BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE MANUAL 36-2806 SECRETARY …

1 BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE MANUAL 36-2806 10 JUNE 2019 Personnel AWARDS AND MEMORIALIZATION PROGRAM COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at for downloading or ordering. RELEASABILITY: There are no restrictions to release this publication. OPR: AFPC/DP3SP Supersedes: AFI36-2803, 18 December 2013; AFI36-2805, 21 June 2018; AFI36-3108, 31 August 2011 Certified by: SAF/MR (Mr. Jeffrey R. Mayo) Pages: 215 This MANUAL implements Air FORCE Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-28, Awards and Decorations Programs; and AFPD 36-31, Personal Affairs. This MANUAL governs the Air FORCE special trophies, awards, decorations and memorialization programs. It applies to Regular Air FORCE , Air FORCE Reserve and Air National Guard personnel; and where specified applies to Air FORCE civilian employees paid through appropriated funds.

2 In collaboration with the Chief of Air FORCE Reserve (AF/RE) and Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) develops personnel policy for the Air FORCE Awards and Memorialization Program. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air FORCE MANUAL (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air FORCE Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air FORCE Records Information Management System. This MANUAL requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by 10 USC 8013 and Executive ORDER (EO) 13478. The applicable System of Records Notice, F036 AF PC V, Awards and Decorations is available at Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication through AFPC/DP3SP to the OPR, on the Air FORCE Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route Air FORCE Forms 847 from the field through major command (MAJCOM) publications managers.

3 This publication may be supplemented at any level; but, supplements that directly implement this publication must be routed to AFPC/DP3SP for coordination and all MAJCOM level supplements must be approved by the Human Resource Management Strategic Board prior to certification and approval. The 2 AFMAN36-2806 10 JUNE 2019 authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier ( T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3 ) number following the compliance statement. See Air FORCE Instruction (AFI) 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to AFPC/DP3S for non-tiered compliance items. The inclusion of any non-federal entity programs, awards or standards for selection herein does not represent an endorsement by the Department of Defense or the Air FORCE .

4 SUMMARY OF CHANGES This document contains substantial policy changes and should be completely reviewed. It supersedes and combines AFI 36-2803, The Air FORCE Military Awards and Decorations Program, AFI 36-2805, Special Trophies and Awards Program, and AFI 36-3108, Memorialization Program and Ceremonies. CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW AND OVERARCHING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 7 Overview.. 7 Overarching Roles and Responsibilities.. 7 CHAPTER 2 SPECIAL TROPHIES AND AWARDS 9 Purpose.. 9 Background.. 9 Roles and Responsibilities pertaining to Special Trophies and Awards.. 9 General Information.. 10 Special Trophies and Awards Managed by AFPC.. 10 Establishing Special Trophies and Awards.. 10 Recognition by DoD and other Federal Agencies.. 11 Non-Federal Entities.. 12 Procurement of Recognition Items.

5 13 One-Time Recognition Awards.. 13 Travel for Air FORCE Military or Civilian Personnel to Attend Award Ceremonies.. 14 Travel for Non-Military Members or Non-Air FORCE Civilian Employees.. 14 AFMAN36-2806 10 JUNE 2019 3 CHAPTER 3 MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS 15 Section 3A Background and Roles and Responsibilities 15 Background.. 15 Roles and Responsibilities pertaining to Military Awards and Decorations.. 15 Section 3B General Information 18 ORDER of Precedence.. 18 Virtual Personnel Center.. 18 Announcement of Awards.. 18 Procuring Certificates, Medals and Streamers.. 18 Replacing Certificates.. 18 Replacing Medals.. 18 Engraving Medals.. 19 Public Display of Awards.. 19 Record Management.. 19 Receipt of Non-Air FORCE Awards and Decorations.. 20 Section 3C Procedures for Veterans, Retirees and Primary Next of Kin 20 Background.

6 20 Decorations for Veterans.. 20 Request Reconsideration or Upgrade of a Decoration.. 20 Figure Addresses of the Military Services.. 21 Verifying Prior Awards.. 21 Correction of Military Records.. 22 Section 3D Time Limitation - Policy and Procedures 22 Time Limitation.. 22 Requesting Statutory Time Waiver.. 22 Table Recommendation Checklist.. 22 Sources of Information.. 23 Section 3E Individual Decorations 23 General Information.. 23 4 AFMAN36-2806 10 JUNE 2019 Eligibility for Decorations.. 24 Who Can Recommend.. 25 General Considerations Before Submitting a Recommendation.. 25 Dual Recognition.. 26 Character of Service.. 26 Basis for Decorations.. 26 Increase in Retirement Pay Based on Extraordinary Heroism.. 29 Table Military Decorations. Listed in ORDER of precedence.

