DAFI 36-3009 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-3009 |
|---|---|
| Title | MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTERS |
| Published | November 4, 2022 |
| Certified current | November 4, 2022 |
| Guidance memorandum | January 15, 2026 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, October 6, 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 publication implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-30, Military Entitlements, and is consistent with AFPD 36-31, Personal Affairs, and AFPD 36-82, Exceptional Family Member Program. This publication also implements National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, Public Law 116-92, Section 580B, Meetings of officials of the Department of Defense with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces; NDAA for Fiscal Year 2020, Public Law 116-92, Section 568, Command matters in connection with transition assistance programs; NDAA for Fiscal Year 2014, Public Law 113-66, Section 633, Improved assistance for Gold Star spouses and other dependents; and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1322.34, Financial Readiness of Service Members. It provides the authority and criteria for establishing Military and Family Readiness (M&FR) Centers. It details the requirements for planning and implementing Center services and activities. In collaboration with
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include ensuring content meets financial services in accordance with DoDI 1322.34, renaming Airman and Family Readiness Centers to Military and Family Readiness Centers to be inclusive of the entire population served, and updates to DAF references for Financial Readiness Common Military Training requirements.
Contents
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- Chapter 4—CENTER PROGRAMSp. 12
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 24
- Attachment 3—FINANCIAL READINESS COMMON MILITARY TRAININGp. 31
- Attachment 4—SURVIVOR ADVOCACY COUNCILp. 34
All 35 contents entries
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
- 1.1. Concept of Operationsp. 4
- 1.2. Regular Air Force (RegAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) Installationsp. 4
- 1.3. Centers at Joint Basesp. 4
- 1.4. Trainingp. 4
- 1.5. Air Reserve Components (ARC) Locationsp. 5
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
- 2.1. The Directorate of Air Force (AF) Services (AF/A1S):p. 6
- 2.2. The Air Force Personnel Center, Airman and Family Division (AFPC/DPFF):p. 6
- 2.3. The Major Command (MAJCOM)/Field Command (FLDCOM) Commander:p. 7
- 2.4. The Installation Commander will:p. 7
- 2.6. Unit Commanders will:p. 8
- 3.1. Community Readiness Service Deliveryp. 9
- 3.2. Emergency Operationsp. 9
- 3.3. Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS)p. 10
- 3.4. Records Managementp. 10
- 3.5. Duty to Reportp. 10
- 3.6. Other Resource Considerationsp. 10
- Chapter 4—CENTER PROGRAMSp. 12
- 4.1. Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)p. 12
- 4.2. Air Force Families Foreverp. 12
- 4.3. Air Force Warrior and Survivor Carep. 14
- 4.4. Casualty Assistancep. 14
- 4.5. Deploymentp. 15
- 4.6. Employment Assistancep. 15
- 4.7. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)p. 15
- 4.8. Personal Financial Readiness (PFR) Servicesp. 17
- 4.9. Personal and Work Lifep. 19
- 4.10. Relocation Assistance Programp. 20
- 4.11. Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)p. 22
- 4.12. Transition Assistance Program (TAP)p. 22
- 4.13. Volunteer Resourcesp. 22
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 24
- Attachment 3—FINANCIAL READINESS COMMON MILITARY TRAININGp. 31
- Attachment 4—SURVIVOR ADVOCACY COUNCILp. 34
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