The Ancient Order of Saint Martin is the most distinguished of the three levels of the Quartermaster Patron Saint Program.  The Ancient Order of Saint Martin recognizes the select few who stand above their brethren of the Distinguished Order.

Criteria:

·         Nomination for the Ancient Order is reserved for those who have performed conspicuous long term service that singularly distinguishes themselves as contributors to the Quartermaster Corps.

·         Eligibility is limited to Quartermaster Soldiers and Civilians

·         Recognition at either the Distinguished or Honorable level is not prerequisite for induction into the Ancient Order of Saint Martin.

Nomination:

An individual may only be nominated for the Ancient Order by an Active or Retired Quartermaster General Officer or a Chief Warrant Officer Five, Nominative Command Sergeant Major or a Civilian Senior Executive Service Member serving at or served at the General Officer level.

Approval:

To be inducted into the Ancient Order of Saint Martin requires the unanimous approval of the Quartermaster General, the Regimental Chief Warrant Officer, and the Regimental Command Sergeant Major.

Induction:

Induction into the Ancient Order of Saint Martin will take place annually at an official Quartermaster Birthday celebration, or similar event held at Fort Lee, Virginia.

The Distinguished Order of Saint Martin is reserved for Senior Leader Quartermaster Soldiers and Civilians.  The Distinguished Order recognizes the select few who stand above their brethren in the Honorable Order and who have performed conspicuous, long-term service for, or on behalf of, the United States Army Quartermaster Corps.  Nomination for the Distinguished Order is reserved for an elite few whose careers have embodied the spirit, dignity, and sense of sacrifice and commitment epitomized by the Patron Saint Martin.  Membership in the Honorable Order is not a prerequisite for membership into the Distinguished Order.

Minimum Criteria: 

·         Be an active member of the Association of Quartermasters

·         Hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and above

·         Chief Warrant Officer Five / Chief Warrant Officer Four                                           

·         Command Sergeant Major/Sergeant Major, First Sergeant/Master Sergeant       

·         Civilian GS-13 and above

·         If not an active AQM Member, must enroll for a 2-year membership at the time a nomination for the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin is submitted

Nomination:

An individual may be nominated for the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin by anyone who recognizes the contributions the individual has made for the United States Army Quartermaster Corps.

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

Approval: 

The Quartermaster General is the approving authority for the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin. The Quartermaster General may approve, disapprove, or downgrade the nomination to the Honorable Order as he or she deem appropriate.

Induction:

The nominator is responsible for hosting an appropriate ceremony or event to induct the individual into the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin.

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

Minimum Criteria:

·         Be an active member of the Association of Quartermasters

·         Hold the rank of Major or below

·         Sergeant First Class or below

·         Chief Warrant Officer Three or below

·         Civilian GS-12 or below

·         Have at least five years of service to the Quartermaster Corps (exception to policy approved by the AQM Board Members)

Nomination:

An individual may be nominated for the Honorable Order of Saint Martin by anyone who recognizes the contributions the individual has made for the United States 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.     

Approval:

The approval 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.

Induction:

The nominator is responsible for hosting an appropriate ceremony or event to induct the individual into the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin.