AFI 36-2620 — index record
| Number | AFI 36-2620 |
|---|---|
| Title | AIR FORCE COMBATIVES PROGRAM |
| Published | April 26, 2018 |
| Certified current | April 26, 2018 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A3 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, January 6, 2021 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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From the publication itself
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This instruction assigns responsibilities and prescribes policies and procedures for standardizing the Air Force Combatives Program, here on referred to as the Program. It provides administrative, management, and operational guidance for the Program at authorized sources as defined in paragraphs 1.2.1 through 1.2.2. 1.2. Definition. For the purpose of this instruction, combatives is defined as hand-to-hand combat in a close-quarters engagement between two or more combatants. This confrontation can occur empty handed, or with hand-held weapons such as knives, blunt objects such as sticks and bats, or projectiles. Hand-to-hand combat can include lethal and non-lethal techniques. Experience in hand-to-hand combat is essential for all Airmen to prepare them for the modern battlefield. 1.2.1. Designated Sources: United States Air Force Academy, Basic Military Training and
Summary of changes, as printed
This is a new Air Force Instruction and it should be read in its entirety.
Contents
- Chapter 1— EXECUTING THE AIR FORCE COMBATIVES PROGRAMp. 3
- Chapter 2— TRAINING POLICIESp. 6
- Chapter 3— SAFETYp. 9
- Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 12
All 18 contents entries
- Chapter 1— EXECUTING THE AIR FORCE COMBATIVES PROGRAMp. 3
- 1.1. Overviewp. 3
- 1.2. Definitionp. 3
- 1.3. Program Objectivesp. 3
- 1.4. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 3
- 1.5. Staff Assistance Visits and Inspectionsp. 5
- Chapter 2— TRAINING POLICIESp. 6
- 2.1. Program courses of instructionp. 6
- 2.2. Authorizing Providersp. 6
- 2.3. Program Instructor Certificationp. 7
- 2.4. Instructor Currencyp. 8
- 2.5. Instructor Removalp. 8
- Chapter 3— SAFETYp. 9
- 3.1. Generalp. 9
- 3.2. Student participationp. 9
- 3.3. Risk Management (RM)p. 9
- 3.4. Requirements and Obligationsp. 9
- Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 12
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