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DAFI 36-2010

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JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM

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

DAFI 36-2010, "JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated June 24, 2025.

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June 24, 2025

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DAFI 36-2010 — index record

NumberDAFI 36-2010
TitleJUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM
PublishedJune 24, 2025
Certified currentJune 24, 2025
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A1
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionUpdateContact, February 13, 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) 36-20, Recruiting Programs and Accession of Air Force Military Personnel. This instruction applies to Regular Air Force, United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard personnel, except where noted otherwise. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) and the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital (SF/S1) develop personnel policy for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC). Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information

Summary of changes, as printed

This instruction is completely revised and must be reviewed in its entirety. Changes include updates in accordance with the reissuance of DoDI 1205.13, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program and updated organizational descriptions and key addresses as well as changes in program execution responsibilities. 1. Program Description and Purpose. JROTC is a congressionally mandated program designed to instill in students within secondary educational schools the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. Overall mission is to “Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” The statutory authority for implementing the JROTC program is in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 2031 et seq., (10 USC §§ 2031 et seq) Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. 2. Program Funding and Staffing.

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