DAFMAN36-2806_446AWSUP — Military Awards: Criteria And Procedures

DAFMAN36-2806_446AWSUP governs Department of the Air Force award criteria and processing procedures, including 446th Airlift Wing awards.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN36-2806_446AWSUP
  • Title: MILITARY AWARDS: CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2026-08-21

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It addresses foreign military award eligibility, the Distinguished Flying Cross, optional nomination documents, and the roles involved in preparing and processing award nominations. It requires justified, sufficiently detailed recommendations and identifies documents that may strengthen an award nomination package.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel, civilian and military, assigned to the 446 AW.

Topics covered

  • Foreign generals or flag officers
  • Foreign military attaches
  • Distinguished Flying Cross eligibility
  • Optional award nomination documents
  • Award nomination preparation
  • Required nomination documents

Questions and answers

What is required for Distinguished Flying Cross heroism?

The performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. (paragraph 3)

Can foreign military members receive the Distinguished Flying Cross?

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)

What documents may strengthen an award nomination package?

To strengthen the nomination, the following documents may be included in an award nomination package. (paragraph 1-2)

What form initiates, processes, and approves a valor decoration?

The DAF Form 3994 is used to initiate, process, and approve a valor decoration. (paragraph 1-2)

What must award recommendations contain?

Recommendations must be appropriately justified and sufficiently detailed. (paragraph 3)

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