DAFMAN36-2806 governs criteria and processing procedures for Department of the Air Force awards.
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DAFMAN36-2806 covers personal military decorations, foreign military attaches, award nominations, and optional supporting documents. It requires compliance with the publication and specifies eligibility, recommendation, approval, and submission requirements for awards such as the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Applies to: This manual governs the criteria and processing procedures for Department of the Air Force (DAF) awards and applies to uniformed members of the United States Space Force, the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.
The performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. (paragraph 3)
The medal may be awarded to foreign military members in grades equivalent to U.S. pay grade of O-6 and below, in actual combat in support of operations. (paragraph 3)
To strengthen the nomination, the following documents may be included in an award nomination package. (paragraph 1-2)
Recommendations must be appropriately justified and sufficiently detailed. (paragraph 3)