USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-131 — The Usafe-afafrica Non-us Recognition Program

USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-131 governs recognition procedures for exceptional work performance and contributions by non-US employees and citizens.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-131
  • Title: THE USAFE-AFAFRICA NON-US RECOGNITION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-07-23

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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.

Topics covered

  • Non-US employee recognition
  • Service recognition awards
  • Monetary incentive awards
  • Time-off awards
  • Honorary awards
  • Commendation letters and certificates
  • Appreciation letters and certificates

Questions and answers

How many years of service are required for the first length-of-service award?

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)

What service counts toward length-of-service awards?

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)

When can a Sustained Superior Performance Award be granted?

A SSPA may be granted to a deserving employee whose duty performance clearly exceeds applicable performance standards. (paragraph 4)

What percentage of annual salary or wage may be proposed for a Sustained Superior Performance Award?

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)

How long must the evaluation period be for a Sustained Superior Performance Award?

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)

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