DAFMAN 36-2643 — index record
| Number | DAFMAN 36-2643 |
|---|---|
| Title | COACHING AND MENTORING PROGRAM |
| Published | September 12, 2023 |
| Certified current | July 23, 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) 36-26, Total Force Development. It outlines roles, responsibilities, procedures, and criteria for Department of the Air Force (DAF) coaching and mentoring programs and is consistent with Department of Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 36-2670, Total Force Development. In collaboration with the Chief, Air Force Reserve (AF/RE), the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), and the United States Space Force (USSF) Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital (SF/S1), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1) develops personnel policy for coaching and mentoring programs. This publication applies to all DAF civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force (USSF), Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve (AFR). This Department of the Air Force manual (DAFMAN) may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements that directly implement this
Summary of changes, as printed
This interim change revises DAFMAN 36-2643, Coaching and Mentoring Program by implementing Executive Order (E.O.) 14151, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, dated 20 January 2025, E.O. 14168, Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, dated 20 January 2025, and other related requirements. Changes include, deleting references to diversity and inclusion and the rescinded publication, AFI 36-7001, Diversity and Inclusion. A margin bar (|) indicated newly revise material.”
Contents
- Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONSp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 9
- Chapter 3—COACHINGp. 11
- Chapter 4—MENTORINGp. 14
- Attachment 1—REFERENCESp. 18
- Attachment 2—ROLES OF A MENTOR VS A COACHp. 23
- Attachment 3—COACHING FAQSp. 24
- Attachment 6—MENTEE AND MENTOR CHECKLISTSp. 32
- Attachment 7—TYPES OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPSp. 34
- Attachment 8—MENTORING RESOURCESp. 36
All 29 contents entries
- Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONSp. 4
- 1.1. Overview of Coaching and Mentoringp. 4
- 1.2. Definitions of Coaching and Mentoringp. 5
- 1.3. Similarities and Differencesp. 5
- 1.4. Guiding Principlesp. 6
- 1.5. Organizational Benefitsp. 7
- 1.6. Organizational Goalsp. 7
- 1.7. Organizational Budget and Costsp. 8
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 9
- 2.1. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 9
- Chapter 3—COACHINGp. 11
- 3.1. Coaching Culturep. 11
- 3.2. Coaching Program Componentsp. 11
- 3.3. Coach Guidelines and Expectationsp. 12
- 3.4. Client Guidelines and Expectationsp. 13
- Chapter 4—MENTORINGp. 14
- 4.1. Mentor Guidelinesp. 14
- 4.2. Mentor Expectationsp. 15
- 4.3. Mentee Guidelinesp. 15
- 4.4. Mentee Expectationsp. 16
- 4.5. Finding a Mentorp. 16
- 4.6. Preparing a Mentoring Planp. 16
- 4.7. Recommended Reading for Mentors and Menteesp. 17
- Attachment 1—REFERENCESp. 18
- Attachment 2—ROLES OF A MENTOR VS A COACHp. 23
- Attachment 3—COACHING FAQSp. 24
- Attachment 6—MENTEE AND MENTOR CHECKLISTSp. 32
- Attachment 7—TYPES OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPSp. 34
- Attachment 8—MENTORING RESOURCESp. 36
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