SPFMAN36-1001 — Civilian Recognition Program

SPFMAN36-1001 governs the United States Space Force civilian recognition program, including guidance and procedures for civilian recognition awards.

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  • Publication number: SPFMAN36-1001
  • Title: CIVILIAN RECOGNITION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-07-23

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It describes service-specific awards, lapel pins, certificates, length-of-service recognition, retirement recognition, and award program roles. It requires records generated under its processes to follow records management and disposition requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to USSF civilian employees and uniformed and civilian supervisors of Appropriated Fund civilian employees.

Topics covered

  • Civilian recognition awards
  • Exceptional Public Service Award
  • Civilian lapel pins
  • Length-of-service recognition
  • Retirement recognition
  • Award eligibility
  • Award presentation

Questions and answers

How long must a civilian serve to receive length-of-service recognition?

Civilian Guardians, to include foreign national employees, will receive LOS recognition beginning at 5-years of federal service, continuing in 5-year increments up to 50 years and increasing in 10-year increments up to 70 years.

How is civilian length-of-service recognition calculated?

Civilian LOS recognition is determined by the employee’s Service Computation Date (SCD) for Leave. All federal civilian service and honorable active duty military service is included in the computation for LOS recognition.

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