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DAFI 36-167

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CIVILIAN SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

DAFI 36-167, "CIVILIAN SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated April 18, 2023.

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April 18, 2023

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DAFI 36-167 — index record

NumberDAFI 36-167
TitleCIVILIAN SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE
PublishedApril 18, 2023
Certified currentApril 18, 2023
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A1
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionUpdateContact, September 9, 2025
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive 36-1, Appropriated Funds Civilian Management and Administration and clarifies responsibilities and procedures pertaining to the death of a civilian employee. This publication applies to appropriated fund (APF) civilian employees of the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force (USSF), and Title 5 Department of Air Force (DAF) employees of the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard. It does not apply to military members, including Title 32 Air National Guard Technicians, or to Nonappropriated Fund employees. In collaboration with the Chief of the Air Force Reserve (AF/RE), the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), and the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capitol (SF/S1), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) develops personnel policy for civilian survivor assistance. This publication may be supplemented at any level; all Major Command (MAJCOM), Field Command (FLDCOM) or

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been revised to add appropriate considerations and terminology due to the stand-up of the USSF and incorporates updated references and publication guidance. The applicability statement has been clarified by removing reference to local national employees on temporary duty and to uniformed military members as this publication is applicable to appropriated fund civilian employees. Verbiage indicating that the publication extends benefits and referencing transportation agreements has been removed. Mortuary benefits for civilian employees, including eligibility for those on transportation agreements, are outlined in DoDI 1300.29, Mortuary Affairs Program and Department of Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 34-160, Mortuary Affairs Program. A section has been added to address civilian emergency contact information and use of the Department of Defense (DD) Form 93, Record of Emergency Data for civilian employees based on guidance in DoDI 1300.18 DoD Personnel Casualty Matters, Policies, and Procedures. Changes to the roles and responsibilities section incorporates applicable information contained in DAFI 36-3002, Casualty Services, and DAFI 34-160, Mortuary Affairs Program.

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