DAFI 36-2687 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-2687 |
|---|---|
| Title | CIVILIAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Published | November 9, 2023 |
| Certified current | July 23, 2025 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, July 27, 2026 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
Copied from Air Force e-Publishing (index). The publication itself is the authority; this page does not summarize or interpret it. Verify the current edition on the index before acting.
From the publication itself
Text below is lifted mechanically from the official PDF (18 pages, read October 20, 2026) with no editing or interpretation. Quote the document, not this page.
Purpose, in the publication’s words
This instruction implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-26, Total Force Development. Statutes and DoD Issuances and other authorities related to the guidance in this publication include Title 10 United States Code (USC), Section (§) 2005, Advanced Education Assistance: Active Duty Agreement; Reimbursement Requirements; 10 USC § 2007, Payment of Tuition for Off-Duty Training or Education; and Presidential Executive Order (EO) 13607, Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members. It also implements 10 USC § 9417, Degree Granting Authority for Air University and 5 USC § 4109 Expenses of Training. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve, the Director of the Air National Guard, and the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital (SF/S1), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services develops personnel policy for civilian development. This publication
Summary of changes, as printed
This interim change revises DAFI 36-2687 by deleting paragraphs to be in compliance with EO Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Protecting Women. A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material.
Contents
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 5
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- Chapter 3—TRAINING AUTHORITIES AND SOURCESp. 12
- Chapter 4—FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTp. 16
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 24
All 50 contents entries
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 5
- 1.1. Overviewp. 5
- 1.2. Intentp. 5
- 1.3. Leadership Supportp. 5
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- 2.1. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) (SAF/MR)p. 6
- 2.2. Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1)p. 6
- 2.4. Director, Civilian Force Management (AF/A1C)p. 7
- 2.5. Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital (USSF/S1)p. 7
- 2.6. Director, Civilian Policy and Programs (USSF/S1C)p. 7
- 2.7. Director, Force Development (USSF/S1D)p. 7
- 2.8. Civilian Senior Executive Management Office (SAF/MRL)p. 8
- 2.9. Deputy Chiefs of Staff (DCSs)p. 8
- 2.10. Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Commanderp. 8
- 2.12. Civilian Leadership Development School, Eaker Center at Air Universityp. 9
- 2.13. Air Force Personnel Center’s Talent Management Division (AFPC/DP2Z)p. 9
- 2.15. Installation, Wing, Delta Commander or Designated Officialp. 10
- 2.16. Force Support Squadron (FSS)p. 10
- 2.17. Local Base Training Officesp. 11
- 2.18. Unit Commanders/Directorsp. 11
- 2.19. Managers and/or Supervisorsp. 11
- 2.20. Civilian Employeesp. 11
- Chapter 3—TRAINING AUTHORITIES AND SOURCESp. 12
- 3.1. Statutory and Executive Order Authoritiesp. 12
- 3.2. Temporary Change of Station Authoritiesp. 12
- 3.3. Federal Government Trainingp. 13
- 3.4. Organic Trainingp. 13
- 3.5. Vendor Trainingp. 13
- 3.6. Institutional Trainingp. 13
- 3.7. Long-Term Full-Time Trainingp. 14
- 3.8. Conferences and Symposiumsp. 14
- 3.9. Prohibited Practicesp. 14
- Chapter 4—FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTp. 16
- 4.1. Resource Managementp. 16
- 4.2. Forecastingp. 16
- 4.3. Budget Executionp. 16
- 4.4. Standard Form (SF) 182p. 16
- 4.5. Government Purchase Card (GPC) for Education and Trainingp. 16
- 5.1. Overviewp. 18
- 5.2. Civilian Mandatory Trainingp. 18
- 5.3. Functional Trainingp. 18
- 5.4. Civilian Development (CD) Programsp. 20
- 5.5. Force Renewal Programsp. 21
- 5.6. Centrally Managed Programsp. 21
- 5.7. Civilian Tuition Assistance Program (CTAP)p. 21
- 5.8. Civilian Leadership Development School (CLDS)p. 21
- 5.9. DAF Senior Leadership Development Program (DAFSLDP)p. 22
- 5.10. Continued Service Agreementsp. 22
- 5.11. Removal from Civilian Development Opportunitiesp. 22
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 24
Other DAFI publications nearby in the series
- DAFI 36-2670TOTAL FORCE DEVELOPMENT2020-06-25
- DAFI 36-2670_NASICSUPTOTAL FORCE DEVELOPMENT2021-10-13
- DAFI 36-2676CIVIL-MILITARY INNOVATION READINESS TRAINING (IRT)2022-06-08
- DAFI 36-2678EDUCATION CLASSIFICATION AND CODING2025-08-26
- DAFI 36-2681VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM2025-12-17
- DAFI 36-2685TOTAL FORCE ENLISTED DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION2026-03-20
- DAFI 36-2686OFFICER DEVELOPMENT2024-02-09
- DAFI 36-2688COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE2022-11-03
500 DAFI records on the Air Force index. Search the full index.