Army Achievement Medal
DA Form 638 Example

RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD

For use of this form, see AR 600-8-22; the proponent agency is ODCSPER

For valor/heroism/wartime and all awards higher than MSM, refer to special instructions in Chapter 3, AR 600-8-22.

1. TO

2. FROM

090207

3. DATE

100508

PART I - SOLDIER DATA

4. NAME

JONES, ROLAND M.

5. RANK

SPC

6. SSN

7. ORGANIZATION

8. PREVIOUS AWARDS

9. BRANCH OF SERVICE

10. RECOMMENDED AWARD

AAM

11. PERIOD OF AWARD

a. FROM

b. TO

12. REASON FOR AWARD

13. POSTHUMOUS

12a. INDICATE ACH, SVC, PCS, ETS OR RET

12b. INTERIM AWARD

Yes

No

Yes No

IF YES, STATE AWARD GIVEN:

PART II - RECOMMENDER DATA

14. NAME

15. ADDRESS

16. TITLE/POSITION

17. RANK

18. RELATIONSHIP TO AWARDEE

19. SIGNATURE

PART III - JUSTIFICATION AND CITATION DATA (Use Specific Bullet Examples of Meritorious Acts or Service)

20. ACHIEVEMENTS

ACHIEVEMENT #1

       As a petroleum specialist, SPC Jones performed the duties of HAZCOM. He organized and put into effect a petroleum storage and issue facility, a collection point for hazardous materials. His actions cleared the way for base units to comply with OSHA standards for the first time.

ACHIEVEMENT #2

       In addition to his duties as a petroleum specialist for the motor pool, SPC Jones contributed his knowledge of his secondary MOS to help perform and assist in the completion of over 200 services. SPC Jones also volunteered to perform many inspections under the motor pool's Quality Assurance program.

ACHIEVEMENT #3

       As a Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic, SPC Jones did an outstanding job of performing and assisting on over 200 vehicle services and repairs. His repairs produced the best sustainment rate in 3 years.

ACHIEVEMENT #4

       SPC Jones was runner-up for Soldier of the Month and won Soldier of the Month this reporting period. In addition, the promotion board recommended he be promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

21. PROPOSED CITATION

While deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, as a petroleum specialist, SPC Jones immediately saw the need and established the first hazardous waste collection point bringing order and better working conditions to a chaotic environment. In addition to his regular duties, SPC Jones aided the Vehicle Maintenance shop in the repair and service of over 220 critical vehicles. His valiant efforts produced the lowest vehicle breakdown rate in three years.

DA FORM 638, NOV 94

REPLACES DA FORM 638-1.

PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF DA FORM 638 ARE OBSOLETE.