9th AIR FORCEUSCENTAF Decoration Guide - AF Writing：第九空气forceuscentaf装修指南- AF写作.docVIP

9th AIR FORCE/USCENTAF Decoration Guide September 20049th AIR FORCE /USCENTAF Decoration Guide CONTENTS Chapter Page 1 INTRODUCTION 4 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 5 3 SUBMISSION OF PACKAGE 3.1. Left Hand Side (Folder) 3.2. Right Hand Side (Folder) 6 4 MILITARY DECORATIONS 4.1. Who to Recommend 7 4.2. Why Recommend 7 4.3. When to Recommend 7 4.4. Level of Decoration to Recommend 8 5 PREPARING RECOMMENDATION FOR DECORATION 5.1. DéCOR’6 9 5.2. Justification 9 5.3. Citation/Certificate 9 5.4. Submission Timlines 9 5.5. Presenting a Decoration 9 6 DéCOR’6 COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS 10 7 CITATION/CERTIFICATE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS 7.1 Format 13 7.2 Helpful Hints 13 8 PREPARING OPEN/CLOSING SENTENCES FOR CITATIONS 8.1 Administrative Instructions 16 8.2 Legion of Merit 16 8.3 Airman’s Medal 17 8.4 Bronze Star Medal 18 8.5 Meritorious Service Medal 18 8.6 Air Medal 19 8.7 Aerial Achievement Medal 20 8.8 Air Force Commendation Medal 20 8.9 Air Force Achievement Medal 21 9 DOWNGRADED PACKAGES 22 10 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 23 ATTACHMENT 1 – SAMPLE DéCOR’6 26 ATTACHMENT 2 – 9AF DECORATION CHECKLIST 28 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION The primary purpose of the decorations program is to provide timely and appropriate recognition of our people. To ensure consistency and high-quality packages, we have updated the decorations guide to include recent policy changes. This guide should eliminate some of the common errors seen while reviewing packages. Information contained within this guide will improve the appearance of the package and provide standardization. While some information is repeated from previous guides, it is meant as a refresher. If you use this guide, AFI