c) Fixed wing shipboard landings (day and night)
(d) Helicopter shipboard landings (day and night)
4) TYCOM assessment of ship's safety management system including an evaluation of ORM readiness. This section may include grades based on inspections, submission of ORM best practices, results of safety assessments, contributions to safety such as recommendations in mishap investigations, improvements to equipment and operating procedures, and other safety performance matters considered inappropriate. The three areas of mishap history, exposure, and TYCOM assessment must have equal weight in the determination of the winner.
d. Action
(1) Ships must submit contributions as directed by TYCOMs including the information pertaining to the embarked CVW or MEU. CVWs and MEUs do not make separate submissions as this information is included in the ship submission.
(2) TYCOMs must submit their nominations in the CVN-CVW, LHA-MEU, or LHD-MEU category to COMNAVSAFECOM (Attention: Director, Aviation Safety Programs) by 15 January based on statistics for the preceding fiscal year.
(3) COMNAVSAFECOM will convene a board and select the winners for the Admiral Flatley Memorial Awards and release the selections as soon as possible.
(4) COMNAVSAFECOM will procure and provide engraved replicas of the Admiral Flatley Memorial Award plaque and appropriate citations.
(5) COMNAVSAFECOM must arrange for a suitable presentation or mail plaques and citations to the appropriate TYCOM for presentation to the winning ships.
References:
OPNAVINST 1650.28B
Below are links to instructions on the various safety award programs we administer, including the GEICO Military Service Award (the Safety Command conducts a board for this award). For more information, email the individual points of contact.
Instructions and Guidance
Chief of Naval Operations Aviation, Afloat, Shore, Expeditionary-Related and Safety Leadership Awards Program - OPNAVINST 1650.28B
Aviation-Related Safety Awards Contact Info: 757-444-3520 Ext: 7226 | Email: SAFE-AvnFdbk@navy.mil
Afloat-Related Safety Awards Contact Info: 757-444-3520 Ext: 7117 | E-mail: SAFE-AfloatFdbk@navy.mil
Shore-Related Safety Awards Contact Info: 757-444-4350 Ext: 7125 | Email: SAFE-AshoreFdbk@navy.mil
Expeditionary-Related Awards Contact Info: 757-444-4350 Ext: 7125 | Email: M_NRFK_Safe_Code40UD@navy.mil
The GEICO Military Service Award program recognizes the many contributions of our nation's military enlisted members in their dual role as "Citizen and Soldier." Contact Info: 757-444-3520 Ext: 7842 | POC: NRFK_SAFE_Code42@navy.mil
7.Admiral James S. Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award
a. The sponsor of this award is the Daedalian Foundation, PO Box 249, Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78148-0249.
b. The aircraft controlling custodians listed in reference(b) are eligible to receive the Admiral James S. Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award.
c. The winner of the Naval Aviation Readiness Through Safety Award is the automatic winner of the Admiral James S. Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award.
(1) COMNAVSAFECOM will announce the winner as soon as practicable after the selection has been made.
(2) COMNAVSAFECOM must provide the Daedalian Foundation with the name of the winner of the award.
(3) The winner of the Admiral James S. Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award must provide the Daedalian Foundation with the information that will assist them in preparing the citation. The citation and the award must be presented to the winner at a time to be announced by the Daedalian Foundation.
Reference
Chief of Naval Operations Aviation-Related Safety Awards Program
For achievement of excellence in Aviation Awards program. These annual awards highlight mishap reduction efforts, stellar safety performance and achievements, and overall quality of safety programs in the fiscal year. Winners of the CNO Safety Awards will be automatically considered for selection as CNO nominees for the SECNAV Safety Awards in the applicable categories; therefore, separate SECNAV awards packages are not required. Controlling custodians and commands are encouraged to nominate and endorse their respective safety award nominee for the SECNAV Safety Award.
