AFPAAI36-2801 — Awards Program

AFPAAI36-2801 governs the Air Force Public Affairs Agency quarterly and annual awards nomination and selection programs.

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  • Publication number: AFPAAI36-2801
  • Title: Awards Program
  • Date: 2023-06-14

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It covers eligibility categories, nomination procedures, selection boards, scoring, and quarterly and annual award winners. It requires specified nomination deadlines, AF Form 1206 formats, eligibility standards, and award procedures.

Applies to: This instruction applies to military and civilian employees assigned and attached to Air Force Public Affairs Agency (AFPAA) Headquarters (HQ) and its subordinate units.

Topics covered

  • Awards eligibility
  • Nomination procedures
  • Quarterly awards
  • Annual awards
  • Selection boards
  • Merit rank order scoring
  • Award winner recognition

Questions and answers

What eligibility standards apply to military award nominees under AFPAAI36-2801?

Military nominees must have a current official fitness assessment (FA) passing score or be exempt from testing to be eligible to compete. Additionally, military nominees are not eligible to compete if they have an active UIF, on a control roster, or did not meet quality force indicators (i.e., received a letter or admonishment/reprimand or did not have a current passing official FA score) during any portion of the recognition period. (paragraph 3)

How is an individual’s award category determined?

Individuals will compete in the grade they held for the majority of the award period. (paragraph 3)

How long must quarterly award nominees have been assigned to their unit?

Quarterly award nominees must have been assigned to their respective unit for at least half of the award quarter. (paragraph 4)

When are AFPAA-wide quarterly award packages due?

AFPAA-wide quarterly award packages are due to AFPAA/CCF the 14th day of the month following the award quarter (14 April, 14 July, 14 October, and 14 January). (paragraph 4)

What format and length limits apply to quarterly award AF Form 1206s?

All quarterly award AF Form 1206s will be written in AF narrative-style of writing, also known as performance statements. Quarterly awards will be limited to 8 single-spaced lines (not including headings). Each performance statement will begin with a dash, and each performance statement will begin on a new line. (paragraph 4)

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