The Recognition and Awards Committee shall promote recognition of service to USMS. The committee shall review and approve proposals for all official USMS service awards and ensure that a history of all service awards is maintained. The committee shall be involved in determining method of recognition and recipient selection when appropriate. The committee shall consist of the committee chair, at least two Ransom J. Arthur Award recipients, and sufficient members to execute the committee function. The committee should include representatives from other committees that present service awards.