Dec Examples

Key Points

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
Ask for HELP, the only person looking out for #1 is you
The only person looking out for your Airman is YOU!
ASK for/WRITE a Mid Tour decoration
WRITE!!! The more you do it, the better you get
Use F7 to spell check. Errors reflect badly on you and your subordinate!
PCS medals are built from the individuals' EPR/OPR -- If the performance report is weak so is the medal!
NUMBERS! Use the Tongue and Quill!

Decoration Writing Guides

Decoration Examples

Decoration Templates

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Always follow the Ten Basic Citation Rules:

1. Use correct opening and closing sentences.

2. Use full military rank & name in first sentence (ex: Master Sergeant John J. Doe). Short oral address in second and closing sentences (ex: Sergeant Doe). Pronouns in other sentences (ex: he).

3. Use transitions (During this period, Sergeant Doe…, Additionally he…, Furthermore he…, Finally he…)

4. Do not use abbreviations, acronyms, special characters, or superscript.

5. Spell out numbers ten and less and millions/billions (ex: two million dollars or $2 million (preferred)). Use numerals for 1,000 to 9,999 (ex: 2,357).

6. Use third person, active voice, past tense. Also use only 12 font.

7. Do not use alphanumeric organizational designators. (ex: SCOO)

8. Do not include classified information on citation.

9. Avoid using titles, terms, and expressions (“Geek-Speak”) not easily understood by general public. And also avoid using exaggerated superlatives (ex. unequalled / unprecedented).

10. Include quarterly, annual military & PME awards received (individual, team or unit) and base or community leadership involvement.

Decoration Writing Guides

Awards and Dec Power Point (AETC) (ppt)

Decorations Guide (2nd BW - Nov 02) (300K Doc)

Decorations Guide (Hill AFB -02) (410k Doc)

Decoration Guide (Ira Eaker College) (217K Doc)

Decoration Guide (Pentagon) (284K Doc)

USAF/SG Dec Guide w/ Examples PDF

Decorations Guide (10 AB Wing '03) w/ Ex (27M Doc)

Decoration Guide (12MSS '00) (188K Doc)

Decorations Guide(18th Wing '03) (231K Doc)

Decorations Guide (45SW '00) (77K rtf)

Awards & Decorations Guide (51FW '99) w/ Ex (538K Doc)

Decorations Guide (55th Wing '05) (4.8M Doc)

Awards & Decoration Guide (61 MSS '00)w/ Ex (4M Doc)

Decorations Guide (62AW '00) (138k Doc)

Decorations Guide (159 FW AD and Guard) (106K Doc)

Late Decoration Letter

Decoration Examples

Decoration Name	Recommendation Examples and Guides	Narrative Examples	Examples (e.g.) of Citation
Silver Star			Citations 1,2,3,4,5,6 Posthumously 1,2
Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM)	DMSM Submission Guideline		DMSM Citation
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)			PCS MSM Retirement MSM
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA)			JTF - Assured Lift
Basic Joint Service Medal	Example of Board Recommendation	Example of Narrative Joint Service	Basic Joint Service
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM)	JCSM Submission Guideline JSCM for PCS	JSCM for PCS 1, 2	Citations 1, 2 JSCM for PCS 1,2 JSCM for Retirement
Aerial Achievement Medal			Citations 1,2,3
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)	JSAM Submission Guideline		JSAM Citation
Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM)			OA Citations 1,2 PCS Citations 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 , 14
Civilian Achievement Award		2002
Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM)	OA AFAM OA AFAM for Citation 4		OA Citation 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 PCS Citation 1, 2
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)			AFEM Citation

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