”AIR FORCE MANUAL 36-2806 AWARDS AND MEMORIALIZATION PROGRAM” (på engelska). Department of the Air Force. 10 juni 2019. sid. 64. Arkiverad från originalet den 9 februari 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220209225049/https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afman36-2806/afman36-2806.pdf. Läst 12 mars 2022. ”A2.3. Air Force Cross (AFC).
A2.3.1. Eligibility. The medal was established by PL 88-593, 1 November 1965 and made
effective 6 July 1960 by 10 USC § 8742. The medal is awarded to any person, while serving
in any capacity with the Air Force, who distinguish himself or herself by extraordinary
heroism, not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor:
A2.3.1.1. While engaged in an action against an enemy of the U.S.;
A2.3.1.2. While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing
foreign force; or
A2.3.1.3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against
an opposing armed force in which the U.S. is not a belligerent party.
A2.3.2. The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for award of the
Medal of Honor, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction. (T-1).
A2.3.3. The gallant actions are reviewed against the award criteria to ensure the actions do not
justify award of the Medal of Honor.
A2.3.4. Deserving actions prior to 6 July 1960 were recognized with an Army Distinguished
Service Cross.
A2.3.5. Preparing a Recommendation. Refer to Attachment 13.
A2.3.6. Approval Authority. SECAF.
A2.3.7. Award Description.
A2.3.7.1. Medal. A bronze cross with an oxidized satin finish. Centered on the cross is a
gold-plated American bald eagle, wings displayed against a cloud formation (from the Air
Force Crest) encircled by a laurel wreath finished in green enamel.
A2.3.7.2. Ribbon. The ribbon is brittany blue, edged with Old Glory red, and bears a
narrow white vertical stripe inside the red edges.
A2.3.8. Authorized Device. Refer to Table A2.2.
A2.3.9. Presentation. When practical, SECAF presents the medal in a formal ceremony at the
Pentagon”
”AIR FORCE MANUAL 36-2806 AWARDS AND MEMORIALIZATION PROGRAM” (på engelska). Department of the Air Force. 10 juni 2019. sid. 64. Arkiverad från originalet den 9 februari 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220209225049/https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afman36-2806/afman36-2806.pdf. Läst 12 mars 2022. ”A2.3. Air Force Cross (AFC).
A2.3.1. Eligibility. The medal was established by PL 88-593, 1 November 1965 and made
effective 6 July 1960 by 10 USC § 8742. The medal is awarded to any person, while serving
in any capacity with the Air Force, who distinguish himself or herself by extraordinary
heroism, not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor:
A2.3.1.1. While engaged in an action against an enemy of the U.S.;
A2.3.1.2. While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing
foreign force; or
A2.3.1.3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against
an opposing armed force in which the U.S. is not a belligerent party.
A2.3.2. The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for award of the
Medal of Honor, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction. (T-1).
A2.3.3. The gallant actions are reviewed against the award criteria to ensure the actions do not
justify award of the Medal of Honor.
A2.3.4. Deserving actions prior to 6 July 1960 were recognized with an Army Distinguished
Service Cross.
A2.3.5. Preparing a Recommendation. Refer to Attachment 13.
A2.3.6. Approval Authority. SECAF.
A2.3.7. Award Description.
A2.3.7.1. Medal. A bronze cross with an oxidized satin finish. Centered on the cross is a
gold-plated American bald eagle, wings displayed against a cloud formation (from the Air
Force Crest) encircled by a laurel wreath finished in green enamel.
A2.3.7.2. Ribbon. The ribbon is brittany blue, edged with Old Glory red, and bears a
narrow white vertical stripe inside the red edges.
A2.3.8. Authorized Device. Refer to Table A2.2.
A2.3.9. Presentation. When practical, SECAF presents the medal in a formal ceremony at the
Pentagon”
