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Purpose. The purpose of this Manual is to provide a comprehensive listing of Commandant approved Coast Guard recognition programs. The criteria for the recognition programs listed in this Manual are for informational purposes only. The assigned program manager is responsible for maintaining the current eligibility requirements and is the official point of contact. This Manual was promulgated by Commander, CG Coast Guard Personnel Service Center (CG PSC-PSD-ma) to provide a one point reference site, with basic information, and the point of contact for each recognition program. Enclosure (1) provides a quick overview of the external recognition programs available and the responsible office that are not listed in this Manual. Reference (a) continues to be the guiding policy regarding dual recognition.