By CSM (R) Mark Gerecht. Paperback book. This fourth edition of “The Writer” includes over 350 approved award examples, more twice the content of previous editions, and includes combat awards. Mark Gerecht delivers a step-by-step walkthrough, complete with a checklist, flowcharts, examples and blank templates. “The Writer” also includes extracts from AR 600-8-22 to help explain regulation regarding specific awards and medals.
Learn how to reduce the amount of time spent constructing awards while increasing the likelihood that your award recommendation will be approved as written. Discover how to plan, organize and write your awards in a strategic step-by-step process. Determine a Soldier’s award eligibility, gauge the appropriate type and level of award for a given achievement, and take Soldier information from various sources and filter it into relevant categories. Develop achievement statements from gathered information, draft an award citation and prepare your argument should the award you recommend be downgraded or disapproved.
This edition includes an easy-to-navigate format, an expanded first chapter and over 350 Opening, Helping and Closing sentences to make your award citation shine. Learn how to compose combat narratives, combat citations and awards for valor. No leader can afford to be without “The Writer”!
All examples are organized into the following categories: Leadership, Staff Positions, Recognition, Volunteer, Special Duty Positions, Inspections/Evaluations, Deployment and Miscellaneous.
Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 1: Award Preparation
CHAPTER 2: Opening Sentences for Citations
CHAPTER 3: Helping Sentences for Citations
CHAPTER 4: Closing Sentences for Citations
CHAPTER 5: Achievement Statements
CHAPTER 6: Sample Citations
CHAPTER 7: Narratives
CHAPTER 8: Word Listing




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