DAFI 51-508 — index record
| Number | DAFI 51-508 |
|---|---|
| Title | POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, FREE SPEECH AND FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL |
| Published | March 24, 2023 |
| Certified current | March 24, 2023 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/JA |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Rewrite, March 24, 2023 |
| 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 provides specific prohibitions and guidance to Department of the Air Force (DAF) personnel regarding political activities, and extremist and protest activities. This instruction incorporates law as well as Department of Defense policy found in Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1325.06, Handling Protest, Extremist, and Criminal Gang Activities Among Members of the Armed Forces.
Summary of changes, as printed
This publication has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. This DAFI is updated to reflect changes in DoDI 1325.06, Handling Protest, Extremist, and Criminal Gang Activities Among Members of the Armed Forces. This rewrite deletes policy on organizations that seek to represent or organize Service members in negotiation or collective bargaining.
Contents
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEW AND ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 4
- Chapter 3—PROTEST AND EXTREMIST ACTIVITIESp. 14
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 21
All 18 contents entries
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEW AND ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 4
- 1.1. Overviewp. 4
- 1.2. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 4
- 2.1. Application of This Chapter to the Total Forcep. 5
- 2.2. Responsibilitiesp. 5
- 2.3. Permitted Activitiesp. 5
- 2.4. Prohibited Activitiesp. 6
- 2.5. Nomination or Candidacy for Civil Officep. 8
- 2.6. Additional Limitations on Nominees or Candidates for Elective Civil Officep. 9
- 2.7. Military Members Elected or Appointed to Civil Officep. 11
- 2.8. Duty Restrictionsp. 13
- 2.9. DAF Military Members on Active Duty for 30 Days or Lessp. 13
- Chapter 3—PROTEST AND EXTREMIST ACTIVITIESp. 14
- 3.1. Commandersp. 14
- 3.4. Prohibited Activitiesp. 15
- 3.5. Demonstrations and Similar Activitiesp. 20
- 3.6. Grievancesp. 20
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 21
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