How many bullets do you need for an airman of the quarter?

Let’s look at an NCO of the Quarter package. According to Air Education and Training Command, “the package shall consist of 21 bullets dispersed under three headers: job/duty performance, significant self-improvement and base/community involvement.”

What is the Pitsenbarger Award?

Air Force Medal of Honor
William H. Pitsenbarger/Awards

How do I fill out AF Form 1206?

How to Fill Out AF Form 1206?

1. The filer must indicate the award type that should be given to the nominee under “Award.”
2. The filer should specify the category of the award (if applicable), the award period (the period of time for which the award is given), and the rank and name of the nominee.

How many bullets do you need for an EPR?

EPR bullet writing The EPR consists of categories of performance that require 4-6 bullets centered on accomplishments in selected areas.

What is a Category 2 civilian?

Civilian (Category II) Personnel in the grades of GS/GG-9 through GS/GG-12 or equivalent. Civilian (Category III) Personnel in the grades of GS/GG-13 through GG/GS-15 or equivalent. NCO Personnel in grades Staff Sergeant through Technical Sergeant.

Why was Pitsenbarger denied the Medal of Honor?

Soon after the battle, his Air Force commanders nominated him for the Medal of Honor, but he did not receive it. An Army general recommended that the award be downgraded to the Air Force Cross, apparently because at the time there was not enough documentation of Pitsenbarger’s heroic actions.

Was Abilene a real battle in Vietnam?

Operation Abilene may refer to: Operation Abilene (1966) – a joint US-Australian military operation in 1966 during the Vietnam War.

What is a 1206?

The AF Form 1206 is used to nominate Airmen or civilians for awards. It records the justification for quarterly and annual awards at all organizational levels from Flight to Headquarters Air Force. They also foster morale and public support of the Air Force by communicating the accomplishments of its members.

What are EPR bullets?

Definition: A concise written statement of a person’s single accomplishment and its impact on the unit mission, organization, etc. This is the format for the Performance Assessment blocks of the EPR.

What makes a good EPR bullet?

The type of accomplishments that belong in an EPR are those that support your unit’s mission. The strongest bullet you can write is one that demonstrates the accomplishment of the mission assigned to you or your unit. From the Senior NCO’s point of view, what counts is mission accomplishment.

What is a Category 3 civilian?

Civilian (Category III) Personnel in the grades of GS/GG-13 through GG/GS-15 or equivalent. NCO Personnel in grades Staff Sergeant through Technical Sergeant. SNCO Personnel in the grades Master Sergeant through Senior Master Sergeant (CMSgt selects are not eligible to compete for quarterly or annual awards).

How do you end a nomination letter?

Lastly, you should end the letter with a closing statement. Here, you can write more clearly as to why you feel the nominee deserves an award and if possible, include testimonials from others who also think the nominee should get an award.

What are the AFA Pitsenbarger Awards?

Air Force Association Pitsenbarger Awards provide a one-time grant of $500 and a one year complimentary AFA eMembership to selected top USAF enlisted personnel graduating from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The grants coincide with the CCAF graduation ceremonies held each Spring and Fall.

Are all pitsenbargers guaranteed?

All Pitsenbargers are based on available funds and are not guaranteed. Air Force Association Pitsenbarger Awards provide a one-time grant of $500 and a one year complimentary AFA eMembership to selected top USAF enlisted personnel graduating from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree.

Did a friendly-fire incident affect Pitsenbarger’s Medal of Honor claim?

The movie’s conspiracy theory that a friendly-fire incident directly affected Airman First Class William Pitsenbarger from initially not receiving the Medal of Honor seems unlikely.

What medals did Richard Pitsenbarger win in Vietnam?

Pitsenbarger nonetheless pulled the rescue off and afterward, was awarded the Airman’s Medal and Vietnam’s Medal of Military Merit and the Gallantry Cross with Bronze Palm for his valor. The citation noted that Pitsenbarger had a “complete disregard for his own safety.” He was recommended for four more medals.