DAFI 36-3006 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-3006 |
|---|---|
| Title | SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN (SBP) (REGULAR, GUARD, RESERVE, AND RETIRED) |
| Published | June 20, 2023 |
| Certified current | June 20, 2023 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, July 22, 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 Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-30, Military Entitlements and is consistent with Executive Order 11687, Delegating functions conferred upon the President by section 1455 of Title 10 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), establishing the Retired Serviceman’s Survivor Benefit Plan, 11 October 1972; Title 10, U.S.C, Chapter 73, Annuities Based On Retired or Retainer Pay; and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1332.42, Survivor Benefit Plan. It provides guidance and procedures to implement the survivor benefit plan (SBP) for retirees. This publication applies to all United States Space Force (USSF) Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG) personnel who retire under Title 10 U.S.C. Sections (§) 8911, Custody of departmental records and property; § 8914, Twenty to thirty years: enlisted members; § 1204, Members on active duty for 30 days or less or on inactive-duty training: retirement; and § 1205, Members on active duty for 30 days or
Summary of changes, as printed
This instruction is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. The publication changes from an Air Force manual (AFMAN) to a Department of the Air Force instruction (DAFI). Procedural guidance and sample notification letters were transferred to personnel service delivery guides and handbooks.
Contents
- Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEWp. 5
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- Chapter 3—PROGRAM DETAILSp. 10
- Chapter 4—RETIRED SERVICEMAN’S FAMILY PROTECTION PLANp. 16
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 19
- Attachment 2—HISTORICAL SBP THRESHOLD AMOUNTSp. 24
All 32 contents entries
- Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEWp. 5
- 1.1. Overviewp. 5
- 1.2. Covered participantsp. 5
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- 2.1. Military Force Management Policy (AF/A1P)p. 6
- 2.2. Directorate of Services (AF/A1S)p. 6
- 2.3. Air Force Reserve Directorate of Personnel (AF/REP)p. 6
- 2.4. Headquarters, Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)p. 6
- 2.5. Casualty Services Branch (AFPC/DPFCS)p. 7
- 2.6. Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC)p. 7
- 2.7. Military and Family Readiness Center Flight Chief. (RegAF only)p. 8
- 2.8. Survivor Benefit Plan Counselorp. 8
- 2.9. Force Support Commander (AFR only)p. 8
- 2.10. Survivor Benefit Plan Counselor (AFR Only)p. 8
- 2.11. Retiring Membersp. 9
- 2.12. Retired Membersp. 9
- Chapter 3—PROGRAM DETAILSp. 10
- 3.1. Notificationp. 10
- 3.2. Electionsp. 10
- 3.3. Premiumsp. 11
- 3.4. Discontinuing Participationp. 11
- Chapter 4—RETIRED SERVICEMAN’S FAMILY PROTECTION PLANp. 16
- 4.1. Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Planp. 16
- 4.2. Election Optionsp. 16
- 4.3. Features of Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Planp. 16
- 4.4. Payment of Annuityp. 17
- 4.5. Period of Eligibilityp. 17
- 4.8. Evidence of Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan Participationp. 18
- 4.9. Cost of Living Allowance Adjustments for Certain Beneficiariesp. 18
- 4.10. Application Processp. 18
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 19
- Attachment 2—HISTORICAL SBP THRESHOLD AMOUNTSp. 24
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