(1) After a sailor has been awarded a “Very Good” character for the 15th year in succession in the service counting towards the medal, the Captain shall consider whether the sailor is also deserving of their recommendation for the award.
(2) If a sailor is considered to be deserving of the Medal, the Captain when recording the award of the 16th successive “Very Good” character on the Service Certificate shall also record the recommendation on the sailor’s Service Certificate in the appropriate column by the notation “R.M.M.” (Recommended for Meritorious Service Medal).
(3)If a sailor is not considered deserving of the Medal, the fact shall be recorded by drawing a line across the recommendation column on the Service Certificate. The reason for so doing shall also be fully recorded by the Captain on the man’s Recommendation for Advancement and Conduct Record Sheet.
(4) Where a sailor’s character remains “Very God” and he is still recommended, a record as provided for in sub-regulation (2) shall similarly be made at each subsequent annual assessment of character until the medal is awarded.
(5) The recommendation or otherwise, of a sailor shall also be noted on his Recommendation for Advancement and Good Conduct Record Sheet whenever he is transferred to another ship or establishment after he has become eligible for recommendation.