CAP Form 120 Recommendation for Decoration

What Is CAP Form 120?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Air Force - Civil Air Patrol on December 1, 2008 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is a CAP Form 120?
A: CAP Form 120 is a Recommendation for Decoration form.

Q: What is the purpose of CAP Form 120?
A: The purpose of CAP Form 120 is to provide a recommendation for decoration for Civil Air Patrol members.

Q: Who can submit a CAP Form 120?
A: CAP Form 120 can be submitted by any Civil Air Patrol member who wishes to recommend someone for a decoration.

Q: What information is included in a CAP Form 120?
A: A CAP Form 120 includes information about the nominee, the recommended decoration, and a justification for the recommendation.

Q: What are some common decorations recommended on a CAP Form 120?
A: Common decorations recommended on a CAP Form 120 include the Gill Robb Wilson Award, the Grover Loening Aerospace Award, and the Paul E. Garber Award.

Q: How is a CAP Form 120 processed?
A: After submission, a CAP Form 120 is processed by the Civil Air Patrol chain of command and reviewed by the appropriate authorities for approval or disapproval.

Q: Is a CAP Form 120 mandatory for award recommendations in the Civil Air Patrol?
A: No, a CAP Form 120 is not mandatory for award recommendations in the Civil Air Patrol, but it is highly encouraged to provide a formal recommendation.