OVERVIEW  Objective and Recommendations  Common Decorations  Considerations for Decorations  Awards Program  Presentation

MP 1: OBJECTIVE OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RECOGNITION  Recognize personnel to foster morale, incentive, and esprit de corps  Who deserves recognition  Not for a token effort  Service-Honorable

MP 1: OBJECTIVE OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RECOGNITION  “Diamond” Check  Decorations  Level of Responsibility  Manner of Performance  Other Recognition  Whole Person Concept  Performance clearly above peers

 Decorations are awarded for:  Outstanding achievement  Heroism or acts of courage  Meritorious service  When:  PCS/PCA/Retirement  Extended Tour MP 2: DECORATIONS

 Meritorious Service Medal  Air Force Commendation Medal  Air Force Achievement Medal  Air Force Good Conduct Medal  Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal  Armed Forces Reserve Medal MP 2: COMMON DECORATIONS

MP 3: Considerations  Denial  Supervisor & CC (Décor 6)  Good Conduct Medal (Memorandum)  Disapprove or Downgrade  Approval Authority  Refusal  Member elects not to wear  Revocation  Approval Authority

MP 4: AWARDS PROGRAMS  1 st Sgt Involvement  12 Outstanding Airman of the Year  Quarterly  Annual  Functional  Other Awards  Example: Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Award  Informal Unit-level Recognition

MP 5: PRESENTATION OF AWARDS/DECS  Special Awards/Trophies/Gifts-Where can you get them?  O&M Funds  SM&W Funds  Solicitation  Legalities  Ceremony  Make it a big deal!!

Summary Objective and Recommendations Objective and Recommendations Common Recognition Common Recognition Considerations Considerations Awards Program Awards Program Presentation Presentation