59MDWI44-106 — Off Duty Employment

59MDWI44-106 governs off-duty employment procedures for Air Force Active Duty members and government civilians assigned to the 59th Medical Wing.

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  • Publication number: 59MDWI44-106
  • Title: OFF DUTY EMPLOYMENT
  • Date: 2024-01-02

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It establishes approval, briefing, application, review, documentation, and annual assessment requirements for off-duty employment. It also sets limits on hours, rest periods, locations, on-call work, conflicts of interest, and research-related employment.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned or attached to the 59 MDW, regardless of duty location.

Topics covered

  • Off-duty employment requirements
  • Application process
  • Approval and rescinding authorities
  • Off-duty employment restrictions
  • Rest periods
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Annual compliance assessments

Questions and answers

Does off-duty employment need approval?

Off-duty employment for military and civilian personnel must be approved and must not interfere with the individual’s duties and responsibilities. (paragraph 1)

When will off-duty employment involving continuing medical care be approved?

Off-duty employment (ODE) that might generate a responsibility for continuing medical care of patients will not be approved. (paragraph 1)

How much rest is required between off-duty employment and regular duty?

Personnel must allow at least a 6-hour rest period, excluding travel time, between every ODE service provided, including “on call”, and their return to regular duty hours. (paragraph 5)

Can personnel perform off-duty employment while on call for the 59 MDW?

Personnel are prohibited from performing off-duty employment when they are “on call” for 59 MDW. (paragraph 5)

Are military students in graduate medical education eligible for off-duty employment?

Military students within the graduate medical education program are not eligible to engage in off-duty employment. (paragraph 5)

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