Select Certificate Body Font Size based upon length of citation. AF Achievement Medal is 11 or 12 lines maximum. AF Commendation Medal and AF Meritorious Service Medals are 14 lines maximum using 10 or 12 point font.
Contents
- 1 What is an achievement medal in the Air Force?
- 2 How much is an Air Force Commendation Medal Worth?
- 3 What form is used for an Air Force Achievement Medal?
- 4 How Do You Wear Your Air Force Achievement Medal?
- 5 What is the ranking of military medals?
- 6 How often do you get the Air Force Good Conduct Medal?
- 7 What is an Air Force level award?
- 8 How do you get Armed Forces Service Medal?
- 9 How do you put medals on Air Force mess dress?
- 10 How many oak leaf clusters can you wear on an AAM?
- 11 What is mess dress Air Force?
What is an achievement medal in the Air Force?
The Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) is a decoration awarded to Air Force personnel for an outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of the same nature that warrants receiving the Commendation medal.
How much is an Air Force Commendation Medal Worth?
For USAF enlisted personnel, the Air Force Commendation Medal is worth three points under the Air Force enlisted promotion system.
What form is used for an Air Force Achievement Medal?
AF Form 2274, Air Force Achievement Medal.
How Do You Wear Your Air Force Achievement Medal?
Wear of Full Size Air Force Medals Six medals should be displayed in two rows, three over three. Regular size medals are worn on the service dress and ceremonial dress uniforms with the medal portion of the bottom row immediately above the top of the pocket button.
What is the ranking of military medals?
The 5 Highest-Ranking U.S. Military Medals. The five highest-ranking military medals for bravery in combat include the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross and the Silver Star Medal.
How often do you get the Air Force Good Conduct Medal?
The criteria for award of the Air Force Good Conduct medal are as follows: It is awarded to Air Force enlisted personnel during a three-year period of active military service or for a one-year period of service during a time of war.
What is an Air Force level award?
The Air Force Recognition Ribbon is a military award of the United States Air Force which was first created in October 1980. The ribbon is intended to recognize those who have received “non-portable” awards for accomplishment and excellence while serving on active duty in the United States Air Force.
How do you get Armed Forces Service Medal?
The Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to those with qualifying military service who are part of a U.S. mission “deemed to be a significant activity and who encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action.”
How do you put medals on Air Force mess dress?
Arrange mandatory command insignias on the right side of the jacket. They should be adjacent to the rows of miniature medals on the left side of the jacket, with current command center adjacent to the top row of medals, and graduated commanders lower insignia adjacent to the bottom of the row.
How many oak leaf clusters can you wear on an AAM?
Personnel may wear no more than four oak leaf clusters on each ribbon.
What is mess dress Air Force?
The United States Air Force Men’s Enlisted Mess Dress Uniform is worn at official formal evening functions and occasions of state and is the military equivalent of a black-tie tuxedo. Only miniature medals may be worn with this uniform, and no more than two occupational badges may be worn at a time.
