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Military Decoration Templates

Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

AFI 36-2803 & AF2235/AF2236









Key Points to Writing
  • PCS/PCA Decorations will be based on EPRs/OPRs
  • Achievement Decorations read like awards, and will need a narrative for justification
  • DO NOT plan on making up mid-tour points in a PCS medal
  • Ask for HELP, the only person looking out for #1 is you
  • The only person looking out for your Airman is YOU!
  • ASK for/WRITE a Mid Tour decoration 
  • WRITE!!! The more you do it, the better you get
  • Use F7 to spell check. Errors reflect badly on you and your subordinate!

The following Bronze Star Medal (BSM) Template for has been taken from a Word file.  Feel free to copy the template.  Simply highlight the text, copy (CTRL-C) and paste it (CTRL-V) into a Word Document.  Please be aware the templates can be used for Outstanding Achievement, Meritorious Service or Posthumous.  Additionally, pay attention to the notes below the template. 

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CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF

THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
(INSERT OAK LEAF CLUSTER and/or WITH VALOR HERE)

TO

JOHN S. DOE

MANDATORY OPENING SENTENCE:
Captain John S. Doe distinguished himself by (heroism) OR (meritorious achievement) as (duty assignment) (while engaged in ground combat against an enemy of the United States) OR (while engaged in ground operations against the enemy) OR (while engaged in ground operations against an opposing armed force) (at or near) (on__________) OR (from ______to ________).

NARRATIVE:
Heroism with V-device – On that date while effecting the rescue of an American helicopter crew shot down behind enemy lines, Sergeant Doe and her patrol were spotted and immediately subjected to enemy action. Through the application of her exemplary leadership, sound judgment and courage, Sergeant Doe  safely led her patrol through the ensuing battle the successful accomplishment of its mission objective.

Achievement: During this period while exposed to extreme danger from hostile bombing and mortar attacks, Sergeant Doe  established and maintained vital long-range communications in support of the United States airlift of United Nations forces to Katanga.

MANDATORY CLOSING SENTENCE:
(Heroism) By her heroic actions and unselfish dedication to duty, Sergeant Doe  has reflected great credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
OR
The exemplary leadership, personal endeavor, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Doe  in this responsible position reflect great credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.

POSTHUMOUS AWARD:
By her heroic actions and unselfish dedication to duty in the service of her country, Sergeant Doe  has reflected great credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.


NOTE 1: No more than 10 lines when using 12 Pt Font for the BSM

NOTE 2: No more than 12 lines when using 10 Pt Font for the BSM

NOTE 3: Must use opening/closing sentences as indicated in this template. Must leave 3 inch margin at the bottom for official seal. Orientation for the citation is landscape
 


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