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| Article Number | J-010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
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| Last Modified | 01FEB25 |
| Approving Authority | Joint Forces Commander |
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Table 1-1 shows all awards currently in use by the vJFC and its component commands.
Table 1-2 Shows all Badges currently Awarded by the vJFC and its component commands.
¶ 1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish which awards will be used by the Virtual Joint Forces command, basic requirements to be awarded and the approval authority for each.
¶ 2. Approval Authority
The Joint Forces Commander (JFC) is the ultimate approval authority for all awards. The JFC has delegated approval authority to multiple levels of the Chain of Command to exercise command and judgement in the approval process.
In the case when the lowest level approval authority is not assigned, awards should continue to be sent up the chain of command to the next authority above for approval.
- vJFC Joint Staff is defined as the Joint Forces Commander, the Joint Forces Deputy Command (JFDC) and the Chief of the Joint Staff (CJS).
- Component Commanders are defined as the Commander CSG-3, 23 Air Force Named Air Force (NAF) Commander, and 1st Infantry Division Commander.
- Wing/Brigade Commanders are defined as the CVW-9 Commander, 412th Fighter Wing Commander, and the 61st Airlift Wing Commander, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade Commander.
- Joint Staff Directors are defined as anyone who is billeted as the J1 Director, J2/3 Director, J5 Director, J6 Director, and J7 Director.
If no Director is assigned, awards will be sent to the JFDC for review and approval actions.
¶ Recommendation Process:
Any member of the vJFC can recommend an award for any other member of the vJFC. Awards will follow a “routing process” through the Chain of Command.
- All awards for operations or for service will be sent to the wing commander that the individual falls under. The wing commander will then review the recommended citation and justification for the award.
- Wing Commanders will work with the submitter to ensure that the citation is of a good quality and review supporting material to make sure what is being presented is factually accurate.
- Wing Commander’s reviewing awards prior to the component commander can recommend approval, downgrade, or upgrade of the award. If the wing commander is the approval authority for an award they will forward the approved citation to J1 for Processing.
- Component Commanders will review the awards and either Approve or Deny. If denied they can recommend a downgrade or upgrade for the recommended award. If the Component Commander is the approval authority they will then forward the citation to J1 for processing.
- Valor Awards: an investigating officer may be appointed to review awards for valor (e.g. DFC, SS, and Service Cross). They will act as an independent reviewer for the tacview/recording and as well as any witness statements to further back up the award. Their comments will be passed along to the Component Commander or vJFC Joint Staff and used to approve, deny, downgrade or upgrade the award.
- vJFC will review awards, approve, deny, downgrade or upgrade and forward to J1 for processing.
- Exceptions: If recommending an approval authority for an award, those recommendations will be sent to the next level of the Chain of Command.
- Recommendations for any member on the vJFC Joint Staff must have the unanimous approval by both of the other staff members.
¶ Examples of the Process:
CPT JOE DIRT is a F18 Section lead during an operation and sees his wingman 2LT JOHN DOE shoot down two enemy aircraft and still complete his strike mission. CPT Dirt writes a recommendation for a DFC for 2LT DOE and submits it to the CVW-9 Wing Commander.
The wing commander will then review the citation and justification provided as well as the TAC View for the operation. The Wing Commander makes there recommendation and submits it to the CSG-3 CO (Component Commander)
The Component Commander at their discretion may have a 3rd party appointed as an investigating officer to collect more details and deliver findings if required. The Component Commander then makes their decision on the DFC or any changes to the award. If the changes are from a DFC to an Air Medal then the changes are made and forwarded to J1 for processing. If the change is an upgrade from a DFC to a Silver Star then the Component Commander will forward the Award to the vJFC joint staff for their ruling as well as the findings from the investigation if there was one. The vJFC makes their decision and forwards it to J1 for processing.
Awards for service to a joint staff director will follow a similar process except the Joint Staff Director has the approval authority at there level and will then forward to J1 for processing.
¶ Campaign and Statutory Awards:
Campaign Awards will be processed by the J1 upon the conclusion of a campaign. The J2/J3 will help furnish a list of who participated in the Campaign. Any Campaign awards that were earned will be posted in a memorandum and annotated on the members personnel record.
