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Military Decoration Templates

Gallant Unit Citation (GUC)

AFI 36-2803









Key Points to Writing
  • PCS/PCA Decorations will be based on EPRs/OPRs
  • Achievement Decorations read like awards, and will need a narrative for justification
  • DO NOT plan on making up mid-tour points in a PCS medal
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  • The only person looking out for your Airman is YOU!
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  • WRITE!!! The more you do it, the better you get
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The following Gallant Unit Citation (GUC) Template for has been taken from a Word file.  Feel free to copy the template.  Simply highlight the text, copy (CTRL-C) and paste it (CTRL-V) into a Word Document.  Please be aware the templates can be used for Outstanding Achievement, Meritorious Service or Posthumous.  Additionally, pay attention to the notes below the template. 

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CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF


THE GALLANT UNIT CITATION


TO

(DESIGNATED UNIT)



MANDATORY OPENING SENTENCE:
The (designate unit), (designate MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU), distinguished itself by extraordinary gallantry in connection with military operations against (an armed enemy of the united states) or (an opposing armed force) (at or near) (on __) or (from ___to __)

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
Summary of unit’s specific accomplishments to include a complete but concise mission statement. To demonstrate the scope of the unit’s achievements, factual matters should be included, for example: The number of hours flown, number of combat missions completed, number and type of decorations awarded during the period to individuals, number of lives saved, number of ground contact hours and the enemy defense/offenses encountered. Specific examples of typical successful missions may also be included. The citation should capture four - five of the most outstanding achievements. Both flying and no-flying units are eligible for the GUC. Classified information will not be included in the citation of the award.

MANDATORY CLOSING SENTENCE:
The professionalism, dedication to duty, and gallantry demonstrated by the members of (unit) reflect great credit upon themselves and the United States Air Force.



NOTES:

NOTE 1: Oak leaf clusters will not be identified.
NOTE 2: The citation should be brief (will not exceed15 typed, 10-12 font lines).
NOTE 3: The opening and closing sentences will not be changed.
NOTE 4: Identify the MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU in the opening statement.
NOTE 5: Prepare citation using portrait style (vertical) type.
 


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