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DAFI 90-2002

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INTERACTIONS WITH FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES

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DAFI 90-2002, "DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INTERACTIONS WITH FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated March 18, 2025.

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March 18, 2025

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DAFI 90-2002 — index record

NumberDAFI 90-2002
TitleDEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INTERACTIONS WITH FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES
PublishedMarch 18, 2025
Certified currentMarch 18, 2025
Office of primary responsibilitySAF/IE
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionRewrite, March 18, 2025
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This DAFI directs actions to ensure policy compliance, assigns responsibilities, and outlines procedures to guide DAF interactions with federally recognized tribes (referred to in this issuance as “tribes”). It directs all echelon levels to build relationships and conduct consultation with federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes, bands, nations, pueblos, villages, or communities as required by federal laws and regulations, Executive Orders (EOs), and Presidential Memoranda listed in Attachment 1. It supports the unique trust responsibility relationship the United States Government has with tribes and highlights aspects of the DAF’s mission that may affect tribes. The intent of this DAFI is for senior leaders to develop long-lasting relationships with installation associated tribes, on behalf of the United States Government. Detailed guidance on installation-level procedures is provided in adaptable tools such as the Air Force’s Civil Engineer Process Playbooks and Air Force Operational Airspace Instructions.

Summary of changes, as printed

This publication has been updated to include any DAF changes over the past four years. Changes include clarification of the roles and responsibilities for tribal consultation to reflect changes in the Department of the Air Force organizational structure. It simplifies the requirements for meaningful consultation to facilitate implementation and expands upon the activities that typically involve tribal interests. The publication provides more detailed explanation of the role of the installation tribal liaison officer (ITLO), installation Commander and redistributes the responsibilities for the MAJCOMs to the right organization. It also clarifies responsibilities related to protection of culturally sensitive information, to include traditional indigenous knowledge.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEWp. 4
  2. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 9
  3. Chapter 3—REPORTING REQUIREMENTSp. 17
  4. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 18
All 21 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEWp. 4
  2. 1.1. Purposep. 4
  3. 1.2. Proceduresp. 4
  4. 1.3. Generalp. 4
  5. 1.4. Activities Typically Involving Tribesp. 5
  6. 1.5. Tribal Consultation Practicesp. 6
  7. 1.6. Culturally Sensitive Informationp. 7
  8. 1.7. Recording the Results of Consultationp. 7
  9. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 9
  10. 2.2. DAF Tribal Liaison Officer will:p. 9
  11. 2.3. Director, Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Air Force Public Affairs will:p. 9
  12. 2.4. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (AF/A3) will:p. 10
  13. 2.8. Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)p. 11
  14. 2.9. Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and Field Commands (FLDCOMs) will:p. 11
  15. 2.10. The Air National Guard (ANG)p. 11
  16. 2.12. Base Installation Commanderp. 12
  17. 2.13. Installation Tribal Liaison Officer (ITLO) will:p. 13
  18. 2.14. Installation Staff Judge Advocates will:p. 15
  19. Chapter 3—REPORTING REQUIREMENTSp. 17
  20. 3.1. Annual Reportp. 17
  21. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 18

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