BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 Personnel AIR FORCE ANALYSIS AWARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication OPR: AF/A9A Supersedes: AFI 36-2844, 5 July 2011 Certified by: AF/A9 (Kevin E. Williams, SES, DAF) Pages: 22 This Air Force Instruction (AFI) implements Air Force Policy Directive 36-28, Awards and Decorations Programs. It establishes an annual award program recognizing analytic excellence in Operations Research (OR) based studies, analyses, and assessments. This Instruction applies to Active Duty and the Air Force Reserve Component (ARC) composed of Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG), except where noted otherwise. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier ( T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3 ) number following the compliance statement. This publication may be supplemented at any level, but all direct Supplements must be routed to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) of this publication for coordination prior to certification and approval. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS). SUMMARY OF CHANGES AFI 36-2844 has been substantially revised and restructured. This revision removes Lessons Learned awards in accordance with the transfer of that mission set to the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education. Additionally, this revision clarifies and formalizes the nomination and selection process for the Lieutenant General Glenn A. Kent Leadership Award, renames the Analyst Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of Dr. Jaqueline R. Henningsen and introduces four new awards (Outstanding Junior Analyst Award, Combat Analyst Award,
2 AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 Analytic Innovation Award, and the Study Excellence Award). Award descriptions, nomination information and selection criteria were updated and clarified for all awards and the award periodof-performance was realigned to the calendar year. Finally, attachment one, Glossary of References and Supporting Information, has been updated. 1. Purpose... 3 2. Responsibilities:... 3 3. Award Descriptions, Eligibility, Nomination and Selection Information.... 3 Table 1. Summary of Air Force Analysis Awards.... 9 4. Award Guidelines... 9 5. Nomination Packages.... 10 6. Evaluation Panel.... 11 7. Award Announcements and Presentations.... 11 Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 13 Attachment 2 ANNUAL CALENDAR YEAR AWARDS TIMELINE GUIDANCE 15 Attachment 3 EXAMPLE OF ORGANIZATION NOMINATION COVER LETTER 16 Attachment 4 CITATION FORMAT FOR SPECIAL TROPHIES AND AWARDS 17 Attachment 5 BIOGRAPHIES 18
AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 3 1. Purpose. The Air Force Analysis Awards recognize individuals and teams for outstanding performance and analytic excellence in Operations Research (OR) based studies, analyses, and assessments ( Analysis for short) in support of the Air Force mission. 2. Responsibilities: 2.1. The Director, Air Force Studies, Analyses and Assessments (AF/A9): 2.1.1. Oversees and establishes guidance for the Air Force Analysis Awards Program. 2.1.2. Approves, publicizes, and recognizes all award winners. 2.1.3. Maintains a list of all previous winners of awards associated with this instruction. 2.2. Headquarters Air Force (HAF) Two-Letter, Major Command (MAJCOM), Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Air National Guard (ANG), Field Operating Agency (FOA), and Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) Commanders/Directors: 2.2.1. Act as nominating officials for their respective organizations. 2.2.2. Ensure all assigned/attached organizations have the opportunity to nominate eligible individuals and teams for awards described in this instruction. 2.2.3. Competitively select and forward to AF/A9 individual and team nominees for awards described in this instruction. 2.2.4. Designate analytic leaders for appointment to the evaluation panel at AF/A9 request. (See paragraph 6) 2.3. Commanders/Directors of organizations outside the Air Force chain of command should provide nomination packages directly to AF/A9. 3. Award Descriptions, Eligibility, Nomination and Selection Information. The Director, AF/A9 may present the following awards annually. Table 1 summarizes the awards. 3.1. Lieutenant General Glenn A. Kent Leadership Award 3.1.1. Description. The Kent Leadership Award recognizes an influential senior leader with substantive analytic responsibilities during their career, whose vision and leadership have had a significant and lasting effect on the achievements of Air Force analysis. (See Attachment 5 for Lt Gen Kent s biography) 3.1.2. Eligibility. Current and former Air Force General Officer (GO), Senior Executive Service (SES), or equivalent personnel are eligible for the Kent award. The Director, AF/A9 may authorize other personnel for consideration for the Kent award on a case-by-case basis. 3.1.3. Nomination. 3.1.3.1. The Director, AF/A9 accepts nominations for the Kent award on a continual basis. Nominations may originate at any level but require a GO/SES level sponsor. The Director, AF/A9 may also directly solicit nominations from Air Force senior leaders and/or members of the analytic community. 3.1.3.2. Nominations should be provided in Official Memorandum format. The Memorandum should address the nominee s specific accomplishments with respect to