J7 will notify the J1 when someone passes any training course where a medal or award is presented upon graduation for official processing.
¶ Order of Precedence.
See Table 1-1 for the Order of Precedence. In the event that a member has awards from different branches their current branch will establish the order of precedence.
Services are used to annotate a specific branch of the vJFC for ease of use instead of listing all 3 branches' award names.
- Example 1: CW2 Tester was an Air Force Pilot prior to transferring to fly the Kiowa. They have completed their training and are assigned to an operational unit in the 1st Division. While in the 23rd AF they received the Air Commendation Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal. They have also been awarded the Army Commendation and the Army Achievement Medals. The Army Commendation Medal would then be worn higher than the Air Force Commendation Medal.
- Example 2: CPT Snow is assigned an A-10 Pilot in the 23rd AF. COL Dirt writes CPT Snow an Army Achievement Medal for helping with 1st Division Training as FAC (A). The Army Achievement medal would be worn after the Air and Space Force Achievement Medal.
¶ Awards Timeline:
Statutory: All Statutory Awards will be processed within the 1st full week of the month. This gives the J1 time to get all awards together for mass announcement and processing. If someone feels that they have been missed please notify the J1 for review.
¶ Attachments to Awards:
V “Device”
Service Commendation Medals, Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Distinguished Flying Cross will be awarded with “V Device” for acts of Valor during operations. This is used for single acts of valor during an operation.
When awarded the Award will read Distinguished Flying Cross with V Device.
“C” Device”
The “C” device is used to denote that the decoration was awarded in recognition of meritorious service or achievement under combat conditions. The Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Service Commendation Medal and the Service Achievement Medals are authorized the “C” device.
Services are used to annotate a specific branch of the vJFC for ease of use instead of listing all 3 branches' award names.
Gold or Silver Stars (Navy and Marine Corps Awards): Subsequent awards for Navy and Marine Awards will be awarded a Gold Star for an additional award or a Silver Star for the sixth award. Awards will include the number of stars awarded for subsequent awards.
- Example: Navy and Marine Corps Medal with Gold Star (Second Award).
Army, Airforce and Joint Awards will utilize Bronze or Silver Oak Leaf Clusters to represent the subsequent awards. The appropriate cluster will be included in the citation for the award.
- Example: Army Commendation Medal with Silver Oak Leaf cluster.
All campaign /service/ statutory awards (Combat Readiness Medal and down) will be awarded in a memorandum style. Wing Commanders / Joint Directorate Directors will review and submit to J1 for review and processing.
The only exception to this rule will be the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) and Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal which will require a citation and justification to the appropriate Wing Commanders for review and approval actions.
¶ 3. TABLE 1-1 Awards in order of precedence.
| Award |
Image |
Operations/ Service | Description | Approval Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Navy Cross (NC)(USN/USMC) Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) (USA) |
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Operations | Awarded to any member of the VJFC who distinguished themselves by extraordinary heroism. The act must be performed in the presence of great danger and must render the individual conspicuous among his or her comrades. | VJFC JOINT STAFF |
| Defense Distinguished Service Medal |
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Service | Awarded to any person who while serving in any capacity within the vJFC distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the vJFC in a duty of great responsibility. To justify this decoration an exceptional performance of duty is required, clearly above that normally expected which has contributed materially to the success of a major command or project. Acts must have an impact across the entirety of the Joint Command | VJFC JOINT STAFF |
|
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (USN/USMC) Army Distinguished Service Medal (USA) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (USAF) |
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Service | Awarded to any person who while serving in any capacity within the vJFC distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the vJFC in a duty of great responsibility. To justify this decoration an exceptional performance of duty is required, clearly above that normally expected which has contributed materially to the success of a major command or project. | VJFC JOINT STAFF |
| Silver Star |
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Operations | Awarded to any person who distinguishes themself by gallantry in action. The Silver Star is awarded for singular acts of valor. | VJFC JOINT STAFF |
| Defense Superior Service Medal |
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Service | Awarded to any member of the vJFC who distinguished themselves through exceptionally meritorious service above that deserving a DMSM while assigned to a Joint Directorate. | VJFC JOINT STAFF |
| Legion of Merit |
