Air Force Basic Military Instructor Ribbon

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Description:

1. The Secretary of the AF established the Air Force Military Training Instructor Ribbon on 7 December 1998.
2. The ribbon criteria for Air Force active duty, reserve, and guard personnel are as follows:
   • Basic award is presented upon graduation from Military Training Instructor School.
   • Wear of the ribbon will become permanent after successful completion of at least 12 months tour of duty as an MTI. 737 TRG/CC may waive the minimum qualifying tour length if an individual cannot complete the tour for a valid reason.
   • Each additional three years of MTI duty following the basic tour entitles the member to an oak leaf cluster. NOTE: Prior to 21 November 1994, MTI tour of duty was 3 years.
   • The authorization to wear the ribbon is retroactive for any individual who has successfully completed 12 months duty as an MTI and is currently on active duty or a member of a reserve component as of the establishment date (7 Dec 98).
   • The 737 TRG/CC may withdraw authorization to wear the ribbon for those who are eliminated from the MTI program for disciplinary reasons.
3. The ribbon shall be placed (worn) between the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon and the Armed Force Reserve Medal.
4. An oak leaf cluster is awarded for an additional three years of military training instructor duty following the basic tour of 3 (prior to 21 November 1994) or 4 years (on or after 21 November 1994).
5. Authorized Device. Oak Leaf Cluster.