Army Award for Maintenance Excellence

Process & Timeline

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AAME Competition Process

Orange right arrow with the text "Starts with" Orange 180 arrow pointing back to center with the text "Command submits best packets to Phase 1 Panel" Orange 180 arrow pointing back to center with the text "Phase 1 panel decides Semi-Finalist for on-site evaluations" Orange 180 arrow pointing back to center with the text "Determination of category Winners and overall Winner"
  • Unit Develops nomination packet (use latest AAME Message)
  • Submit Packet through chain of command

    • Phase I

  • 10 - 12 member panel (Active, ARNG, USAR, at USAOS)
  • Evaluates all packets
  • Determines Semi-Finalists (top 3 in each category)
  • 70% required to advance

    • Phase II

  • On-site teams (USAOS Team)
  • Evaluate Semi-Finalists
  • Determines Winners (Phases I & II scores)
  • 70% is required
  • Selection of Category Winners
  • Awards presentation (TBD each year)
  • Selection of "Best of the Best" Winner (overall highest score)
    • AAME Competition Process PDF

AAME Timelines

    October - September (FY)

  • Units develop nomination packets

    • November - December

  • Unit nominations to Ordnance School
  • Phase I - Board evaluates nominations

    • January

  • Announce the AAME Semi-Finalists

    • January - April

  • Phase II - On-site evaluations

    • May

  • Official release of AAME Winners/Runners-Ups

    • June - September

  • Award ceremony (TBD Each Year)
  • AAME program will provide Staff Assistance Visits for requesting units

These are USAOS timelines, check with your MACOM for their timelines