DAFI 36-4003 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-4003 |
|---|---|
| Title | MANAGEMENT OF DEFENSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING |
| Published | March 18, 2025 |
| Certified current | March 18, 2025 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, June 23, 2026 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This publication implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-40, Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Program. This joint service publication provides guidance for managing the Defense English Language Program (DELP) within the Military Departments. It defines the program, outlines responsibilities, and provides guidance concerning Department of Defense (DoD) English Language Training (ELT). This instruction applies to military and civilian members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and United States Space Force. It also applies to Office of the Secretary of Defense, the military departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Joint Staff, the combatant commands (CCMDs), the Office of the Inspector General of the DoD, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively as the “DoD components”). In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve,
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been revised and must be reviewed in its entirety. Major changes include adding United States Space Force, updating organizations, roles, and responsibilities, modifying Figure 2.1, updating references, and updating the title from Managing the Defense English Language Training Program to Management of Defense English Language Training. The revision will provide clarification and reflect the most recent Defense English Language program guidance. DAFI36-4003 18 MARCH 2025 3
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