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Operations or Service | Awarded to any member of the vJFC who distinguishes themselves through exceptionally meritorious service above that deserving a MSM. | Component Commander |
| Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Operations | Awarded to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement | Component Commander |
|
Navy and Marine Corps Medal (USN/USMC) Soldiers Medal (USA) Airman's Medal (USAF) |
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Operations | Awarded to members who demonstrate valor in non combat conditions. | VJFC JOINT STAFF |
| Bronze Star |
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Operations | Awarded either in recognition of combat heroism or valor or in the recognition of meritorious achievement or service under combat conditions. | Component Commander |
| Purple Heart |
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Operations | Awarded to any member of the vJFC who during simulated combat conditions who suffer damage to the aircraft and eject or die. | Component Commander |
| Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
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Service | Awarded to any member of the vJFC who distinguishes themselves by outstanding Meritorious Service to Joint Staff Directorate. | Joint Staff Director (J1, J2/3, J5, J6, J7) |
| Meritorious Service Medal |
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Service | Awarded to any member of the vJFC who distinguishes themself by outstanding meritorious service to a Component Command or Operational Squadron. | Component Commander |
| Air Medal |
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Operations | Awarded for achievement or heroism while participating in aerial flight but not the degree that justifies the DFC. | Component Commander |
| Joint Service Commendation Medal |
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Service | Awarded for meritorious service or achievement while assigned to a Joint Staff Directorate | Joint Staff Director (J1, J2/3, J5, J6, J7) |
| Aerial Achievement Medal (USAF) |
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Operations | Awarded to any member of the vJFC who distinguished themselves for sustained meritorious achievement within the MSFS AO. | Wing Commander |
|
Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (USN/USMC) Army Commendation Medal (USA) Air and Space Commendation Medal (USAF)l |
   |
Operations or Service | Awarded to any member of the vJFC who distinguished themselves by heroic or meritorious achievement or service. Acts or service must be accomplished or performed in a manner above that normally expected and sufficient to distinguish the individual above those performing similar services. | Wing Commander |
| Joint Service Achievement Medal |
 |
Service | Awarded for meritorious service or achievement while assigned to a Joint Staff Directorate | Joint Staff Director (J1, J2/3, J5, J6, J7) |
|
Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal(USN/USMC) Army Achievement Medal (USA) Air and Space Force Achievement Medal (USAF) |
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Operations or Service | Awarded to any member of the vJFC who distinguishes themself with outstanding achievement or meritorious service. | Wing Commander |
|
Combat Action Ribbon (USN/USMC) Combat Action Medal (USAF) |
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Operations | Service in four (4) operations | J1 |
| Presidential Unit Citation |
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Operations | Awarded to any squadron which distinguishes themselves by outstanding heroism over the course of a campaign. | VJFC JOINT STAFF |
| Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
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Unit Citation for the entirety of the vJFC awarded at the direction of the Joint Staff for significant milestones or achievements achieved by the vJFC. | VJFC JOINT STAFF | |
|
Navy Unit Commendation(USN/USMC) Valorous Unit Citation (USA) Gallant Unit Citation (USAF) |
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Operations or Service | Awarded to any squadron who distinguished itself by outstanding heroism in action but does not rise to the level of the PUC or Distinguished itself by extremely meritorious service. | Component Commander |
|
Meritorious Unit Commendation (USN/USMC) Meritorious Unit Citation (USA) Meritorious Unit Award (USAF) |
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Service | Awarded to any squadron which distinguished itself by either valorous or meritorious achievement that render the unit outstanding | Component Commander |
| Navy "E" Ribbon (USN and Attached USMC elements) |
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Service | Awarded to the outstanding Squadron or "Sailor" of the year | Component Commander |
| Combat Readiness Medal (USAF) |
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Statutory | Awarded upon completion of an Air Force Training Pipeline and being assigned to an operational unit for 30 days. | J1 |
| Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon (USAF) |
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Service | Awarded to the outstanding officer or enlisted member of the 23rd Air Force | Component Commander |
| National Defense Service Medal |
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Statutory | Awarded for completion of in-processing and assignment to a training or operational squadron. | J1 |
