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AIRCRAFT SAVE PROGRAM. Aircraft Save Program. Aircraft Save Program Overview. History of the Award Statistics Definitions Submissions The Award How The Save Board Works Our Save Board. Aircraft Save Program History. First awarded in 1957… “Aircraft Save Award”
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Aircraft Save ProgramOverview • History of the Award • Statistics • Definitions • Submissions • The Award • How The Save Board Works • Our Save Board
Aircraft Save ProgramHistory • First awarded in 1957… “Aircraft Save Award” • Started keeping statistics in 1961 • Named for Lt Gen Gordon A. Blake in 1988 • Army major…base operations officer at Hickam Field Hawaii during Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941…took charge of control tower • Saved 17 B-17s recovering from mainland • Awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action
Aircraft Save Program1961 – 2005 Statistics • Aircraft Saved 2411 • Lives Saved 9203 • Dollar Value $15,019,752,695
Aircraft Save Program2005 Statistics • Aircraft 19 • Lives 121 • $ Value $599,250,000
Aircraft Save ProgramEligibility • AFI 36-2807 (dated, 29 Jan 02) • USAF ATC and “AM” • Other military or civil performing ATC/AM duties at USAF operated or augmented facility or in ANG-unit facility
Aircraft Save ProgramDefinition of Save • AFI 36-2807 (dated, 29 Jan 02) • Safe recovery of an imperiled airborne aircraft • Help given to an endangered aircraft on the ground • Controller performance- beyond normal duty requirements • Services delivered in a professional manner • Probable damage would have resulted
Aircraft Save ProgramDefinition of Assist • AFI 36-2807 (dated, 29 Jan 02) • Not approved for Save Award, package will automatically be considered for an Assist Award • Units cannot submit a controller for an Assist Award • Same criteria as the Save Award except controller performance does not have to extend beyond normal duty requirements
Aircraft Save ProgramSave Submissions • Submit on AF Form 1206 • Follow format in AFI 36-2807 para 3.2.4 • 30 days to submit from date of incident (call or e-mail for extension) • Original to HQ AFFSA/XA • Copy to MAJCOM
Aircraft Save ProgramSave Submissions • “Certified” cassette tape recording and transcript • Corroboration by responsible officials • Pilot comments / letter • Unit CC signs out the package
Aircraft Save ProgramNarrative • Length- “how long?” • Not to exceed 2 single-spaced typed pages in 12 pitch, Times New Roman font • Be specific • Factual account of actions-enough detail for board to evaluate the event • Resubmissions • New or additional substantiating data exist
Aircraft Save ProgramSave Board …How It Works • Composition • Chairperson • Manager (administrative) • ATC nominee: four enlisted ATCers/AOF officers and one aircrew member • AM nominee: four enlisted Amers/AOF officers and one aircrew member • Meets quarterly (more often if enough pkgs received) • Voting procedures • 6 voting board members • Chair only votes to break ties
Aircraft Save ProgramAwards • AF Form 3648 & 3649 (Save) • Save Pin/Lapel Pin (Save) • Certificate & “well done” letter (Save & Assist) • AF Recognition Medal (Save & Assist)
AFFSA Point of Contact Aircraft Save Program Manager TSgt Stephen Carter AFFSA/XAOP DSN 857-2167