4 AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 the criteria listed below. Neither an Air Force Form 1206 nor an award citation is required. 3.1.4. Criteria and Selection. The Director, AF/A9 will assemble and chair a committee of previous Kent Award recipients to evaluate nominations and identify a winner. The committee will consider the following equally weighted factors: 3.1.4.1. Major Analytic Achievements impacted decisions at the highest levels of the Air Force, Joint force, or Department of Defense through the application of analysis. 3.1.4.2. Leadership and Advocacy advanced the application and influence of analysis. 3.1.4.3. Vision and Innovation enhanced analytic capability and technique. 3.1.4.4. Lasting Impact influenced Air Force analysis and the Air Force analytic community positively and significantly over time. 3.2. Dr. Jacqueline R. Henningsen Analyst Lifetime Achievement Award 3.2.1. Description. The Henningsen Award recognizes long-serving individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Operations Research Analysis and an enduring standard of excellence as analytic practitioners with significant and lasting effect on the Air Force mission. (See Attachment 5 for Dr. Henningsen s biography) The Henningsen Award may be presented to multiple individuals in the same year. 3.2.2. Eligibility. Current and former long-serving Air Force Operations Research Analysts (61A/1515) are eligible for the Henningsen Award. Prior winners of the Henningsen Award or its predecessor, the Analyst Lifetime Achievement Award, are not eligible. 3.2.3. Nomination. Nominating officials will prepare and submit nomination packages in accordance with paragraph 5. The cover letter should include a brief summary of the nominee s career and accomplishments as an Air Force Operations Research Analyst. 3.2.4. Criteria. The evaluation panel will score the nomination packages and provide a yes/no recommendation for each nominee. The panel will consider the following factors; each equally weighted when scoring the packages (use the italicized phrases as headers on the Form 1206): 3.2.4.1. Analytic Excellence, Creativity, and Innovation exhibited technical excellence throughout career as an analytic practitioner; work often demonstrated creativity and/or innovation in problem solving, the development / application of analytic techniques, and the communication of results. 3.2.4.2. Relevance and Impact deep record over time of compelling studies, analyses, and/or assessments that sharpened the warfighter s edge, illuminated issues, informed decisions, and fireproofed Air Force positions. 3.2.4.3. Leadership positively and significantly influenced Air Force Operations Research Analysis and the Air Force analytic community, and/or the development of Air Force analysts over time.
AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 5 3.3. Air Force Analyst of the Year Awards. 3.3.1. Description. The Analyst of the Year awards recognize outstanding performance and analytic excellence in the application of Operations Research based studies, analyses, and assessments in support of the Air Force mission. The awards are given to individuals in the categories of Company Grade Officer (O1 O3), Field Grade Officer (O4 O5), Journeyman Civilian (GS13 and below), and Senior Civilian (GS14). An Analytic Team of the Year Award is also recognized. 3.3.2. Eligibility. Air Force military and civilian personnel with substantive analytic responsibilities during the performance year are eligible to compete for the individual awards. At least half of the team must be Air Force military or civilian personnel, and must be led by an Air Force military or civilian member. Prior year individual and team honorees are eligible to compete. 3.3.3. Nomination. Nominating officials will prepare and submit nomination packages in accordance with Paragraph 5. 3.3.4. Criteria. The evaluation panel will score the nomination packages according to the following factors; weighted 40/40/20 (use the italicized phrases as headers on Form 1206): 3.3.4.1. Analytic Excellence, Creativity, and Innovation exhibited technical excellence as an analytic practitioner; demonstrated creativity and/or innovation in problem solving, the development / application of analytic techniques, and the communication of results. 3.3.4.2. Relevance and Impact delivered objective and rigorous studies, analyses, and/or assessments that sharpened the warfighter s edge, illuminated issues, informed decisions, and fireproofed Air Force positions. 3.3.4.3. Leadership positively influenced Air Force Operations Research Analysis, the Air Force analytic community, and/or the development of Air Force analysts. 3.4. Outstanding Junior Analyst Award. 3.4.1. Description. The Junior Analyst Award recognizes early-career Operations Research Analysts for exemplary technical aptitude, superior analytic achievement, and commitment to the analytic craft. Both a military (61A) and civilian (1515) winner will be recognized. 3.4.2. Eligibility. Air Force Operations Research Analysts (61A/1515) in grades O3/GS12 and below with less than 5 commissioned years of service (military) / 5 years professional experience as an Analyst (civilian) as of 31 December of the performance year are eligible for the Junior Analyst Award. 3.4.3. Nomination. Nominating officials will prepare and submit nomination packages in accordance with Paragraph 5. 3.4.4. Criteria. The evaluation panel will score the nomination packages according to the following equally weighted factors (use the italicized phrases as headers on the Form 1206):
