DAFI 31-131 — index record
| Number | DAFI 31-131 |
|---|---|
| Title | COMBAT ARMS TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE (CATM) PROGRAM |
| Published | April 1, 2025 |
| Certified current | April 1, 2025 |
| 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 publication implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 31-1, Integrated Defense. This publication describes the Department of the Air Force (DAF) CATM program. It applies to the entire DAF, including DAF civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States Air Force (USAF), the United States Space Force (USSF), the Air Force Reserve (AFR), the Air National Guard (ANG), and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of DAF issuances, except where noted otherwise. All references to 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. This Instruction requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5400.11, DoD Privacy Program. The applicable System of Records Notice (SORN) is F032 AF CE G, Automated Civil Engineer System Records (June 23, 2011, 76, FR,
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been revised and should be completely reviewed. Major changes include adding Space Force-equivalent language where appropriate, Air Force Force Generation training guidance, removed references to SEI 312, and organization updates throughout.
Contents
- Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 4
- Chapter 2—TRAINING PROGRAMp. 10
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 24
All 33 contents entries
- Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 4
- 1.1. Overviewp. 4
- 1.2. Director of Security Forces (AF/A4S)p. 4
- 1.3. Director of Logistics (AF/A4L) will:p. 5
- 1.4. Director of Resource Integration (AF/A4P):p. 5
- 1.5. Air Education and Training Command (AETC) will:p. 5
- 1.6. Major Command (MAJCOM) Security Forces (MAJCOM/SF) will:p. 6
- 1.7. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) will:p. 6
- 1.8. Air Force Security Forces Center (AFSFC) will:p. 6
- 1.9. Air Force Small Arms Program Office (SAPO) will:p. 7
- 1.10. Commanders and Directors (or Equivalents) (as defined in AFI 38-101) will:p. 7
- 1.11. Security Forces/CATM Organizational Commander will:p. 8
- 1.13. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) Trainer will:p. 9
- Chapter 2—TRAINING PROGRAMp. 10
- 2.1. Overviewp. 10
- 2.2. Qualification and Frequencyp. 10
- 2.3. Sustainment, Proficiency, and Mechanical Training Frequenciesp. 11
- 2.4. Initial Live-Fire Qualificationp. 11
- 2.5. Recurring Qualification Trainingp. 11
- 2.6. Remedial Firearms Trainingp. 11
- 2.7. Orientation Trainingp. 12
- 2.8. Deployment Qualification Training Requirementsp. 12
- 2.9. Overseas Firearms Qualification Informationp. 13
- 2.10. SA/LW qualification training for DAF personnel by other than CATM personnelp. 14
- 2.11. Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR)p. 17
- 2.12. Virtual Training Systems (VTS)p. 17
- 2.13. Blanks and Close Combat Mission Capability Kit (CCMCK)p. 17
- 2.14. General Exceptionp. 18
- 2.15. Qualification Extensionsp. 18
- 2.16. General Requirementsp. 19
- 2.17. General Individual Equipment Requirementsp. 22
- 2.18. Competitions/Coursesp. 23
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 24
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