Spend some time thinking this through -the Air Force often moves surprisingly swiftly to discharge offenders and your statement will have a lot of weight in determining the outcome and may even save your buddy's career.Īsk the subject of the character statement if they can provide any information that could help project a positive image such as a list of accomplishments, organizations that he or she belongs to, or any other relevant information. This will suggest to the reader that the incident was a one-time, out-of-character act, not likely to be repeated. If the person who needs the character statement was accused of reckless behavior, you should emphasize aspects of his or her behavior that demonstrate a serious regard for safety and the welfare of others. Make sure you address the type of behavior that the person is accused of having. The first sentence should state your overall opinion of the subject and everything else written should support it. Here is where you make the case for the subject by describing your experiences with him or her and giving examples of the subject's good qualities. The reader will automatically assign a certain level of credibility to the letter based on the relationship.īody.
Normally a single paragraph of only a sentence or two explaining who you are (rank, place of work, etc) and your relationship with the subject (co-worker, friend, supervisor, etc). In general, character statements have three sections: Your statement will represent both you and the subject and its appearance will have some influence. Type your statement and print it on good quality paper. To do otherwise would damage your reputation and possibly make you subject to UCMJ action. If you are called on to write a character statement on someone's behalf, make sure what you write is 100% factual. They just want to get an idea of the person's history so that they can make a fair decision based on the evidence. And the members who will be judging the case don't care if you use bad grammar. He will be grateful for any effort on his behalf. Usually, when things get to the point where character references are requested, the subject of interest is in potentially serious trouble and his career is on the line. The important thing is that you cared enough to write. If you are asked to write a character statement, don't worry if you can't write well. An NCOIC or manager would usually be considered to be impartial. The most effective character statements are those written by someone who has known the person a long time and who can be considered to be impartial. The people who will read your character statement don't know the individual personally and are depending on you to accurately and honestly describe his or her character. A character statement helps judges, Commanders, First Sergeants, and other strangers make fair decisions by providing a factual description of a person's character.
Because he is being judged by strangers who don't know him, character statements will be required in his defense.
Occasionally an Airman will be subject to some sort of formal punishment where he is judged by members outside the squadron.
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