The Knowlton Award Script
Narrator: The Knowlton Award was established in June 1995, by the Military Intelligence Corps Association (MICA). This prestigious award honors LTC Thomas Knowlton, who commanded Knowlton’s Rangers, the first intelligence and reconnaissance unit in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. The creation of this unit is regarded as the Birth of American Military Intelligence.
The Knowlton Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Military Intelligence Corps. Recipients must demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and moral character while displaying an outstanding degree of professional competence.
At this time, I invite the presenter and award recipient to please come forward.
[Presenter will now present the awardee with the Knowlton Medal and Certificate]
Patriot, Warrior, and Soldier, LTC Thomas Knowlton was the embodiment of courage and gallantry. So too, the Awardee embodies these same qualities and represents excellence without equal in the Military Intelligence Corps. Therefore, the Military Intelligence Corps Association acknowledges that this patriot is due special honor and respect, now and for posterity.
Please join me in a round of applause.
Multiple Awardees
Narrator: The Military Intelligence Corps Association (MICA) is the premier professional association of the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps, with the mission of preserving history, educating leaders, honoring professionals, sharing knowledge, and providing supporting award programs. MICA members represent active duty, reserve component, retired personnel, as well as defense contractors and others who support the military intelligence mission and are dedicated to ensuring that Army Intelligence remains 'Always Out Front!'
The Knowlton Award was established in June 1995 by MICA to honor LTC Thomas Knowlton, who led Knowlton’s Rangers, marking the Birth of American Military Intelligence. The award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the Military Intelligence Corps, requiring that recipients demonstrate integrity, moral character, and professional competence.
Persons to be honored, please rise for the receipt of the Knowlton Award.
THE KNOWLTON AWARD IS PRESENTED TO:
Patriot, Warrior, and Soldier, LTC Thomas Knowlton was the embodiment of courage and gallantry. So too, the Awardee embodies these same qualities and represents excellence without equal in the Military Intelligence Corps. Therefore, the Military Intelligence Corps Association acknowledges that this patriot is due special honor and respect, now and for posterity.
Please join me in a round of applause.
Awardees, please take your seats.