POC/AVIATION AWARDS: Adam Hyams (NAVSAFECOM) Telephone: 757-444-3520 x7226/DSN 564-3520 x7226 Email: adam,e,hyams.civ@us.navy.mil
AVIATION COMMUNITY SPECIFICS
Requirements for the CNO Safety Aviation Award, the Admiral Flatley Memorial Award, the Naval Aviation Readiness through Safety Award, the Admiral Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award and the Grampaw Pettibone Award are described in OPNAVINST 1650.28B (Enclosure 1).
a. Any Navy and Marine Corps aviation units operating under the control of all aircraft controlling custodians listed in OPNAVINST 1650.28B reference (b) are eligible to receive the CNO Aviation Safety Award. Each winner will receive an engraved plaque and a citation for permanent custody.
b. Selection of winners must be based on, but not limited to, the considerations in OPNAVINST 1650.28B subparagraphs 2b(1) through 2b(8).
(1) Aviation class A, B, C, and D mishaps and mishap rates (includes flight, flight-related, and ground operations)
(2) Flight exposure (day and night)
(3) Quality of mishap reports
(4) Quality and quantity of hazard reports with emphasis on human factors reporting
(5) Days and number of aircraft embarked aboard ship (if applicable)
(6) Days and number of aircraft deployed away from home base (if applicable)
(7) Overall appraisal by the aircraft controlling custodian including an evaluation of operational risk management (ORM) readiness
(8) Contributions to the Naval Aviation Safety Management System, such as timely reporting of mishaps and hazards with quality recommendations for corrective action (see reference (b) guidelines); suggestions for recommendations for improvement or changes in personal survival equipment, aircraft equipment, ground support equipment, facilities, and maintenance practices; submission of ORM best practices and safety articles for publication; results of safety assessments or currency of culture workshops; and aviation safety awareness program submission and review rates or any other matter considered appropriate by the aircraft controlling custodian.
c. Action
(1) Marine aircraft wings, functional wings, training wings, and Naval Air Reserve wings must submit nominations as directed by their aircraft controlling custodian.
(2) Controlling custodians must submit nominations to COMNAVSAFECOM (Attention: Director, Aviation Safety Programs) by 15 January for the preceding fiscal year.
(3) COMNAVSAFECOM will procure and provide plaques and appropriate citations.
(4) COMNAVSAFECOM will mail plaques and citations to the appropriate controlling custodian for presentation to the winning units.
ALSAFE 030/23
SECNAVINST 5100.10L
The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) Military Service Awards Program recognizes enlisted members of the military for their many contributions they make to the local community and the nation in their dual role as citizen and service member. The program honors one active duty or reserve enlisted member from each of the six-armed services and one National Guard member for their special achievements and contributions for the good of the civilian and/or military community. The award recognizes achievements or contributions made in both of the following endeavors: leadership (on-duty accomplishments) and community involvement (off-duty accomplishments). The award winner will be recognized with a certificate to commemorate their accomplishment as well as a monetary honorarium from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation.
Nominations should be based on demonstrated (on-duty/in-uniform) leadership and mission accomplishments that place the nominated individual head and shoulders above their peers, and off-duty volunteer activities, contributions or noteworthy accomplishments that enhance the civilian community. Nominees must have a minimum of one-year obligated service after 30 Dec. 2023 remaining and meet physical readiness and body fat composition standards to be eligible. Previous award recipients are ineligible.
All nominations must include the following:
A completed GEICO Military Service Awards nomination form.
A high resolution, digital photo with head and shoulder's view of the nominee in service dress uniform without cover/headgear.
A letter of endorsement from the highest military authority at the assigned installation or the first O-6 Commander in the chain of command.
The nomination form is located at: https://www.geico.com/public/PDF/military/awardtemplate.pdf or https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/portals/29/documents/gmsa%20nomination%20form.pdf The nomination is self-explanatory but refrain from using military acronyms as the GEICO leadership team is not familiar with military terms.
Endorsed packages consisting of no more than three pages must be emailed directly to: NAVSAFECOM_CODE20_ASHORE.navy.mil and joanne.m.marks.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 31 Oct. 2023. Email subject line should identify a GEICO Military Service Award nomination package. If unable to send electronically, digital copies must be sent to: COMMANDER, NAVAL SAFETY COMMAND (CODE 20), 375 A STREET, NORFOLK, VA 23511-4399.
Active-duty Marine Corps commands nominating assigned Navy personnel may forward nomination packages directly to: NAVSAFECOM_CODE20_ASHORE@navy.mil and joanne.m.marks.civ@us.navy.mil. Navy commands nominating assigned personnel must email nominations directly to HQMC_SAFETY_DIVISION@USMC.mil and Dale Wisnieski, 701 S. Courthouse Road, Suite 20050, Arlington, VA 22204-2462.
