What is the role of a PS2 in processing and tracking awards, including ensuring proper citation and submission timelines?

• A. Identify eligible sailors, prepare nominations with citations.
• B. Identify eligible sailors, prepare nominations with citations, submit through proper channels, and monitor status to completion.
• C. Identify eligible sailors and submit nominations without citations.
• D. Only manage the awards budget.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is understanding the end-to-end role of a PS2 in awards processing and tracking. A PS2 identifies eligible sailors and then builds the nomination with the necessary citations—clear, documented justification that explains why the service member deserves the award. This isn’t just about saying someone did good work; it requires substantiation that meets the award’s criteria and regulations. Once the nomination is prepared, it must be submitted through the proper channels, following the official routing and forms so it’s officially considered. After submission, the PS2 actively monitors the packet’s status, coordinates any additional information if requested, and pushes the process through to completion to ensure the award is processed within the required timelines. This end-to-end handling—eligibility, properly cited nominations, correct submission routing, and proactive tracking—ensures awards are timely and properly justified.

Other options fall short because they omit critical parts of the workflow: identifying eligibility and preparing citations without proper submission routes, or submitting without the required citations, or focusing only on budget matters, which are not central to processing and tracking awards.