AMCPAM36-2801 governs Security Forces nominations for the Order of the Bayonet and the award’s approval and presentation.
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It covers the Order of the Bayonet’s history, nomination procedures, representative ceremony, and award description. It specifies nominee classes, submission requirements, approval authority, ceremonial formations, and uniforms.
Applies to: It applies to all Air Mobility Command (AMC) active duty, gained Air National Guard (ANG), and Associate Air Force Reserve units.
The AMC Order of the Bayonet was established in 1981 to recognize those who have made significant contributions to security, training and both the air and ground defense of AMC Installations. (paragraph 1)
Nominees must be assigned against an "A" prefix or "C" billet with a minimum grade of O-3. Candidates must have a record of continuous, direct involvement in security and/or base defense matters. Nominees should clearly be leaders in all areas. (paragraph 1)
Nominees in this category may be any rank, any occupation, military or civilian. This category is created to recognize the particular efforts of those who have helped defenders train, prepare for, and conduct contingency and wartime tasks. (paragraph 1)
Any AMC or AMC gained ANG or Associate Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) personnel may nominate a person or persons to be inducted into the AMC Order of the Bayonet. (paragraph 2)
Nominations should be in letter format, clearly identifying the qualifying significant contributions to AMC. Nominations should include a citation (Attachment 2). (paragraph 2)