Guidance for Marine Corps nominations must be contained in a MARADMIN to be released at a later date.
Full GEICO instructions and points of contact for each service can be found at: https://www.GEICO.com/information/military/returning-the-favor/service-awards/
NAVSAFECOM is the CNO GEICO Awards Program Manager and will select and forward five nomination packages to GEICO for final selection.
ALSAFE 025/23
For more details and to see the ALSAFE visit https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/Portals/29/Documents/ALSAFE23-025.txt
6.Naval Aviation Readiness Through Safety Award
a. This award is presented to the aircraft controlling custodian listed in reference (b) (except the Commandant of the Marine Corps) that has contributed the most toward readiness and economy of operations through safety during a fiscal year. The command selected must have an outstanding safety record and an aggressive aviation safety program. The winner will receive a trophy and a citation for permanent custody.
b. Selection of the winner must be based on, but not limited to, the considerations in subparagraphs 6b(1) through 6b(4).
(1) Aviation class A and B mishaps or mishap rates (includes flight, flight-related and aviation ground operations).
(2) Flight exposure (day and night).
(3) Improving safety trend when compared to previous 3 years.
(4) The command's naval aviation safety management system.
(1) COMNAVSAFECOM must develop data base comparisons of all controlling custodians and select a winner.
(2) COMNAVSAFECOM will procure and provide an engraved trophy for the winner to keep in permanent custody.
(3) COMNAVSAFECOM will announce the winner by message as soon as practicable after the selection is made.
(4) The U.S. Navy (USN) Chief of Information must coordinate a national press release.
References
SECNAV Safety Excellence Awards categories includes AVIATION, AFLOAT, SHORE, EXPEDITIONARY/SPECIAL WARFARE, Safety Integration in Aquisition and Special Emphasis Area Program of note. SECNAV Safety Excellence Awards are governed by annual guidance provided by SECNAV. SECNAV awards will be selected from the CNO Award package winners to preclude the necessity to develop a separate and distinct SECNAV Awards package.
OPNAVINST 1650.28B references the following:
3.SECNAV Safety Excellence Awards are governed by annual guidance provided by SECNAV and reference (h). Selection of a squadron for a CNO Aviation Safety Award is a step for selection for a SECNAV Safety Excellence Award in the aviation category. Recommendations for a SECNAV Excellence Award are submitted as per subparagraphs 3a through 3g.
a. Commander, Naval Air Force Pacific (COMNAVAIRPAC) must submit one nomination selected from their CNO Aviation Safety Award selections, in the format required by reference (h), to COMNAVSAFECOM via Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT).
b. Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (COMNAVAIRLANT) must submit one nomination selected from their CNO Aviation Safety Award selections, in the format required by reference (h), to COMNAVSAFECOM via Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (COMFLTFORCOM).
c. Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve must submit one nomination from their CNO Aviation Safety Award selections to COMNAVSAFECOM in the format required by reference (h).
d. Commander, Naval Air Systems Command must submit one nomination from their CNO Aviation Safety Award selections to COMNAVSAFECOM in the format required by reference (h).
e. Commander, Naval Air Training must submit one nomination from their CNO Aviation Safety Award selections to COMNAVSAFECOM in the format required by reference (h).
f. COMNAVSAFECOM must submit one Navy recommendation to SECNAV.
g. Since Marine Corps squadrons are selected as winners of the CNO Aviation Safety Award, they are also eligible for the SECNAV Safety Excellence Award in the aviation category. To compete for this award, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Fprces Command; Commander, Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Commander, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing must each submit one nomination from their CNO Aviation Safety Award selections, in the format required by reference (h), to Headquarters, United States Marine Corps Safety Division. Headquarters, United States Marine Corps Safety Division must submit one Marine Corps recommendation to SECNAV.
4.Other SECNAV Awards. Units may also be eligible for the SECNAV Off-Duty Safety, Safety Integration in Acquisition Award and the Emerging Safety Center of Excellence Award per reference (h). These units need not be CNO Safety Award winners and are submitted to COMNAVSAFECOM or Headquarters, United States Marine Corps Safety Division per the requirements listed in subparagraphs 3a through 3g. Submissions by squadrons directly to SECNAV are not authorized.