7 29 Approval and Disapproval Authority.. 30 Table Decoration Approval Authority (see notes).. 31 Table Decoration Approval Authority for Reservists.. 33 Section 3F Unit Awards 33 General Information.. 33 Limitations.. 34 Approval Authority.. 34 Reconsiderations.. 34 Unit Awards Arising from Combat Operations.. 35 Sharing Approved Unit Awards.. 35 Individual Entitlement to Unit Awards.. 35 Section 3G Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service Medals 36 Background and General Information.. 36 Submitting a Request.. 37 Section 3H Lapel Buttons and Other Awards 37 Gold Star Lapel Button.. 37 Next of Kin Lapel Button.. 37 Air FORCE Lapel Button.. 37 Air FORCE Retired Lapel Button.. 37 Other Lapel Buttons.. 38 Cold War Recognition Certificate.. 38 AFMAN36-2806 10 JUNE 2019 5 Military Working Dog Handler Certificate of Commendation.

8 38 Certificate of Commendation.. 38 Certificate of Achievement.. 39 Commemorative Medals.. 39 CHAPTER 4 MEMORIALIZATION 40 Section 4A Background and Memorialization Roles and Responsibilities 40 Background.. 40 Roles and Responsibilities pertaining to Memorialization.. 40 Section 4B General Information 41 Background Information.. 41 Table Table of Approval Authorities.. 42 Joint Bases.. 43 Guide to Selecting a Name.. 43 Nomination Procedures.. 44 Approval Authority.. 45 Section 4C Naming an Installation 45 General Information.. 45 Procedures.. 45 Section 4D Naming an Area, Street, Building, Room or Facility 46 General Information.. 46 Procedures.. 46 Section 4E Dedication Ceremony 46 General Information.. 46 Ceremony Procedures.. 47 Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 49 Attachment 2 DECORATION CRITERIA 61 Attachment 3 PREPARING, SUBMITTING AND WITHDRAWING RECOMMENDATIONS 80 Attachment 4 PREPARING CERTIFICATES AND SPECIAL ORDERS 84 6 AFMAN36-2806 10 JUNE 2019 Attachment 5 PREPARING DECORATION CITATIONS 86 Attachment 6 THE VIRTUAL PERSONNEL CENTER 93 Attachment 7 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMBAT CONDITIONS AND INTERNATIONAL INCIDENTS 94 Attachment 8 DECORATIONS TO CIVILIANS, FOREIGN NATIONALS AND FOREIGN MILITARY PERSONNEL 95 Attachment 9 RECEIPT OF NON-AIR FORCE AWARDS AND DECORATIONS 108 Attachment 10 UNIT AWARD CRITERIA 110 Attachment 11 CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT.

9 CAMPAIGN STREAMERS AND ASSAULT LANDING CREDIT 114 Attachment 12 AUTHORIZED FOREIGN SERVICE AND UNIT AWARDS 118 Attachment 13 PREPARING AND PROCESSING VALOR DECORATIONS AND UNIT AWARDS 123 Attachment 14 CAMPAIGN, EXPEDITIONARY AND SERVICE MEDALS CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY 148 Attachment 15 PREVIOUS ERA CAMPAIGN, EXPEDITIONARY AND SERVICE MEDALS 195 Attachment 16 PREVIOUS ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEDAL ELIGIBILITY 208 Attachment 17 ACCOUTREMENTS (DEVICES) 210 Attachment 18 PREPARING NOMINATIONS FOR SPECIAL TROPHIES AND AWARDS 214 AFMAN36-2806 10 JUNE 2019 7 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW AND OVERARCHING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Overview. This publication establishes guidance and procedures for processing awards Air FORCE -wide. It contains guidance on military awards, special trophies and awards, and memorialization. Air FORCE units at all levels must ensure compliance with this publication.

10 (T-1). Overarching Roles and Responsibilities. SECRETARY of the Air FORCE (SECAF). Approves proposals pertaining to this publication that are not already in existence. Endorses nominations requiring approval by the SECRETARY of Defense and the President of the United States. Assistant SECRETARY of the Air FORCE for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (SAF/MR). Provides policy oversight and advocacy pertaining to this publication through the Deputy Assistant SECRETARY of the Air FORCE for FORCE Management Integration (SAF/MRM). Approves policy proposals (includes changes to Table ). Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1). Develops, coordinates, and executes personnel policy and essential procedural guidance through the Director of Military FORCE Management Policy (AF/A1P).