6 AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 3.4.4.1. Technical Aptitude displayed exemplary proficiency with analytic tools, techniques, and skills in the performance of primary duties. 3.4.4.2. Analytic Achievements delivered objective and rigorous studies, analyses, and/or assessments that contributed significantly to mission accomplishment in terms of better decision making, improved efficiency or effectiveness, rigorous trade comparisons, helpful illumination of issues, and/or significant cost avoidance / savings. 3.4.4.3. Commitment to Analytic Craft exhibited a strong commitment to continued growth / development as an analytic practitioner and member of the analytic community; inspired others with enthusiasm for the application of analysis to Air Force problems. 3.5. Combat Analyst Award. 3.5.1. Description. The Combat Analyst Award recognizes individual Operations Research Analysts for significant analytic contributions to the planning, execution, and assessment of contingency operations. 3.5.2. Eligibility. Air Force Operations Research Analysts (61A/1515) in grades O5/GS14 and below are eligible for the Combat Analyst Award. Nominees need not have deployed; however, when deployment experience is included, performance from the entire deployment period may be used for deployments terminating in the performance year. Exercise support that can be linked to real-world application may be used as part of the supporting narrative. 3.5.3. Nomination. Nominating officials will prepare and submit nomination packages in accordance with Paragraph 5. 3.5.4. Criteria. The evaluation panel will score the nomination packages according to the following equally weighted factors (use the italicized phrases as headers on the Form 1206): 3.5.4.1. Operational Impact delivered objective, rigorous, and timely analyses or assessments that assisted planning, illuminated issues, improved execution, and/or informed commander decisions leading to significant positive effects on contingency operations. 3.5.4.2. Analytic Excellence, Creativity, and Innovation exhibited technical excellence as an analytic practitioner with particular emphasis on operational assessment expertise; demonstrated creativity and innovation in the development or application of analytic techniques to solve operational problems and communicated results. 3.6. Analytic Innovation Award. 3.6.1. Description. The Innovation Award recognizes individuals or teams that create a compelling new or cutting edge analytic capability / methodology that provides significant benefit to the analytic community, Air Force, Joint force, or Department of Defense.
AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 7 3.6.2. Eligibility. Air Force military and civilian personnel are eligible to compete as individuals for the Innovation Award. Team nominees will conform to the requirements stated in paragraph 3.3.2. The innovation must be implemented in the nomination year; all work over time conducted to implement the innovation may be included in the submission. 3.6.3. Nomination. Nominating officials will prepare and submit nomination packages in accordance with Paragraph 5. 3.6.4. Criteria. The evaluation panel will score the nomination packages according to the following equally weighted factors (use the italicized phrases as headers on the Form 1206): 3.6.4.1. Originality created a compelling new or cutting edge analytic idea, method, algorithm, tool, or technology, and/or demonstrated an innovative and compelling way to conduct a study, analysis, or assessment and communicated the results. 3.6.4.2. Relevance and Impact innovation supported studies, analyses, or assessments that sharpened the warfighter s edge, illuminated issues, informed decisions, and fireproofed Air Force positions. 3.6.4.3. Analytic Value innovation increased Air Force analytic capability, improved the analytic tradecraft, and/or positively influenced the analytic community; it has been shared to benefit analytic corporate knowledge and can be replicated. 3.7. Study Excellence Award. 3.7.1. Description. The Study Excellence Award recognizes individuals or teams for a completed study exemplifying Gold Standard analysis both technically excellent and of significant value and impact to Air Force, Joint, or Department of Defense decision making. 3.7.2. Eligibility. 3.7.2.1. Air Force military and civilian personnel are eligible to compete as individuals for the Study Excellence Award. Team nominees will conform to the requirements stated in paragraph 3.3.2. Prior year individual and team honorees are eligible to compete for studies not previously recognized. 3.7.2.2. This award defines a study as per AFI90-1603, Air Force Studies Management and Registration. A completed study will have a final product (typically a report), be registered in the Air Force Studies Registry Program (SRP), and submitted to the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). Only completed studies in the performance year qualify for this award; all work over time conducted to complete the study may be included in the submission. 3.7.3. Nomination. Nominating officials will prepare and submit nomination packages in accordance with Paragraph 5. The Cover Letter must include SRP and DTIC reference information. Include the study plan, if available, as part of the nomination package.
