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| The information below has been implemented in AFI 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems. The information below is still of some value as it provides a definition of the "Ratings" | |
| EPR/PFW Instructions
MFPM - 07-44 |
Implementing Instructions and Processing Procedures for the new AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (AB thru TSgt), the AF Form 911, Enlisted Performance Report (MSgt thru CMSgt), the AF Form 931, Performance Feedback Worksheet (AB thru TSgt) and the AF Form 932, Performance Feedback Worksheet (MSgt thru CMSgt). (2.3M Doc) |
| 88 | Writing Guides |
| 242 | Award Examples |
| 91 | Dec Examples |
| 346 | Letter Examples |
Fast IMT Links
| AF 1206 | Award |
| AF 910 | E6 < EPR |
| AF 911 | SNCO EPR |
| AF 707 | OPR |
| AF 77 | LOE |
Key Points
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If you haven't already, take a writing class. It is worth every penny!
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Take a creative writing class; it forces effective, vivid writing
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WRITE!!! The more you do it, the better you get.
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Don't be afraid to ask for HELP. It is the reason why there are SNCOs! (this means Os as well)
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The only person looking out for either you or your subordinate is YOU!
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Use resources like Merriam-Webster, it will broaden your vocabulary.
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Use a spell checker (F7 in Office). Spelling mistakes are inexcusable today!
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Remember, writing doesn't have to win to REWARD!
Misconceptions of Air Force Awards
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Military Writing is different from Civilian writing. Wrong! Sentence structure, subject-verb-predicate, remains the same.
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I don't have to write until I am a (fill in a Rank). Wrong! If you haven't learned by now, most people are lazy! If you can give your supervisor a package, group of accomplishments, etc. the better off you will be.
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Each service branch has a different way to write. Wrong! Writing is writing. Each branch may look for a specific structure, but ultimately it follows Action-Impact.
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You have to write to win. Wrong! You write to acknowledge, reinforce, and/or reward behavior
Key Points to Decorations
- PCS/PCA Decorations Will Be based on EPRs/OPRs
- Achievement Decorations read like awards, and will most likely 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!
Writing Well Is Essential To Good Airmanship |
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| Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (SEJPME) EPR comments | Guidance allowing the Completion of Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (SEJPME) in EPRs |
| Clarification Of Fitness Reporting On Officer And Enlisted Evaluations | Updated guidance for the 08 Calendar Year. Official Message. |
| Clarification on recording Fitness (FIT) program assessments in EPR/OPR | Updated guidance for the 05 Calendar Year. Official Message. |
| CMSAF Perspective on Sr. Rater Endorsement and Stratification | The title says it all. A MUST read for SNCOs or SNCOs' reporting officials. Released 28 Aug 2006 |
| Deviation Of Rater's Rater On TSGT And Below EPR's | Official Message released in Dec 06 about deviations. |
| Enlisted Stratification Clarification | The long awaited clarification for enlisted EPRs |
| Guidance on Fitness Assessment and EPRs and OPRs | Additional Guidance from Nov 05. Talks about the grey line... |
| JPME comments in EPRs | Another official letter from HQ AF. Similar to the 05 guidance eliminating PME comments from EPRs, this guidance is for Joint Professional Military Education. |
| PME comments in EPRs | Official Guidance from HQ AF. It is hard to read, but basically, don't waste space talking about general PME enrollments and completion. |
| Referral (EPR/OPR) Report - Fact Sheet | Good quick reference about Referral EPRs or OPRs. Information derived from AFI 36-2406. |
| Superior Personal Performance | Collection of bullet phrases and high impact words |
Usage of "Nuclear" Terminology in
Officer & Enlisted Performance Reports |
Guidance on the use of Nuclear information in EPRs and OPRs. Remember OPSEC. |
| Word Errors: Accept/Except & Affect/Effect | Commonly used word errors in Awards, Decorations, EPRs and OPRS |