Air Force Awards and Decorations - Overview
The Purpose of Military Awards
Awards are important symbols of public recognition for rewarding
extraordinary heroism, exceptionally meritorious service, or outstanding
achievement and other acts or services which are above and beyond
that normally expected and which distinguish an individual or unit
among those performing similar acts or services.
Air Force people make many personal and professional sacrifices
to ensure the Air Force accomplishes its missions and is a respected
part of our society. Acts of valor, heroism, exceptional service,
and outstanding achievement deserve special recognition. The Air
Force awards policy establishes guidance for recognizing individuals
and groups. 2.
The Air Force awards and decorations program fosters morale, incentive,
and esprit de corps. People or units who receive awards and decorations
under this program must clearly demonstrate sustained and superior
performance. 3.
In addition the Air
Force Special Trophies and Awards Program recognizes acts of
bravery, outstanding achievements, or periods of meritorious service.
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The Air Force awards and decorations program fosters morale,
incentive, and esprit de corps.
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Awards and Officer Promotions
Although the Air Force Officer Promotions System does not give points
for personal military awards and decorations. The performance associated
with the awards does have a significant affect on your evaluations
and/or selection board decisions.
Awards and Enlisted Advancements
The Air Force Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) grants
promotion points for awards and medals. You'll receive up to a maximum
of 25 promotion points for receiving the following Military Awards
(medals):
- Medal of Honor - 15
- Air Force/Navy Distinguished Cross - 11
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal - 9
- Distinguished Service Medal - 9
- Silver Star - 9
- Legion of Merit - 7
- Defense Superior Service Medal - 7
- Distinguished Flying Cross - 7
- Airman’s/Soldier’s/Navy-Marine Corps/Coast Guard/Bronze
Star/Defense Meritorious Service Medals/Meritorious Service Medal
- 5
- Purple Heart - 5 Air/Aerial Achievement - 3
- Air Force/Army/Navy/Joint Services/Coast Guard Commendation
Medal - 3
- Air Force Recruiting Ribbon - 2
- Air Force/Navy/Coast Guard/Joint Services Achievement Medal
- 1
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