8FWI36-815 — DoD Civilian Participation in Physical Fitness and Wellness Activities

8FWI36-815 governs Air Force civilian participation in physical fitness and wellness activities, including eligibility, duty time, and approvals.

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  • Publication number: 8FWI36-815
  • Title: DoD Civilian Participation in Physical Fitness and Wellness Activities
  • Date: 2023-08-29

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8FWI36-815 covers program objectives, participation and accountability, health assessments, on-base facilities, employee duties, and supervisor duties. It requires approval documents, medical documentation when applicable, timekeeping, annual validation, and fitness-time oversight.

Applies to: The instruction provides guidance to supervisors, of Air Force civilian employees assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, ROK, regarding authorization and participation in physical fitness and wellness activities.

Topics covered

  • Physical fitness activities
  • Wellness programs
  • Eligibility requirements
  • Health and fitness assessments
  • Excused duty time
  • On-base facilities
  • Employee participation approvals
  • Supervisor oversight

Questions and answers

Who is eligible for the Civilian Physical Fitness Program?

Open to all full time, Air Force civilian employees assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing on other than temporary appointment (i.e. permanent and Term). (paragraph 1)

Is participation in the Civilian Physical Fitness Program mandatory?

Participation is strictly voluntary and supervisors will have the authority to approve participation and revoke privileges if any abuse is identified and is not promptly corrected. (paragraph 1)

How much duty time can civilian employees use for physical fitness activities?

Civilian employees may be excused from duty for physical fitness activities up to three (3) hours per week based on mission and workload requirements. (paragraph 1)

How long can a physical fitness time block last?

A block of time is a segment of not less than fifteen minutes nor longer than ninety minutes, (i.e. 15,30,45,60, etc.). (paragraph 1)

Where may fitness activities be performed under the program?

In order to maintain the integrity of this program, fitness activities will only be performed on base or in base facilities. (paragraph 1)

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