DAFI 31-122 — index record
| Number | DAFI 31-122 |
|---|---|
| Title | CIVILIAN POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM |
| Published | January 16, 2026 |
| Certified current | January 16, 2026 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A4 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| 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 (AFPD) 31-1, Integrated Defense. This publication applies to Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States Space Force (USSF), the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and other individuals or organizations as required by binding agreement or obligation with the DAF. Air National Guard members in Title 32 status and suspected of a violation of law will be treated as civilians. Note: All references to United States Air Force (USAF) terminology, units, grades, and positions will also apply to the equivalent in the USSF, as appropriate. For example, references to Airmen will also apply to Guardians. References to MAJCOMs or NAFs will also apply to field commands. This instruction requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Department of Defense Instruction 5400.11, DoD Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs. The applicable
Summary of changes, as printed
This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Significant changes include incorporating specific 0083 civilian police officer (CPO) policy and guidance superseding CPO guidance in DAFI 31-118.
Contents
- Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- Chapter 2—SELECTION AND HIRINGp. 8
- Chapter 3—CPO ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMSp. 11
- Chapter 4—UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENTp. 20
- Chapter 5—TRAINING AND EVALUATIONp. 31
- Chapter 6—PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDSp. 34
- Chapter 7—CPO CODE OF CONDUCTp. 39
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 41
- Attachment 2—SF HIRING MANAGER CHECKLISTp. 48
- Attachment 3—CPO HIRING ROADMAPp. 51
- Attachment 4—MEDICAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATEp. 57
- Attachment 5—CPO MEDICAL EVALUATION GUIDELINESp. 59
- Attachment 6—EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONSp. 64
- Attachment 7—CPO ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSp. 66
All 65 contents entries
- Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- 1.1. Overviewp. 5
- 1.2. Missionp. 5
- 1.3. Director of Security Forces (AF/A4S)p. 5
- 1.4. Deputy Director AF/A4Sp. 5
- 1.5. Civilian Career Field Manager (CFM) (AF/A4S Civilian CFM)p. 5
- 1.6. Air Force (AF) Security Forces Center (AFSFC)p. 5
- 1.7. Major Command (MAJCOM) Security Forces (MAJCOM/SF)p. 6
- 1.9. AFPC, Talent Acquisition (TA) Teamp. 6
- 1.10. Installation Commanderp. 6
- 1.11. Civilian Personnel Section (CPS)p. 6
- 1.12. Defense Force Commander (DFC)p. 6
- Chapter 2—SELECTION AND HIRINGp. 8
- 2.2. Pre-placement Checks/Inquiriesp. 8
- 2.3. Drug Testingp. 8
- 2.4. Medical Requirements Overviewp. 8
- 2.5. Physical Agility Test Requirementsp. 9
- 2.6. Interviewp. 9
- Chapter 3—CPO ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMSp. 11
- 3.1. Program Overviewp. 11
- 3.2. Medical Evaluation Programp. 11
- 3.3. Application for Light Dutyp. 15
- 3.4. Continued Service Agreement (CSA)p. 16
- 3.5. Manpower Programmingp. 16
- 3.6. Discipline and Adverse Actions of CPOsp. 17
- 3.7. Collective Bargaining Agreementp. 18
- Chapter 4—UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENTp. 20
- 4.1. Uniform Overview:p. 20
- 4.2. Uniform Procurement and Allowances for CPOsp. 20
- 4.3. Uniform Typesp. 20
- 4.4. Uniform Composition and General Wearp. 22
- 4.5. Outerwearp. 27
- 4.6. Comfort Itemsp. 29
- 4.7. Standards of Uniform Appearancep. 29
- 4.8. Protective/Reflective and Foul Weather Clothing and Equipmentp. 29
- 4.9. Standards of Personal Appearancep. 29
- 4.10. Required/Prohibition of Wearing the Civilian Police Officer Uniformp. 29
- 4.11. General Equipmentp. 30
- Chapter 5—TRAINING AND EVALUATIONp. 31
- 5.1. General Informationp. 31
- 5.2. Training Recordsp. 32
- 5.3. CPO Duty Position Evaluationp. 32
- 5.4. Specialized and Developmental Trainingp. 33
- Chapter 6—PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDSp. 34
- 6.1. Mandatep. 34
- 6.2. Physical Agility Test (PAT) Applicabilityp. 34
- 6.3. Condition of Employmentp. 34
- 6.4. Frequencyp. 34
- 6.5. Applicantp. 35
- 6.6. Incumbentp. 35
- 6.7. PAT Standardsp. 35
- 6.8. PAT Alternate Eventsp. 36
- 6.9. PAT Alternate Events – Eligibility Criteriap. 36
- 6.10. Temporary Medical Restrictions for the PATp. 37
- 6.11. PAT Incentive Programp. 37
- Chapter 7—CPO CODE OF CONDUCTp. 39
- 7.1. CPO Code of Conductp. 39
- 7.2. Duties and Responsibilitiesp. 40
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 41
- Attachment 2—SF HIRING MANAGER CHECKLISTp. 48
- Attachment 3—CPO HIRING ROADMAPp. 51
- Attachment 4—MEDICAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATEp. 57
- Attachment 5—CPO MEDICAL EVALUATION GUIDELINESp. 59
- Attachment 6—EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONSp. 64
- Attachment 7—CPO ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSp. 66
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