| Antarctica Service Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for the completion of a campaign in the South Atlantic (SA) or Antarctica Area of Operations (AOR) | J1 |
| Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for the Completion of a Campaign in the Sinai AOR | J1 |
| Vietnam Service Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for the completion of a Campaign in the Marianas AOR | J1 |
| Southwest Asia Service Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for the completion of a campaign in the Persian Gulf AOR | J1 |
| Kosovo Campaign Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for the completion of a campaign in the Caucasus or Kola AOR | J1 |
| Afghanistan Campaign Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for the completion of a campaign in the Afghanistan AOR | J1 |
| Iraq Campaign Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for the Completion of a campaign in the Iraq AOR | J1 |
| Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for the Completion of a Campaign in the Syria AOR | J1 |
| Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for completing 10 operations, 1 campaign star for every five after. | J1 |
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded for completing 5 operations (Awarded once) | J1 |
| Armed Forces Service Medal |
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Statutory | Awarded for the completion of Microsoft Flight Sim (MSFS) Initial Pilot Training (IPT) and participation in one (1) Campaign | J1 |
| Humanitarian Service Medal |
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Service | Awarded to members of the vJFC who assist other members of the vJFC whether financial, mental, etc. | Wing Commander |
| Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
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Service | Used to recognize vJFC members who contribute to an operational squadron or Joint Staff Directorate that aren’t assigned to command that benefits. | Wing Commander / Joint Staff Director |
| Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (USN) |
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Operations / Statutory | Completion of IPT, Assignment to Operation Squadron, Completion of 1 Operation | J1 |
| Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon |
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Statutory | Awarded to members of CSG-3 upon completion of IPT, ICT, or ICT. | J1 |
| Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon (USAF) |
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Operations / Statutory | Awarded to members of the 23rd Air Force upon completion of primary training, assignment to an operational squadron and one operation. | J1 |
| Air and Space Longevity Service Award (USAF) |
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Statutory | Awarded to members of the 23rd Air Force for every 2 years of service | J1 |
| Developmental Special Duty Ribbon (USAF) |
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Statutory | Awarded to members of the 23rd AF upon completion of a Primary Billet TDY Tour | vJFC Chief of Staff |
|
Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon (USN) Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon (USMC) Air Force Recruiter Ribbon (USAF) |
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Statutory | Awarded for 1 year service to J5 as a Recruiter | J5 Director |
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Navy Recruit Training Service Ribbon (USN) Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon (USMC) Air Force Basic Military Training Instructor Ribbon (USAF) |
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Statutory | Awarded for 1 Year of Service to J7 as an Instructor | J7 Director |
| Air and Space Training Ribbon(USAF) |
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Statutory | Awarded to members of the 23rd AF upon completion of Primary billet training (IPT/ITT/ ICT) | J1 |
| Army Service Ribbon (USA) |
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Statutory | Awarded to members of the 1st Division upon completion of Initial Pilot Training or Initial Crew Training | J7 |
¶ 4. TABLE 1-2 Badges
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Navy and Marine Corps Badges |
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| Naval Aviator Wings |
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Awarded upon completion of IPT training in the FA/-18, F-14, AV-8B, or F-4E | J7 |
| Naval Flight Officer Insignia |
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Awarded upon completion of ICT in the F-14 (RIO) or F-4E (WSO) | J7 |
| Command at Sea Insignia (USN Only) |
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For assignment as a Squadron Commanding officer or Wing Commander. Prior commanding officers will retain the device below the ribbon rack. Current commanding officers will have the badge displayed above their name plate on the uniform. | J1 |
| Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Insignia |
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Awarded to enlisted controllers upon completion of Initial controller training and assigned to CVW-9 staff. | J7 |
| Navy Recruiting Badge |
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Awarded to all active recruiters in the J5 who come from USN elements of CSG-3 | |
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|
