DAFI 36-2603 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-2603 |
|---|---|
| Title | AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR) |
| Published | September 18, 2026 |
| Certified current | September 18, 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 18, 2026 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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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. This publication applies to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to include members of the Regular Air Force, the United States Space Force (USSF), the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve. It relates to procedures for correction of military records to remedy error or injustice and not to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB). It tells how to apply for correction of military records and how the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) (the Board) considers applications. It implements the Board’s statutory authority to act on applications. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve; the Director of the Air National Guard; the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1); and the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Personnel (SF/S1), the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) (SAF/MR) develops Air Force Board For
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been revised and must be completely reviewed. The changes include the removal of the requirements in paragraphs 3.1.1 and 3.10 that Air National Guard members must have been on Title 10 orders to be eligible to apply to the Board for corrections of an error and/or injustice in their DAF records whether as individuals or under Group applications; further integrates changes to the grade requirement of General Schedule (GS) 14s as Panel Chair; further defines submitting “new and relevant” evidence with requests for reconsideration; updates the title/references of the Department of Defense to reflect Department of War per the September 5, 2025 200th Presidential Executive Order restoring the historic name Department of War and authorizes the Secretary of Defense, the Department of Defense, and subordinate officials to use secondary titles such as “Secretary of War,” “Department of War,” in official correspondence, public communications, ceremonial contexts, and non-statutory documents within the executive branch. The Order directs all executive departments and agencies to recognize and accommodate these secondary titles in internal and external communications.
Contents
- Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- Chapter 2—BOARD RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- Chapter 3—APPLICATION PROCEDURESp. 7
- Chapter 4—BOARD ACTIONSp. 11
- Chapter 5—DECISION OF THE SECAFp. 17
- Chapter 6—RECONSIDERATION OF APPLICANTSp. 19
- Chapter 7—ACTION AFTER FINAL DECISIONp. 20
- Chapter 8—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSp. 22
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 23
All 44 contents entries
- Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- 1.1. Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF)p. 5
- 1.3. Director, AFRBA:p. 5
- Chapter 2—BOARD RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- 2.2. Considering Applicationsp. 6
- 2.3. Recommending Actionp. 6
- 2.4. Deciding Casesp. 6
- Chapter 3—APPLICATION PROCEDURESp. 7
- 3.1. Who May Applyp. 7
- 3.2. Obtaining Formsp. 7
- 3.3. Preparationp. 7
- 3.4. Submitting the Applicationp. 8
- 3.5. Meeting Time Limitsp. 8
- 3.6. Stay of Other Proceedingsp. 9
- 3.7. Representation by Counselp. 9
- 3.8. Application Formatp. 9
- 3.9. Withdrawing Applicationsp. 9
- 3.10. Group Applicationsp. 10
- 3.11. Authority to Return Applicationsp. 10
- Chapter 4—BOARD ACTIONSp. 11
- 4.1. Board Information Sourcesp. 11
- 4.3. Applicant Notificationp. 12
- 4.4. Consideration by the Boardp. 13
- 4.5. Training Curricula for Board Membersp. 13
- 4.6. Board Deliberationsp. 13
- 4.7. Board Hearingsp. 13
- 4.10. Sexual Assault Case Confidentialityp. 14
- 4.11. Board Recommendationsp. 14
- 4.12. Record of Proceedingsp. 15
- 4.13. Minority Reportsp. 15
- 4.14. Separate Communicationsp. 15
- 4.15. Final Action by the Boardp. 15
- 4.16. Unsound Practices Identified by the Boardp. 16
- Chapter 5—DECISION OF THE SECAFp. 17
- 5.6. Remands resulting from federal litigationp. 18
- Chapter 6—RECONSIDERATION OF APPLICANTSp. 19
- Chapter 7—ACTION AFTER FINAL DECISIONp. 20
- 7.1. Action by the Executive Directorp. 20
- 7.2. Settlement of Claimsp. 20
- 7.3. Public Access to Decisionsp. 21
- Chapter 8—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSp. 22
- 8.1. Access to Recordsp. 22
- 8.2. Senior Leader Communications with Air Force Review Boards Agencyp. 22
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 23
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