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                                                                                     28 January 2003

NSCC ACTION LETTER 02-03

From:
To:
Executive Director, Naval Sea Cadet Corps
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Subj: FULCRUM SHIELD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH ANTI-DRUG PROGRAMS

Encl: (1) Memorandum from Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counter Narcotics
(2) Fulcrum Shield Award Criteria

1. Purpose. In accordance with enclosure (1), to seek nominations for the Fulcrum Shield Award for Youth Anti-Drug Programs.  The award will be presented on Monday, 27 October 2003, at the Pentagon as part of the Department of Defense's Red Ribbon Week observance. 

2. Background. The award is designed to recognize "independent" youth-based programs with a military affiliation.  The nominations shall recognize the youth programs involvement in spreading the "anti-drug" message throughout their local community for the Fiscal Year 2002. 

3. Discussion. Enclosure (2) contains the award criteria and nomination procedures.  ALL units are strongly encouraged to participate.  NHQ will review entries and forward the top four selections to the awards committee.   

4. Action. All nominations must be received at NHQ no later than 16 May 2003.  The award will be presented at the Pentagon on Monday, 27 October 2003.  If selected, a representative(s) of the unit will be notified in sufficient time to allow them to be present to receive the award.  Information regarding attendance will be discussed at that time.  If you have any questions regarding the submission for this award, please contact Stephen Bunting via email: sbunting@navyleague.org.

5. Cancellation. This letter is cancelled 1 November 2003

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                                               M. D. FORD

Distribution:
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