RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD

For use of this form, see AR 600-8-22;  the proponent agency is ODCSPER

For valor/heroism/wartime and all awards higher than MSM, refer to special instructions in Chapter 3, AR 600-8-22.

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2.  FROM

     

3.  DATE

     

PART I - SOLDIER DATA

4.  NAME

     

 

5.  RANK

     

6.  SSN

     

7.  ORGANIZATION

     

8.  PREVIOUS AWARDS

     

9.  BRANCH OF SERVICE

10.  RECOMMENDED AWARD

11.  PERIOD OF AWARD

     

     

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12.  REASON FOR AWARD

13.  POSTHUMOUS

12a.  INDICATE ACH, SVC, PCS, ETS OR RET

12b.  INTERIM AWARD

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  No

  Yes       No

     

IF YES, STATE AWARD GIVEN:

     

 

PART II - RECOMMENDER DATA

14.  NAME

     

15.  ADDRESS

     

16.  TITLE/POSITION

     

 

17.  RANK

     

     

     

18.  RELATIONSHIP TO AWARDEE

     

 

19.  SIGNATURE

PART III -  JUSTIFICATION AND CITATION DATA (Use Specific Bullet Examples of Meritorious Acts or Service)

20.  ACHIEVEMENTS

ACHIEVEMENT #1

·       SFC Donnelson served as Convoy Commander, conducting over 80 Combat Logistic Patrols and driving over 5,000 miles accident free. His expertise and willingness to execute combat logistic patrols throughout Northern Iraq along MSRs and ASRs contributed to the team's overall success, and ensured all supplies, equipment, and personnel returned from every mission.

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ACHIEVEMENT #2

·       SFC Donnelson was directly responsible for the Iraqis' sustainment and initial fielding of over $3 million of equipment. Through his dedication and persistence he guaranteed the team's overall success as a Border Transition Team at one of Iraq's most important Ports of Entry. His leadership and expertise improved the logistics capabilities of senior Iraqi Commanders.

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ACHIEVEMENT #3

·       SFC Donnelson served as Logistics NCO for POETT 4227.  He assumed responsibility for team's Property Book containing over $3 million worth of equipment.  He supervised five NCOs and focused special emphasis on accountability and maintenance of team equipment.  Close interaction with team members ensured team equipment was continually at 100% readiness.

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ACHIEVEMENT #4

·       He mentored other NCOs, trained Gun Truck Commanders, ensured all team members were cross-trained and capable of all tasks within their crew vehicle. His dedication to mission safety and his soldiers’ safety earned an unwavering trust and loyalty from his subordinates and other Non Commissioned Officers.

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21.  PROPOSED CITATION

For exceptionally meritorious service as Detachment Logistics NCO and Convoy Commander for POETT 4227 from 22 January 2007 to 30 December 2007.  SFC Donnelson's actions and example were directly responsible for the sustainment of his unit and his Iraqi support. His continuous determination toward self-sufficiency ensured not only mission-readiness but the survival of his unit and his Soldiers. SFC Donnelson's actions bring great credit upon himself, the 214th TSG, and the United States Army

     

     

     

DA FORM 638, NOV 94

REPLACES DA FORM 638-1.

PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF DA FORM 638 ARE OBSOLETE.