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DAFI 36-117

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CIVILIAN HUMAN CAPITAL FRAMEWORK

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DAFI 36-117, "CIVILIAN HUMAN CAPITAL FRAMEWORK", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated December 9, 2022, certified current July 29, 2025.

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December 9, 2022

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DAFI 36-117 — index record

NumberDAFI 36-117
TitleCIVILIAN HUMAN CAPITAL FRAMEWORK
PublishedDecember 9, 2022
Certified currentJuly 29, 2025
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A1
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionUpdateContact, August 19, 2026
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This publication implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-1, Appropriated Funds Civilian Management and Administration. It provides guidance and procedures for statutory and regulatory compliance with civilian human capital planning, implementation, and evaluation. It provides strategies to effectively manage current and future civilian workforce talent by promoting the use of sound talent management practices that allow flexibility to support organizational agility and adaptability. It explains the responsibilities of commanders, supervisors, Director of Civilian Force Management (AF/A1C), the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) to include operating locations (OL), major commands (MAJCOM), combatant commands (CCMD), field commands (FLDCOM), any other joint commands, direct reporting units (DRU), field operating agencies (FOA), and civilian personnel sections (CPS). This publication applies to Department of Air Force (DAF) Title 5, United States Code (USC) civilian

Summary of changes, as printed

This interim change revises DAFI36-117, Civilian Human Capital Framework by removing any reference to the words diverse and inclusive in paragraphs 3.1.2.1, 3.1.3.1, 3.1.3.3 and glossary to DAFI 36-117. Additionally, references were reviewed and updated for currency. A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEWp. 4
  2. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
  3. Chapter 3—HUMAN CAPITAL FRAMEWORK STRUCTUREp. 8
  4. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 11
All 17 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEWp. 4
  2. 1.1. Overviewp. 4
  3. 1.2. Policy Guidancep. 4
  4. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
  5. 2.1. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) (SAF/MR):p. 5
  6. 2.2. Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1):p. 5
  7. 2.3. Director of Civilian Force Management (AF/A1C):p. 5
  8. 2.4. Civilian Force Management Directorate (AF/A1CX):p. 5
  9. 2.5. Talent Acquisition Directorate (AF/A1CT):p. 6
  10. 2.6. Air Force Personnel Center, including Operating Locations:p. 6
  11. 2.7. MAJCOM/CCMD/FLDCOM/DRU/FOA:p. 6
  12. 2.8. Commanders and Directors:p. 7
  13. 2.9. Civilian Personnel Section:p. 7
  14. Chapter 3—HUMAN CAPITAL FRAMEWORK STRUCTUREp. 8
  15. 3.1. Human Capital Framework Systemsp. 8
  16. 3.2. Human Resource areas supported by the Human Capital Frameworkp. 10
  17. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 11

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