Section 307 in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
307. Annual Recommendations.
(1)After a sailor has been awarded a "Very Good" character for the 9th year in succession in service counting towards the medal, the Captain shall consider whether the sailor is also deserving of the recommendation for the Medal.(2)If the sailor is considered deserving of the medal, the Captain when recording the award of the 10th successive "Very Good" character on the Service Certificate shall also record the recommendation in the appropriate column by the notation "R.M.G." (Recommended for Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity).(3)If the sailor is not considered deserving of the medal, the fact shall be recorded by drawing a line across the recommendation column of the Service Certificate. The reason for so doing shall also be fully recorded by the Captain on the sailor's Recommendation for [promotion] [Substitued by S.R.O. 361, dated 10th November, 1975] and Conduct Record Sheet.(4)Where a sailor's character remains "Very Good" and he is still recommended, a record as provided for in sub-regulation (2) shall similarly be made at each subsequent annual assessment until the medical is awarded.(5)The recommendation, or otherwise, of a sailor shall also be noted on his Recommendation for [promotion] [Substitued by S.R.O. 361, dated 10th November, 1975] and Conduct Record Sheet whenever he is transferred to another ship or establishment after he has become eligible for recommendation.
