BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS OPERATING
INSTRUCTION 36-28
21 JULY 2022
Personnel
MEDAL OF HONOR -- PROCESSING
NOMINATIONS AND ORGANIZING
CEREMONIES
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.
RELEASABILITY: There are no restrictions to release this publication.
OPR: AF/A1PPP Certified by: SAF/MR
Supersedes: HOI36-2, 2 February 2018 Pages: 72
This Headquarters Operating Instruction (HOI) implements Department of the Air Force Policy
Directive (DAFPD) 36-28, Awards Program, and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 36-2806, Awards
and Memorialization Program. It sets forth the procedures for processing Medal of Honor (MOH)
nominations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense. This instruction requires the collection and
or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Department of
Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5400.11, DoD Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs. Ensure all
records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force
Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed
in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule which is located in the Air Force
Records Information Management System. The applicable SORN F036 AFPC V, Awards and
Decorations, is available at http://dpclo.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs.aspx.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.
Chapter 1—INTRODUCTION 4
1.1. Medal of Honor (MOH) History. ............................................................................. 4
1.2. Description of Medal of Honor, Accessories, and Appurtenances. ......................... 4