8 AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 3.7.4. Criteria. The evaluation panel will score the nomination packages according to the following factors, weighted 30/30/20/20 (use the italicized phrases as headers on the Form 1206): 3.7.4.1. Relevance and Impact delivered a relevant and compelling study that sharpened the warfighter s edge, illuminated issues, informed decisions, and fireproofed Air Force positions. 3.7.4.2. Analytic Excellence exhibited technical excellence in the execution of the study, including but not limited to sufficient depth, rigor, application of suitable analytic tools and techniques, peer-review, and effective / clear communication of results. 3.7.4.3. Study Process demonstrated a well-planned (study plan with problem statement, study questions, objectives, scope, approach, timelines, etc.) and wellexecuted process that ensured the study remained on time and on target to meet sponsor needs. 3.7.4.4. Publication the study was shared to benefit stakeholders and the analytic community through presentations / written articles and was archived as a discoverable report. 3.8. Special Awards. At the discretion of the AF/A9, special awards may be established for outstanding achievement outside of the established categories in all grades in a given year.
AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 9 Table 1. Summary of Air Force Analysis Awards. R U L E A B C D Award Category Purpose Type Eligibility 1 Kent Leadership Award Vision and leadership with lasting impact on Air Force analysis Individual General Officer (GO) or Senior Executive Service (SES) 2 Henningsen Lifetime Achievement Award Enduring standard of excellence as analysis practitioners Individual Current / former AF 61A/1515s 3 Analyst of the Year Company Grade Officer Outstanding performance and analytic excellence Individual AF Officers in the grades of O1 through O3 4 Analyst of the Year Field Grade Officer 5 Analyst of the Year Journeyman Civilian 6 Analyst of the Year Senior Civilian Outstanding performance and analytic excellence Outstanding performance and analytic excellence Outstanding performance and analytic excellence Individual AF Officers in the grades of O4 through O5 Individual AF Civilians in grades GS13 and below Individual AF Civilians in the grade of GS14 7 Analytic Team of the Year Outstanding performance and analytic excellence Team AF led and at least 50% AF membership. 8 Outstanding Junior Analyst Award Exemplary aptitude, superior achievement, and commitment to analytic craft Individual AF 61A/1515s in grades O3/GS12 and below with less than 5 years experience as an analyst 9 Combat Analyst Award Significant analytic contributions to contingency operations Individual AF 61A/1515s in grades O5/GS14 and below. 10 Analytic Innovation Award Creation of a compelling new or cutting edge analytic capability / methodology Individual or Team AF military and civilian personnel; teams must be AF led and at least 50% AF personnel. 11 Study Excellence Award Completed study exemplifying Gold Standard analysis 4. Award Guidelines Individual or Team AF military and civilian personnel; teams must be AF led and at least 50% AF personnel. 4.1. Performance Period. The Kent and Henningsen awards are career-based awards, all other awards are annual awards with a performance period based on the calendar year: 1 January through 31 December. 4.2. General Eligibility. 4.2.1. An individual may not be nominated for more than one individual award category and a team may not be nominated for more than one team category in a given year. However, an individual may be nominated for both an individual and team award in the same year. 4.2.2. An Air Force Operations Research Analyst (61A/1515) on a joint assignment or on exchange with another service may be nominated by their assigned organization acting as the nominating organization.
