DAFI 36-2008 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-2008 |
|---|---|
| Title | VOLUNTARY LIMITED PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY (VLPAD) FOR AIR RESERVE COMPONENT (ARC) SERVICE MEMBERS AND THE CAREER INTERMISSION PROGRAM |
| Published | March 3, 2023 |
| Certified current | March 3, 2023 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, August 1, 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 Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-20, Recruiting Programs and Accession of Air Force Military Personnel, and is consistent with Title 10 United States Code (USC) Section (§) 710, Career flexibility to enhance retention of members, and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1327.07, Career Intermission Program for Service Members. It provides guidance and procedures on the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty (VLPAD) and Career Intermission Programs (CIP). This publication applies to the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the United States Space Force (USSF), the Air Force Reserve (AFR), and the Air National Guard (ANG). This instruction requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by Title 5 United Stated Code (USC) Section (§) 552a, Records Maintained on Individuals (The Privacy Act of 1974) authorized by Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5400.11, DoD Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs. The applicable System of Records Notifications (SORNs)
Summary of changes, as printed
This DAFI has been revised by (1) Updating Air Force Reserve Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty (VLPAD) roles, responsibilities, and program guidance, (2) aligning DAF policy with legal changes to the Career Intermission Program (CIP) and changes program guidance, and (3) clarifies RegAF, USSF, AFR and ANG roles and responsibilities within the Career Intermission Program.
Contents
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- Chapter 4—CAREER INTERMISSION PROGRAM (CIP)p. 19
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 27
- Attachment 3—ADDRESSESp. 39
All 15 contents entries
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
- 1.1. Overviewp. 4
- 1.2. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 4
- 1.4. Career Intermission Program (CIP)p. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- 2.1. Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty (VLPAD) for ARC membersp. 5
- 2.2. Career Intermission Program (CIP)p. 6
- 3.1. Program Scopep. 12
- 3.2. Application Procedures and EAD Ordersp. 15
- Chapter 4—CAREER INTERMISSION PROGRAM (CIP)p. 19
- 4.1. Program Scopep. 19
- 4.2. Applicationsp. 21
- 4.3. Provision of Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)p. 22
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 27
- Attachment 3—ADDRESSESp. 39
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