USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-131 governs recognition procedures for exceptional work performance and contributions by non-US employees and citizens.
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The publication covers service recognition, monetary incentive awards, time-off awards, honorary awards, and commendation and appreciation letters. It requires documentation, timely presentation, and compliance with applicable host nation laws and labor agreements.
Applies to: It establishes procedures for recognizing exceptional work performance or contributions by non-United States (US) employees and citizens in accomplishing the United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) mission.
Recognize non-US employees for length of service upon completion of at least 10 years of faithful service with the United States Forces. (paragraph 4)
Creditable service for length of service awards will include all service with the US forces as reflected by the employee’s service computation date (SCD). (paragraph 4)
A SSPA may be granted to a deserving employee whose duty performance clearly exceeds applicable performance standards. (paragraph 4)
Depending on the extent and type of an employee’s performance, an award of 1 to 10 percent of the employee’s annual gross salary/wage may be proposed (see Special Provisions for the UK, Italy, and Norway). (paragraph 4)
The evaluation period covers a minimum time frame of 12 months, unless the cycle is adjusted to correspond with the U.S. appraisal cycle. (paragraph 6)