10 AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 4.2.3. Foreign nationals are only eligible for consideration under this instruction as members of a US nominated team. 4.3. Submission Timeline. AF/A9 will publish a call for nominations in October with nominations due by the end of January of the year immediately following the performance year (see Attachment 2 for general timelines). The call will provide specific submission instructions as well as any guidance modifying the details of this instruction. Nominations for the Kent Award may be handled separately. 4.4. Category Winners. Generally, a single individual or team winner will be selected for each annual award category each year; honorable mentions for the annual awards may also be designated. By exception, the Director, AF/A9 may designate multiple co-winners or no winner at all for a given award category. In such cases, honorable mention will not be awarded. 4.4.1. Air Force Recognition Ribbon. Winners of individual or team awards are authorized to wear the Air Force Recognition Ribbon (military member) or the Air Force Recognition Lapel Pin (civilian) in accordance with AFI 36-2805, Special Trophies and Awards. Award winners are responsible for informing their personnel office for updating their records. This authorization does not apply to honorable mention awardees. 5. Nomination Packages. Except as modified above, all nomination packages must include: 5.1. Cover Letter. The nominating official must provide a cover letter in Official Memorandum format to accompany the nomination packages. Henningsen Award nomination(s) should be provided under separate cover; all other awards may be combined into a single letter. (See Attachment 3) 5.2. AF Form 1206. The Form 1206, Nomination for Award, documents the justification for the nominated award. The Form 1206 must be prepared in accordance with the following. 5.2.1. A maximum of 24 lines (36 for the Henningsen Award) of content using actionimpact-result bullet format are allowed. 5.2.2. Use section headers on the Form 1206 as described in the award criteria paragraphs above. Each section should be preceded by a blank line. Section headers do not count against the line limit. 5.2.3. Include an alphabetized acronym list (header: Acronyms) to define all acronyms; use the back of AF Form 1206 if necessary. Acronyms do not count against the line limit. 5.2.4. Include a listing of team members (header: Team Members) for team awards. Listing should include name, rank, branch of service, and unit. Include the contracting company for any contractor members of the team. Use the back of Form 1206 if necessary. The team members list does not count against the line limit. 5.2.5. UNCLASSIFIED content is preferred; however, classified content up to the SECRET Collateral level is permitted. In such cases, nominating officials will submit an unclassified cover letter and citation via standard channels and an appropriately marked classified Form 1206 as directed in the call for nominations.
AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 11 5.3. Citation. A short UNCLASSIFIED award citation for each nomination. See Attachment 4 for an example. 6. Evaluation Panel. The Director, AF/A9 will appoint an evaluation panel to score nomination packages and recommend winners for all annual award categories and the Henningsen Award. 6.1. The evaluation panel will consist of analytic leaders generally at the O6/GS15 level representing a cross-section of nominating organizations. The Director, AF/A9 may also appoint independent representatives to the evaluation panel. A general officer or civilian equivalent (e.g., the A9 Technical Director) will chair the evaluation panel. 6.2. AF/A9 will electronically distribute nomination packages and evaluation instructions to evaluation panel members within 15 days of receipt of all award nominations. Evaluation panel members may or may not be asked to score every award category. Evaluation panel members will typically have three weeks to return their scores to AF/A9. 6.3. AF/A9 will compile scores for each award category and present the results to the panel chair. The panel chair will evaluate the results and determine if any additional action (e.g., run-off, panel discussion, re-scoring, etc.) is needed. On resolution of any follow-up action, the panel chair will make award-winner and honorable mention (if applicable) recommendations to the Director, AF/A9. The Director, AF/A9 is the sole and final approval authority for all awards. 7. Award Announcements and Presentations. 7.1. The Director, AF/A9 will inform the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force of all Air Force Analysis Award winners and provide electronic notification to HAF / MAJCOM / AFRC / FOA / DRU / ANG commanders/directors. AF/A9 will also publicize winners on the Air Force Analysis Community website and via email to Air Force Operations Research Analysts (61A/1515). The Kent Award may be announced separately. 7.2. The Director, AF/A9 will host a special ceremony to honor the Kent Award winner. Honorees will have their names engraved on a plaque on display at AF/A9 and will receive an engraved award and framed certificate. 7.3. The Director, AF/A9 will host an annual Air Force Analytic Community Awards Ceremony to honor the winners of the Henningsen and all annual awards. Henningsen Award winners will have their names engraved on a plaque on display at AF/A9 and will receive a medallion award and framed certificate. Annual award winners will receive an engraved award (or comparable memorabilia item) and an award certificate. Honorable mention awardees will receive a certificate acknowledging their achievement.
