No what the "norm" is is that some officer understand that at times awards are given because of who the person is or who put them in for it. We remember days that officers were given awards for just doing their job, nothing more. That is what pisses officers off. If someone goes beyond what they do that is different. If you are an officer, read the annual report on who gets letters or awards for BS. Sometimes what you do as an officer is just what is expected of you and an award or letter should