DAFI 38-402 — index record
| Number | DAFI 38-402 |
|---|---|
| Title | AIRMEN POWERED BY INNOVATION AND SUGGESTION PROGRAM |
| Published | February 9, 2018 |
| Certified current | February 9, 2018 |
| Office of primary responsibility | SAF/AA |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| 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 formalizes and provides guidance for the Airmen Powered by Innovation program. Specifically, it outlines procedures for submitting, evaluating and refining ideas, pitching ideas to Decision Makers (see para 2.6), implementing ideas, and ultimately getting ideas that scale across our Air Force.
Summary of changes, as printed
This document is a revision of AFI 38-402, Airmen Powered by Innovation and Suggestion Program, dated 9 February 2018, through incorporation of General Memorandum, dated 7 February 2020 and must be reviewed in its entirety. This AFI prescribes new procedures for processing ideas at and below the MAJCOM level, replaces a provision for monetary awards with professional development opportunities, amends procedures on providing feedback to Innovators, and deletes the ANG (Title 32) Suggestion Program. AFI38-402 9 FEBRUARY 2018 3
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