BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY AIR FORCE...

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY

OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2844

5 JUNE 2017

Personnel

AIR FORCE ANALYSIS AWARDS

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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,

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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 period-

of-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

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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

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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.

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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.


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):


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



the following equally weighted factors (use the italicized phrases as headers on the Form

1206):

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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.





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.


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.

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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.





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.


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.

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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 well-

executed 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.

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Table 1. Summary of Air Force Analysis Awards.

R

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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


Field Grade Officer


analytic excellence

Individual AF Officers in the grades of O4

through O5


Journeyman Civilian


analytic excellence

Individual AF Civilians in grades GS13 and

below


Senior Civilian


analytic excellence

Individual AF Civilians in the grade of GS14

7 Analytic Team of the

Year


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

Individual

or Team

AF military and civilian personnel;

teams must be AF led and at least

50% AF personnel.

4. Award Guidelines

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.

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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 action-

impact-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.

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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.

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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

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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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USAF—United States Air Force

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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 Action

NLT 31 Oct 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.

NLT 15 Jan AF/A9 appoints evaluation panel to review nominations.

NLT 31 Jan Nomination packages due to AF/A9.

NLT 15 Feb Nomination packages sent to evaluation panel for scoring.

NLT 10 Mar Initial evaluation of nominations returned to AF/A9.

NLT 31 Mar AF/A9 adjudication and finalization of award selections.

NLT 30 Apr Announcement of award winners and invitation to award ceremony.

NLT 31 Aug Presentations of winners and honorable mentions.

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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

[email protected]

//SIGNED//

NEEL J. PRICE, General, USAF

Commander

Note: Follow Official Memorandum format and provide on organizational letterhead.

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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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Attachment 5

BIOGRAPHIES

Figure A5.1. Biographies 1 of 2.

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Figure A5.2. Biographies 2 of 2.

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