DAFI 36-2023 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL (SAFPC) |
| Published | September 3, 2026 |
| Certified current | September 3, 2026 |
| Office of primary responsibility | SAF/MR |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Rewrite, September 3, 2026 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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From the publication itself
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This instruction implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-26, Total Force Development and Management, and is consistent with DAFPD 36-20, Recruiting Programs and Accession of Air Force Military Personnel, DAFPD 36-25, Military Promotions and Demotions, DAFPD 36-28, Awards Program, and DAFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations. It describes the composition and functions of the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC), including the authority of Special Assistants appointed by the Director, SAFPC. It also identifies SAFPC component boards and describes their composition and functions. This instruction applies to uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and United States Space Force (USSF), and Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE), the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been substantially revised and should be completely reviewed. Major changes include removing the requirement to have a least one noncommissioned officer on the Board when considering recommendations for the Airmen’s Medal and updating the range of decorations considered by the Air Force Decorations Board (AFDB) to reflect the full scope. 1. Roles and Responsibilities. ...................................................................................... 3 2. SAFPC. .................................................................................................................... 3 3. SAFPC Component Boards. .................................................................................... 5 4. Appeal Process for Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council Decisions. ........ 10 Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 11 DAFI36-2023 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 3 1. Roles and Responsibilities.
Contents
- 1. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 3
- 2. SAFPCp. 3
- 3. SAFPC Component Boardsp. 5
- 4. Appeal Process for Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council Decisionsp. 10
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 11
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