 Faurer's military decorations and awards include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster.Faurer has also been presented the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement in recognition of his service to the national intelligence community.Faurer was promoted to lieutenant general September 1, 1979, with same date of rank.