AFI 36-2109 — index record
| Number | AFI 36-2109 |
|---|---|
| Title | CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCE, SENIOR ENLISTED LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND AIR FORCE ENLISTED COUNCIL |
| Published | January 5, 2021 |
| Certified current | February 1, 2023 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/CV |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, May 21, 2025 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive 36-21, Utilization and Classification of Military Personnel. This publication applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard. This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force. It establishes the selection and approval authority for the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF), Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) positions, and group senior enlisted leader (SEL) positions. Additionally, this publication provides guidance on the Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader Council (AFSELC), Air Force Career Field Manager Council (AFCFMC), Air Force Enlisted Council (AFEC), and Senior Enlisted Statesmen Council. This instruction is applicable to Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air National Guard (ANG), and the Air Force Reserve (AFR). This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and the Director of the ANG (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been revised and should be completely reviewed. Changes include (1) Updating the active duty Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) selection process, (2) updating the active duty CCM assignment process, (3) codifying the career field manager (CFM) selection process, (4) establishing the Air Force Career Field Manager Council (AFCFMC), (5) adding acronyms. A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material.
Contents
- Chapter 1—CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCEp. 5
- Chapter 2—COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT (CCM)p. 8
- Chapter 3—CCM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 16
- Chapter 4—GROUP SENIOR ENLISTED LEADERp. 25
- Chapter 5—GROUP SEL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITESp. 30
- Chapter 6—HOUSINGp. 32
- Chapter 7—AIR FORCE SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER COUNCIL (AFSELC)p. 33
- Chapter 8—(Added) AIR FORCE CAREER FIELD MANAGER COUNCIL (AFCFMC)p. 35
- Chapter 9—AIR FORCE ENLISTED COUNCIL (AFEC)p. 36
- Chapter 10—CMSAF SENIOR ENLISTED STATESMEN COUNCIL (SESC)p. 38
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 39
All 50 contents entries
- Chapter 1—CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCEp. 5
- 1.1. Overviewp. 5
- 1.2. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 6
- Chapter 2—COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT (CCM)p. 8
- 2.1. Positionp. 8
- 2.2. CCM Selection Processp. 10
- 2.3. RegAF Assignment Processp. 12
- 2.4. ANG Assignment Processp. 13
- 2.5. AFR Assignment Processp. 13
- 2.6. CCM Nominations to Joint and Combined Commandsp. 14
- 2.7. Tenurep. 14
- Chapter 3—CCM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 16
- 3.1. General CCM Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 16
- 3.2. Wing CCMsp. 17
- 3.3. Host Wing CCMsp. 18
- 3.4. Tenant Unit CCMsp. 18
- 3.5. Deployed CCMsp. 19
- 3.6. ANG CCMsp. 19
- 3.7. NAF CCMsp. 20
- 3.8. MAJCOM CCMsp. 21
- 3.9. National Guard State Command SEL (CSEL)p. 22
- 3.10. Air Force Reserve CCMsp. 22
- 3.11. Joint and combined SELsp. 22
- 3.12. Joint Base CCMs (Lead)p. 23
- 3.13. Joint Base CCMs (Tenant)p. 23
- Chapter 4—GROUP SENIOR ENLISTED LEADERp. 25
- 4.1. Positionp. 25
- 4.2. Group SEL Selection Processp. 26
- Chapter 5—GROUP SEL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITESp. 30
- 5.1. Generalp. 30
- 5.2. Group SELs:p. 30
- Chapter 6—HOUSINGp. 32
- 6.1. Key and Essentialp. 32
- Chapter 7—AIR FORCE SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER COUNCIL (AFSELC)p. 33
- 7.1. AFSELCp. 33
- 7.2. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 33
- 7.3. AFSELC Advisorsp. 33
- 7.4. ANG Enlisted Field Advisory Council (ANG EFAC)p. 33
- 7.5. Air Force Reserve Senior Enlisted Leader Councilp. 34
- Chapter 8—(Added) AIR FORCE CAREER FIELD MANAGER COUNCIL (AFCFMC)p. 35
- Chapter 9—AIR FORCE ENLISTED COUNCIL (AFEC)p. 36
- 9.1. AFECp. 36
- 9.2. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 36
- 9.4. Council Meetingsp. 36
- 9.5. Fundingp. 36
- Chapter 10—CMSAF SENIOR ENLISTED STATESMEN COUNCIL (SESC)p. 38
- 10.1. SESCp. 38
- 10.2. SESC Eventsp. 38
- 10.3. SESC Meetingsp. 38
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 39
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