DA 1256 Form PDF Details

Recognizing outstanding service and achievements within the ranks of its employees is a cornerstone of maintaining morale and encouraging excellence within the United States Army. The DA Form 1256, known as the Incentive Award Nomination and Approval form, plays a crucial role in this recognition process. It is designed to nominate individuals for a wide range of awards, which can be honorary, monetary, or in the form of decorations for exceptional service. The form meticulously details the process from nomination by the operating office through to approval by the appropriate authorities, ensuring each nominee's contributions are fairly assessed and rewarded. This includes specifying the type of award recommended, the period of service recognized, and the tangible and intangible benefits of the nominee's actions. The structured format of the DA Form 1256, which is guided by AR 672-20 and supported by the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, ensures that nominations are justified with the required documentation, fostering a transparent and equitable awards process. Whether for an on-the-spot cash award, a certificate of achievement, or a more significant commendation, the DA Form 1256 is instrumental in acknowledging the dedicated service of civilian employees within the Army, thereby fostering a culture of recognition and appreciation.

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INCENTIVE AWARD NOMINATION AND APPROVAL

For use of this form, see AR 672-20; the proponent agency is Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel

PART 1 - TO BE COMPLETED BY OPERATING OFFICE

1. EMPLOYEE'S LAST NAME - FIRST NAME - MI

2. ORGANIZATION (No abbreviations)

3. PRESENT POSITION, TITLE, GRADE AND SALARY

4. POSITION HELD DURING PERIOD COVERED IN NOMINATION (If

other than that shown in item 3)

5.

 

 

 

 

TYPE OF AWARD RECOMMENDED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL NOMINATIONS WILL BE JUSTIFIED AND INCLUDE THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY DA PAM 672-20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.

 

HONORARY

 

 

b.

 

MONETARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DECORATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL

 

 

COMMANDER'S AWARD FOR

 

 

 

QUALITY STEP INCREASE

 

 

CIVILIAN SERVICE

 

 

CIVILIAN SERVICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MERITORIOUS CIVILIAN SERVICE

 

 

ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL FOR

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE AWARD

 

 

AWARD

 

 

CIVILIAN SERVICE

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPERIOR CIVILIAN SERVICE

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

 

 

 

SPECIAL ACT/SERVICE AWARD

 

AWARD

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER (Specify)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON-THE-SPOT CASH AWARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c. PERIOD OF SERVICE TO BE RECOGNIZED ( MO/YR - MO/YR)

 

 

 

TIME OFF AWARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

 

 

 

 

NOMINATING OFFICIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.

TYPED NAME AND TITLE

 

 

b.

SIGNATURE

 

c. TELEPHONE NUMBER

d.

DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AREA CODE (

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART II - TO BE COMPLETED ONLY FOR AWARDS FORWARDED TO HQDA (DAPE-CPL)

7. INDICATE IF NOMINATION IS CONSISTENT WITH PARAGRAPH 2-2 IN AR 672-20

(Circle yes or no - If no. please explain on separate page)

 

 

 

 

YES

a. TYPED NAME EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICER

b. SIGNATURE

c. DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

d. TYPED NAME CIVILIAN PERSONNEL OFFICER

e. SIGNATURE

f. DATE

 

 

NO

PART III - TO BE COMPLETED BY LOCAL INCENTIVE AWARDS COMMITTEE - RECOMMEND

8.APPROVAL

DISAPPROVAL

OTHER

COMPLETE FOR MONETARY AWARDS RECOMMENDED

AMOUNT RECOMMENDED

$

TANGIBLE MONETARY BENEFITS

$

INTANGIBLE BENEFITS

ESTIMATED FIRST YEAR SAVINGS $

PART IV TO BE COMPLETED BY APPROPRIATE APPROVING AUTHORITY (IES)

ACTION LEVEL

APPROVED (If

DIS-

ADDITIONAL

SIGNATURE, TITLE AND DATE

monetary, indicate amount)

APPROVED

CASH AWARD

 

 

9.LOCAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

10.INSTALLATION COM- MANDER OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE

11.MAJOR COMMAND REVIEW COMMITTEE

12.COMMANDER OF MAJOR COMMAND OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE

13.DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY INCENTIVE AWARDS BOARD

DA FORM 1256, NOV 2009

PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.

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