Air Force Award Package (AF Form 1206)
Quarterly / annual award narrative statements in the current format.
Details
What did they do?
The AF 1206 in the narrative-statement era
The AF Form 1206 (Nomination for Award) is how quarterly and annual award packages are submitted, and it now follows the same narrative-statement style as the EPB: complete sentences, action plus measurable impact, plain English. Boards score packages against the categories in the nomination — so every statement should map to something the scoresheet rewards.
The strongest 1206 statements read fast and prove scope: how many people, how many dollars, what changed because of this Airman. "Managed the squadron vehicle fleet" scores nothing; "directed maintenance for a 28-vehicle fleet worth $3.1M, closing 100% of scheduled services on time across two quarters" scores.
Building a package that survives the board
Spread your statements across duty performance, self-improvement, and base or community involvement — the classic board pillars — rather than writing six variations of the same accomplishment. Whole-person evidence (education progress, volunteer leadership) routinely decides ties between technically equal nominees. Awards program policy is in DAFI 36-2803 (The Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program), and your wing or MAJCOM supplement sets the local scoring rules.
Give the generator your rough notes and the award category, and it drafts six narrative statements sized to the form. Edit them against your local scoresheet before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AF 1206 still in bullet format?
No — award nominations moved to narrative statements in line with the EPB change: complete standalone sentences with an action and a measurable impact, in plain English with uncommon acronyms spelled out.
How many statements does a quarterly award package need?
Most quarterly and annual packages use up to six statements across the board pillars — duty performance, self-improvement, and base or community involvement. Check your wing’s awards guidance for the local format and count.
What makes a 1206 statement competitive?
Scope and results the board can score in seconds: numbers of people led, dollars managed, percentages improved, and outcomes tied to the mission. One quantified sentence beats three adjectives.
Where are the official rules for Air Force awards?
DAFI 36-2803, The Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program, on e-publishing.af.mil — plus your wing or MAJCOM supplement, which sets local scoresheets and submission timelines.
Official source
DAFI 36-2803 and the AF Form 1206 — AF e-Publishing — The awards program instruction and the current AF Form 1206 are published on e-publishing.af.mil.