DAFI 36-141 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-141 |
|---|---|
| Title | CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE (CES) |
| Published | August 3, 2022 |
| Certified current | July 24, 2025 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, August 19, 2026 |
| 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 Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-1, Appropriated Funds Civilian Management and Administration, and is consistent with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3001, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Introduction, DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employment and Placement, DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3006, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Cyber Excepted Service Compensation Administration, and DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3007, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Occupational Structure. It provides guidance for the civilian Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system and employment of civilian cyberspace employees’ guidance is provided in Title 10 United States Code (USC) Section 1599f, United States Cyber Command Recruitment and Retention.
Summary of changes, as printed
This interim change revises DAFI 36-141 by deleting diversity language and references to the AFI 36-7001, Diversity and Inclusion to be in compliance with executive order Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing. Additionally, to align with DAFMAN 17- 1305, DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program, the required timeframe for CES position selectees to meet specific qualifications has been extended from 6 months to 12 months. A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material.
Contents
- Chapter 1—CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE (CES)p. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- Chapter 3—GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURESp. 9
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 21
All 20 contents entries
- Chapter 1—CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE (CES)p. 4
- 1.1. Overviewp. 4
- 1.2. CES Policyp. 4
- 1.3. CES Employment and Placement Programs will:p. 5
- 1.4. Compensation Practices for CES-covered Employees will:p. 5
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- 2.2. The Department of the Air Force Chief Information Officer (SAF/CN) will:p. 6
- 2.4. Installation-Level Civilian Personnel Section will:p. 7
- 2.5. Unit commander or designee will:p. 7
- 2.6. Second-level Supervisor or designee will:p. 7
- 2.7. First-level Supervisor will:p. 7
- 2.8. Employees will:p. 8
- Chapter 3—GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURESp. 9
- 3.1. Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Introductionp. 9
- 3.2. CES Employment and Placementp. 9
- 3.3. Compensation Administrationp. 16
- 3.4. CES Occupational Structurep. 18
- 3.5. CES Performance Management:p. 20
- 3.6. CES Awards and Recognition:p. 20
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 21
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