NOTE: Eligibility is limited to Quartermasters

The Ancient Order of Saint Martin is the most distinguished of the three levels of the Military Order of Saint Martin. It recognizes the select few who stand above their brethren of the Distinguished Order. The specific criteria for acceptance into the Ancient Order is to have performed conspicuous long term service which so singularly distinguishes themselves as contributors to the Quartermaster Corps that they have few peers. Nominees must be General Officers, Command Sergeant Major/Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Five, or Senior Executive Service Civilian. Membership in either the Distinguished or Honorable orders is not prerequisite for membership in the Ancient Order.

An individual may only be nominated for the Ancient Order by an Active or Retired Quartermaster General Officer, Regimental Warrant Officer, Regimental Command Sergeant Major serving at the General Officer level, or a civilian in the Senior Executive Service.

To be inducted into the Ancient Order of Saint Martin requires the unanimous approval of the Quartermaster General, Regimental Warrant Officer, Regimental Command Sergeant Major, the Honorary Colonel of the Regiment, the Honorary Warrant, and Honorary Sergeant Major of the Regiment. Induction into the Ancient Order will take place annually at the Quartermaster Birthday Ball.

Distinguished Order of Saint Martin - Silver

The Distinguished Order of Saint Martin is the senior leader order presented to Senior Field Grades, Senior Warrant Officers, Command Sergeants Major, Sergeants Major, First Sergeant or Master Sergeant and Civilians in the grade of GS-13 through Senior Executive Services positions and above. The order recognizes the few who stand above their brethren in the Honorable Order. 

The Distinguished Order is for soldiers who have performed conspicuous, long-term service for, or on behalf of, the United States Army Quartermaster Corps. The Distinguished Order is reserved for an elite few whose careers have embodied the spirit, dignity, and sense of sacrifice and commitment epitomized by Saint Martin. Membership in the Honorable Order is not a prerequisite for membership into the Distinguished Order.

Minimum Criteria: 

• Lieutenant Colonel and above
• Command Sergeant Major/Sergeant Major, First Sergeant or Master Sergeant
• CW4s and CW5s who have displayed superior performance
• GS-13 civilians who has made significant contribution to the Quartermaster Corps

NOTE: Individual must have been  a member of the Association of Quartermasters for three years or sign up for a 3-yr membership.

Ten Years of Service to the Quartermaster Corps

The Distinguished Order of Saint Martin nomination form must be accompanied by a one page justification which includes a brief biography of the nominee.

Approving Authority

The approving authority for all awards of the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin is the Quartermaster General. The Quartermaster General may approve, disapprove, or downgrade the nomination to the Honorable Order as he or she deems appropriate.  The nominator is responsible for inducting the nominee into the Distinguished Order. It is intended that the induction ceremony will take place in conjunction with an official function, i.e. the QM Birthday Ball, Dining In/Out, or similar dignified ceremony or event.

Honorable Order of Saint Martin - Bronze

The Honorable Order of Saint Martin recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character, displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence, served the United States Army Quartermaster Corps with selflessness, and contributed to the promotion of the Quartermaster Corps in ways that stand out in the eyes of the recipient's superiors, subordinates and peers alike.     

Minimum Criteria: 

• Major or below
• Sergeant First Class or below
• CW3 or below who have displayed superior performance
• Any civilian who has made significant contribution to the Quartermaster Corps

NOTE: Individual must have been  a member of the Association of Quartermasters for three years or sign up for a 3-yr membership.

Five Years of Service to the Quartermaster Corps

The Honorable Order of Saint Martin nomination form must be accompanied by a one page justification which includes a brief biography of the nominee.

Approving Authority

The award authority for the Honorable Order of Saint Martin has been delegated from the Quartermaster General to Quartermaster Officers serving as Colonel level Commanders. Such Commanders may approve the awards for personnel in or associated with their commands. When no such Quartermaster Commander is available, the Quartermaster General is the approving authority. The nominator is responsible for inducting the nominee into the Distinguished Order. It is intended that the induction ceremony will take place in conjunction with an official function, i.e. the QM Birthday Ball, Dining In/Out, or similar dignified ceremony or event.

Non-Quartermasters Order of Saint Martin Criteria

NOTE: Individual must have been  a member of the Association of Quartermasters for three years or sign up for a 3-yr membership.

Recommendations for nominees of the Distinguished and Honorable Orders of Saint Martin who are not Quartermasters will be approved by the Order of Saint Martin Review Board. The Quartermaster General may approve, disapprove, or downgrade the nomination of the Distinguished Order or disapprove the nomination of the Honorable Order for Non-Quartermasters as he or she deems appropriate. Due to the time necessary to process requests for Non-Quartermasters, the Association of Quartermasters must receive these requests no less than 30 days prior to the projected presentation date.