Army Badges |
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| Combat Action Badge |
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Service in four operations | J1 |
| Army Master Aviator Badge |
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Completion of FPT, 300 flight hours and assigned as a Section Lead or Above | J1 |
| Army Senior Aviator Badge |
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Completion of FPT and 150 flight hours. | J1 |
| Army Basic Aviator Badge |
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Completion of IPT | J7 |
| Army Master Aviation Badge |
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Completion of FCT and 300 flight hours | J1 |
| Army Senior Aviation Badge |
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Completion of FCT and 150 flight hours | J1 |
| Army Basic Aviation Badge |
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Completion of Initial Crew Training | J7 |
| Army Recruiter Badge |
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All active recruiters in the J5 who come from 1st Division elements will wear it on their uniform. Awarded for one year of service as a recruiter for permanent wear. |
J5 |
| Army Instructors Badge |
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Awarded for one year of service as a J7 Instructor | J7 |
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|
Air Force Badges |
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| Master Pilot Badge |
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Completion of FPT, 300 flight hours and Section Lead or above | J1 |
| Senior Pilot Badge |
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Completion of FPT and 150 flight hours | J1 |
| Basic Pilot Badge |
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Completion of Initial Pilot Training | J7 |
| Master Combat Systems Officer Badge |
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Completion of FCT, 300 flight hours and Section Lead or above | J1 |
| Senior Combat Systems Officer Badge |
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Completion of FCT and 150 flight hours | J1 |
| Basic Combat Systems Officer Badge |
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Completion of FCT | J7 |
| Master Weapons Director Badge |
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Completion of FTT and 300 hours, | J1 |
| Senior Weapons Director Badge |
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Completion of FTT and 150 hours. | J1 |
| Basic Weapons Director Badge |
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Completion of FTT | J7 |
| Master Air Traffic Controller Badge |
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Completion of FTT, 300 hours controlling | J1 |
| Senior Air Traffic Controller Badge |
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Completion of FTT and 150 hours controlling | J1 |
| Basic Air Traffic Controller Badge |
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Completion of ITT | J7 |
| CCT Flash |
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Complection of FTT | J7 |
¶ 5. Citation Skeletons
All awards will include a justification beneath the submitted citation to further provide context for the approval authority. Awards for valor will include narrative statements to better describe the actions taken and impact on the mission, tacview/recording will be used to verify kills/actions however the narrative is best used to describe other factors that the tacview/recording may not be able to support. Examples can be coordinating assets or service as Package/Mission commander.
Citation Tips: Use the opening and ending sentences from the skeletons below.
Length and Clarity: Typically, the body of the commendation should be a brief narrative (about 90–120 words) highlighting the individual’s achievements and their direct impact.
Specific Contributions: Focus on the measurable results (e.g., increased readiness, cost savings, improved processes, mission success, etc.).
Tone and Voice: Keep the tone official, using active voice where possible (e.g., “Captain Smith led…,” “Staff Sergeant Jones developed…”).
Inclusive References: Ensure that you use the correct name and official rank/designation for the recipient and their unit.
Notes: Services refers to the name of the Branch. Ie. Army Commendation Medal.
vJFC will be written as Virtual Joint Forces Command.
Navy Cross / Distinguished Service Cross / Air Force Cross:
For extraordinary heroism while serving as (Role) on (date) in support of Operation (Name). Rank First MI Last Name.....a couple of well written sentences describing what led up to the event, the event itself and the outcome. Rank Full Name’s heroism and dedication to duty bring great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Distinguished Service Medals:
For exceptionally meritorious service to the Virtual Joint Forces Command in a duty of great responsibility. Rank First MI Last NameDescribe the exceptionally meritorious service and how it has benefited the Component Command or the entirety of the vJFC.
Silver Star Medal:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as (Role) in direct support of Operation (Name). Rank First MI Last Name Several well written sentences describing what led up to the event, actions and how it impacted the mission.
Legion of Merit:
For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service. Rank First MI Last NameDescribe the service and how it has impacted the affected commands.