12 AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 7.4. Travel to award ceremonies will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and AFI 36-2805. Non active (military/civilian) recipients of Kent or Henningsen awards are authorized invitational orders to attend the award ceremony where they will be recognized; spouses travel at their own expense. Active Air Force military or civilian award winners are highly encouraged to attend the presentation ceremony; official travel at unit expense is authorized for this purpose. GINA M. GROSSO, Lieutenant General, USAF DCS, Manpower, Personnel and Services
AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 13 Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION References AFI 36-2805, Special Trophies and Awards, 14 March 2013 AFMAN 33-363, Records Management Program, 1 March 2008 AFPD 36-28, Awards and Decorations Programs, 9 May 2014 AFI 90-1603, Air Force Studies Management and Registration, xx Dec 2015 Joint Travel Regulations, http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm Adopted Forms AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication AF Form 1206, Nomination for Award Abbreviations and Acronyms AF Air Force AFI Air Force Instruction AFMAN Air Force Manual AFPD Air Force Policy Directive AFRC Air Force Reserve Center AFRIMS Air Force Records Information Management System ANG Air National Guard DRU Direct Reporting Unit FOA Field Operating Agency GS Government Schedule [Federal Employee] GO General Officer HAF Headquarters Air Force MAJCOM Major Command MORS Military Operations Research Society MORSS Military Operations Research Society Symposium SES Senior Executive Service OPR Office of Primary Responsibility OR Operations Research RDS Records Disposition Schedule
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AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 15 Attachment 2 ANNUAL CALENDAR YEAR AWARDS TIMELINE GUIDANCE A2.1. AF/A9A annually sets deadlines for Award Timelines. Absent any further guidance, the following timetables will serve as a guide for the Air Force Analysis process. A2.2. Timeline. Table A2.1. Annual Calendar Year Awards Timeline Guidance. Date NLT 31 Oct NLT 15 Jan NLT 31 Jan NLT 15 Feb NLT 10 Mar NLT 31 Mar NLT 30 Apr NLT 31 Aug Action The Director, AF/A9 sends announcement requesting annual award nominations for the current calendar year, evaluation panel nominees, and states any changes to award deadlines. AF/A9 appoints evaluation panel to review nominations. Nomination packages due to AF/A9. Nomination packages sent to evaluation panel for scoring. Initial evaluation of nominations returned to AF/A9. AF/A9 adjudication and finalization of award selections. Announcement of award winners and invitation to award ceremony. Presentations of winners and honorable mentions.
16 AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 Attachment 3 EXAMPLE OF ORGANIZATION NOMINATION COVER LETTER Figure A3.1. Example of Organization Nomination Cover Letter. 8 January 2015 MEMORANDUM FOR AF/A9 FROM: USAFC/A9 SUBJECT:AIR FORCE ANALYSIS AWARD NOMINATIONS 1.I take great pleasure in nominating the following candidate(s) from United States Air Forces Caribbean for the respective awards. a.lisa F. Hanover, Capt, Air Force Company Grade Analyst of the Year Joseph B. Smith, Lt Col, Air Force Field Grade Analyst of the Year Braden M. Parker, GS-13, Air Force Journeyman Civilian Analyst of the Year Carolyn E. Franks, GS-14, Air Force Senior Civilian Analyst of the Year b.airlift Options in Support of Littoral Warfare Team, Air Force Analytic Team of the Year; Leslie C. Dempsey, Maj, USAF (Team Leader); Amanda J. Mosher, Lt, USN; Matthew L. Almaraz, Capt, USAF; Gina A. Sedwick, Contractor (JSR Corporation) c.jane E. Worthy, 1st Lt, Outstanding Junior Analyst (military) Linda S. Johnson, GS-12, Outstanding Junior Analyst (civilian) d.heidi T. Warrior, Capt, Combat Analyst e.downrange Assessment Team, Innovation; William H. Macy, GS-13, DAF (Team Leader); Stacy L. Platz, Maj, USAF; Edward F. Menke, CAPT, USA; Robin Z. Moore, GS-12, DAF f.chip R. Jones, GS-14, Study Excellence (SRP #123456; http://www.dtic.mil/myreport.pdf) 2. Please direct any questions to my A9 Director, Mr. Robert J. Analyst at 123-456-7890 or robert.j.analyst.mil@mail.mil //SIGNED// NEEL J. PRICE, General, USAF Commander Note: Follow Official Memorandum format and provide on organizational letterhead.
AFI36-2844 5 JUNE 2017 17 Attachment 4 CITATION FORMAT FOR SPECIAL TROPHIES AND AWARDS Figure A4.1. Citation Format for Special Trophies and Awards. CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE 20XX COMPANY GRADE ANALYST OF THE YEAR TO JAN J. JONES Captain Jan J. Jones distinguished herself as Chief, Analysis and Assessments Division, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015. Captain Jones expertly led a joint team of subject matter experts to develop a tool that prioritizes more than 250 million dollars for the Program Objective Memorandum. She conducted sensitivity analysis on sensor capabilities resulting in a cost savings 2.5 million dollars. Finally, Captain Jones derived more than 50 regression equations, measuring aircraft fuel efficiency and associated cost savings with 98 percent accuracy. The distinctive accomplishments of Captain Jones reflect great credit upon herself and the United States Air Force. Note: Limit the citation to approximately 70 key words which properly describe the nominee s accomplishments or achievements. Key words are defined as those words between the opening and closing statements.
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