DAFPD36-28 — Awards Program

DAFPD36-28 governs the Department of the Air Force awards and memorialization programs, including special trophies and recognition.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD36-28
  • Title: AWARDS PROGRAM
  • Date: 2023-06-02

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DAFPD36-28 establishes policies for awards, medals, special trophies, and memorializing facilities and buildings. It requires compliance with applicable federal law and ethics regulations and assigns program responsibilities across the Department of the Air Force.

Applies to: This directive establishes the framework for the Department of the Air Force’s (DAF) awards and special trophies, and applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Regular Space Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Department of the Air Force awards
  • Special trophies
  • Memorialization program
  • Campaign medals
  • Expeditionary medals
  • Service medals
  • Achievement medals

Questions and answers

What does the DAF awards program recognize?

The program will recognize acts of bravery, outstanding achievements, and periods of meritorious service as well as Headquarters Air Force, Major Command/Field Command and other units, and functional communities’ Special Trophy and Awards programs. (paragraph 2)

What does the DAF memorialization program allow?

The DAF will have a memorialization program, allowing the naming of DAF facilities, installations, streets, and buildings, to provide lasting honor to living or deceased DAF military personnel, DAF civilians, and individuals from the private sector with records of outstanding and honorable service to the DAF, the DoD, and the United States. (paragraph 2)

Can Joint Base commanders use other Military Services’ naming policies?

Joint Base commanders may follow the policies of the other Military Services for naming facilities and buildings used exclusively by other Military Services. (paragraph 2)

What records requirements apply to processes under DAFPD36-28?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

What responsibilities do Major Commands and Field Commands have for special trophies?

Major Commands and Field Commands. Create and administer their special trophies program. (paragraph 3)

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