Distinguished Flying Cross:
- Non- Combat: For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as (Role) in support of (Campaign or operation). Rank First MI Last Name
- Distinguished Flying Cross with “V” Device: For heroism while participating in aerial flight as (Role) (Flight) in support of Operation (Name) on (Date). Rank First MI Last Name. Rank Full Name’s heroism and dedication to duty bring great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
- Distinguished Flying Cross with “C” Device: For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight under combat conditions as (Role) (Flight) in support of Operation (Name) on (date). Rank First MI Last Name
- Navy and Marine Corps Medal/ Soldiers Medal/ Airman’s Medal: For heroism while serving as (role). Rank First MI Last Name describe the events and how they demonstrated valor and the impact it had on the overall situation. Rank Full Name’s heroism and dedication to duty bring great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Bronze Star Medal:
For meritorious achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as (role) in support of Campaign (Name) from (Month, Year Campaign started) to (Month, Year Campaign ended). Rank First MI Last Name
Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device: For heroic achievement in connection with operations against the enemy while serving as (Role) in support of Operation (Name) on (Date). Rank First MI Last Name Rank Full Name’s heroism and dedication to duty bring great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Purple Heart
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
For outstanding meritorious achievement or service while assigned as Role, Joint Directorate. Rank Full name followed by several sentences covering their achievements/service. Rank Full Name’s dedication to duty reflects great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Meritorious Service Medal:
For outstanding meritorious achievement or service while assigned as (Role), Squadron. Rank First MI Last Name followed by several sentences covering their service. Rank Full Name’s dedication to duty reflects great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Air Medal:
Air Medal with “V” Device: For heroic achievement while participating in aerial flight as (Role) (Flight) in support of Operation (Name) on (Date). Rank First MI Last Name
Rank Full Name’s heroism and dedication to duty bring great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Air Medal with “C” Device: For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight under combat conditions as (Role) (Flight) in support of Operation (Name). Rank First MI Last Name
Air Medal Strike/Flight: For sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as Role in support of Operation (Name) (Date(s)). Rank First MI Last Name
Joint Service Commendation Medal:
Meritorious achievement while serving as (Role) in the J(Number) Directorate. Rank full name followed by several sentences describing actions, achievements, or services rendered to the directorate. Rank Full Name dedication to duty brings credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Aerial Achievement Medal
Distinguished and sustained meritorious service while participating in aerial flight while serving as (Role). Rank full name, followed by several sentences describing the sustained meritorious service. Rank Full names dedication to duty bring great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Service Commendation Medals:
Non-Combat: Meritorious achievement while serving as (Role). Rank full name, several sentences describing actions or achievements. Rank Full Name’s and dedication to duty bring credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
With “V” Device:
Heroic achievement while assigned to (flight) on date, in support of Operation (Name). Rank Full Name, several sentences describing their actions and benefit to the mission. Rank Full Name’s heroism and dedication to duty bring credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
With “C” Device: Meritorious achievement (or service) while under combat conditions as the (Role), (Flight) in support of Operation (Name) date. Rank Full name followed by several sentences describing their accomplishments and actions taken. Rank Full names dedication to duty bring credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Professional achievement in the superior performance of their duties while serving as (role) in the J (directorate number). Rank Full name followed by several sentences describing their accomplishments or services rendered to the joint directorate. Rank Full Name’s dedication to duty brings credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Service Achievement Medals:
Profession achievement in the superior performance of their duties while serving as (role) (squadron). Rank Full name, several sentences describing their accomplishments or services rendered. Rank Full Name’s dedication to duty brings credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Humanitarian Service Medal
Humanitarian assistance while serving as a member of the Virtual Joint Forces Command. Rank Full Name followed by several sentences describing the actions taken to assist another member of the Virtual Joint Forces Command. Rank Full Name’s selfless service reflects great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Outstanding service while selflessly devoting time and energy to (Squadron). Rank full name, followed by several sentences describing how they helped impact an area that they aren’t currently assigned. Rank Full Name’s outstanding volunteer service reflects great credit upon themselves and the vJFC.
¶ 6. Glossary
| Term | Acronym Definition |
| ICT | Initial Crew Training |
| IPT | Initial Pilot Training |
| ITT | Initial TechnicalTraining |
| FCT | Formal Crew Training |
| FPT | Formal Pilot Training |
| FTT | Formal Technical Training |